Reminders
* The Patent and Trademark Resource Center at WSU Libraries in conjunction with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a free webinar from 12:30-4 p.m. Thursday, May 21, about resources to help applicants secure free or reduced-fee legal representation and assistance with patent filings to protect their inventions. To register, go to https://wsupatents.eventbrite.com or contact Jo Gregg at jo.gregg@wichita.edu or 978-5017, or Kaitlyn Harshman at kaitlyn.harshman@wichita.edu or 978-5071.
* The Counseling and Testing Center is offering Mental Health First Aid courses to the WSU community to help individuals better identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses. The first session will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, May 22, in 228 Hubbard Hall. Light continental breakfast and an afternoon snack will be provided. To register, go to the myTraining tab under the Faculty/Staff tab in myWSU. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3782 for more information.
* Educators and industry professionals from the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) are invited to attend the Kansas STEM Call-to-Action Forum being held Tuesday-Wednesday, June 2-3, at the National Center for Aviation and Training, 4004 N. Webb Road. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3777 for more information and to register.
* WSU Foundation end of fiscal year schedule -- Requisitions are due as normal by 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Any emergency requests will be processed on Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30. The foundation does not encumber funds, and we cannot write any checks for fiscal year 2015 after June 30, 2015.
* A biometric screening, including lab work, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure and BMI is available year-round from 8-11 a.m. Mondays-Fridays for faculty and staff at Student Health Services in Ahlberg Hall. Remember to fast 10-12 hours prior to the appointment, except for water and medications. The cost is $25.
* Applications are being accepted for the Shocker Employee and Dependent Scholarship. The deadline for fall 2015 is Monday, June 1. Apply at https://lnkd.in/eYiguRC