Reminders
* All university employees are invited to hear a campus update from President John Bardo and faculty and staff speakers focusing on the strategic goals. Please join us at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in the RSC's Shirley Beggs Ballroom.
* Help make a difference in a child's life. Join us for a fund raiser to aid those with autism and speech, language and hearing disorders, with proceeds to support children at WSU's Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic, a RiteCare Clinic. The Mystery Theatre production "Murder at Venue332, Death by Champagne & Chocolate," will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at 332 E. First St. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?3964 for more information.
* Understanding finance at WSU can be a challenge for budget officers and support staff. On Monday, Aug. 31, Lois Tatro will present WSU Finance 101. If you have questions regarding the finance process you would like Tatro to cover, send them to training@wichita.edu by Wednesday, Aug. 26. To view session details and register, go to myWSU, EmpHelp (orange cube underneath the weather) and myTraining. Call 978-5800 if you need assistance.
* Let's get ready for a successful year of teaching and research. John Belt from the Academy for Effective Teaching will highlight the "Importance of the First Day of Class." Fran Cook from RTT will discuss finding funding, grant writing, budgeting, managing awards and licensing intellectual property. 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, in 301 RSC (Gridley Room). Light breakfast will be provided. RSVP to Gery Markova at gergana.markova@wichita.edu.