Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* The President's Diversity Council at WSU has planned the first diversity showcase, DiverseCity, from today (Monday, Oct. 3) to Friday, Oct. 7. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5077 and check out this week's calendar of events.

* WSU cordially invites you to a Paralympic Celebration and Tree Dedication honoring 2016 Paralympic medalists Nick Taylor and Deja Young, along with Paralympic athlete Liz Willis. The Olympic oak for boxing medalist Nico Hernandez will also be dedicated. The celebration starts at 5 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 3) in the Koch Arena atrium followed by a 5:30 p.m. tree dedication.

* Student Perception of Teaching Effectiveness (SPTE) request forms are due to the Social Science Research Lab by today (Monday, Oct. 3).

* The Office of Human Resources is currently seeking applications for the position of Human Resource Generalist. This position currently specializes in working with employee records. Duties will include but are not limited to processing timekeeping records and employee on-boarding. The position will shift to an analytical, customer-service based role as the organization and technology evolve. Knowledge of payroll processes and systems (records and/or timekeeping systems) is required. To see the full job description and requirements, please visit http://wichita.edu/wsujobs. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, Oct. 5.

* Standard Life Insurance is offering another optional group life insurance (OGLI) open enrollment period now through Saturday, Oct. 31. Changes in 2017 include higher plan maximums and guaranteed coverage. Limited guaranteed coverage is still available to qualified employees and new dependents. Check out the OGLI enrollment website for rate and enrollment information at http://www.kpers.org/optionallife/

* WSU will host a free screening of alumnus Dean Hargrove's acclaimed 2015 documentary, "Tap World," at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 4) in the CAC Theater. Hargrove is a 1996 WSU President's Medal recipient and producer of hundreds of television programs around the world.

* The Junior and Senior Days are coming up in October and the Office of Admissions invites you to participate in recruiting future Shockers. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5069 for details and how you can help.

* International Student Union invites all students, faculty and staff to Fall 2016 InterFest, the international food festival organized by WSU's International Student Union from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 4) in the Neff Hall courtyard.

* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.