Reminders, deadlines and events Reminders, deadlines and events

* Two more webinars will be presented by the State Employee Health Plan on information about the many health plan changes occurring for Plan Year 2017. Current webinar dates and available viewing rooms are 2 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 18) in 207 RSC; and 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, in 319 RSC. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4892 if you would like to view from your own computer.

* As you prepare your Blackboard course areas for fall, you will notice some changes. The menu items on the left have been scaled back to make your Blackboard class easier for you and your students. Learn about the changes at http://blogs.wichita.edu/idtgroup/?p=3833. If you need on-demand Blackboard training as you build your class, consult this index of short videos: http://blogs.wichita.edu/idtgroup/?page_id=1564. As always, if you have a technical problem, submit a ticket through OneStop.

* Join fellow faculty and staff at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, in the RSC Beggs Ballroom for a student centered and innovation driven event. Reconnect with colleagues, meet new ones and hear from President Bardo about the issues and opportunities WSU is facing in the new academic year. Please email questions to president@wichita.edu or ask your question at the event.

* New parking signs say that an ePermit is required, although current hangtags are good through August. Purchase virtual parking permits (ePermits) for the 2016-17 academic year. A single ePermit can be used for up to five vehicles, including motorcycles and rental cars, as needed, provided only one of the vehicles is on campus at a time. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4873 for more information.

* The Office of Research will hold a workshop for faculty, staff and students conducting research that involves animals and/or people from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, in 405 Jardine Hall. "Compliance: Animals & People, Oh My!" is an overview of Institutional Review Board and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee regulations, processes and guidelines. RSVP through the myWSU Training module. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/researchworkshops or contact Jana Henderson at 978-3285 or jana.henderson@wichita.edu.

* It's back to school savings time at the University Bookstore. Now through Saturday, Aug. 20, save 5 percent on textbook purchases -- valid on new and used textbooks, excludes access codes, e-books and rentals. Also, save 10 percent on Shocker gear, school supplies, electronic accessories and more. Some exclusions apply. Sale is in store and online at http://www.wsubooks.com. Use online code SAVE5 for textbook purchases and SAVE10 for merchandise.

* The Office of Academic Affairs has announced the new emeriti faculty. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4897