Reminders, deadlines and events
* What better way to celebrate hump day than with actual real-life camels. Stop by the RSC east courtyard from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 16) and you will be given an opportunity to ride one of the most majestic animals on Earth. There will also be other furry animals to pet if riding a camel is not your thing.
* Erbert and Gerbert's in the RSC is hosting a Bistro Bash today (Wednesday, Sept. 16) to Friday, Sept. 18, with a special offer each day. Today's special is free chips with sandwich purchase. On Thursday, Sept. 17, get a free cookie with sandwich purchase.
* Come to the Ulrich Museum from 4-7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 16) for 2 Tons Under, an annual steamroller event hosted by Tornado Alley Press and the Ulrich Museum of Art. Printmakers from three different universities along with local high schools will hand carve 4-by-8 wood blocks that will be steamroller-printed live outside of the Ulrich Museum. See the steamroller in action while enjoying food and live music, and buy a T-shirt fresh off of the screen printing rack.
* Faculty artist Geoffrey Deibel, professor of saxophone, will appear as soloist with the WSU Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in WSU's Miller Concert Hall. Free admission for students with WSU ID. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=2955
* A mural at the RSC east entrance will be on display from Thursday, Sept. 17-Wednesday, Sept. 23. Break the Cycle of Violence! is a call for us to acknowledge and respond to the ways that racism persists at all levels of society. The mural was created by members of ICT Army of Artists, a Wichita-based art collective that uses public art to foster social change.
* If you want to keep the human race alive or infest the WSU campus with zombies, register at http://www.hvzsource.com/wsushockers15. Student Activities will host an informational meeting at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 16) in 261 RSC. The game to save all humanity takes place 12:01 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. For more information, contact sac@wichita.edu or call 978-3022.
* WSU Libraries is having an Identify Reliable Sources workshop on Friday, Sept. 18, and a Writing Papers and Citations in APA workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Sign up at http://wichita.libcal.com/event/2156229 or http://wichita.libcal.com/event/2156231 for the respective workshops.
* "The Employee Factor" will be presented by Gaylen Chandler from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in Devlin Hall. Attendees will learn how to attract, retain and dismiss employees while giving and receiving feedback and much more. The cost is $5 for students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4227 to register.
* Cheer on participants and volunteer to help in the 20th annual 5K Pumpkin Run. Juice and donuts will be provided. The race starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Volunteers are encouraged to arrive at 7:30 a.m. to avoid traffic and parking issues. Email andy.sykes@wichita.edu to volunteer.
* Daniel James, one of the busiest Comic Hypnotists in the Entertainment Industry, will present a show at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in the CAC Theater. This event is free for students with WSU ID and $5 for the general public. For more information on how you can "Spend Your Nights with SAC," visit http://www.wichita.edu/SACNights
* The Wichita State Turkish Student Association is partnering with the Dialogue Institute to bring a live performance of traditional Sufi and Turkish music and culture to Wichita on Friday, Sept. 18. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=2953