May 9, 2017

Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* Mary Robillard will retire at the end of this semester from the College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Join us for her retirement party from 5:30-7:30 p.m. today (Monday, May 8) in 125 Corbin Education Center.

* The Faculty Senate will meet at 3 p.m. today (Monday, May 8) in 126 Clinton Hall. The agenda is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5573

* Join the WSU Alumni Association and other Shockers for soccer, food and fun as Sporting KC takes on Minnesota United at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3. Come early to tailgate (included with your ticket) at 2 p.m. on Sporting Plaza on the west side of Children's Mercy Park, One Sporting Way, Kansas City, Kansas. Registration for this event closes Friday, May 12. Sign up at http://www.wichita.edu/kcrsvp. For more information, contact tate.blanton@wichita.edu or call 978-3828.

* Are you in control of all things health-related? Could you use some help? HealthQuest is offering a new challenge this month worth four points, the next Naturally Slim session, clutter and time management tips and much more. To find out more, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5553

* Join WSU alumni, friends and your fellow faculty and staff in support of the Annual Fund for Excellence. Your support can be directed to the WSU college or department of your choice, or the University Libraries. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5547 for more information and to make a gift.

* Shocker Exchange is an end-of-the-year event for students to have a chance to sell items they no longer need (furniture, tools, clothing and more) from noon-3 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, May 9) at Shocker Hall Plaza.

* Final grading for spring 2017 courses is open. Faculty can access the Banner 9 grading form via the Teach / Advise tab in the myWSU portal. Grades for any spring course can be entered during this grading period. Grades are due by 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. A grading email with further details was sent to faculty and staff who are flagged as eligible instructors in Banner. Direct questions about grading to the Office of the Registrar at 978-3090.

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