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

* The Housing and Residence Life central office will be closed on Friday, Oct. 13, due to office relocation from Fairmount Commons to The Flats. Staff will continue to be available at the front desks of both Shocker Hall and The Flats at WSU to assist student inquiries as needed. We apologize for any inconvenience, and will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16.

* We thank the 160 faculty, staff and students who participated in the recent focus groups to discuss Student-Focused Service Standards. These standards will support Strategic Enrollment Management and the fulfillment of university goals by delivering excellent service and creating a community of higher education in which we will all be proud. The next feedback session is from 9-9:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 11) in 306 RSC, and 3:30-4 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 12) in 211 Hubbard Hall.

* Today (Wednesday, Oct. 11) is the last day to register for the 2017 Tilford Conference. Registration is free and closes at midnight tonight. The conference will be held on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 23-24, at Fort Hays State University. The Division of Diversity and Community will sponsor travel for WSU faculty and staff to attend. For more information and to register, go to http://www.fhsu.edu/tilfordconference/. Contact Deanna Carrithers at 978-5932 or deanna.carrithers@wichita.edu by 5 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 11) to request travel sponsorship.

* Join the WSU Madrigal Singers and Women's Glee Club as they present their fall concert, featuring guest ensembles from Campus High School at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 12) in Wiedemann Hall. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors / military and $6 for students. Admission is free for students with a WSU ID. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.

* The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is excited to announce the creation of a new student lounge and support space in 205 RSC. To celebrate, they will host an open house tomorrow (Thursday Oct. 12). The office will be open all day and refreshments will be provided from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with the students from Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies.

* WSU Fire / Safety and contractors will do annual fire alarm testing and inspections of all building fire alarm systems now through November. Alarms and strobe lights may be activated for short periods of time during this testing in all areas of campus buildings.

* Volunteers are needed to help make the Pumpkin Run on Saturday, Oct. 21, a success. Find out more and volunteer at https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/KS/Wichita/WSUPumpkinRun

* Department chairs, budget officers, administrative assistants, executive assistants and college business managers are invited to attend the Administrative Processes & Procedures Q&A session at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, in 211 Hubbard Hall. To view the agenda and register for this informative session, go to myWSU > myTraining. To submit questions to be addressed at the session, email adminprocesses@wichita.edu by tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 12).

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