February 21, 2017

Reminders, deadlines and events

* WSU's Concert Chorale and Madrigal Singers have been selected to perform at the 2017 KMEA Inservice Workshop at 7:30 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 20) in Wiedemann Hall. Admission is free for students with WSU ID.

* Muslim Awareness Week is being hosted by WSU's Muslim Student Association (MSA) today (Monday, Feb. 20) through Friday, Feb. 24. Look for the MSA tables from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday in the RSC. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5385 for information on scheduled events.

* Stop by the University Bookstore tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 21) and take 25 percent off all Shocker merchandise in honor of the last home men's basketball game.

* There are only two weeks left to apply for the Shocker New Venture Competition. The initial application and three-minute pitch video are due on Monday, March 6. If you would like to compete for thousands in prizes, create your video and login to apply at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5378. If you will not be competing and want to participate as a student judge, register at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5379. Questions? Contact Nancy Kersenbrock at snvc@wichita.edu or 978-6269.

* The Call for Abstracts for the 2017 Undergraduate and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) is open. The forum will be held Tuesday, April 4, in the RSC, and provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to present their scholarly and creative activity, while competing for cash awards. Abstract submissions are due Friday, March 17. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/URCAF

* Because of the increasing cases of flu across the nation, Student Health Services is now offering free flu shots. This offer is for all currently enrolled WSU students, faculty and staff, while supplies last.

* Have you ever wondered what it may be like to live in poverty? From 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in the RSC Shirley Beggs Ballroom, join Community Service Board as they bring the Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) experience to Wichita State. To participate, register at http://www.wichita.edu/CAPS. This event is limited to the first 88 registrants. Direct any questions to csb@wichita.edu.

* The summer program in Puebla, Mexico, is a six-week Spanish immersion program with the opportunity to earn six credits toward a degree in Spanish or a minor in Spanish. The cost is $5,000 for undergrads and $5,500 for graduate students. Scholarships are available. For more information, contact cuitlahuac.chavez@wichita.edu.