Reminders Reminders

* Today (Friday, July 11), 59 participants from the TRIO Upward Bound Math Science program, grades 9 through 12, will participate in the Annual Research Symposium and Science Fair at Wichita State. All WSU staff and students are invited to attend. The symposium and the science fair will represent several scientific disciplines, such as chemistry, physics, medicine and health. The event is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The symposium will be held in 231 Hubbard Hall from 9-11:30 a.m., and the fair will follow the Hubbard Hall center and south lobbies from 12:45-2 p.m. A panel of judges will evaluate the projects and determine scores based on the strength of presentation and comprehension of subject matter. Recognition will be given to outstanding participants, and the top-placing student scientists will receive awards at the Upward Bound Math Science Awards Banquet on Wednesday, July 16.

* Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Shocker Hall, Wichita State's most recent housing expansion, at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, for the dedication and open house. Tours of the facilities, information on living learning communities and light refreshments will be provided. This event is open to the public.

* A number of additional Affordable Care Act classes are available between now and Friday, Aug 1. This class will include a presentation to introduce the main concepts of the Affordable Care Act and how it affects managers and timekeepers. If you have questions, email lana.anthis@wichita.edu. To register for the class, log in to myWSU, select EmpHelp (orange cube under the Weather) and myTraining. Click the register button to view session details and register for training.

* Student Activities Council will host its annual "Kiss'Um Bye" event, which acts as a WSU department fair and provides students the opportunity to learn more about department's services and impact on campus. The event will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, on the RSC's main patio. To register for a table, go to http://www.wichita.edu/kissumbye and register by Friday, Aug. 15. If you have questions, contact Jeff Nilsen at 978-3022 or jeffrey.nilsen@wichita.edu.

* 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.

* This week, Chamber Music at the Barn is playing host to the five-time Grammy nominated Fred Hersch Trio. Not only is Fred Hersch an incredible jazz pianist and composer, but he also began by taking composition lessons with WSU's Walter Mays. All WSU faculty and staff, along with other state employees, get $5 off any ticket to the Fred Hersch Trio concerts this week. Use promo code JAZZ5 at www.cmatb.org or call 316-721-7666.