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

* Professor Curtis Pro from Notre Dame University will present, "Bounding Volume by Critical Points," at 3 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 23) in 372 Jabara Hall. The talk is part of the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics Lecture Series. Come for refreshments before the lecture at 2:30 p.m. in 353 Jabara Hall.

* The Office of Adult Learning and Admissions will host a new event for spring 2016 recruitment called Shocker Next Steps. Shocker Next Steps targets admitted returning adult students who never took steps beyond admission to enroll. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4345 to find out more.

* Leading Adaptively in the University -- a three-day leadership development program for faculty and staff who are interested in making progress on difficult issues they are facing -- will be held Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 18-20. This program operates on the premise that leadership is an activity, not a role or position, and that anyone can exercise leadership anytime, anywhere. Staff will need approval from their supervisor as stated in the application. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4369 for more information.

* The WSU Hunger Awareness Initiative, WSU Ceramics Guild and Ulrich Museum of Art invite you to attend the 2nd annual WSU Empty Bowls Chili Cook-Off from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in Henrion Hall. Admission to the event is $20 ($10 for WSU students with ID) and includes access to all-you-can-eat chili, as well as your choice of more than 1,000 ceramic bowls from handcrafted member organizations, artists from the WSU ceramics classes, ceramics instructors, local artists and community members. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4370 for more information.

* Enjoy a night of great performances put on by organizations showing their Shocker pride as Student Activities Council (SAC) presents Songfest at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway. This event is free for students with WSU ID, and $5 for general admission/faculty. Tickets may be purchased at the door beginning at 6:15 p.m. For more information, contact SAC at 978-3022 or SAC@wichita.edu.

* Interested in Alternative Spring Break? This year, WSU students have a chance to serve in the Big Apple and work with hunger relief. To learn more about this opportunity, visit http://www.wichita.edu/springbreak. An informational Prezi and application can be downloaded. Applications are due to Student Involvement (RSC 216) by Monday, Oct. 26. Questions? Contact Chelsea Redger, assistant director, Student Involvement, at chelsea.redger@wichita.edu.

* A biometric screening, including lab work, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure and BMI, is available year round from 8-11 a.m. Mondays through Fridays for faculty and staff at Student Health Services in Ahlberg Hall. Remember to fast 10-12 hours prior to the appointment, except for water and medications. The cost is $25.

* The Office of First Year Programs is seeking nominations for next year's Transition Mentor staff. We are looking for exceptional students who are passionate about WSU and want to help welcome new students to our campus. Faculty and staff can make nominations now until Friday, Oct. 30, at http://www.wichita.edu/orientation or email shareika.fisher@wichita.edu.

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