Reminders, deadlines and events Reminders, deadlines and events

* Explore your personal financial goals. As a state employee, with or without full benefits, you can make pre-tax or after-tax retirement contributions to a KPERS Deferred Compensation 457 retirement plan. Learn more at one of two free events provided by Empower, our 457 plan vendor at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. today (Tuesday, Jan. 31) in 261 RSC. You can also make personal appointments with a 457 Plan representative. To schedule an appointment or to learn more, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5342

* Join us for a fundraiser to aid those with autism and speech, language and hearing disorders. Proceeds support the children at WSU's Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic, a RiteCare Clinic. The Signature Theatre production will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at 332 E. First St. For tickets, call 263-4218 or purchase online at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5330

* A Social Justice Institute: Find Your Voice will be held at noon Friday, Feb. 3, second floor, RSC. The Social Justice Institute will provide an opportunity for students to find their voices. Hear from local grassroots organizations, faculty, staff and WSU students to learn and develop strategies to foster positive change in your communities. You must register to attend at http://www.wichita.edu/sji. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or go to http://www.wichita.edu/odi

* The Phenomenal Women Awards recognize women for their accomplishments and contributions to the Wichita State community and society. Please nominate females who have made a difference in your life at WSU by Friday, Feb. 10. To be eligible, the Phenomenal Women nominees are employees, students, faculty and/or staff of Wichita State University. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5339 for more information.

* The WSU School of Music will host a faculty recital by Betul Soykan, professor of violin. The event, "From War to Peace," will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in Wiedemann Hall, featuring Soykan and guest pianist Juan Andrade performing Holocaust inspired sonatas by Ferguson, Messiaen and Prokofiev. Admission is free.

* Check out this week's Homecoming events and activities at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5321

* Get the official game day T-shirt to "Yellow-Out" Charles Koch Arena for the Homecoming game against Illinois State on Saturday, Feb. 4, exclusively sold by the University Bookstore. The shirt is available is sizes small-3XL for $17.99. Alumni Association and SASO members can purchase it for $15.99 with membership card.