September 18, 2017

Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* Remember to attend the Strategic Planning campus-wide event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 15) in the RSC's Shirley Beggs Ballroom. This event is our second annual interactive strategic plan review and update. You are invited to attend and engage in cross-campus conversations. Lunch is provided for those who preregistered. If you did not preregister, you are welcome to attend without lunch provided.

* The Wichita State volleyball team will open the home portion of its schedule with two ranked opponents. The Shockers take on No. 8 Creighton at 7 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 15) and host No. 19 Iowa State at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 in Charles Koch Arena. Friday night will feature a T-shirt giveaway and the 2016 MVC Championship and NCAA Tournament banner unveiling. Admission is free for all Wichita State students. Faculty and staff are eligible to receive a discount for single game tickets.

* As seen on America's Got Talent, hypnotist Chris Jones is not one to miss. Allow him to take you on a journey to invigorate and free your mind at 8 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 15) in the CAC Theater. Admission is free to WSU students with Shocker ID, $3 faculty / staff, $5 general admission and $1 for children 12 and under; cash and check only.

* AHINSA, Association of HINdu Students in America, invites faculty, staff and students to Garba Night at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 16) in the RSC'S Shirley Beggs Ballroom. Admission is free.

* Soprano Cristina Castaldi and pianist Gene Philley will perform in a WSU Faculty Artist Series event at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in Wiedemann Recital Hall. Admission is $12; free for students with a WSU ID. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.

* Wichita State volunteers are requested for Open Streets ICT from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, on Douglas Avenue from Glenn to Roosevelt. Volunteers are needed before, during and after the event. Shifts are from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; 2-5:30 p.m. and the entire event. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5866 for more information and to volunteer. Volunteers will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 22.

* University Libraries is hosting the workshop "What is Digital Literacy?" from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in 217 Ablah Library. For more information about this workshop and others in the series, visit our libguide at http://libresources.wichita.edu/diglitworkshops. Seats are limited, so sign up today.

* Stop waiting in line for your food. Download Dining Services new app "Boost" to schedule a time to pick up your lunch in the RSC. "Boost" is available at Mondo Subs and Sono Grill and will soon be available at all of our locations. Search for "Boost by Digital Hospitality" in your app store today and skip the line!

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