Reminders
* Planning on cheering on the Shockers at the WSU basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 14? Get to campus early, grab a great parking spot and stop by the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in the RSC for a tasty pregame meal. And if you don't have tickets to the game, don't worry. The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes will televise it on their big TVs. Enjoy Shocker basketball, delicious food and a fun atmosphere. Call 978-3479 for more information.
* The men's basketball team will host Southern Illinois at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, in Charles Koch Arena. To be eligible for free tickets to upcoming games, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3395 for more information.
* News from SGA: Uber is a mobile application that connects you with safe, reliable rides at the touch of a button. Gone are the days of waiting more than an hour for a cab. Within three to five minutes, you'll have a driver at your door ready to take you anywhere you need to go. Special for WSU students -- enjoy a free first Uber ride, up to $20 off sign-up at http://www.uber.com/go/wsushockers and enter "WSUShockers" in the app to experience the convenience and ease of Uber for yourself.
* Springfest is just around the corner. It is an involvement fair for departments and organizations to get their names out, and it will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, on the second floor of the Heskett Center. Register your student organization at http://www.wichita.edu/springfest for an information table at this fun-filled event where students will get to know more about what you do. There are limited tables available. The last day to register is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, or until all spots are reserved.
* Are you a junior? Do you value scholarship, leadership and service? Mortar Board Senior Honor Society is accepting applications for new members. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3485 to complete your application online. You must have 90+ credits by the end of the Spring 2015 semester, and have a cumulative GPA over 3.2. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Contact Elisa Acosta at jsacosta@wichita.edu with any questions.
* Starting this semester, the Certificate in Spanish for the Professions will offer courses in Spanish translation, interpreting and Business Spanish. These courses prepare students to become Spanish language professionals and translators. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the need for these kind of professionals is expected to increase up to 46 percent in the next decade. WSU is the first university in Kansas to offer a certificate of this kind. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/spanish or email enrique.navarro@wichita.edu.
* Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply to present their research to legislators in the Capitol Rotunda in Topeka, on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, Jan 20. Up to five WSU undergraduates will have the opportunity to attend this prestigious research showcase. Student expenses will be paid by WSU, including the cost of printing the poster, transportation to and from the event and lunch at the event. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/DayatCapitol for more information.
* Since 2010, the US-UK Fulbright Commission has partnered with top UK universities and other organizations to give U.S. undergraduates the opportunity to study and experience culture in various regions of the UK. In 2015, there are nine Fulbright Summer Institutes covering varying themes and subjects. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3501 for more information about these opportunities.