Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series with Lynn Davis will feature the Annual Christmas Organ Concert at 5:15 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 29) in Wiedemann Hall. Admission is free.

* The WSU women's basketball team will host Missouri State at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 29) in Charles Koch Arena. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267).

* Campus Ministries is compiling a memory book to surprise Dot McNicol. If you would like to contribute to the book, stop by 244 RSC to write a note or memory in the book. If you are unable to stop by, you can fill out a form online athttp://www.wichita.edu/j/?6070 and it will be added. The deadline for memories to be included in the book is tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 30).

* Nominations for Excellence Awards in Research, Creativity and Community Research are being accepted by the Office of Research and Technology Transfer (RTT) through Friday, Dec. 1. See the RTT website for additional details and nomination forms. Nominations must be received by Dec. 1. Submit all nominations electronically to proposals@wichita.edu or deliver to campus box 7.

* 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, at the Ulrich. Meet with grad students from across programs and enjoy drinks and hours d'oeuvres at the Ulrich Museum. A list of professional development and community events are posted on the Graduate School website at http://www.wichita.edu/pds

* Instructional Design and Access (IDA) will host a series of come-and-go Blackboard and accessibility labs for all instructional staff. Join IDA at the Ablah Library's C-Space between 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between today (Tuesday, Nov. 28) and Wednesday, Dec. 13. Bring all your Blackboard and accessibility questions and we will do our best to help you. IDA can also meet with instructors individually by appointment. To schedule an appointment, send an email to IDA@wichita.edu.

* 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.

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