Reminders
* Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for the grand opening and see the new home away from home from 3-5 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 17) in 208 RSC. Get to know the staff, programs and resources offered. The ribbon cutting will take place at 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/odi
* The Fall 2014 WSU Chemistry Colloquium series continues at 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 17) in 224 McKinley Hall, with a talk by Scott Lovell from the University of Kansas on "Methods to enable success in structural biology." The fall schedule can be found at http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=chem&p=/colloquia
* WSU and Tallgrass Film Association will feature a free outdoor showing of the cult classic "Best in Show" today (Wednesday, Sept. 17). Activities include a dog dress up competition at 7:15 p.m. and the movie starting at dusk at WSU's Duerksen Amphiteater. Free popcorn will be provided.
* WSU Libraries is offering several new workshop topics as part of its Digital Literacy Workshop Series, designed to strengthen research skills and use of online tools. Go to http://libresources.wichita.edu/diglitworkshops for workshop descriptions, dates and times. All university employees are welcome to attend these free workshops. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. If you have questions, contact Melissa Mallon at melissa.mallon@wichita.edu or call 978-4077.
* Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at a fiesta from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, on the RSC north patio. Learn the history, feel the music with salsa dancing and Zumba and much more. This event is co-sponsored with the Hispanic American Leadership Organization and Sigma Lambda Beta. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or http://www.wichita.edu/odi
* The Department of History invites you to its fall lecture with Nathaniel Wood, associate professor of history at the University of Kansas, presenting "All For You, Franz? From the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to Total War," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, in 208 Hubbard Hall.
* Faculty artist Stephanie Patterson, bassoon, will appear as soloist with the WSU Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, in Miller Concert Hall. Tickets are $7 for general admission with discounts available, and may be purchased through the Fine Arts Box Office at 978-3233 or at http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice