Reminders, deadlines and events
* What is the role of the artist as researcher, collector, activist and documentarian? Join POSTDATE: Photography and Inherited History in India curator, Jodi Throckmorton, for a talk examining the complex relationship between traditions of representation in India and contemporary practices of image making at 6 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 17) at the Ulrich Museum. A reception will precede the talk at 5:30 p.m.
* 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.
* Transition Tuesday: Encourage upper-class students to stop by the Student Success table from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 17) on the first floor, RSC, to leave an encouraging note or tip for new students as they prepare for their first week of finals at WSU.
* A Wage & Hour Training class will be offered from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in 210 Ahlberg Hall. This class is valuable for timekeepers, supervisors and administrative personnel as it explains the nuances of timesheet and payroll coding for USS and unclassified professional staff. To enroll, go to the myTraining link on the myWSU Faculty/Staff page.
* The Offices of Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources and Counseling and Testing invite you to Transgender training from 2:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in 266 RSC. This training will cover gender identity, transitioning, challenges posed, myths, misconceptions and inclusive language. Sign up for this training at http://www.wichita.edu/transgender.
* 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.
* Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend the next Kansas Board of Regents meeting, which will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18, on the Wichita State campus. A variety of meetings will be held throughout the day, with the board meeting starting at 1:30 p.m. in the Beggs Ballroom, RSC, third floor. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4426 to see the day's agenda.