September 13, 2016

Reminders, deadlines and events

* WSU Ventures is seeking students interested in transitioning their STEM ideas, devices, processes or other intellectual activities into the marketplace in anticipation of profit. Students accepted into the program will receive seed funding of up to $2,150 and free enrollment in the E-Launch program. Ideas/projects can originate from student work, research (funded or unfunded) and institutional/industrial projects. Apply online at http://www.wsuventures.org/icorps. Questions? Contact Sherry Gegen at sherry.gegen@wichita.edu or at 978-6359.

* University Libraries is hosting "The Savvy Researcher" workshop for all students from 4-5 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 13) in 217 Ablah Library. For more information about this workshop and others in the series, go to http://libresources.wichita.edu/undergradresearch.

* University Libraries is hosting a workshop "Protecting Your Intellectual Property: How and Why?" from 6-7 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 13) in 217 Ablah Library. For more information about this workshop and others in the series, go to the Entrepreneurship Research Series guide at http://libresources.wichita.edu/ers.

* Contribute to Shocker Nation and apply to be a Student Conduct Hearing Board member. These students have the unique opportunity to uphold university policies while promoting peer accountability and education. Details for students regarding qualifications and the application and selection process can be found at http://www.wichita.edu/studentconduct. Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 16. Contact Tim Cason, coordinator of Student Conduct and Community Standards, at tim.cason@wichita.edu if you have any questions.

* 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

* Improve your English at "Eyes to See and Ears to Hear," a fun, interactive conversational English course. Practice your listening, speaking, writing and pronunciation. Enjoy a weekly video presentation based on the life of Jesus. All faiths and religious backgrounds are welcome. Classes will meet from 7-9 p.m. every Monday starting Sept.19-Dec. 5. Cost for tuition and materials is $68. Scholarships are available. The Mission, a Registered Student Organization, is co-sponsoring the course. For more information, contact Susie Olson at musiclady60@gmail.com.

* President John Bardo continues his student outreach program to facilitate conversations about innovation, growth and collaboration. Adult and military students are invited to a forum at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, in 266 RSC. This is an open meeting to hear student feedback on current and upcoming campus initiatives as well as receive student feedback on resource needs.