Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* World-renowned meteorologist Mike Smith will present "Natural Disasters and the Supply Chain" from 7-8 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 2) in 208 Hubbard Hall to the IME 783 Supply Chain Management class. The talk is sponsored by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Student Chapter. Smith will give examples from the recent hurricanes Harvey and Irma to show how meteorological science influences the supply chain.
* The first of many Open Enrollment meetings for Plan Year 2018 will be held at 2 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 2) in 233 RSC. This meeting will be presented by the State Employee Health Plan. 2018 Open Enrollment Book (with rates), webinars, and basic plan change information can be found at http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/sehp/PY2018-Info.htm
* Faculty who are interested in mentoring undergraduate student research or creative activity or facilitating an undergraduate student research grant application may send their information to the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College. Send your name, title, department and preferred contact information, and the title and description of your current project / projects along with any particular student qualifications to undergraduateresearch@wichita.edu. We will add your information to our online list and invite students to contact you for more information.
* Come with your questions and get assistance completing an IP disclosure form for your ideas, technology, curriculum, research and more from 2-4 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 3) in the Innovation Hub, 215 Devlin Hall. This is an open lab and no registration is required.
* The next Pre-Tenure Club meeting will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, in 300 Clinton Hall. Send questions and RSVPs to Gery Markova at gergana.markova@wichita.edu.
* PeopleAdmin is the university's applicant-tracking system for hiring benefits-eligible positions. This is a hands-on class that will prepare you for the development of position descriptions, filling positions and navigation of the PeopleAdmin system. Register for the Wednesday, Oct. 11 training through myTraining in myWSU. Questions? Contact randi.lindquist@wichita.edu.
* Walktober is a free, community-wide physical activity initiative, encouraging you to engage in the recommended 30 minutes of activity five or more days of the week, and walking is a perfect way to meet that goal. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/walktober17.
* Get a checkup for your dental health. AEGD and the Delta Dental Foundation of Kansas Dental Hygiene Clinic will provide free dental health screenings for all WSU students, faculty and staff from noon-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, in 266 RSC. Walk-ins only.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.