Reminders

* A reception to honor the more than 40 years of service of Jane Rhoads, researcher, writer and teacher, will be held today (Tuesday, Nov. 25) in 301 RSC.

* Are you a full-time employee at WSU? The application deadline for dependent/spouse tuition assistance is Monday, Dec. 1. Please see the Human Resources website at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3462 for a link to an overview of the program, the policy and application forms.

* The Commencement Office is looking for individuals who are available to work the 2014 Fall Commencement on Sunday, Dec. 14, from noon to about 5 p.m. If you are interested in helping, visit http://www.wichita.edu/commencement and click on "Volunteers." If you have questions about assisting with commencement, contact Jody Hall at jody.hall@wichita.edu.

* The Office of Admissions would like to invite your high school students to upcoming events and programs, including our Future Shock Banquet in February. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/wsudependent to help us connect with your students. If you have questions, contact leslie.bounous@wichita.edu or 978-3638.

* New and experienced Banner Schedule Builders and Department Chairs are invited to attend the upcoming Spring Schedule Building Training sessions, presented by the University Registrar and Applications Training on Dec. 9-10. Sections 1 and 2 are required for new schedule builders; current builders are invited to attend one or both sessions as a refresher. Registration is required; sessions are posted on myWSU, EmpHelp, myTraining. Contact Applications Training if you have questions at 978-5800 or training@wichita.edu.

* Student Involvement invites departments to sponsor an event during Wu Wednesdays for an opportunity to highlight programs and services of WSU departments and student groups. Student Involvement will publicize all Wu Wednesday events. Direct questions to jeffrey.nilsen@wichita.edu. Registration can be found at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2557

* Starting this spring semester, the Certificate in Spanish for the Professions will offer courses in Spanish translation, interpreting and business Spanish. This 15-hour certificate prepares students to become Spanish language professionals and translators. Wichita State is the first university in Kansas to offer a certificate of this kind.