November 17, 2017

Reminders, deadlines and events

* Come hear Kerry Wilks of the WSU Graduate School, Ashley Cervantes of the McNair Scholars Program and Nancy Krehbiel LAS Pre-Med Advising about what you should be doing as a freshman / sophomore to prepare for graduate school from 1-3 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 17) in Shocker Hall A, 1320 Multi-Use Room. Time will be allowed for questions. This is open to all students.

* 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.

* A playwriting workshop with Nigel O'Hearn, playwright of "A Hedda Gabler," will be held from 2-5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 18) in Welsbacher Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex, entrance F. Admission is free. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, email performingarts@wichita.edu and put "Playwriting Workshop" in the subject line, or call 978-3360. Reservations must be received by 4:30 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 17).

* 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 Heskett center is looking to hire potential candidates with current American Red Cross life guarding certificates for the upcoming spring semester. All interested applicants are asked to email Chris Mason at cr.aquatics@wichita.edu.

* Homecoming 2018 Court nominations are open at http://www.shockeralumni.org/homecoming. Nominees must have senior status by January 2018, be a current undergraduate student and in good academic standing with the university. Nominations will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21.

* The Engaging Leaders Program offers students the unique opportunity to explore, discuss and analyze various professional fields directed by executive officials from different companies, corporations and industries throughout the Wichita area. For more information and to apply, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6014. Applications are due Monday, Nov. 27.

* The last Shocker Blast before the Thanksgiving break will be Monday, Nov. 20. The deadline to submit information for the Nov. 20 edition of Shocker Blast is noon today (Friday, Nov. 17) at shockerblast@wichita.edu. The deadline to submit information for the Monday, Nov. 27, edition of Shocker Blast is noon Tuesday, Nov. 21.