November 9, 2017

Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* The National Association of Black Storytellers will feature Lynette Ford at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 9) in 208 Hubbard Hall. Come hear, feel and see the authentic voice of black storytelling. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034.

* The Wichita State University Opera Theater and WSU Symphony Orchestra will perform "L 'Elisir d'Amore" at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 9) and Saturday, Nov. 11, in Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.

* The Graduate School has announced a Friday, Nov. 10, submission deadline for Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS) abstracts.

* The Campus Post Office has information on 2017 holiday shipping rates and information on a postage increase on Jan. 21. The Postal Service recommends customers in the United States observe the following mailing and shipping deadlines to ensure that deliveries are made in time for Christmas. To view international mailing dates, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5995. To view domestic mailing dates, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5996. To review all of the new proposed retail prices effective Jan. 21, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5997

* 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.

* "Ronald Reagan: Is 'Peace Through Strength' Relevant Today?" will be presented as part of a policy forum from 4-7 p.m. tomorrow (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

* An information session about Wichita State's Transition to Teaching program will be held from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at 156C Corbin Education Center.

* The University Bookstore is taking regalia rental orders from faculty and staff who plan to attend the Fall 2017 commencement. The deadline to place your order is 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. Please email Julie at bookstore@wichita.edu or call 978-7021. Payment is due when you place your order.

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