Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* The next Department of Biology seminar will feature a presentation by Jeffrey May of Wichita State from 4-5 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 8) in 218 Hubbard Hall. May's topic is "Lessons learned from the utilization of a commercial hormone assay."
* Wichita Urban Professionals, in partnership with the Kansas Leadership Center, WSU's assistant to the President for Diversity and WSU's Office of Community Engagement and Opportunity, present the next installment of LEAD ICT-UP, a leadership training series. The focus will be on diagnosing situations and managing self through the lens of Ted Ayres and Marche Fleming-Randle from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in 265 RSC. The event is free and light refreshments will be served. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4557 for more information.
* Many WSU staff and faculty invite you to the Entre Nous evening of film, French hors d'oeuvres and selected wines. The film, "La Famille Belier," is subtitled in English. This fundraising event of Wichita Area Sister Cities will be open to the public at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in the CAC Theater. If you have questions, email douglas.miller@wichita.edu. Prepay for food and wine at http://wichitaareasistercities.org. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for veterans and students with ID, and $6 for children under 12.
* The first members of the President's Diversity Council were named last week. The 24 members are listed at http://bit.ly/1S17FLc. The council is a group of faculty and staff that will meet regularly to engage with President Bardo regarding current events, issues and campus updates. Go to http://bit.ly/1ULvpB1 for more information.
* Wichita State's KMUW -- 89.1 has received a $65,390 grant to continue support for its Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap program. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4580 for more information.
* Join your motivated colleagues who want to look better, feel better and get healthier with the new Weight Watchers program. Go beyond the scale and learn to balance food, activity and overall well-being. Weight Watchers is holding an open house for its ongoing campus group from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in 206 Heskett Center. Contact melissa.ellenz@wichita.edu for more information.
* The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will honor outstanding female WSU leaders at the 8th Annual Phenomenal Women Recognition Celebration for their timeless service and effort to WSU and the Wichita community. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/phenomenal to nominate someone. Nominations close on Friday, Feb. 12. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.