Reminders, deadlines and events

* Faculty and staff can buy remaining tickets for just $15 to see the Shocker men host Houston today (Thursday, Jan. 4) and USF on Sunday, Jan. 7, in Charles Koch Arena. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6126 and use the promo code "Staff."

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

* All gift deposits for calendar 2017 must be delivered to the WSU Foundation by 5 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 4) so we can properly credit our donors. Please be sure to attach the envelope to each gift so that we can verify the 2017 postmark date. If you have questions, contact Amy Houpt at 978-5191.

* The nomination deadline for Excellence Awards in Research, Creativity and Community Research is 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 5). See the RTT website at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6108 for additional details and nomination forms.

* If you want to request an SPTE (Student Perception of Teaching Effectiveness) to be administered to your pre-session course, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6123. Download the form, fill it out and email the form to sandra.ranney@wichita.edu or print it and mail it to box 107. You also have the option of contacting the office at 978-3384.

* An open lab will be offered for those involved in editing / approving the academic sections of the upcoming catalog. This come-and-go training from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, in 124 Jabara Hall, is a hands-on opportunity to have questions answered. A short introduction to the software will take place during the first 30 minutes of the session. Registration is not required. If you have questions, contact lisa.fleetwood@wichita.edu. A similar session will be held from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, in 124 Jabara Hall.

* ThyssenKrupp Elevator Services is conducting repairs and renovations on elevator #4 at Clinton Hall beginning now to Friday, Jan. 12. The elevator will be out of service during this time. If you have any concerns, contact the Physical Plant at 978-3444.