November 20, 2017

Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* WSU's Blackboard Learn environment will undergo scheduled maintenance between 11 p.m.-5 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 18) and Sunday, Nov. 19, and Blackboard anticipates some interruption in service. Instructors and students should not plan to use Blackboard during that time.

* The WSU Foundation will not process any requisitions during the week of Nov. 20, except for emergencies. Please call Jenny Anderson at 978-3802 for questions.

* For all employees, a dedicated KPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan representative will be on campus from 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Nov. 20. Are you on track for retirement readiness? For more information about this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6049. To schedule a one-on-one counseling session, call Robin Deiter at 844-446-8658 ext. 20468, or email robin.deiter@empower-retirement.com.

* WSU Theatre will perform "A Hedda Gabler" at 7:30 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 17) and Saturday, Nov. 18, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, in Wilner Auditorium. Students receive one free ticket with a WSU ID. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.

* You should have received information on how you can support students through the Dean's Fund for Excellence simply by electing to have a set amount deducted from your paycheck. Each year we continue to see more needs than there are funds to support. Please consider making a gift to the college or area most important to you. For more information about how to make a gift or to learn about other giving opportunities for faculty and staff, contact aaron.winter@wichita.edu at the WSU Foundation or visit https://foundation.wichita.edu/give/annual-fund

* Faculty and staff are invited to the President's Holiday Reception from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, RSC. Please confirm attendance by Friday, Dec. 1, at http://www.wichita.edu/holidayreception.

* The Commencement Office is looking for individuals who are available to work Fall Commencement from about noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. If you are interested in assisting, go to the commencement website and sign up to help at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6011. If you have questions about helping with commencement, contact Jody Hall at jody.hall@wichita.edu.

* Grad students at the Ulrich, co-sponsored by the Graduate School and Ulrich Museum of Art, will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Meet with grad students from across programs. Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the Ulrich Museum.

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