Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* The No. 22 Wichita State volleyball team returns home this weekend for two matches in Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers (14-3, 6-0) take on SMU (12-5, 6-0) at 7 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 13) in a battle for first place in The American. It is Jam the Gym night and all tickets are Buy 1-Get 1 Free. The Shockers renew their rivalry with Tulsa in the Havoc in the Heartland series at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267).
* Grading for fall 2017 first eight-week courses is open. Faculty can access the Banner 9 grading form via the Teach / Advise tab in the myWSU portal. Grades for any class officially ending by Saturday, Oct. 14, can be entered during this grading period. Grades are due by 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. A grading email with further details was sent to faculty and staff who are flagged as eligible instructors in Banner. Questions about grading can be directed to the Office of the Registrar at 978-3090.
* Campus departments -- bring out your creative side and decorate your door in the annual door decorating contest for Shocktoberfest 2017. Decorate your door using your best Shocker Pride and register at http://www.wichita.edu/shocktoberfest by Thursday, Oct. 19. Decorations should stay up for the week of Oct. 22. The winning office gets a pizza party, courtesy of the traditions committee. For more information, contact Student Involvement at getinvolved@wichita.edu or call 978-3022.
* You are invited to hear Phyllis Bennis speak at the 72nd United National Anniversary Banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, sponsored by the Global Learning Center of Wichita in 288 RSC. Tickets are $35 and $10 for students. The reservation deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 17. Pay online at http://tinyurl.com/glc-pay or contact Refika Sarionder at 316-670-3029. Bennis will talk on "U.S. Foreign Policy, Wars and Terrorism: ISIS abroad, Islamaphobia at home." Bennis is a fellow of the Institute of Policy Studies in Washington, D.C.
* Student Activities Council is hosting their annual Arts & Crafts Fair from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 14-15, in the RSC. WSU faculty / staff have the opportunity to sell original artwork, designs and handmade items. Registration for the event for faculty / staff is $42 and includes table space for two days and marketing. If you participate, you must have staffing both days for the entire time. For more information and registration, go to http://www.wichita.edu/SAC.
* The University Bookstore is having a sale this week to make sure you are ready for fall and winter weather. All cold weather merchandise (coats, scarves, winter hats, gloves, etc.) are 15 percent off this week. Sale is in store only.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.