Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* The next Physics Seminar will feature a presentation by Robert C. Hilborn, associate executive officer, AAPT, College Park, Maryland, at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 6) in 128 Jabara Hall. Hilborn will present "Trends in Physics Education."
* The next Chemistry Department Colloquium talk will feature Rita Miller from Oklahoma State University, at 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 6) in 224 McKinley Hall. Miller will present, "The small ubiquitin-like moiety SUMO interacts covalently and non-covalently with Stu2p, a microtubule associated protein."
* The Criminal Justice Student Association of WSU presents an opportunity to meet, ask questions and seek information about employment with more than 25 participating federal, state and local criminal justice agencies, as well as volunteer, educational and military organizations. The 2016 Criminal Justice Career Fair will be held from 1:30-4 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 6) on the second floor of the RSC.
* The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Student Success, TRIO Programs and the Tilford Commission are creating a database of first-generation faculty and staff members at WSU. If you identify as someone who was a first-generation college student, visit http://www.wichita.edu/first to submit your information. You will also receive a button to wear to show your pride for being F1RST to go to college. Contact Alicia Sanchez at 978-3733 or email alicia.sanchez@wichita.edu for questions and more information.
* The Council of University Women will host its Scholarship Bash, "Oh the Places You Will Go With a CUW Scholarship," Wednesday, April 13, to raise money for scholarships to benefit students at Wichita State. Again this year CUW will have its silent auction, along with some must-try drawings. Purchase your tickets today at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4685.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.