February 17, 2016

Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* John Wong, University of Dallas, a candidate for Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs director, is on campus today (Friday, Feb. 12). You are invited to join us for his public presentation from 11 a.m.-noon in 207 Lindquist Hall. Wong will outline his vision for Hugo Wall School and commitment to public service. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4551 to RSVP.

* Faculty and staff interested in attending WSU Days at KLC (Kansas Leadership Center) are invited to attend a session focusing on diversity on Monday, Feb. 15. Register through the following link to participate in the program (select the Feb. 15 program) -- http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4559. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4589 for more information.

* The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is hosting a day lecture with Tim Wise for WSU faculty and staff from 1-2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in 266 RSC. His topic for the day lecture is "Diversity in the Classroom." RSVP at wichita.edu/twlecture by today (Friday, Feb. 12). Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4594 for more information.

* Bob Workman, director of the Ulrich Museum of Art, will begin the community symposium at 3 p.m. today (Friday, Feb. 12) in 210 McKnight Art Center. He will showcase three Wichita museum partnerships with exhibitions devoted to Gordon Parks, a Kansas native who is one of the most celebrated African American artists of his time.

* The women's basketball team will host Bradley at 7 p.m. today (Friday, Feb. 12) in Charles Koch Arena. The women also will host Loyola at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. The men will host Northern Iowa at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Call 978-FANS (3267) for tickets.

* If you need help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Office of Financial Aid is here to help. Every Tuesday night in February, financial aid staff will offer free one-on-one FAFSA completion assistance from 3-7 p.m. in 203 Jardine Hall. Students and parents can register in advance to schedule a preferred appointment time at http://www.wichita.edu/fafsanight. WSU's priority date for the 2016-17 FAFSA is Tuesday, March 1. Early FAFSA applicants are given priority consideration for additional federal and state financial aid opportunities. More information is available at http://www.wichita.edu/financialaidevents

* Student Perception of Teaching Effectiveness (SPTE) Request forms were mailed to your department this week. Check with your department's office assistant if you did not receive one. You may download a form and get additional SPTE information from our website at http://www.webs.wichita.edu\sslab

* "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.

* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.