Reminders, deadlines and events
* The Office of Research will hold an open lab for the Pivot funding opportunities database from 2:30-4 p.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 25) in 409E Jardine Hall. The lab is designed to assist in setting up a Pivot account or answer questions regarding existing accounts. Registration is not required. For a full schedule of research workshops, go to http://www.wichita.edu/researchworkshops.
* The deadline to apply for Employee or Dependent/Spouse Tuition Assistance has been extended to 5 p.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 25). Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4911 for the application and for information regarding eligibility requirements, registration information and amount of the award. If you have questions, contact Sarah Hunter at 978-6124 or sarah.hunter@wichita.edu.
* 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. today (Thursday, Aug. 25) at the RSC north patio. The event is sponsored by Student Involvement, Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Campus Connect. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/odi or contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034.
* Plan to attend the campus-wide event, "Who Are We and Where Are We Going," from 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, in the RSC Beggs Ballroom. This is our first interactive strategic plan review and update. Each dean from the academic colleges will present the implementation highlights, challenges and next steps from their college's strategic plan. Attendees will be engaged in interactive sessions throughout the afternoon that encourage cross-campus conversations. Please RSVP to the President's Office at presidentsoffice@wichita.edu.
* WSU is no longer leasing the parking lot at 21st and Oliver. Anyone parking in that lot will receive a warning notice from Extra Space Storage. If drivers continue to park there, they will be towed at the owners expense. If you want to take advantage of free parking and ride the shuttle, you must park at the Metropolitan Complex located at 29th and Oliver.
* Don't miss Wu-Rah at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 26) in Charles Koch Arena. Faculty, staff and students from each academic college will team up for a relay competition, representatives from the Multicultural Greek Councils will be strolling and performing, and one student will get a shot at a chance to win $750 in scholarships and a reserved parking spot on campus. After the program, get a free T-shirt and lunch. This fun event will be the kick-off to the school year you don't want to miss.