Reminders
* "Positive Curvature and Topology" is the title of the next talk in the Lecture Series in the Mathematical Sciences at 3 p.m. today (Friday, March 13) in 372 Jabara Hall. The guest speaker is professor Manuel Amann of the Karlsruher Institute of Technology. Come for refreshments prior to the lecture at 2:30 p.m. in 353 Jabara Hall.
* Throughout the spring, WSU President John Bardo with Provost and Senior Vice President Tony Vizzini will host a series of informal, one-hour discussions about the role of innovation in a variety of subject areas and disciplines. We hope you will find at least one discussion of interest. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/mth to see the various topics and schedule.
* The Office of Transitions and Orientation is currently seeking Faculty Fellows to be part of the orientation process for new students at WSU. Faculty Fellows will work closely with the undergraduate Transition Mentors and the transitions and orientation staff to provide a welcoming atmosphere during orientation, while communicating college classroom expectations. Two faculty members from each academic college will be chosen and paid a stipend for serving in this role. For more information, contact kim.sandlin@wichita.edu or consult the position announcement. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3676 for more information.
* The Office of Research and Technology Transfer will hold a webinar "NIH Meet the Experts Webinar on R01, R15," from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, in 142 RSC. The webinar will include information on NIH funding mechanisms, specifically R01 and R15, and how to apply. Register now at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3662. Log in to myWSU, select "register" and scroll down to find the workshop. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3663 for a list of workshops. For more information, contact jana.henderson@wichita.edu or 978-3285.
* Applications for University Research/Creative Projects (URCA) are due to the Office of Research and Technology Transfer by 5 p.m. Friday, April 3. For more information, visit the RTT website at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3675
* WSU is hosting the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday, June 13. We are looking for team captains to gather friends and families to walk with us. There are many reasons to support this cause including family members, colleagues and friends who have or had heart-associated illness. Contact Delinda Royse at 978-6675 or delinda.royse@wichita.edu if you would be willing to be a team captain.