Reminders

* The University Support Staff Senate has elected officers for 2014-15. They are President, Ali Levine, School of Music; Vice President, Randy Sessions, Telecommunications; Secretary, Stacy Salters, Alumni Association. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2986 for a full listing of senators. As always, senate meetings are open to all. Meeting times and minutes may be found in the sidebar of the USS Senate webpage.

* Sheelu Surender was recently promoted from interim director to director of Financial Aid.

* To increase language learning awareness, WSU's Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literature launched its redesigned website recently. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2978 for the complete story.

* WSU will continue its annual fall convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 26, the official kickoff to the academic year. The 14th annual banner design competition and exhibition helps to increase student organizations' visibility on campus. All banners will be incorporated into Convocation 2014 and displayed on campus throughout Welcomefest. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2983 for competition rules and registration. For more information, contact Lyston Skerritt at getinvolved@wichita.edu.

* 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.

* The WSU Child Development Center will offer childcare from 6-10 p.m. every Tuesday this coming fall semester for children 6 weeks to 12 years old; provided there are a minimum of 10 children enrolled. This service is for students who are taking classes on Tuesday nights, and for professors/teachers who are teaching. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2999 for details.
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