Reminders, deadlines and events
* 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. Free admission for students with WSU ID.
* Wichita eSports and Campus Recreation will host the Wichita eSports Expo from 6 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 13)-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. This overnight event will take place in the Heskett Center Gymnasium. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4393 for more information.
* 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.
* You and your friends are invited to be part of the Hunger Games Field Day Competition on Saturday, Nov. 14. Teams of six compete as a district in Hunger Games trivia, survival tests and group challenges to win points for your team. The team who survives the most challenges will be awarded trophies and a prize package to Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes. Check-in beings at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Heskett Center lobby. Register your team at http://www.wichita.edu/SAC.
* University Libraries is hosting a SAGE Research Methods demonstration for undergraduate and graduate students from 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, on the lower level of Ablah Library. Join us for a presentation that will show you how valuable SRM can be as an online tool for all levels of research in the social sciences, health and nursing, business and marketing, history and education. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4419 for more information.
* Textron Aviation's Skyward (Employee) Credit Union is looking for a student marketing assistant who can start immediately. The student must be able to work 20-30 hours per week, and at least three hours at a time with a consistent schedule throughout the semester. Additional details are available at http://www.niar.wichita.edu/profile/careers.asp#student1. Send resume to Jeffrey Fisher at jeff@niar.wichita.edu.
* Student Involvement (SI) is looking for passionate students to serve as SI Ambassadors and to be a guide for current and potential students to get involved on campus. If you are interested in being one of 10 SI Ambassadors, complete the application by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16. Interviews will take place on Thursday, Nov. 19 and Monday, Nov. 23. If you have any questions, contact Chad Warrick at chad.warrick@wichita.edu.
* Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is looking for people to serve in full-time VISTA positions starting February 2016 in Wichita, Lawrence and Salina. These positions require a one-year, full-time commitment. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4424 for more information.