Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* The RSC and some of its departments will have altered hours for Labor Day weekend. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/rschours for all RSC building and department hours.
* 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.
* Banner Purchase Requisitions for requestors training, Sections 1 and 2, will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 13-14. WSU purchasing procedures are reviewed as attendees learn to navigate the Banner forms. Both sections are required for WSU staff responsible for entering requisitions into Banner. Current requestors are welcome to attend one or both sessions as a refresher. Registration is required and sessions are posted on myTraining. Contact Applications Training if you have questions at 978-5800 or training@wichita.edu.
* Registration is now open for the Majors & Minors Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Increase enrollment in your college and assist exploring and undecided students in finding their dream program or complementary minor at Wichita State. Sign up today and make sure your degree program is represented. Register at http://www.wichita.edu/MMRegistration by Monday, Oct. 3. Please communicate within your department to determine who will be responsible for each program's table and ensure no duplicate registrations. For questions, contact Jill Pletcher at 978-6830 or jill.pletcher@wichita.edu.
* Not sure what's ahead for the economy? Do you know the issues that can impact your portfolio? TIAA is providing a free webinar from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in 301 RSC. This seminar is dedicated to answering your questions with the help of experts in the field of retirement planning and management. Register at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4980 or call 800-732-8353.
* WSU will hold a free flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 18, in 266 RSC, as part of the state sponsored flu clinics running from September through Oct. 31. Register and find event information at http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=humanresources2&p=/news/flu_shots/. Remember, free flu shot clinics are available to members and spouses enrolled in the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) ages 18-65. Flu shots are also covered by the health plan. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4973 for more information about available statewide clinics and health plan vaccination coverage.
* WSU is partnering with area food trucks to feature a rotation of vendors weekdays at the Food Truck Plaza, located across the street from the National Institute for Aviation Research. Whether it's for breakfast, lunch or afternoon breaks, check the daily schedule at http://www.wichita.edu/foodtrucks or follow us on Twitter (@WSUFoodTrucks) or Facebook (@WichitaStateFoodTruckPlaza).
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.