April 7, 2017

Reminders, deadlines and events

* Connect with a business executive from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in 142 RSC. Join us for a free lunch and hear from Junetta Everett, vice president for professional relations at Delta Dental of Kansas Inc. Everett is the first African American women to graduate from the Dental Hygiene program from Wichita State. She will talk about the realities of working for an organization that promotes diversity in its workforce. Although not required, we ask that you RSVP at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5489 and join the event if you plan to attend.

* Let SAC plan your Friday night with a dinner and movie at 6 p.m. Friday, April 14, in the RSC third floor Shirley Beggs Ballroom. "Big Hero 6" is an instant Disney classic. Admission is $5 for WSU students and children under 12, $8 for WSU faculty / staff and $10 for the general public. Tickets are on sale through today (Monday, April 10) and can be purchased at http://www.wichita.edu/sac

* Campus Recreation is curious about what sports you're interested in playing this summer. All of the sports will be played on campus with the exception of any golf-related leagues. If you have any questions and / or concerns, contact Mike Berdowski at michael.berdowski@wichita.edu or 978-5284.

* Register now to become a student judge at the 2017 New Venture Competition. Students will receive $10,000 in Shocker Dollars to invest in the teams with the most viable business plan. The team receiving the most votes will win the People's Choice Award. Sign up today at 978-3000 or snvc@wichita.edu. http://www.wichita.edu/snvc

* Still figuring out where you want to live next semester? The gorgeous Flats at WSU opens Aug. 1. Don't miss the chance to be one of the first people living in WSU's new apartment complex. Apply today! Go to http://www.theflatsatwsu.com

* The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is involved with hundreds of events and programs both in and outside of the community throughout the academic year. If you would like to stay up-to-date on what the office has to offer, subscribe to ODI Weekly Updates at http://eepurl.com/crpYOz

* The WSU American Red Cross Club, the Interfraternity Council and the Nursing Class of 2017 invite Wichita State students, staff and faculty to donate blood to help us reach our goal of saving more than 300 lives. The blood drive will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 12-13 in Grace Memorial Chapel, north of the RSC. Donors will receive a free piece of pizza as a small token of appreciation. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5482 for more information.

* Take off your shoes to raise global awareness for children's health and education. TOMS shoes are now on sale for pre-order until Friday, April 14. Each pair is $35 (cash or check) and can be ordered at Student Involvement, 216 RSC. Shoe pick-up and TOMS One Day Without Shoes celebration will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, on the RSC north patio.