Reminders, deadlines and events Reminders, deadlines and events

* The third of three candidates for the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs / Student Life position will be on campus for interviews today (Friday, Aug. 11). Aaron Austin from Bethel College will present in an open forum from 2-2:45 p.m. in 262 RSC. All in the campus community are invited to attend and meet the candidate.

* The 2017 fall semester Faculty and Staff Kickoff will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, RSC. Hear from President Bardo about the issues and opportunities the university is facing this new academic year. Following the formal session, you're invited to share ideas and socialize while enjoying snacks. For those unable to attend, the event will be live streamed. Information on how to watch the event will be provided when it's available.

* Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5697 for the classroom technology training session schedule, including key checkouts, for the fall 2017 semester.

* If you would like to request an SPTE to be administered to your pre-session course, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5710. Download the form, fill it out and email the form to sandra.ranney@wichita.edu or print it and mail it to campus box 107. You also have the option of contacting the office at 978-3384.

* Shocker Blast, the newsletter for WSU students, will resume on Friday, Aug. 18, prior to classes starting on Monday, Aug. 21. Shocker Blast runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the semester except for holidays, fall break or the holiday shutdown. Information applicable to students should be submitted to shockerblast@wichita.edu. Questions? Contact Joe Kleinsasser at joe.kleinsasser@wichita.edu.

* On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of Americans as it sweeps a narrow path across parts of the entire country. The U.S. Postal Service anticipates this rare event with a stamp celebrating the majesty of total solar eclipses (16 stamps per sheet). The Total Eclipse of the Sun stamp is the first U.S. stamp to use thermochromic ink, which reacts to the heat of your touch. Placing your finger over the black disc on the stamp causes the ink to change from black to clear to reveal an underlying image of the moon. The image reverts back to the black disc once it cools. The back of the stamp pane shows a map of the eclipse path. Stop by the campus post office if you want to purchase a sheet of these stamps.

* Promote your events by having them posted on the university calendar. It's as easy as going to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/calendar/events.asp and clicking on "submit event."