Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* The WSU Dance Choreography 1 class visited the Ulrich Museum earlier this semester to begin designing choreography in response to the exhibition, "looking at the overlooked." The students will present their choreography in a live on-site performance at 2:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 6) in the Polk / Wilson gallery on the second floor of the Ulrich.
* The Department of Human Performance Studies will hold its 14th Annual Chili Cook-off and Student Appreciation Day on Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Heskett Center lobby. Those who just want to taste chili need only bring a canned food item (or $2) which will be donated to the Kansas Food Bank. Judging starts at 11 a.m., and general tasting begins at 11:30 a.m. Door prizes will also be available for students. Contact Stacy Johnson at 978-3340 or stacy.johnson@wichita.edu if you are interested in entering your chili in the competition.
* KPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary, supplemental, retirement account open to all WSU employees. KPERS 457 will host in-person seminars at WSU about the Fundamentals of Investing on Friday, Dec. 8, and online webinars Monday, Dec. 11-Thursday, Dec. 14. Their presentation will include information on how to keep your investment portfolio on track. For more information and to register, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6065 or contact KPERS 457 at 1-800-232-0024 or kpers457@kpers.org.
* The next session of the Hiring Process Training will be from 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Dec. 11. It is a great learning tool for anyone who serves as a search chair or anyone wanting to learn more about the hiring process as a hiring manager, potential search chair member or administrative support. Register through myTraining in myWSU. Questions? Contact myTraining@wichita.edu.
* PeopleAdmin is the university's applicant tracking system for hiring benefits-eligible positions. The Wednesday, Dec. 13, hands-on class will prepare you for the development of position descriptions, filling positions and navigation of the PeopleAdmin system. Register through myTraining in myWSU. Questions? Contact myTraining@wichita.edu.
* The 2017 Fall Commencement ceremony will be held Sunday, Dec. 17. The Commencement Office is looking for individuals who are available to work from about noon-5 p.m. that day. 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.
* If you are looking for a great Christmas gift, the Swedish massage is a relaxing and rejuvenating option. Campus Recreation is offering one-hour massage gift certificates for only $40. This special offer is good through December. Contact the guest services desk at the Heskett Center for more information or to purchase a gift certificate.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.