Reminders, deadlines and events Reminders, deadlines and events

* High school graduations, Shocker Hall Move-Out, Missouri Valley Conference Track & Field meet and WSU commencement are among the events / activities that will result in some parking lot closures from now through Friday, May 19. A list of parking lot closures is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5575

* 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. today (Tuesday, May 9) at Shocker Hall Plaza.

* All employees who have not responded to the AON Hewitt Dependent Audit will receive a letter (mailed on Friday, May 5). If you have questions about the verification process, contact the Dependent Verification Center toll free at 1-800-725-5810 (dial '0' to reach a representative). Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5570 for more information.

* Your mandatory retirement vendors are more than where you send your money for retirement, they are your personal financial counselor. Sign up to discuss your current financial destination, or as close as they can get it, and see how that fits your expected goals. Whether your mandatory retirement plan is with TIAA, VOYA or KPERS, you have a liaison to financial success. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5566

* 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.

* The Office of Research will host a National Science Foundation (NSF) webcast for the Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) from noon-2 p.m. Monday, May 22, in 265 RSC. Eligible faculty who wish to submit to NSF for a CAREER award are asked to contact proposals@wichita.edu as soon as possible and attend an upcoming NSF webcast. The deadline to apply for the CAREER program is Wednesday, July 19. To learn more about the NSF CAREER program, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5551

* 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 Shocker event closes on Friday, May 12. Sign up at http://www.wichita.edu/kcrsvp. For more information, contact Tate at tate.blanton@wichita.edu or call 978-3828.