Reminders, deadlines and events
* Student Involvement is looking for students who want to promote the great opportunities provided by the office, share their campus experience with potential new students coming to Wichita State and serve as a resource for all students on campus. Student Involvement Ambassadors applications are due today (Friday, April 15) to Chad Warrick at chad.warrick@wichita.edu. The application is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4719
* 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 tomorrow (Saturday, April 16). We will work in the Fairmount neighborhood, and all projects will launch from the Fairmount neighborhood park building. Register at http://www.wichita.edu/fairmountservice.
* It's Kid's Weekend as the WSU softball team hosts Bradley University at noon and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16, and noon Sunday, April 17, at Wilkins Stadium. All youth 12 and under will receive free admission, and the entire softball team will sign posters after the game. WSU students can pick up free softball tickets on the day of the game with a WSU ID at Wilkins Stadium.
* Global Faith in Action College, American Red Cross and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion are bringing the documentary "Salam Neighbor" to WSU, at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in 208 Hubbard Hall. "Salam Neighbor" is about two Americans who live among refugees along Syria's border. We are asking for a $5 donation from WSU staff and the general public. Donations will be given to International Rescue Committee in Wichita to benefit the resettlement of refugees.
* Based on the popular TV show "Amazing Race," teams of two will race around the WSU campus starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 24. Participants must work together to master unique challenges, physical and mental activities and a variety of interactive tasks before racing to the finish line where free food and awesome prizes await the finishers. Register at IMLeagues.com/wichita.
* Do you know a student who's overcome tremendous challenges in their career at WSU? A student who has a unique career lined up after graduation? A faculty or staff member who takes great strides to ensure students graduate? The Sunflower would like to hear your story ideas for an upcoming annual special edition paper, the Graduation Guide, which prints Thursday, May 5. Tell us your stories through this online survey at http://svy.mk/1UXTNmQ
* The International Student Union is hosting a cricket tournament from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24, in Plainview Park. Registration is open to the first 12 teams at a cost of $50 per team. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/isu/cricket to register.
* Do you want to connect with a business executive? Join us for a free lunch and hear from Yosief Ghirmai, chief audit executive of Spirit Aerosystems, from 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in 142 RSC. This event is limited to 60 students, register at http://www.wichita.edu/execconnect
* Help the Office of Admissions create a giant, Snapchat-style video produced by the entire student body. The best way to share the Shocker experience with prospective students is to show them. Send a 6-10 second video clip of your life as a WSU student. The top 10 video clips will receive a custom WuShock bobblehead. There's no limit to how many video clips you can submit. Email your submissions to jessica.newman@wichita.edu by Monday, April 18.