Reminders, deadlines and events
* Brian Kuhlman, professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics, co-director of the University of North Carolina Molecular and Cellular Biophysics Program will present a Watkins lecture at 3:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Nov. 10) in 224 McKinley Hall. "Proteins: The Ultimate Miniature Machines," will provide an expert's view of how our modern knowledge of protein structure contributes to the current development of more effective insulin, better anti-cancer antibodies and improved enzymes to help digestion of gluten.
* Faculty artist Cristina Castaldi, soprano, joins the WSU Symphony Orchestra for "Verdi to Verismo," a celebration of Italian opera arias, at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Nov. 10) in Miller Concert Hall. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.
* WSU is working with AACRAO Consulting on a strategic enrollment management (SEM) plan over the course of this year. The topic of the next SEM Workshop is Serving Students. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in 233 RSC. A light lunch will be served. RSVP to jeanne.patton@wichita.edu by tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 11). Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4284 to read more about the project.
* Each year the current faculty is given the opportunity to nominate retired faculty for membership in the Academy for Effective Teaching. Seven new members will be inducted into the academy at a reception from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Armstrong Room, Marcus Welcome Center. You are invited to the reception honoring the inductees for their outstanding teaching careers at WSU. RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 15, to janis.hudson@wichita.edu.
* Student Activities Council's Annual Arts and Crafts Fair is coming soon, and we are still accepting vendors for the fair. Come and be a part of this long-time tradition at Wichita State University. The fair will be from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 16-17, on the first floor, RSC. We still have several booths available and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5195 for registration information.
* Be sure to complete your Required Health Assessment and earn a total of 30 credits by 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in order to earn your $240 premium discount next year. Verify your status by logging in to http://www.kansashealthquest.com. For more information about the 2016 HealthQuest program go to http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/healthquest/rewards.html
* Wichita State Online provides faculty with free access to OLC Accelerate Virtual Sessions, giving you the latest information on asynchronous learning programs, process, packages and protocols. All you need to do is register. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5170 to see available sessions and sign up for your free pass now.