April 5, 2017

Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* With SGA election voting underway, faculty, staff and students are reminded of the following: 1) no university funds may be used for campaign expenses whether GU, RU, student fees or money held by the WSU Foundation, and 2) faculty and staff should refrain from endorsing any candidate or political party.

Recognized Student Organizations may issue an official endorsement of a candidate or party or contribute financially to a campaign provided: 1) the endorsement is approved by its membership in accord with its constitution and bylaws, and 2) the financial contribution is approved by its membership in accord with its constitution and bylaws and complies with SGA regulations governing campaign finance. Direct questions to Teri Hall, vice president for student affairs, teri.hall@wichita.edu, 978-6966.

* The Philosophy Department is pleased to announce two talks in the philosophy of psychology by Robert Cummins, UC Davis (retired). His talks will be "Neuroscience, Psychology, Reduction and Functional Analysis," from 3:30-5:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 5) in 126 Clinton Hall, and "Representation in Kant's Aesthetic," from 3:30-5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, April 6) in 106 McKinley Hall.

* All women faculty are invited to attend the Women Faculty Forum with President Bardo and Provost Vizzini from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, April 6) in 233 RSC. A light lunch will be provided. RSVPs and questions should be submitted to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5436

* PeopleAdmin Training on Wednesday, April 12 -- PeopleAdmin is the university's applicant tracking system for hiring benefits-eligible positions. This hands-on class will prepare you for the development of position descriptions, filling positions and navigation of the PeopleAdmin system. Register through myTraining in myWSU. Questions? Contact randi.lindquist@wichita.edu.

* Human Resources is now able to accept applications for summer employee tuition assistance. This semester, we're streamlining the process and improving responsiveness. Please submit applications electronically to tuitionassistance@wichita.edu rather than by hard copy. The deadline for submission of applications has been extended to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 30.

* Cory Breneman is a recent graduate with a bachelor in business administration marketing. Walking to and from the parking lots with a heavy backpack, he often thought it would be great to have a ride to and from his car. He is looking into starting a service that can drop you off at your building or car, but is requesting a little help from you as WSU faculty and staff. Please take this brief survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9ZVCS55 to help him out.

* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.