Reminders Reminders

* Learn how University Libraries supports instruction and research at a library orientation created especially for all instructors from noon-1 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 22). RSVP is helpful, but not required. 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.

* Apple has implemented a new purchasing system. Learn how to place orders using Purchase Orders and P-Cards. Make sure your orders have the proper information to ensure timely delivery from both Apple and WSU's Shipping/Receiving Department. This training session will be held from 9-10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in 124 Jabara Hall. 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 playback schedule for the Innovation University program featuring President John Bardo's presentation on WSU-TV will be 7 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 22); Monday, Aug. 25; Thursday, Aug. 28; and Saturday, Aug. 30.

* Wichita State seeks to create a chapter for Phi Beta Kappa. We are currently compiling a list of all WSU faculty and staff who received the Phi Beta Kappa honor during their undergraduate program. If this applies you, let Candice Weathers know at candice.weathers@wichita.edu by Friday, Aug. 29.

* Please submit your campus events to Wichita State's online calendar. Early entry is crucial to campus planners, campus media and statewide print and broadcast media, all of whom need to know the time, date, place and cost of any individual event. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/calendarsubmit

* Plan now to attend Convocation 2014 at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Charles Koch Arena. Lunch will follow. Convocation is the official fall event that focuses on celebrating the opening of the academic year and serves as a special welcome to our student body. Institutional pride and a sense of community are often built around existing traditions, and convocation has become a valued WSU tradition.

* The deadline to receive the discount for the HealthQuest Rewards Program has been extended to Nov. 15, 2014, for the 2015 discount. If you are not sure what this means for you, please click the link below. The Employee Assistance Program also is providing resources on elder care, energy saving webinars, discounts on writing a will and much more. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3167 for more information.