October 25, 2017

Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* The Office of Academic Affairs and Office for Workforce, Professional and Community Education are hosting a webinar on "Microcredentialing and Digital Badges" from 1-2:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 25) in 262 RSC. The webinar is free and open to the campus community.

* WSU Reads presents Coffee & Conversation from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 25) on the first floor, RSC, near the north entrance.

* Join the University Bookstore for its annual Spooktacular Patio Sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 25) and Thursday, Oct. 26 on the RSC north patio. Plan to grab some spooky good deals on Shocker gear!

* WSU Sport Management along with the Kansas Children's Service League is hosting the documentary, "Happy Valley," from 6-8:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 25) in 107 Devlin Hall.

* The Graduate School Professional Development event Mastering Literature Reviews, co-sponsored by Ablah Library, will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 26) in 266 RSC. Review the steps from conducting comprehensive research and synthesizing perspectives to effectively presenting your findings. See the full list of Professional Development and Community Events on the Graduate School website at http://www.wichita.edu/pds

* La Compagnie Caravague will perform "Un Rapport sur la Banalite de l'Amour" by Mario Diament at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 26) in the CAC Theater, in French with projected English titles. Admission is free.

* Blackboard support has seen an increase in test problems caused by the "Force Completion" tool. When creating a test in Blackboard, please do not use Force Completion. The "Auto-Submit" and "Set Timer" tools do not cause technical problems and can be used as an alternative to Force Completion. For more information about Force Completion, please view this short training video from Instructional Design and Technology at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5961

* The Office of First-Year Programs is seeking nominations for next year's Transition Mentor staff. We are looking for exceptional students who are passionate about WSU and want to help welcome new students to our campus. Faculty and staff are encouraged to make nominations now through Monday, Oct. 30, at http://www.wichita.edu/TM or email Shareika Fisher at shareika.fisher@wichita.edu.

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