Reminders
* Sean Maher of Missouri State University will present "Climate change in California: Observed and expected impacts on small mammals," at 4 p.m. today (Monday, March 2) in 218 Hubbard Hall. The presentation is part of the Biological Sciences Seminar spring series.
* Correction: The Research Forum will be held Wednesday, April 29. An incorrect date was given in Friday's WSU Today. Every year, the KU School of Medicine-Wichita holds a Research Forum for students, residents and faculty, as well as anyone interested in community health and medical research, to present and discuss research projects and facilitate research collaboration. This year's conference is Wednesday, April 29. WSU faculty are welcome to submit research for consideration. The deadline for abstract submission is Tuesday, April 7. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3619 for more information.
* Faculty and staff are invited to continued discussions toward formalizing service-learning on campus. The symposium will take place from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, in 233 RSC. During this session, a discussion will center on further assessment of service-learning, the alternative spring break program in Washington, D.C. and an updated service-learning manual complete with resources and the benefits of service-learning. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to jeanne.patton@wichita.edu by Monday, March 23.
* The Office of Research and Technology Transfer will hold a webinar for WSU faculty and staff for "NIH Meet the Experts: Webinar on SBIR/STTR," from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, in 142 RSC. Log in to myWSU, select "register" and scroll down to find the workshop. For more information, contact jana.henderson@wichita.edu or 978-3285.
* WSU's Counseling and Testing Center and WSU Graduate School have postponed the GRE Test Prep Workshop until 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7. The workshop will run from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required at http://www.registerblast.com/wsu.
* As a requirement to start a student organization, each group needs a faculty or staff advisor. Student Involvement is looking for faculty or staff who are interested in getting more involved with student life and taking on this type of advising role. If you are interested or want more information, contact jeffrey.nilsen@wichita.edu or call 978-3022.
* Do you know an exemplary University Support Staff (USS) employee? Nominations will be accepted for the President's Award for Distinguished Service for University Support Staff until noon Wednesday, March 4. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3640 to nominate an outstanding USS employee.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.