Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* Demetre Kazaras from the University of Oregon, will present "Gluing scalar-flat manifolds with minimal boundary conditions," at 3 p.m. today (Friday, April 1) in 372 Jabara Hall. The talk is part of The Lecture Series in the Mathematical Sciences. Refreshments will be available before the lecture at 2:30 p.m. in 353 Jabara Hall.
* The WSU baseball team will host TCU at 6:30 p.m. today (Friday, April 1); 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2; and 1 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Eck Stadium. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267).
* An 18th century French opera-ballet will take stage this weekend at WSU. "Les Indes Galantes" (The Gallant Indians) is presented by WSU's School of Music and School of Performing Arts. Performances are 7:30 p.m. today (Friday, April 1) and Saturday, April 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, in Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.
* Leading Adaptively in the University -- a three-day leadership development program for faculty and staff who are interested in making progress on difficult issues they are facing -- will be held Wednesday-Friday, April 20-22. Staff will need approval from their supervisor as stated in the application. The program is limited to 25 participants and there is no cost to attend. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4652 for more information.
* The Council of University Women (CUW) will host its Scholarship Bash, "Oh the Places You Will Go With a CUW Scholarship," on Wednesday, April 13, to raise money for scholarships to benefit students at Wichita State. CUW will again have its silent auction, along with some must try drawings. Purchase your tickets today at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4685
* 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.
* The Office of Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) is pleased to announce its new consolidated training website at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4676. Through these resources, faculty will be able to find answers and support right when they need them. Get the details at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4683
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.