Reminders, deadlines and events
* The Institutional Review Board (IRB) will hold open labs from 9:30-11 a.m. today (Monday, Nov. 14) in 405 Jardine Hall. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend these labs to ask general questions about their study, as well as those regarding new forms.
* Sigma Tau Delta: Alpha Theta Omicron, the English honors society, invites all students and the WSU community to its annual bake sale to raise funds for the organization from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today (Monday, Nov. 14) in the Lindquist Hall lobby. We will sell sweet and savory treats, paperback and hardback books and hot beverages.
* The WSU Office of Research invites you to attend a webcast of the National Science Foundation Fall 2016 Grants Conference Plenary Sessions today (Monday, Nov. 14) and Tuesday, Nov. 15, in 313 RSC. Sign up for each day is through myTraining at myWSU.
* WSU business and engineering majors have an exciting opportunity to network with recent WSU alumni currently working in business and engineering positions from 6-8 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 15) in 142 RSC. Hear firsthand what life is like after college, while learning tips and tricks about your future profession. Dress is business casual. Bring your WSU ID. Spaces are limited, so RSVP at wichita.edu/ShockerConnect.
* The last STI clinic of the fall semester will be held from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in 209 Ahlberg Hall. Students can come in on a walk-in basis. This event is co-sponsored with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Kansas Pathology Consultants.
* Students, faculty and staff are invited to discuss the themes of "Start Something That Matters," by Blake Mycoskie. We will screen the short documentary covering the major themes within the book during this event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in 142 RSC. RSVP at http://www.wichita.edu/Dine to reserve a seat for your complimentary dinner. Contact First-Year Programs at first.year@wichita.edu or 978-5420 with questions.
* Join the Office of International Education and Community Service Board for our second annual International Thanksgiving Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, RSC. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for faculty and staff. Find out more about International Education week at http://www.wichita.edu/ieweek
* Homecoming week will be Jan. 30-Feb. 4. The nomination form is online and we'll accept submissions until Friday, Nov. 25. Names of all nominees will be displayed on an online ballot Nov. 28-Dec. 2. Students will be allowed to vote once a day on their myWSU account. The top 10 candidates, five women and five men, will be named Homecoming Royalty and will participate in events during Homecoming week. Questions can be sent to homecoming@wichita.edu. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5191 to make a nomination.
* While celebrating the spirit of Thanksgiving, be sure to give thanks for your body. From Monday, Nov. 14 to Wednesday, Nov. 23, visit the guest services desk in the Heskett Center to schedule a 60-minute Swedish Massage for only $35.