Reminders, deadlines and events
* As part of WSU's commitment to providing timely emergency information to the campus community, Alertus Desktop Notifications are being added to WSU's Shocker Alert System. Alertus gives WSU one more visible notification avenue to deliver alerts to the WSU community. The Alertus software will be installed on WSU-owned computers connected to the Active Directory automatically. For faculty and staff who have WSU-owned computers not connected to the Active Directory, you will need to contact the Technology HelpDesk to schedule an installation of Alertus. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/alert and click on Alertus.
* Attention supervisors and present or future KPERS retirees -- effective Friday, July 1, KPERS employers and KPERS retirees will be assessed penalties for discussing prearrangements to return to work after retirement. Also, a $25,000 annual earnings cap will now apply to many KPERS retirees who were not previously affected. More information is available at http://www.kpers.org/employers/war.html. Specific information will be provided to KPERS retirees currently working at WSU. Contact HR benefits -- Kim Cinelli at kim.cinelli@wichita.edu or Micah Thompson at micah.thompson@wichita.edu with questions.
* SPTE request forms for the summer second four-week or eight-week courses are due to the Social Science Research Lab by Monday, July 11. You may mail the form to campus box 107 or hand carry it to 429 Lindquist Hall. If you need an SPTE request form, go to http://www.wichita.edu\sslab.
* Construction work will restart for the waterproofing project at Corbin Educational Center today (Wednesday, July 6). The second level deck will be closed to all traffic, as well as portions of the grounds at the west side of the building for two-to-three weeks. A crane and dumpster will be on the west side of the building. Demolition work will begin first, which will produce some loud noise, dust and debris.
* Kennedy Musamali will give a presentation from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 7, in 142 RSC on the importance of emotional and cultural intelligence when leading across cultures. A plan to grow your cross-cultural leadership skills will also be presented. What difficulties do you face interacting and leading a group of people from culturally diverse backgrounds? Bring your cross-cultural leadership challenge/dilemma to the session. To register for this training, go to myTraining on myWSU.
* Green Zone Training is available for faculty and staff who would like to learn more about working with student veterans. Currently there is a session scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, July 11. If you are interested in signing up for this training, go to myTraining on myWSU to register. Seats are limited; sign up today. For more information, contact Sarah Sell at sarah.sell@wichita.edu.