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

* The next Cultural Ambassador's Program is "Armenians: Motherland and Diaspora," from noon-1 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 13) in 266 RSC. This week's presentation by Tadeh Avanessian will include a brief overview of Armenia and what happened during the Armenian diaspora.

* The Lecture Series in the Mathematical Sciences will feature a talk by Wichita State's Zheng Chen at 3 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 13) in 372 Jabara Hall. Join us for refreshments before the lecture at 2:30 p.m. in 353 Jabara Hall. Chen's talk will be "Bio-inspired Underwater Robots Enabled by Electro-active Polymer Artificial Muscles."

* Celebrate the start of the Shocker Basketball Season with Shocker Season Starter at 4 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 13) in the Shocker Hall courtyard. There you'll find face painting, tailgating, food, photo booth, games, prizes and music. It's all free for students with a WSU ID -- and don't forget to bring your Shocker spirit.

* The men's basketball team will host Charleston Southern at 7 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 13) in Charles Koch Arena. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267).

* The Kansas Dance Festival will be held at 7:30 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 13) and Saturday, Nov. 14, in Miller Concert Hall. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.

* Join Student Activities Council (SAC) for its annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 18-19, on the first floor, RSC. Purchase gifts for yourself or someone else from local merchants and artisans. Conveniently timed right before the holidays, there's something for everyone. For more information, contact SAC at 978-3022 or email us at SAC@wichita.edu.

* Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4408 for the current edition of Academe, news from WSU faculty and staff about research, teaching and service activities. Complete the form at http://www.wichita.edu/submitinfo to report activities, research, accomplishments/awards, presentations and publications for Academe.

* The University Libraries is hosting a SAGE Research Methods Lunch & Learn for faculty and staff from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, on the lower level of Ablah Library. Join us for lunch and a presentation by Heather Dray of SAGE that will focus on using SAGE Research Methods (SRM) in teaching, e.g., creating customized content lists for your courses and adding content to Blackboard. If you plan to attend, RSVP to kaitlyn.harshman@wichita.edu or 978-5071.

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