Reminders, deadlines and events Reminders, deadlines and events

* 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. today (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.

* The Wichita State University School of Music invites you to join the WSU Summer Choir for an "Evening with Eugene Butler," at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, June 29) in Wiedemann Hall. This year's concert showcases the music of Kansas composer Eugene Butler. The WSU Summer Choir will also be joined by special guest Johnson County Community Choir. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.

* On July 1, the university exemption to the Kansas Personal and Family Protection Act expires, mandating that all state universities allow concealed carry of handguns and prohibit possession of other weapons and open carry of firearms. Safety is the No. 1 priority at Wichita State, and our goal is to work together to ensure that the entire campus community has the tools necessary to understand the law and how to maintain responsibility and personal safety. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=3705 for more information.

* The University Bookstore will be closed for inventory today (Thursday, June 29) and tomorrow (Friday, June 30). The bookstore will reopen at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 1.

* The Office of Admissions will host campus tours for WSU alumni, community members and high school counselors at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow (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.