Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* The annual Volleyball 101 Dinner and Auction will be held at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 19) in the AETNA Multipurpose Facility in Charles Koch Arena. The evening features dinner, silent and live auctions, games and interaction with the entire WSU volleyball team and coaches. Excitement is building as we move into our first year in the American Athletic Conference. Join us for this energetic and fun family event. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased online or by calling 978-FANS (3267).

* Recent updates and improvements have made important changes to the way you will work with Panopto, including New Panopto recorder apps for Mac and PC and new course configuration / provisioning procedures. If you use Panopto in your classes, it's important to check out the details at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5711. If you have any questions after reading it, contact our Panopto expert Jay Castor at jay.castor@wichita.edu.

* Graduate Studies at Wichita State plans a Welcome Back Fall Party with food, games and fun from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, in the RSC's Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes.

* It's Back to School Savings time at the University Bookstore. Through tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 19) enjoy 5 percent off textbook purchases, in store and online at http://www.wsubooks.com with promo code SAVE5. You must mention the code in store to receive the discount. This offer is valid on new and used textbooks, excludes access codes, e-books and rentals. Also, take 10 percent off Shocker gear, school supplies, electronic accessories and more. Some exclusions apply. In store and online at wsubooks.com with promo code SAVE10.

* Check out the Back 2 School Bash from 6-8 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 19) at the Rhatigan Student Center east courtyard. For more information on fun activities, go to http://www.wichita.edu/involvement.

* New shuttle map cards are available. If you would like some for your department, please send your request to Emily Martin at emily.martin@wichita.edu.

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

* The UAS Tech Forum, a convergence of entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, tech transfer professionals, economic development officials and other service providers in the UAS industry, will be held in Wichita Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 30-31. Faculty and staff interested in attending can receive 50 percent off the registration fee using code wsufaculty2017 at https://uascluster.com/pages/techforum2017-home.html

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