July 29, 2014

Reminders

* You are invited to a farewell reception for Armin Gerhard, executive director of the Office of International Education, from 2-4 p.m. today (Wednesday, July 30) in the Rhatigan Student Center's Harvest Room, first floor (northwest end of building). There will be remarks at 2:30 p.m. Gerhard will retire from Wichita State after 45 year of service.

* Don't forget the 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.

* Faculty and staff are invited to attend a presentation by President John Bardo "WSU Transformation: Becoming the Innovation University" at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center. Following a 30-minute presentation, Bardo will be joined by Provost and Senior Vice President Tony Vizzini and Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer John Tomblin for a Q&A until 3 p.m. A time of food and conversation will follow.

* Student Activities Council will host its annual "Kiss'Um Bye" event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, on the RSC's main patio. "Kiss'Um Bye" acts as a WSU department fair and provides students the opportunity to learn more about departments' services and impact on campus. 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.

* 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.

* Beginning Monday, Aug. 11, WSU's main campus will become a permit-only parking environment. WSU students, faculty and staff must purchase and display a color-coded parking permit to legally park on the main campus. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/parking for more information.