Reminders, deadlines and events
* The HR Benefits Team has scheduled an open lab to help employees earn their 2017 HealthQuest discount prior to the 11 p.m. deadline today (Tuesday, Nov. 15). All employees are welcome. A lab is scheduled from 10 a.m.-noon today (Tuesday, Nov. 15) in 124 Jabara Hall.
* Seven new members will be inducted into the Academy for Effective Teaching 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 today (Tuesday, Nov. 15) to janis.hudson@wichita.edu.
* Join the WSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion and WSU Counseling and Testing Center for Post-Election Day Processing from 2-3 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 15) in 208 RSC, and 1-2 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 16) in 208 RSC.
* Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wiedemann Hall and the Marcussen Organ at a Gala Celebration Concert at 7:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 15) in Wiedemann Hall. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.
* An explanation of the new 2017 HealthQuest program will be provided by the State of Kansas in a webinar at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 16) in 265 RSC. The new credits grid and program features will be discussed. You also can register to view the webinar from your computer at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5209
* The Research Compliance Office will hold a come-and-go open lab from 9-11 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday Nov. 16) in Devlin Hall Innovation Hub. This is an open lab and no registration is required.
* Do you have employees in your department who will need to drive a multi-passenger vehicle in the near future? The final Van Driver Training for 2016 is scheduled from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. If your department needs to train anyone before the new year, now is the time. Please register through myTraining in myWSU.
* Given the state budget environment, it seems wise to prepare for all possible outcomes. As part of that effort, Wichita State would like to share information and get feedback from the campus community. Please join President John Bardo, Provost Tony Vizzini and Budget Director David Miller as they give a budget update, address questions and ask for input during a town hall at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in the CAC Theater.