Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* A dedicated KPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan representative will be on campus from 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Jan. 22. Are you on track for retirement readiness? For more information about this voluntary, supplemental, retirement savings plan, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6160. To schedule a one-on-one counseling / enrollment session, call Robin Deiter at 844-446-8658 ext. 20468, or email robin.deiter@empower-retirement.com.
* WSU Ventures will begin hosting a monthly SBIR Q&A session from 2-4 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday Jan. 18) in 163 Experiential Engineering Building. These monthly sessions allow students, faculty and staff to learn more about the U.S. government's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, or to ask questions about specific topics. For more information contact Sherry Gegen at 978-6359 or sherry.gegen@wichita.edu.
* Employees and spouses enrolled in the State Employee Health Plan who complete the required Health Assessment and earn credits by participating in wellness activities throughout the year can earn a premium reduction in 2019. Members enrolled in Plans C, J, Q and N can also earn HRA / HSA dollars to be awarded throughout 2018. More information, including 2018 on-site Biometric Screenings, Health Coaching, Employee Assistance Webinars, On-Demand Training and other information about earning points can be found at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6140
* Community Education is offering many new courses this semester. Don't miss your opportunity to learn from the experts without the worry of examinations and homework. Classes meet at the WSU Metropolitan Complex, Heskett Center, WSU South, WSU West, Derby High School and the Sewing Center. Convenient at door parking is available at each facility. All classes are open to the public. To view the complete catalog of offerings, go to http://www.wichita.edu/communityeducation. For more information, call 978-3731.
* The Student Involvement spring 2018 calendar is now available! If you are interested in having one, please email getinvolved@wichita.edu with your name and box number, and we will send one to you.
* Campus Recreation invites you to start the new year with $50 off per person on a 15-session Buddy Training Package. Buy in January for $150 per person and use within six months, making it just $10 per session. Sign up for the package now at the Campus Recreation Guest Services desk in the Heskett Center.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.