Reminders, deadlines and events
* Representatives from Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, Princeton University and Tufts University will discuss academic programs, admission requirements, financial aid and career opportunities for students with graduate degrees in international affairs. The information session will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 3) in 262 RSC.
* The Great Plains Refugee Project is hosting "Refugees Welcome: Stereotypes and Perception on the Refugee Crisis from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, in 142 RSC. Come and learn how stereotypes impact the refugee crisis and refugee community. Guest speakers from the International Rescue Committee and Episcopal Migration Ministries will be attending.
* University Libraries is hosting the workshop "Introduction to Endnote" for all students from noon-1:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in 217 Ablah Library. For more information about this workshop and others in the series, visit our Undergraduate Research Portal at http://libresources.wichita.edu/undergradresearch. Seats are limited, so sign up today.
* Emerging Leaders is a unique opportunity for first year freshman and first-year transfer students to get on the fast-track to student leadership, campus and community involvement. Applications close at midnight Friday, Oct. 6. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5901 to apply.
* The International Student Union announces fall 2017 Interfest: International Food Festival from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in the Neff Hall courtyard. Each semester, WSU students prepare and sell dishes from their native countries for this event. This year's Interfest is part of the Diversity Showcase, which has been organized by the President's Diversity Council at WSU. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5909 for more information.
* 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 WSU students, faculty and staff from noon-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, in 266 RSC. Walk-ins only.
* 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. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=28582