Reminders, deadlines and events Reminders, deadlines and events

* Airbus is celebrating its arrival on the WSU Innovation Campus. The Airbus AirCart, a golf cart fitted with wings, will be on campus from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 25) and tomorrow (Wednesday, April 26), giving away Airbus promotional items including lanyards, string bags, key tags and aviators. Look for the AirCart's maiden voyage while you're out and about and pick up a souvenir from this historic flight. Like the Airbus+Wichita State Facebook page to hear about other Airbus activities on campus.

* Douglas Melton from the Kern Family Foundation will present "The Disobedient Engineer," from 1:30-2:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 25) in 261 RSC. There will be a 35-minute presentation followed by faculty discussion.

* Contractors and do-it-yourself home improvement enthusiasts ages 24-60 are needed to help the Software Usability Research Lab with a usability evaluation of a connected thermostat. If you are interested, please take a few minutes to take the screening survey at http://usabilitynews.org/sign-up/. If you qualify, you will be contacted by a representative of the Software Usability Research Lab to schedule a time to participate. Participants will earn a $100 debit card for one-and-a-half to two hours. Direct questions to Traci Hart at traci.hart@wichita.edu or 978-3812, or Amanda Smith at amanda.smith@wichita.edu or 978-3849.

* General counsel and the University Police Department invite you to attend the third and / or fourth open forums discussing conceal carry rules going into effect July 1, 2017. The forums will be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 25) in 265 RSC, and 9-11 a.m. Thursday, April 27, in 265 RSC.

* University faculty awards will be presented during the spring general faculty meeting on Friday, May 5, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom. There will be a reception at 2:30 p.m. with light refreshments to meet and greet the honorees. The faculty award ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. The general faculty meeting will begin immediately following the ceremony. To RSVP, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5500

* Green Zone Training is available for faculty and staff who would like to learn more about working with military and veteran students. The next session is scheduled for 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, April 27, in 233 RSC. To register for this training, go to myTraining on myWSU. Seats are limited, so sign up today. For more information, contact Sarah Sell at sarah.sell@wichita.edu.

* The next Hiring Process class is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 27. This class covers the benefit-eligible hiring process, including completion of the search forms and the roles and responsibilities of the search chair, search committee member and hiring manager. It is a great learning tool for anyone who serves as a search chair, hiring manager, potential search chair member or administrative support. To register, go to myWSU and select myTraining. Questions? Contact sheryl.propst@wichita.edu.