Reminders, deadlines and events

* The April meeting of the Unclassified Professional (UP) Senate is 9-11 a.m. today (Tuesday, April 19) in 142 RSC. The agenda is on the UP Senate website at http://www.wichita.edu/upsenate

* Hear from Isaac Dowd on the intersection of Judaism and gender at the GAYPRIL Brown Bag Discussion from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 19) in 266 RSC. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or visit http://www.wichita.edu/odi

* Matthew Stuart, professor of philosophy, Bowdoin College, will present "Locke on Attention," at 3:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 19) in 218 McKinley Hall. The lecture is presented by the Department of Philosophy.

* Student Activities Council is coordinating the Spring 2016 Edition of Finals Frenzy. These events are intended to help students relieve the stress of preparing for finals. If your organization is interested in hosting an event, program or activity, and want it included in the Finals Frenzy promotional campaign, complete the registration form at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4712 by 5 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 19).

* Join Campus Ministry for a Tuesday Night Talk at 7 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 19) at University United Methodist Church. This evening's talk will feature Aaron Lee Martin, a Wichita-based songwriter.

* Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4715 for the current edition of Academe. Academe welcomes news from WSU faculty and staff about research, teaching and service activities. This column recognizes grants, honors, awards, presentations and publications, new appointments, new faculty, sabbaticals, retirements and deaths of current and former colleagues. Complete the form at http://www.wichita.edu/submitinfo to report activities, research, accomplishments/awards, presentations and publications for Academe.

* Shane Windmeyer, best-selling author, LGBTQ campus pioneer and civil rights champion, will provide a day lecture for WSU faculty, graduate teaching assistants and staff from 1-2:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, in 233 RSC. Windmeyer's topic is "The State of Higher Education for LGBTQ People." You must RSVP for this event at wichita.edu/swlecture by Wednesday, April 20.

* The Office of Research Compliance will hold an open lab from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, in 215 Devlin Hall Innovation Hub.

* Do you know a student who's overcome tremendous challenges in his or her career at Wichita State? 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