July 24, 2015

Reminders

* We've learned that some students, faculty and staff are afraid to come to the Corbin Education Center because of cicada killers that swarm around the bushes. Some people mistake them for hornets because of their large size, but the likelihood of humans being stung by cicada killers is quite small. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3933 for more information.

* The USS Senate's Shocker Employee & Dependent Scholarship was established for the advancement of WSU employees and their dependents, to encourage them to start or continue toward a bachelor's degree. Help your WSU colleagues achieve their goals by supporting the fund today. Choose how often you'd like to dontate -- one time, each semester or more often. Give online at https://foundation.wichita.edu/give or via WSU Payroll deduction form at http://www.wichita.edu/uss and click on the scholarship link for more information.

* The Kansas City Royals have announced the return of Wichita State Night for the 2015 season. Join your fellow Shocker fans for an evening of big league action to watch the Royals take on the Chicago White Sox. The Royals are offering a special Shocker/Royal hat to the first 2,000 fans who present a Wichita State Night ticket that can only be purchased at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3852. Please arrive early to receive a cap. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and caps are only available at Gate B. For more information or to purchase 20 or more tickets, contact Britt Gardner at 816-504-4174 or britt.gardner@royals.com.

* During the majority of reconstruction work of the 17th Street sanitary sewer near the Wichita State campus, traffic on 17th Street will be limited to one lane in each direction between Yale Avenue and Bluff Street. Yale Avenue will be limited to one lane of traffic north bound between 16th and 17th Streets. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3853 for more information.

* Join Melissa Schultz from the Counseling & Testing Center and learn how to build relaxation time into your life. You will be led in meditation, mindfulness and relaxation practices that you can do on your own. A workshop for faculty, staff and students will be held from 2-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, in 264 RSC. You may drop in at no cost -- no reservation required. Contact Melissa Schultz at 978-3440 for more information.

* The University Bookstore has started selling product from local popcorn store Popcorner, located in Andover. After a public taste-testing, the flavors the Bookstore will carry are Classic White, Birthday Cake, Tuxedo, Savory Cheddar, Peanut Butter Crisp and Cinnamon. Stop by to try them all.

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