Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* The second annual Clash of the Colleges will be held today (Friday, Aug. 26) at Cessna Stadium. Faculty and staff are invited to attend the event and watch the fun and games. Doors will open at 4 p.m., with the opening ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Learn more at http://www.wichita.edu/clash
* You are invited to attend the premiere of the Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) plan from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, in 262 RSC. Join us to learn how everyone can be part of improving student experiences and success. Bring your Shocker ID to easily sign up for upcoming SEM activities that will be available throughout the year focusing on specific goals and strategies. A light lunch will be available for participants; no RSVP is needed. If you have questions, contact gina.crabtree@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.
* All faculty, staff and students can get a bonus for purchasing Shocker Dollars. Buy $100 and get a $10 bonus, or buy $200 and get a $25 bonus. Hurry, this deal only lasts until Friday, Sept. 16. Buy online at http://www.wsudining.com or stop by 235 RSC to purchase.
* Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace is a new interactive training that includes activities and discussion focused on recognizing microaggressions, understanding social identity and the matrix of oppression, learning how to get past stereotypes and prejudices, understanding the definition of racism and learning ways to address issues and give feedback. The Offices of Diversity and Inclusion and Human Resources will present this new training course from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Registration is available through myTraining.
* Welcomefest speaker Bree Newsome will present "Tearing Hate From the Sky," at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, in the RSC Beggs Ballroom. Tickets are $3 for faculty and staff at the University Bookstore. Newsome is an award-winning filmmaker known for "WAKE," writer, composer, singer, community activist and organizer. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4962 for more information.
* WSU's Training & Technology Team (T3), which was formerly a department within the College of Health Professions, has been moved to the research and technology transfer division under direct leadership of John Tomblin, vice president of the division. T3's physical location will remain at WSU Old Town, 238 N. Mead. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4968 for more information.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.