Reminders, deadlines and events

* The parking lots adjacent to the Marcus Welcome Center and Woodman Alumni Center will be closed today (Monday, Dec. 5) through Friday, Dec. 9, for resurfacing and striping.

* WSU students are invited to a pregame BBQ Party with Rib Crib and Channel 96.3 at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 6) at the east entrance to Charles Koch Arena before the Shockers take on Saint Louis. There will be tons of prize giveaways, including behind-the-bench tickets to an upcoming men's basketball game.

* If you've ever glanced up at the sky and wondered what's out there, if you'd like to stargaze and learn how to pick out constellations or if you're just looking for a new student group to join and have fun with, come to Club Nova's informational meeting between 4-5 p.m. today (Monday, Dec. 5) in 256 RSC.

* Blow off some steam as your prepare for finals at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes. Finals Frenzy Dollar Mania runs today (Monday, Dec. 5) to Friday, Dec. 9. Enjoy $1 bowling games, $1 hourly pool table rentals and $1 any size fountain drinks all week.

* Come with your questions and get assistance completing an IP disclosure form for your ideas, technology, curriculum, research and more from 2-4 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 6) in the Innovation Hub, 215 Devlin Hall. This is an open lab and no registration is required.

* Student Health Services will close soon for winter break. Prescription refill requests must be submitted before 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, and picked up by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. If you need healthcare assistance during the break and are unsure where to go, visit our website at http://www.wichita.edu/shs and click on the link "Medication Emergencies / After Hours Medical Care."

* The Campus Post Office invites you to send a letter from Santa. Each letter costs $1.25, and it includes a special envelope with postage. The letter will be sent to Santa Claus, Indiana, for a special pictorial postmark and then sent to the address on the envelope. The last day to purchase the letters is Wednesday, Dec. 14. Go to http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=wsupostoffice&p=/news_and_updates/ to see the letters that are available.

* Springfest is a kick-off for the spring semester for both student organizations and university departments. Space is limited for RSOs and campus departments, so register your organization now. For more information or to reserve your table, go to http://www.wichita.edu/springfest. Registration is open until Wednesday, Jan. 18, or until all spaces are filled. If you have questions, contact Student Involvement at 978-3022.