Reminders, deadlines and events
* WSU will soon open a fixed number of parking spaces in Lot 5 (the orange-permitted Shocker Hall parking lot east of the Corbin Education Center) to commuter students a on a first come, first served basis. Students who have purchased ePermits and would like to park in Lot 5 must complete the form at http://www.wichita.edu/lot5. If selected for the exchange, students must then park only in Lot 5 and may no longer park in green or green/yellow lots on campus during enforcement periods.
* The Cultural Ambassador Program (CAP) series "Travel the World with CAP" continues from noon-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 31) in 142 RSC. Join us as we learn about Armenia from Tadeh Avanessian. For more information on upcoming presentations, go to http://www.wichita.edu/cap. Bring your lunch and travel the world without ever leaving WSU.
* Men wear red heels and ladies wear sneakers on a walk around Wichita State to bring awareness to rape, sexual assault and gender violence. Join Student Activities Council (SAC) and Interfraternity Council (IFC) at 5:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 31) by the RSC east courtyard to take your stand. Register online at http://www.wichita.edu/SAC to book a pair of heels for the event or get more information.
* Register now for the 5K Pumpkin Run to get the best price. The early bird price ends today (Wednesday, Aug. 31). Have young children who like to run? Register them for the new 1K Little Pumpkin Run. Go to http://bit.ly/PumpkinRun5K
* Students who use their college library earn better grades. Learn about collections and services at University Libraries at an open orientation from 4-4:45 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 1). We'll start with a brief tour of Ablah Library and then go to 217 Ablah to learn about off-campus access to books and articles. For more information, email angela.paul@wichita.edu.
* Spend your night with Student Activities Council (SAC) watching a movie with some delicious buttery popcorn and drinks. "Now You See Me" and "Now You See Me 2" will be the double feature starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, in the CAC Theater. The second movie will start at about 9:15 p.m. Both movies are rated PG-13. This event is free for all WSU students with WSU ID, $5 for general admission, $3 for staff and faculty, and $1 for children 12 and under, cash or check only. For more information about SAC Flix and how you can "Spend Your Nights with SAC," contact SAC at 978-3022 or SAC@wichita.edu.
* Join the Shocker Racing Formula Team in its informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, or Friday, Sept. 23, in 209 Wallace Hall. We are open to all majors and no experience is required to join. Also feel free to come to our shop in the visual communications building behind NIAR at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, for the unveil of our car SR16. For more information, contact Brayley Bazzelle at wsuformulasae@live.com. You can also visit us on facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/wsushockerracing or at our website -- http://www.wichita.edu/formulasae
* New for the fall semester, Wichita State students now have access to a variety of health services through a 24-hour patient web portal. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4982
* Want to gain experience working with companies while you're still in school? Do you enjoy surrounding yourself with hard working, like-minded people? If so, Barton International Group (BIG) is for you. BIG is a student-run business consulting group that helps companies in Wichita and the surrounding area develop market strategies. For more information, go to http://www.bartoninternationalgroup.com. To apply, submit your application at goo.gl/BYPdV3 and email your cover letter and resume to hr@bartoninternationalgroup.com before Saturday, Sept. 3.