Reminders, deadlines and events
* The second annual Clash of the Colleges will be held Friday, Aug. 26, at Cessna Stadium. Bring your signed waiver, WSU ID and dress in your college colors. Learn more at http://www.wichita.edu/clash or contact samantha.greenberg@wichita.edu. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4966 for the times and locations for pep rallies and gathering locations.
* The Cultural Ambassador Program (CAP) series, "Travel the World with CAP," starts from noon-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 24) in 142 RSC. Come join us this week as we learn about Paraguay from Sonia Bogado. Bring your lunch and travel the world without ever leaving WSU.
* Join us as we celebrate the start of the semester. Learn how to surf and play steel drums, or just spend time with your friends at the Student Activities Council (SAC) Beach Party from 7-10 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 25) on the RSC east patio.
* The Evolving Leaders Program is designed for returning students to WSU who are looking to expand on their leadership skills and abilities. This seven-week program will focus on the continued development of personal growth through self-discovery in group dynamics. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4945 for an application. Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 16. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4946 for more information.
* Learn about the different faith-based and ideological student organizations on campus and in the community at the Faith Experience Fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 25) on the RSC north patio.
* Attention students: Want to improve your English? Come participate in "Eyes to See and Ears to Hear," a fun, interactive conversational English course. Enjoy a weekly video presentation based on the life of Jesus. All faiths and religious backgrounds are welcome. A free preview information session will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at the Lutheran Student Center, 3815 E. 17th St. The Mission, a Registered Student Organization, is co-sponsoring the course. For more information, contact Susie Olson at musiclady60@gmail.com.
* Professor Rachel Showstack seeks to hire one or two undergraduate or graduate students this fall to assist with her research on Spanish language maintenance and linguistic ideologies in Kansas. The position begins on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Applications are due by Friday, Aug. 26. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4967 for more information.
* New campus parking signs say that an ePermit is required. Commuter students may park in either green or green/yellow designated lots. Shocker Hall students may park in the orange designated lot, and Fairmount Towers students in the brown lot located at Fairmount Towers. WSU students may 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.