Reminders, deadlines and events
* Bill Faflick, KSHSAA (Kansas State High School Activities Association) executive director elect will present "Getting Back in the Game: Interscholastic Activity Opportunities for College Students" at 7 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 7) in 100 Lindquist Hall. A social will precede the talk at 6 p.m. The presentation is sponsored by the Human Performance Studies Department.
* Student Involvement, Community Service Board and SAC is hosting Ken E. Nwadike Jr's Free Hugs Project today (Tuesday, Nov. 7). Join us for free pizza and a chance to talk to Nwadike from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in 301 RSC. A Free Hugs meet and greet will be held from 3-4 p.m. on the RSC north patio. The Free Hugs keynote will be presented at 6:30 p.m. in the CAC Theater. Admission is free for all events.
* Learn how to translate common skills learned in graduate school to skills employers are seeking from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in 233 RSC. Lunch provided with registration before tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 8). Register at http://www.wichita.edu/JSS
* PeopleAdmin is the university's applicant tracking system for hiring benefits-eligible positions. The hands-on class on Wednesday, Nov. 15, will prepare you for the development of position descriptions, filling positions and navigation of the PeopleAdmin system. Register through myTraining in myWSU. Contact myTraining@wichita.edu with questions.
* Join Community Service Board and the Office of International Education for a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in 233 RSC. This is a great opportunity for domestic students, faculty and staff to share their Thanksgiving traditions with our international students. Tickets are $5 for WSU students and $10 for WSU faculty and staff. Tickets are available in the Student Involvement Office, 216 RSC, and the Office of International Education in Garvey International Center. Learn more at http://wichita.edu/CSBvolunteer
* Little Shockers Camp is an interactive / educational camp open to children ages 5-12 on Friday, Nov. 10, and Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 20-21. During camp, kids will have a chance to rock climb, swim, complete arts-and-crafts projects and have various other adventures while remaining in a safe, fun and supervised environment. For more information and to register, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5999
* "Ronald Reagan: Is 'Peace Through Strength' Relevant Today?" will be presented as part of a policy forum from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in Lowe Auditorium, Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The event is sponsored by the American Conservative Union. To register, go to http://www.conservative.org
* The Business Booster Series is coming to a close for fall, and you won't want to miss the these final opportunities to enhance your entrepreneurial skills. Learn how to properly manage your company's data and how to raise capital for your venture on Friday, Nov. 10 and 17. Register now at http://www.wichita.edu/businessbooster