July 16, 2014

Reminders

* Wichita State and the WSU Foundation have teamed up to embark on a new comprehensive campaign to promote the vision of a university where creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and technology are paving the way for a bold and enterprising future. For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/1nErEMV

* Ph.D. student researchers in WSU's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders are recruiting mothers and their infants to participate in a study of infant eye-tracking behaviors. Go to http://bit.ly/TXGJQC for more information.

* Chamber Music at The Barn will present the Harlem String Quartet this week at The Barn at Prairie Pines, 4055 N. Tyler Rd., in Maize, Kan. For tonight's (Tuesday, July 15) concert, WSU and state employees can receive a 'buy one get one free' ticket discount. Use promo code HARLEM21. You may order tickets by calling 316-721-7666 or order online at cmatb.org. The discount is good for tonight only. The show begins at 8 p.m. The quartet will also perform Wednesday, July 16, and Thursday, July 17.

* Bill Vanderburgh, executive director of the Office for Faculty Development and Student Success (OFDSS) and associate professor in the department of philosophy, has accepted a position at California State University, San Bernardino. On Aug. 4, he will become the university's new associate vice president for academic affairs, dean of undergraduate studies, and professor of philosophy. In recognition of his accomplishments at WSU, a farewell reception will take place from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in the RSC Pike Room (266). There will be remarks at 2:30 p.m.

* The Fall Institute for Student Learning Assessment at Kansas State University will be held on Friday, Nov. 14. A Call-For-Proposal for those interested in presenting is due Monday, Sept. 15, and can be found at the institute site at
http://www.k-state.edu/assessment/institute/