July 24, 2014

Reminders

* Save the date for an upcoming webinar covering the results of our recent outbound campaigns conducted by the OneStop at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31. In addition to providing 24/7 student services support for new and current students, the OneStop also conducts periodic outbound telephone campaigns to encourage students to enroll, complete financial aid requirements and other campaigns that support university recruitment and retention efforts. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=14209 for information on how to participate.

* The Counseling & Testing Center will move to Brennan Hall II today (Monday, July 21) and Tuesday, July 22. Because of the move, the center will be closed through Thursday, July 24. In the event of an emergency or mental health crisis, call University Police at 978-3450 and Counseling & Testing Center staff will be notified immediately. In addition, the center's main number, 978-3440, will be checked frequently in order to serve faculty and staff with questions or other concerns.

* The WSU Shuttle System will feature four new main campus stops for the 2014-15 school year, offering more options for parking and getting around campus quickly and comfortably.
Go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=2523 for details.

* Learn how University Libraries supports instruction and research at a library orientation created especially for all instructors. Go to http://libresources.wichita.edu/libraryinstruction to learn more about specialized library instruction options available for your classes this fall. Contact http://wichita.libcal.com/profile/apaul to RSVP and for questions.

* Celebrate the research efforts of students in the McNair Program at this year's 19th Annual Closing Symposium from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Suderman Room. Presentations and posters will be held prior to our alumni luncheon at 1 p.m. Go to http://svy.mk/TT6Yr9 to register.

* 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.

* The Student Veterans Organization and WSU's Military and Veteran's Center is hosting an on-campus blood drive for the Red Cross from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, in 107 Lindquist Hall. To schedule an appointment, go to http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood and select Wichita State as the donation site. You will find WSU's drive on July 22. Donors will receive a free admission pass to Rock River Rapids in Derby for their donation.