Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* The next Department of Biology seminar will feature a presentation by Julian Guttman of Simon Fraser University from 4-5 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 15) in 218 Hubbard Hall. Guttman's topic is "Strategies bacterial pathogens use to control cytoskeletal and endocytic components of their hosts."
* The Offices of Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources and Counseling and Testing invite you to Safe Zone training from 2:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, in 266 RSC. The goal of Safe Zone training is to educate, as well as create and sustain a welcoming and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ campus community. Sign up for Safe Zone training at http://www.wichita.edu/safezone
* Interested in Alternative Summer Break? This year, WSU students have a chance to serve in Africa. There will be an informational meeting at 5 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 15) and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, in 238 RSC. Application, cost, class details, health and travel will be discussed. Questions? Contact Chelsea Redger, assistant director, Student Involvement, at chelsea.redger@wichita.edu.
* WSU's goal is to welcome and support research and collaboration opportunities in the most welcoming manner possible, while also assuring compliance with U.S. laws and regulations governing technical data, exports and imports. All faculty, staff, students or researchers are required to be familiar with these regulations. Visit the compliance specialists between 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the Innovation Hub, 215 Devlin Hall, to see how these regulations and laws pertain to you.
* Join the Community Service Board as they promote health in Wichita through their new series event, Senior Saturdays, at the Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare. This series event takes place on multiple Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. Volunteers will play games and share conversations with senior citizens in our community. Their first Senior Saturday will take place on Feb. 20. To RSVP for this day or future dates, register at http://www.wichita.edu/SeniorSaturdays
* "Writing Proposals: Clear, Concise, Consistent (and Successful!)" workshop will be offered at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in 266 RSC. Funders and their reviewers want proposals that are clear, concise and consistent. Attend this workshop to learn tips, resources and hands-on approaches for improving grant-writing skills. Register through myWSU, using the myTraining channel. For more information, contact Jana Henderson at 978-3285 or jana.henderson@wichita.edu.
* Academic Affairs will hold an official Hospitality Training Session for candidate searches from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in 124 Jabara Hall. Learn about the new fillable PDF forms and processes. This is very important training for departmental personnel involved in processing reimbursement requests. For more information, contact Jeanne Patton at 978-5059 or jeanne.patton@wichita.edu. To register for the class, log in to myWSU, and myTraining. Click the All Training Calendar, find the session details and register for training.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.