Reminders, deadlines and events Reminders, deadlines and events

* Share with fellow Shockers your own talents for poetry, improvisation, music and other forms of self-expression at open mic night, at 7 p.m. today (Friday, April 8) in the third floor Beggs Ballroom, RSC. Spoken word artist Kyla Lacey will be our special guest emcee, and the night will feature special selections from her own collection of poetry. Those interested in performing, may register on-site at the event or fill out an interest form online at http://wichita.edu/SAC. Admission is free to WSU students with Shocker ID

* The Association of Hindu Students in America is organizing HOLI -- Festival of Colors, Dance, Fun and Joy -- from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in Hubbard Hall east. The cost is $5 with snacks available while they last. There will be a soak smear, vibrant colors, water balloons, DJ, dancing and music. You're invited to join and play HOLI.

* Hippodrome -- Come see who will take the winning trophy home at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in the CAC Theater. For more information about Hippodrome, contact the Student Activities Council at 978-3022 or SAC@wichita.edu. Tickets are $8 for students with ID, $10 for faculty and staff, and $12 for the general public.

* The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is seeking outstanding individuals to serve as peer mentors for the Multicultural Student Mentoring Program. These students play a major role in the transition of new underrepresented students. Peer mentors must be at least a sophomore with a 2.75 GPA. Apply now for fall 2016 at http://www.wichita.edu/mentor.app. The deadline has been extended to Monday, April 11.

* The International Student Union invites you to attend the MAVNI Program informational of spring 2016. If you are an international student interested in joining the U.S. Army, the MAVNI program presentation will be a good resource for you to collect more information. The presentation will be given by SFC Osuna from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, in 314 RSC. The presentation includes topics about the MAVNI Program, expedited citizenship, eligibility, benefits of Army service, etc. Attendees will be given free U.S. Army giveaways as well. For more information, contact president.wsuisu@gmail.com.

* Join the Fairmount Neighborhood Association, Campus Ministry Connect, University United Methodist Church and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for the Fairmount Spring Service Day from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 16. We will work in the Fairmount neighborhood. All projects will launch from the Fairmount neighborhood park building. Register today at http://wichita.edu/fairmountservice. If you have questions, contact Jonathan Flesher at jonathan.flesher@wichita.edu.

* Spectrum: LQBTQ & Allies and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion are excited to announce the second annual Pride Prom from 8 p.m.-midnight today (Friday, April 8) in 233 RSC. This is a safe space and a free event. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or http://www.wichita.edu/odi

* The deadline to apply for the Muma-Case Equality Scholarship is today (Friday, April 8). Established in 2011 by Richard D. Muma and Rick A. Case, the Muma-Case scholarship is aimed at providing assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning students and their allies. It is awarded annually to students who demonstrate a commitment to furthering LGBTQ causes. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/spectrum.

* It's allergy season in Kansas and Student Health Services has numerous over-the-counter medications for you to purchase without an appointment. They have medications for allergies such as Allegra, generic Zyrtec and Claritin. Check out the list of their over-the-counter medications with prices on their website at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4708