October 20, 2015

Reminders, deadlines and events

* The Degree Works degree audit is an academic planning and degree progress tool that reflects your academic progress toward degree completion from WSU. This web-based program can be accessed online anywhere that you have Internet access through the myWSU portal. Find out how Degree Works will help you. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4360 for more information.

* The Student Activities Council invites you to celebrate 25 years of Shocktoberfest now to Saturday, Oct. 24. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=2995

* WSU will host the Remembering Our Fallen memorial exhibit today (Monday, Oct. 19) to Friday, Oct. 23, on the first floor of the RSC near Groover Lounge, to remember service members from Kansas who made the ultimate sacrifice. There will be a come-and-go reception to open the exhibit from 10 a.m.-noon today (Monday, Oct. 19).

* You have the opportunity to create the official Shocker Sandwich from Erbert and Gerbert's Bistro in the RSC. The winner will receive $150 in Shocker Dollars. Submissions for sandwich recipes will be accepted through today (Monday, Oct. 19). To create your Shocker Sandwich submission, go to http://www.egbistro.com/wichitastate

* If you are looking for a job, don't miss the CareerQuest Autumn Career Expo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Meet with potential employers, attend an information session on conducting a successful job search and have your resume/cover letter reviewed by a CareerQuest representative. Preregistration is encouraged, but not required. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4311 for more information. Preregister for the event at http://www.CareerQ.jobs

* An employer symposium for all LAS majors and minors will be held from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the RSC's Beggs Ballroom. Employers from Sedgwick Co., Vision Doctors and The Wichita Eagle will attend to speak about what they are looking for in hiring recent college graduates. RSVP is requested, but walk-ins are welcome. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/EmployerSymposium to RSVP and for more information.

* Join us to discuss Arts and Politics in Contemporary Latin America at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in 233 RSC. Dinorah Azpuru, WSU Political Science, and Claudia Costa Pederson, WSU Art History, will talk about contemporary issues in Latin America.

* Catch postseason Royals baseball at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes and register to win a prize pack that includes an official Kansas City Royals bowling ball, bag and souvenir bowling pin. Registrations will only be taken during games that air during normal hours of operation. The prize drawing will take place and the winner will be notified after the Royals' season ends.

* University Libraries is hosting a Gale Digital Collections Lunch and Learn for students, faculty and staff from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, on the lower level of Ablah Library. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4361 for more information.

* Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Inc. and Sigma Lambda Beta international fraternity inc. will present "The Asylum!," from 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the Beggs Ballroom, RSC. Tickets are now on sale for $5 until Thursday, Oct. 22. Tickets are $8 at the door. You must have your ticket at check-in to gain access. All sales are final and nonrefundable. For advance tickets, come to 208 RSC, Office of Diversity and Inclusion or call or text 316-209-9646.

* Join Shocker Startup for its third impact meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in 142 RSC. All students are welcome to attend. Pizza will be provided. Programmer Seth Etter of DevICT will speak about how to create a startup and where to find the developer to help.