Reminders, deadlines and events

* David Embrick, associate professor in Sociology and African Studies at the University of Connecticut, will present "What Does Diversity Look Like in 21st Century America?: Diversity Ideology and Thinking About 'Real' Change," at 2:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Feb. 28) in 209 Hubbard Hall.

* OneStop Student Services' campus office is closed now to Friday, March 3. The office will reopen in the new location on Monday, March 6, in 112 Jardine Hall. Students will have access to 24/7 support with admissions, financial aid, records/registration and student accounts by calling 855-978-1787. Web tickets or chat services are also available at http://www.wichita.edu/onestop. Faculty can get Blackboard support by calling 978-7777.

* The Watkins Visiting Professorship Lecture Series in Biological Sciences will present Ellen T. Matloff, president and CEO of My Gene Counsel LLC, a digital health company that helps clinicians and consumers understand, track and use their genetic testing information. She will give a public lecture, "Women in the Biosciences," at 4 p.m. Monday, March 6, in 211 Hubbard Hall, and a scientific lecture, "Genetic Testing for Cancer: Who Should Consider," at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in 211 Hubbard Hall.

* The Flats at WSU are under construction on the Innovation Campus and are set to open Aug. 1. Take a sneak peek inside the apartments at http://bit.ly/2kGxsKf. For more information, go to http://www.theflatsatwsu.com

* Dining Services wants your feedback. Please complete the survey at http://vcil.cc/3pe3y28 from now to Wednesday, March 8, and let them know how they can better serve you. Those who participate will be entered into a drawing for a two-in-one tablet from the University Bookstore. To take the survey, go to http://vcil.cc/3pe3y28

* Legal Essentials for Entrepreneurs will be presented by Richard Stevens, Martin Pringle Law Firm, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 3, in the second floor Devlin Hall Innovation Hub. The cost is $20 for faculty and staff. To register, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5387

* Start kicking the butt and begin a tobacco-free life. Learn ways to be successful during your quit attempts, healthy ways to prepare for quitting and gain support from others who are in the process of quitting. The group meetings are from 11 a.m.-noon every Tuesday starting March 7, in 320 Grace Wilkie Hall. If you are interested in joining the group, contact the Counseling and Testing Center at 978-3440.

* WSU has announced the launch of Shocker START, brought to you by Unclassified Professionals and University Support Staff senates. Find services, training, activities, resources and tools specifically designed for WSU employees. Take a moment and check out the new Shocker START site located on myWSU, Faculty/Staff tab. Questions? Email shockerstart@wichita.edu.