Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* Mike Vasil, from the University of Colorado, will present "Iron Homeostasis in Host-Pathogen Confrontations -- Sed quis custodiet ipsos custodes," at 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 9) in 224 McKinley Hall. Go to http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=chem&p=/colloquia for the fall 2015 Chemistry Colloquium schedule.
* You are invited to a free 30-minute Wednesdays in Wiedemann performance by Professor Lynne Davis and the great Marcussen organ at 5:15 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 9) in Wiedemann Hall.
* If you are renting a car for WSU business activities, you can now make this reservation directly through Hertz Rental Car by phone (888-300-8035) or online at http://www.hertz.com and provide Hertz with the State of Kansas Corporate Discount Code Program number. This program number and other important information you need to know when renting a car, can be found at http://www.wichita.edu\travel by selecting the document "Rental Car Procedures." In addition, rental car reservations can continue to be made through Sunflower Travel. A Travel Authorization will be required and a $10 booking fee will be charged to your department for handling the reservation. Questions? Contact the Travel Department at 978-3070.
* The State of Kansas offers free flu shots for employees and their spouses (employees' children are not eligible) who have a Caremark/State ID number. Clinics will be held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in 261 RSC (Olive Room). Fill out a consent form and bring it with you. Go to http://bit.ly/1geVnhK for information on how to register and what to bring to your appointment.
* The Instructional Technology and Design department reminds you that they are available to conduct training or information sessions in your departments. These trainings can focus on any aspect of online learning including Blackboard, Photoshop, social media, gaming, video capture, open source material and any topic that might help your group. Sign up via The Rolling Blackboard, found on the myWSU MyTrainings site. For more information, contact Mary Morriss at patricia.morriss@wichita.edu.
* The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is looking for underrepresented and/or first-generation students to participate in a yearlong professional development opportunity. Students can apply at http://www.wichita.edu/workready. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 11. For more information, contact natalie.toney@wichita.edu.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.