Reminders, deadlines and events
* Join the Community Service Board in its interactive tabletop service event, Bookmarks with Dr. Seuss, and make bookmarks for students in local schools to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 25) on the first floor, RSC.
* Wichita State will host Michael Bermes to speak on "Veterans in our Classrooms," from 3-4:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 25) in 209 Hubbard Hall. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4618 for more information.
* The Office of International Education is providing an informational meeting about WSU study abroad programs for faculty and staff at 3 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 25) in 319 RSC. All staff and faculty are encouraged to attend, especially those who advise students on academic programs or organize their own faculty-led study abroad programs.
* Michelle Battiste will give a poetry reading in the Writing Now, Reading Now Series, at 5:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 25) at the Ulrich Museum of Art. Battiste, a Wichita State MFA program alumna, has published work in "American Poetry Review" and "Beloit Poetry Review," among others.
* Join the University Bookstore for a Lunch & Learn for faculty. There will be two sessions from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, or Wednesday, March 2, in 266 RSC. This event is free and lunch will be provided, but seating is limited. RSVP by today (Thursday, Feb. 25) to Lisa Fitzsimmons at 978-7032 or lisa.fitzsimmons@wichita.edu.
* 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, RSVP to Peter Cohen at peter.cohen@wichita.edu.
* "Developing Engaged Students -- Tips and Tricks from Student Involvement" is the title of a Faculty Development Workshop from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in 262 RSC. Join us for a session that will explore student engagement as a vital aspect of teaching and learning. To RSVP for this workshop, sign in to myWSU and sign up for the session under myTrainings.