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

* Microsoft Immersion Day for WSU faculty is Tuesday, March 29, in 245 RSC. Availability is limited and requires a two-hour commitment. Session one starts at 9 a.m., session two begins at noon and session three starts at 2:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. To register, email msftimm@wichita.edu with the session number you want to attend. All sessions will be identical. Questions? Send an email to msftimm@wichita.edu.

* The campus SEM (Strategic Enrollment Management) forum will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, in the RSC Beggs Ballroom. A box lunch will be provided for those who RSVP. RSVP via the SEM Open Forum RSVP link found under Looking For on the Home tab in myWSU. RSVPs will be accepted through Friday, April 1.

* New York Times best-selling author Jim Stovall is being hosted by the College of Health Professions at a spring semester event to speak to all university faculty, staff and students from 11 a.m.-noon Friday, April 1, in 132 Hughes Metropolitan Complex. A book signing will follow. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4669 for more details.

* With SGA election campaigning in full swing, faculty, staff and students are reminded of the following: 1) no university funds may be used for campaign expenses whether GU, RU, student fees or money held by the WSU Foundation, and 2) faculty and staff should refrain from endorsing any candidate or political party. Recognized student organizations may issue an official endorsement of a candidate or party or contribute financially to a campaign provided: 1) the endorsement is approved by its membership in accordance with its constitution and bylaws, and 2) the financial contribution is approved by its membership in accord with its constitution and bylaws and complies with SGA regulations governing campaign finance. Direct questions to SGA advisor Marche Fleming-Randle at marche.fleming-randle@wichita.edu or 978-6659.

* Free oral screenings are available for faculty, staff and students between 1:15-4:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, in 207 Ahlberg Hall. Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins welcome. To make an appointment, call 978-3603.

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