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

* University Libraries (UL) invites graduate students to a workshop focused on how using library resources and services can save them time and money. This workshop will be given from 5-6 p.m. today (Monday, Aug. 28) in 217 Ablah Library and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, in 204 Ablah Library. For more information and to register, go to http://wichita.libcal.com/calendar/events. Registration not required, but appreciated.

* Planning is underway for Academic Convocation at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, in Wilner Auditorium. Part of the program will contain a video of students engaged in applied learning. We are requesting faculty to submit photos of students from your courses who are participating in applied learning. Please submit your photos with an explanation of the course / activity to sara.clifton@wichita.edu by Friday, Sept. 1. For more information about applied learning go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5791.

* WSU is offering new Lifelong Learning courses for senior citizens this fall. Classes will be held at retirement communities and senior centers in Wichita, Bel Aire, Derby and Maize. Individuals at or above 60 years old can audit these classes at no cost if they enroll before Friday, Sept. 15. Anyone under 60 years old can also enroll, but will pay regular tuition and fees. Classes start in September. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/lifelonglearning to register and get complete details on these new courses.

* Are you looking for a fun, educational and loving place for your pre-K child? The Wichita State University Child Development Center (CDC) has an immediate opening on our Prekindergarten room for this school year. This room is enrolling children who will be 4-5 years old and entering Kindergarten in August 2018. For more information, contact the CDC at 978-3109.

* University Libraries is having a scavenger hunt for students today (Monday, Aug. 28) through noon Friday, Sept. 1. The fun begins at Ablah Library. There are prizes for participants, including a grand prize drawing.

* Do you know a student who has shown exemplary leadership, involvement and service? The WSU Student of the Year Scholarship is awarded to two outstanding students who exemplify these to both the WSU and Wichita communities. Nominate a student at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5787. For more information, contact kennedy.rogers@wichita.edu or call 978.3022.

* Attention faculty and staff: We are looking for WSU subject matter experts to fill a variety of needs across the university and in the community. If you are interested in serving as a subject matter expert, please fill out this form and we will be in touch: http://bit.ly/2uGsgv2.

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