Reminders Reminders

* The 12 Days of Christmas sale is back in the University Bookstore. A new sale is added every day. For today (Monday, Dec. 1), a woven Shocker stadium scarf is priced at $11.99, and the ever-popular WU doll is $15.99. He makes the perfect stocking stuffer for your favorite Shocker fan. The Bookstore will also have 30 percent off decomposition notebooks for sale.

* Coping with the Holiday Blues is the title of the next Words for Wellness presentation from the Counseling and Testing Center from noon-12:30 p.m. today (Monday, Dec. 1) in 142 RSC. Holidays are usually a time of happiness and reuniting with loved ones. However, for many people, the holidays are not so joyful and are filled with feelings of sadness and depression. Come for a conversation about managing depression during the holiday season.

* WSU Student Involvement will host a special reception for Muslim women's rights activist Raheel Raza from 4-5 p.m. today (Monday, Dec. 1) in 262 RSC. The reception will be followed by a screening of the film, "Honor Diaries," at the Crown Uptown Theater, 3207 E. Douglas Ave. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3495 for more information.

* Join WSU's Choral Department as all four WSU choirs ring in the holiday bells with "Wake, Awake: the 52nd Annual Candlelight Concert," at 7:30 p.m. today (Monday, Dec. 1) in Wiedemann Concert Hall. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.

* All Shocker Fit classes are free during Finals Frenzy Dec. 1-4. Check out our Monday-Thursday schedule and bring a friend. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3491 for details.

* Janet Dagenais Brown, associate professor and education and social sciences librarian, will be honored at a retirement reception from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, in the lower level of Ablah Library. The reception is a drop-by event, with remarks scheduled for 2:30 p.m. All are welcome. No RSVP is necessary.

* 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.

* Campus Recreation offers a winter session of swimming lessons Dec. 1-12 and Jan. 19-31. For information, pricing or to schedule a lesson, contact the Guest Service Desk at Campus Recreation in the Heskett Center at 978-3082.

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