March 8, 2016

Reminders, deadlines and events

* Douglas J. Futuyma, distinguished professor of ecology and evolution at Stony Brook University, will give a technical lecture, "Herbivorous insects: Specialization, speciation, diversity," at 4 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 8) in 209 Hubbard Hall.

* This year's main event for Women's History Month features a panel presentation of women in the field of engineering, at 7 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 8) in 100 Lindquist Hall. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4640 for more information.

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

* University Libraries is hosting a workshop, "Intro to Digital Presentation," from 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in 217 Ablah Library. This workshop is in the Digital Literacy Series. For more information about this workshop and others in the series, visit our libguide at http://libresources.wichita.edu/diglitworkshops. Seats are limited; sign up today.

* The Regional Institute on Aging is announcing the availability of two graduate research assistantships (GRAs). The goal of the Graduate Research Assistantship Program is to provide support to faculty investigators and enhance their efforts to develop and expand programs of research in aging, and in aging-related questions at WSU. A description of the grant, application process and deadlines can be found at http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=aging&p=/grants/

* The next meeting of the Pre-Tenure Club will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in 300 Clinton Hall. If you want to be involved with the group, contact Gery Markova at gergana.markova@wichita.edu.

* For an evening full of laughter and singing comedy, join the Student Activities Council (SAC) at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in the CAC Theater to see Brian O'Sullivan, the singing comedian. Admission is free for students with WSU ID, and $5 for nonstudents. For more information, contact SAC at 978-3022 or SAC@wichita.edu.

* The WSU Summer 2016 Financial Aid Application is available at mywsu.wichita.edu, under the myFinances tab and then under Financial Aid Links. If you plan on attending classes this summer and have not yet completed the 2015-16 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you should do so immediately at http://www.fafsa.gov. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4646 for more information.