November 6, 2015

Reminders, deadlines and events

* A WSU Doctoral of Audiology student needs subjects who possess a mild hearing loss for her research on the possible relationship between the subtleties of music and how they influence one's ability to hear. If you are 18 to 50 years old, consider participating in a 45-minute study to be performed this October/November on campus. The process will test your hearing as well as your musical listening skills. Contact Felicia Nepomuceno at 909-348-2576 or fxnepomuceno@wichita.edu.

* Join Student Activities Council from 7-11 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 30) on the third floor of the RSC for Laser Tag Pursuit. This popular event features a giant indoor battlefield and XM-22 high -tech taggers with a lightweight headband system. Games and activities will be provided in between rounds, so bring your friends, family or join a team on-site. Admission is free.

* Join Pi Delta Phi Epsilon Sigma chapter and Sigma Delta Pi for a Free Movie Night today (Friday, Oct. 30) in 245 RSC. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. We are watching "Girl On A Bicycle," which promises a night full of language and goodies. There will also be a costume contest for those interested.

* 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. Tickets are free for students with WSU ID. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4382 for more information.

* The Humans of Wichita group at Wichita State invites area kids to a Halloween party from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in the Heskett Center gym.

* Take our quick Shocker Fit survey and be in a drawing to win a swag bag from Campus Recreation. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4381 to take the survey.

* Help raise awareness for blindness. You're invited to attend the first Sight Walk Wichita at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Sign up with a partner or be assigned to one to help guide you through what it's like to be blind. Tickets are $15, and will include a T-shirt, entry into the event and the after-walk party catered by Olive Garden and hosted by our sponsor, Delta Gamma. All proceeds will benefit Heather's Camp, a four-day, one-of-a-kind camp for children who are blind or visually impaired.

* Graduate students who are interested in showcasing their innovative graduate research project are encouraged to submit a proposal between Nov. 2-16, for the Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) event. Every year students are selected to present their research to the university through oral and poster presentations. Contact grasp@wichita.edu or barbara.chaparro@wichita.edu, if you have questions. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4376 for more information.

* Looking to develop skills as a student leader and get paid? The Office of First Year Programs is looking to hire new Transition Mentors to help welcome new students to Wichita State. For more information, and to apply, visit http://www.wichita.edu/orientation. Applications are available now until Friday, Oct. 30, with interviews in early November and training beginning in January.

* If your old elementary school books are sitting at home and you have a passion for helping children learn to read, support ChildStart. Community Service Board is hosting a Book Drive now to Wednesday, Nov. 11, to help ChildStart. Drop off new or gently used books at Student Involvement in 216 RSC, and the Cohen Honors College in Shocker Hall.

* If you are thinking of going to graduate school and need to take the GRE test, the Counseling and Testing Center (CTC) and the Graduate School are co-sponsoring a GRE Prep Workshop from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 7. Register for the free workshop at http://www.registerblast.com/wsu. The location of the workshop will be on the registration receipt. Can't make it to the workshop? Contact Gayle Veltman at 978-6104 for preparation options.