Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* Don't miss out on being a member of the Council of University Women. Today (Wednesday, Sept. 30) is the last day to sign up for the fall semester. Membership is a door to a great time with other women on campus to have a good laugh, while enjoying a meal. Each month we will have a speaker or activity to enjoy together. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4289

* Concerned about what's happening to our environment? Want to see a greener campus? Curious about what other universities are doing to be more sustainable? Come to the fall semester organizational meeting for the WSU GreenGroup at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 30) in the Geology Library in 115 Geology Building, first floor near lecture room 101. Come with ideas or just come to hear what we're all about. All are welcome.

* The Fall 2015 Physics Seminar Series continues at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 30) in 128 Jabara Hall. Chris Quigg, with Fermi National Accelerator Lab in Chicago, will present "Particle Physics in a Season of Change." http://www.wichita.edu/physics

* The next meeting of the Pre-tenure Club will take place at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 30) in 326 Clinton Hall. If you want to be involved with the group, contact Gery Markova at gergana.markova@wichita.edu.

* The Fall 2015 Chemistry Colloquium Series continues at 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 30) in 224 McKinley Hall. Christopher Culbertson of Kansas State University will present "Novel Microfluidic Devices for the Rapid Analysis of Single Cells."

* WSU is a federally-funded organization that relies on grant money for some programs. In order to ensure the continued funding, it is critical we accurately report the number of veterans and individuals with disabilities that we employ. To ensure our data is accurate, all employees are asked to update their information by Thursday, Oct. 1. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4209 for more information.

* WSU will work with AACRAO Consulting on a strategic enrollment management (SEM) plan over the course of this year. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend one of these workshops at 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in 208 Hubbard Hall, or 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the CAC Theater. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4284 to read more about the project and consultant. If you have questions, contact Gina Crabtree at gina.crabtree@wichita.edu.

* Take the Lead Reception, hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in 233 RSC. This reception is for students, faculty and staff to get to know some of the prominent Hispanic leaders in the Wichita community. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4287 for more information on Hispanic Heritage Month events.

* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.