Reminders, deadlines and events
* It is flu shot season and Student Health Services says, "No flu for you." Free flu shots are available to all enrolled students. For student convenience, Student Health will also give out shots at specific times and locations. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4285 for details.
* Richard Armstrong will teach Communication 111 at WSU West from 7:05-9:45 p.m. Monday and Wednesday nights from today (Wednesday, Oct. 14) to Wednesday, Dec. 2. The section number is 14693. Everyone is welcome.
* OCD Kansas is hosting three fun events to raise awareness and support for people with OCD and their loved ones. The events take place today (Wednesday, Oct. 14) to Friday, Oct. 16, in the RSC. All events are free and open to everyone -- students and nonstudents. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4336
* The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) invites you to "Say it LOUD I am an Ally," from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 14) on the first floor, RSC. Join ODI and declare yourself an ally of the LGBTQ community. An ally is a person who takes a demonstrable action supporting members of a marginalized group with which they do not identify.
* Wichita State is sponsoring a night with the Tallgrass Film Festival on Thursday, Oct. 15. Student Activities Council (SAC) is providing you with the opportunity to see the world premiere of the film, "In the Dark." Pick up your discounted tickets in the Student Involvement Office, 216 RSC. Tickets are $5 with WSU ID and include transportation in a custom WSU bus to and from the Orpheum Theatre. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=18481
* "Change Agents: What is Community Organizing?" will be offered from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in 142 RSC. Join us for an interactive workshop that includes the history of social movements. Learn how power and privilege work and find out the steps it takes to be the change that you want to see. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or http://www.wichita.edu/odi
* Shocker family members of all ages are sure to have an exciting time at the Fall Festival from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, on the south lawn of Corbin Hall. This event will feature an abundance of fall-themed activities and experiences, including a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, inflatables, fall-themed snacks and the annual WSU Trunk or Treat. Admission is free, but nominal ticket rates apply; cash and check only. For more information, visit http://www.wichita.edu/SAC or call Student Involvement at 978-3022.
* Join us at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, for a fun journey through Wichita State. As a participant of the USTAF-Certified 5K Pumpkin Run, you will receive a glow-in-the-dark T-shirt. Sign up at the Heskett Center or at https://runsignup.com/Race?raceId=24918
* Student Activities Council and Student Government Association need your help updating the DVD collection in the library. The collection is available to all students, faculty and staff so they can rent some of today's most popular movies for free. Clicking on the survey will give you more information about the collection, which can be found in Ablah Library. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4328
* Starting today (Wednesday, Oct. 14) the Shocker Fit schedule will change. Participate in new classes such as Pilates and Turbo Kick, and check the schedule for time revisions. Visit http://www.wichita.edu/shockerfit for more information.