Reminders, deadlines and events

* The Elliott School of Communication invites faculty and staff to a retirement celebration in honor of the service of Deborah Ballard-Reisch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Tuesday, June 27) in 261 RSC. Food will be served.

* The next Hiring Process class is scheduled for 1:30-4:30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, June 28). 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. Questions? Contact randi.lindquist@wichita.edu.

* WSU faculty and staff are invited to attend a retirement reception for Sandy Lopez, research grant administrator for the Office of Research, from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday June 29, in 265 RSC. Lopez has worked in the Office of Research since 2009 and has been at Wichita State for 27 years. The reception is a come-and-go event with remarks at 2:30 p.m.

* Three student hiring process update and training sessions will be available from 10:30-11:30 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, June 28), and 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Monday, July 10. If you are interested in participating in one of the trainings, contact Marcie Holsteen at marcie.holsteen@wichita.edu.

* The Office of Admissions will host campus tours for WSU alumni, community members and high school counselors at 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 30, and 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 28. Sign up at http://www.wichita.edu/tour. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5648 for more information.

* The WSU School of Music invites you to join the WSU Summer Choir for an "Evening with Eugene Butler." The concert will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, June 29, in Wiedemann Hall. The doors will open 30 minutes before the show. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233. Admission is free for students with a WSU ID.