Reminders, deadlines and events

* In honor of its American Athletic Conference men's basketball home opener tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 4) WSU plans to stripe Charles Koch Arena. Those attending will be assigned contrasting school colors (black, yellow and white) to wear to the game, based on their seat locations. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6106

* The fourth level and the ramp leading up to it in the parking garage will be blocked off until 6 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 4) for a meeting for South Central Kansas Legislative Delegation.

* The WSU Office of Admissions plans to be open for extended hours from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Jan. 8-11.

* Our new Starbucks store in the RSC is opening on Tuesday, Jan. 16, and we are having a party! Beginning at 7 a.m., our first 100 guests will each receive a free drink! Additionally, we are randomly giving $100 Shocker Bonus Dollars to 15 guests. If you can't make it at 7 a.m., don't worry. We are also offering $2 grande beverages the entire week (Jan. 16-21).

* Mark your calendar for E-Launch this January! The next launch will be from 1-4 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 26-March 16. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/elaunch or email cfe@wichita.edu for more information. E-Launch has been developed to foster entrepreneurial activity that will lead to the commercialization of technology-based ideas.