Reminders, deadlines and events Reminders, deadlines and events

* The WSU community will actively participate in the statewide safety tornado drill at 10 a.m. today (Tuesday, March 7). This is a mandatory university-wide drill to satisfy the requirements of the federal Clery Act. All personnel -- faculty, staff, students and guests -- are expected to go to a designated shelter until the all clear. The ShockerAlert system also will be activated during this drill and provide information about when you may resume normal activities. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/tornado to learn more about what to do during a tornado warning and to locate your designated shelter.

* 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. today (Tuesday, March 7) in the Innovation Hub in 215 Devlin Hall. This is an open lab and no registration is required.

* The Psychology Department Colloquium will present a talk by Mark Glaser, professor of public administration in the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, from 3:30-5 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 7) in 128 Jabara Hall. Glaser's topic is "Building Community Capacity: The Public Interest, Coproduction and Demonstrated Trust."

* 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 scientific lecture, "Genetic Testing for Cancer: Who Should Consider," at 4 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 7) in 211 Hubbard Hall.

* Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a Town Hall to discuss the Campus Wellness and YMCA proposal from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, March 8) in the CAC Theater. There will be an opportunity to hear a presentation and ask questions. For more information on the proposal, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5414

* The Office of Research will hold a workshop to outline step-by-step instructions for responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, March 8) in 405 Jardine Hall. Come to this workshop to develop your skills in responding to local, state and private RFPs. Register through the myTraining module at https://mywsu.wichita.edu. Contact Jana Henderson at 978-5313 or jana.henderson@wichita.edu for more information.

* Become inspired by listening to wonderful stories about brave adventures, daring dreams, possible goals and strong passions. Students from the Intensive English Language Center will tell stories that transform your day. Come on one or both of these days:
Hear My Story Part 1, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, March 8) in 264 RSC
Hear My Story Part 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in 319 RSC

* Applications are now being accepted for the 2017-18 cohort of the Online Faculty Fellows. The application deadline is Friday, March 31. Visit the Online Faculty Fellows information page at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5399 to access the online application and review the fellowship requirement. For more information, contact co-chairs Carolyn Shaw at carolyn.shaw@wichita.edu or Gergana Markova at gergana.markova@wichita.edu.