Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* The Department of Biology seminar will feature a presentation by Keith Geluso of the University of Nebraska from 4-5 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 22) in 218 Hubbard Hall. Geluso's topic is "Role and importance of natural history studies for college students."
* The Tilford Commission on Diversity welcomes proposals from instructors interested in developing a new diversity-related course or in modifying an existing course to enhance its diversity content. Proposals are due Monday, March 21, to the Tilford Coordinator, Office of Academic Affairs, Box 13, and should be accompanied by a completed application cover sheet, available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4602. Questions can be directed to Jean Griffith at 978-6276 or jean.griffith@wichita.edu.
* WSU will host Michael Bermes to speak on "Veterans in our Classrooms," from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in 209 Hubbard Hall. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4613 for more information.
* The WSU Leadership Academy is sponsoring a workshop,"Take Care of Yourself," from 1-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, at WSU Old Town. There is no cost to attend, but only 60 participants can be accommodated for this program. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Peter Cohen at peter.cohen@wichita.edu.
* Supervising employees is incredibly challenging. The Center for Management Development has a 10-week program focusing specifically on developing the skills you need to supervise successfully. All sessions are held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday evenings beginning Feb. 25, in Woodman Alumni Center. For more information, go to http://www.cmd.wichita.edu
* The Meritrust Spring 2016 Business Booster Series begins with a program, "How to Build a Website Google Loves," from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in Devlin Hall. The cost is just $10 for faculty and staff. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4611 for more information and/or to register.
* The Performance Management Process for University Support Staff (USS) employees is due by Monday, Feb. 29, and should be completed in CEEDS. If you have any questions, call Joan Antes at 978-6151, or Frankie Kirkendoll at 978-3540.
* Dining Services would like your feedback in a survey by Wednesday, March 2. Those who participate will be entered in a drawing for a $250 WSU Bookstore gift card. To take the survey, go to http://vcil.cc/ewwapy7
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.