Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* "Getting Sleep" is the title of the next Words for Wellness from noon-12:30 p.m. today (Monday, March 7) in 142 RSC. The talk will be presented by Christopher Leonard, staff psychologist, Counseling and Testing Center. Learn ways to get a better night's rest and ways to avoid the pitfalls of poor sleep. Light refreshments will be provided.

* The WSU Concert Band will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. today (Monday, March 7) in Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.

* The WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, in Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.

* Join the Community Service Board as they help Wichita youth in their education by volunteering through their new series event, Tutoring Tuesdays, at the Urban League of Kansas. This series event takes place on multiple Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. The third Tutoring Tuesday will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, March 8). To RSVP for this day or future dates, register at http://www.wichita.edu/TutoringTuesdays

* The abstract submission deadline for the 2016 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) is approaching. This year's forum will be held Tuesday, April 5, at Hughes Metropolitan Complex, and provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students at WSU to present their scholarly and creative activity to a faculty, student and community audience, while competing for cash awards. Abstract submissions are due Wednesday, March 30. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/URCAF

* The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research Small Business Innovation Research program seeks products and services that benefit the lives of people with disabilities for up to $75,000 in funding. Learn more at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4637 or contact Sherry Gegen at 978-6359 or sherry.gegen@wichita.edu.

* Nominations for WSU Unclassified Professional (UP) senators will open today (Monday, March 7). Eligible staff are encouraged to nominate their peers for service on the committee, which exists to represent and give UPs a voice on campus. Voting eligible UPs will receive an email with instructions on completing the nomination process. All nominations are subject to approval by the nominee before being added to the final ballot. Elected senators serve a two-year term. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4641 for more information.

* The Wichita State Black Student Union will host the "My Black is Beautiful Fashion Show," at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in the RSC Beggs Ballroom. Advance tickets are $5, and $10 at the door. Tickets are available for purchase in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, 208 RSC, until Wednesday, March 9. A portion of the proceeds raised will go toward aiding the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.

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