Reminders

* The final session for Affordable Care Act training for managers and timekeepers is 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10. This class will include a PowerPoint presentation to introduce the main concepts of the Affordable Care Act and how it affects managers and timekeepers. There will be time for questions and discussion. Log in to myTraining through myWSU to enroll. Contact Lloyd Hatfield at 978-3556 if you have questions.

* The Learn More: 2014 WSU Technology Fair will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, on the RSC second floor. The Technology Fair is an annual event where the WSU community discovers the many ways technology is used on campus today. You are invited to submit a proposal to be a presenter at the fair and share how you use technology in the classroom and workplace today. Learn more about the WSU Technology Fair and submit a proposal at http://www.wichita.edu/learnmore

* Learn, share and connect on issues impacting the future of public service at Hugo Wall Day 2014: Learning and Networking from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. The cost, including lunch, is $25. Go to http://bit.ly/HugoWallDay2014_Registration to register. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3212 for more information.

* Applications are being accepted for Multidisciplinary Research Projects (MURPA) and University Research/Creative Projects (URCA). This will be the second round of funding for Fiscal Year 2015. Applications for both programs are due to the Office of Research and Technology Transfer by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Visit http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3236 for more information.

* The Division of Academic Affairs and the Faculty Senate are hosting a series of workshops and webinars during the year for faculty and staff to learn more about Credit for Prior Learning and Competency-based Education. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3227 to learn more about upcoming opportunities and how to RSVP.

* Get hooked on the Turbo high. With cardio kickboxing and body-sculpting dance moves choreographed to the hottest music mixes, you'll get lean and toned and have a blast doing it. Certification will be hosted in the Heskett Center from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. The cost is $189. Register at http://www.turbokickevents.com

* Shocker Blast is the twice weekly email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.