January 16, 2015

Reminders

* The Media Resources Center is hosting training sessions for classroom media equipment for any faculty, staff or teaching assistant who would like a key to access the equipment. All advisers to student organizations are also encouraged to obtain training and a key. There is training available every day today (Monday, Jan. 12) through Friday, Jan. 16. For a complete schedule and to add the events to your Outlook or personal calendar, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3543

* The following reminders and updates will assist faculty who use Blackboard and other technology in their courses. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3540 for details.

* Don't miss the webinar covering the results of our recent outbound campaigns conducted by the OneStop at 1 p.m. today (Monday, Jan. 12). To view and participate in the webinar, link to a collaborate session at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3536, then call 866-290-9533 and enter code 877 503 8903. The webinar will provide an overview of the outbound campaigns completed in fall 2014 encouraging admissions, enrollment, retention and student services.

* Have recent building renovations and policies left you curious about event planning on campus? Learn the A-to-Z of event planning with presentations from offices such as Event Services, Physical Plant, Media Resource Center, Sodexo, Metropolitan Complex Conference Office, University Police Department and many more. Join us from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in the Beggs Ballroom as we navigate through the event planning process.

* On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Lois Tatro will present WSU Finance 101, which includes information on GU and RU funding, how to stay on top of departmental finances, processing revenue, expenses, BPC cards, travel and more. To view session details and register, log in to your myWSU, go to the Faculty/Staff tab and choose myTraining from quick links on the left-hand side.

* Nominations are being sought for Wichita State's 2015 Senior Honor Men and Women awards. This is one of the highest honors a student can receive at WSU. Up to five men and five women are chosen for this honor each year. Please help identify students for this award by submitting your nominations at http://www.wichita.edu/seniorhonor. All nominations must be submitted electronically by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. For more information, contact Trish Gandu at trish.gandu@wichita.edu or 978-6697.

* Students, friends, alumni and the WSU community are invited to join the School of Social Work for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parade and day of service on Saturday, Jan. 17. We're going to meet at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Christian Faith Center, 1130 S. Broadway. For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/711762232201528/

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