Reminders, deadlines and events Reminders, deadlines and events

* There will be a test of the ShockerAlert System around 1 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 18) to ensure that campus-wide emergency communication channels are functioning properly. During the test, you may see messages delivered via digital display boards, TV monitors, the WSU website, email, Facebook and cell phone texting. ShockerAlert will only be used to send emergency messages and to announce campus weather closings. To confirm that your cell phone is on the system, visit http://wichita.edu/alert

* Erbert and Gerbert's in the RSC will offer a free fountain drink with sandwich purchase today (Friday, Sept. 18). Plus, for every sandwich you purchase this week, you will be entered to win free sandwiches for a semester.

* Japan attracts many tourists, but what's so special about Japan? In this week's Cultural Ambassador Program from noon-1 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 18) in 142 RSC, Marie Yoshimizu is going to give a presentation about her home country, including some interesting facts about Japan. Bring your lunch and travel the world without ever leaving WSU.

* Daniel James, one of the busiest Comic Hypnotists in the Entertainment Industry, will present a show at 7 p.m. today (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 today (Friday, Sept. 18). http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=2953

* Join the fight against hunger in our community and learn how to make a one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl with the WSU Ceramics Guild as they demonstrate ceramic wheel throwing and hand-building techniques from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 18) in 110 Henrion Hall. The bowl you make will be donated to the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-off fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 24, to benefit the Kansas Food Bank.

* 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.

* The WSU Engineering Council presents a Puzzle Hunt at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Ten teams of four will compete across campus for prizes. Each clue gives rise to a new location, which will get your team one step closer to the end. Each clue uses math and engineering problem-solving skills along with WSU trivia. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4179 for rules and team registration.

* Show off your Shocker pride and design a T-shirt that could be sold in the bookstore. Packets are at http://www.wichita.edu/sac. All submission artwork must be turned in by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, to the Student Involvement office in 216 RSC. For more information, contact the Student Activities Council at 978-3022 or SAC@wichita.edu.