August 21, 2015

Reminders, deadlines and events

* The 2015-16 parking plan has been finalized. Major changes to the plan include shortened enforcement hours in student lots and the relocation of the Shocker Hall parking lot to the main campus. Read more about the changes to the plan at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3862. For full information about the parking plan including maps and an FAQ, visit the Shocker Parking website at http://www.wichita.edu/parking

* WSU has announced a tuition discount for Oklahoma and Texas residents, making the cost of attending school significantly less than nonresident charges. Tuition charges are equal to 150 percent of regular in-state tuition. Complete the form at http://www.wichita.edu/waivers or call 978-3070 if you have questions.

* Stop by the RSC's Fastbreak Lounge from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Monday, Aug. 17) to hear live music from Sterling Gray. Come by again from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, for live music from Vineyard. Grab your favorite Starbucks drink and relax to some tunes.

* A Meet the Greeks Cosmic Party will be held from 7-9 p.m. today (Monday, Aug. 17) at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in the RSC. Admission is free. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3995 for more information.

* Student groups are invited to send three pictures to charles.thompson@wichita.edu for the memories slideshow in convocation. Convocation 2015 will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Charles Koch Arena.

* 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.

* Volunteers are needed to manually count bicyclists and pedestrians at several locations in the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization region, including Goddard, Derby, Andover, Mulvane, Park City, Wichita and others from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, and noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The information will be used to plan the location of future bicycle and pedestrian investments. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3957 to volunteer. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3956 for more information.

* 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.

* 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.