Reminders, deadlines and events
* Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4505 for a listing of spring Welcomefest events.
* The women's basketball team will host Southern Illinois at 7 p.m. today (Friday, Jan. 22) and Evansville at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, in Charles Koch Arena. Admission is free for WSU students with ID.
* Join other Wichita State students for a night at the Wichita Thunder at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in Intrust Bank Arena. Show your WSU ID to get a ticket for $15, which includes a limited edition WSU imprinted puck. If you do not want a puck, but still want a great deal, students can receive half-off the Fan Zone ticket price. Contact Brittany Bynum at the Wichita Thunder to purchase your ticket and puck at 264-4625 or bbynum@wichitathunder.com by today (Friday, Jan. 22).
* The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) will have a Netflix and SHPE get-together at 6:30 p.m. today (Friday, Jan. 22) in 203 RSC.
* Housing and Residence Life will host new and current WSU students for its annual Open House from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. All applications received prior to Monday, Feb. 1, will automatically be entered to win a $2,000 housing credit. If you plan to attend, RSVP at http://www.wichita.edu/OpenHouseRSVP
* WSU's Counseling and Testing Center has launched its suicide prevention campaign on campus. Visit http://www.wichita.edu/WSUWeSupportU. By talking about suicide we can help prevent it.
* 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.
* 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.