Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the first WSU Ventures Innovation Celebration at 2 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 30) in 266 RSC. The event will honor faculty, staff and students who have adopted and advanced the Innovation University initiative. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4387 for more information.
* In response to recent discussions surrounding Grace Memorial Chapel, a Town Hall gathering will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 30) in WSU's Marcus Welcome Center. This event is open to faculty, staff, students and general public.
* The State of Kansas Financial System (SMART) will be unavailable for all finance processing because of an upgrade from Nov. 5-12. Because of this, vendor payments (including employee travel reimbursement requests) received by Purchasing after 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, cannot be processed for payment by the State of Kansas until Nov. 13. This means vendor payments may potentially be delayed for seven to 10 days. Please plan accordingly. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4367 for more information.
* WSU's School of Music and Performing Arts will present "The Light in the Piazza," at 7:30 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 30) and Saturday, Oct. 31, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in Miller Concert Hall. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4390
* The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes is celebrating Halloween by offering cosmic bowling discounts to guests wearing costumes. Wear a costume during cosmic bowling from 8 p.m.-midnight today (Friday, Oct. 30) or Saturday, Oct. 31, and your lane rental is half price.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.