January 21, 2016

Reminders, deadlines and events

* To help students with registration, fee payment and financial aid questions, the Office of the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid and Accounts Receivable will offer extended hours from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 20) and tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 21). Come visit our staff in Jardine Hall for assistance.

* Seven WSU School of Art, Design and Creative Industries students traveled to Asuncion, Paraguay, to participate in the first Biennial of Asuncion. This show will exhibit in Cadman Art Gallery now to Friday, Jan. 29. Cadman Art Gallery is on the RSC first floor.

* Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Harlem Globetrotters at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Intrust Bank Arena. Discounted tickets can be purchased in 216 RSC, Student Involvement Office, for $10 for students and $15 for faculty. Tickets are limited; first-come, first-served. For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to http://www.wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.

* Apply to become a resident advisor (RA) or peer academic leader (PAL). Go to http://www.wichita.edu/RAPAL to apply. Applications are due Friday, Feb. 5.

* Student Involvement, in collaboration with the President's Office, has scheduled spring 2016 discussion forums for Recognized Student Organization (RSO) leaders to engage with President Bardo regarding current events and campus updates. These meetings seek to give our students direct contact with President Bardo for an opportunity to ask questions, queries or address any concerns. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4524 for more information, including a save-the-date event on Monday, Feb. 15.

* Looking for a way to save money doing business with other proud Shockers? Look for the ShockStop decal on the front of local businesses for a guaranteed 10 percent discount. Follow the link to the ShockStop Web page at http://www.wichita.edu/ShockStop and see participating merchants. It will be an expanding list. If you don't see your favorite establishment, ask them to sign up. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4469 for more information.

* It is estimated that at any time, about 20 percent of the population suffers from a mental health condition. However, less than half are being treated by a professional. The Counseling and Testing Center is offering free Mental Health First Aid courses to help individuals better identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health issues in others. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4501 to register for the upcoming course on Friday, Jan. 29. More spring 2016 dates for this workshop are also available. Admission is free and a light breakfast and afternoon snacks will be provided.

* Alpha Kappa Psi will have its 2nd annual Chili Feed from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, in the Clinton Hall lobby. It is free, but donations are accepted.