October 10, 2017

Reminders, deadlines and events

* The U.S. Small Business Administration and several local partners will host a Cyber Security Forum focusing on Defense and Protection for Digital Business from 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 4) in the WSU's Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Admission is free.

* The Great Plains Refugee Project is hosting "Refugees Welcome: Stereotypes and Perception on the Refugee Crisis" from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 5) in 142 RSC. Learn how stereotypes impact the refugee crisis and refugee community.

* The Black Student Union is excited to host former Student Body President Joseph Shepard as he launches his lecture series: "Waiting for Dr. King." The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 5) in 211 Hubbard Hall.

* Chinese pianist Dingyuan Zhang will visit the WSU School of Music in early October. She will perform Claude Debussy's Twelve Etudes for piano at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 5) in Wiedemann Hall. The free recital is sponsored by Music Associates.

* The University Bookstore now offers students a way to sell back their used textbooks 24/7 online! We have teamed up with MBS Textbook Exchange to offer you the best prices for your used books. Plus, MBS pays for shipping. For more information, visit the Textbooks tab at http://www.wsubooks.com

* The Career Development Center is excited to host representatives from Fidelity Bank and NORC on campus now through Friday, Oct. 6. Learn more at http://www.wichita.edu/careerevents

* It's time for us to educate ourselves on domestic violence and human trafficking in our community. Join us at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, in the CAC Theater for "Let's Talk About It." Consumer Credit Counseling Service and the Panhellenic Council have invited a resident from the Raise My Head Foundation program to share her story with the Wichita community.

* The Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Activity Grants Program is accepting applications for grants of up to $1,000 for students pursuing research or creative projects. Sophomores, juniors or seniors with a GPA of at least 2.5 and at least two semesters remaining at WSU (including the semester in which you apply), are full time and have a faculty research mentor are eligible. Preference is given to projects not otherwise funded and previous awardees are not eligible. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/undergradresearch or email undergraduateresearch@wichita.edu for more information. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2018.

* The October edition of Student Health 101 is available at http://wichita.readsh101.com/