Reminders

* WSU's "Academe" recognizes grants, honors, awards, presentations and publications, new appointments, new faculty, sabbaticals, retirements and deaths of current and former colleagues. Academe welcomes news from WSU faculty and staff about research, teaching and service activities. Submit news for Academe to Joe Kleinsasser at joe.kleinsasser@wichita.edu. The latest edition is available at http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=2495

* Housing and Residence Life is seeking volunteers to help with move-in from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. T-shirts and pizza will be provided while supplies last. Sign up as individuals or groups at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2968 or contact Al at allarakha.nizar@wichita.edu with any questions.

* Wichita area sister cities and France committee invite you to La Fete De La Musique "Welcome Summer!" from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Botanica Gardens Banquet Room, 701 Amidon St. This fundraiser will benefit WSU students going to study abroad in Orleans, France. RSVP by Friday, June 20, via email to ellisaero@cox.net or call Eunice at 250-2092. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and $5 for children younger than 12. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2974 for more information.

* President John Bardo has asked John Tomblin to assume the vice presidency in the Division of Research and Technology Transfer on a permanent basis effective immediately. For complete information, read a letter from President Bardo to faculty and staff at http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=13985

* Chamber Music at the Barn is offering state employees a discount for its upcoming season opener "Spectacular Classics" at 8 p.m. today (Thursday, June 19) and Friday, June 20, at 4055 N. Tyler in Maize. Go to go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=14005 for information on how you can receive a 20 percent discount off regular seating with or without dinner.

* WSU South Campus presents unique works of art showcasing internationally displayed artist and WSU employee Barbara Kae. The gallery will be open in the South Campus conference room from 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. today (Thursday, June 19) and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, June 20. The event is free. Kae will be present at the showcase from 7-9 p.m. today, as well. Go to http://bit.ly/SR5vBq for more information.