Reminders, deadlines and events
* The Career Development Center will be closed from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 15) for a meeting.
* Astrophotographer Ken Naiff will speak from 2-3 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 15) in 231 Hubbard Hall. Naiff will discuss the intricacies of his artistic process and explain the deep space objects that he photographs.
* The men's basketball team will host Temple at 6 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 15) in Charles Koch Arena. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267).
* Join the HR Total Rewards team for an interactive session where we will show you how to navigate the State Employee Health Plan Member Portal from 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Feb. 20, in 124 Jabara Hall. Advance registration is not required, but would be appreciated in order to ensure that we have adequate resources prepared. More information can be found at http://www.wichita.edu/totalrewardslabs
* If you still have a Canon or an OCE copier from the old contract (expired Nov. 1, 2017) that has not yet been removed by the vendor, please email steven.white@wichita.edu and report the Copier ID#, and your contact information, email and phone number. We will work to have the equipment removed.
* The School of Performing Arts invites you to join them for "I Love You Because" at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 15) to Saturday, Feb. 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, in Welsbacher Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Seating is limited. Reserve your tickets at http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.
* PeopleAdmin is the university's applicant tracking system for hiring benefits-eligible positions. A hands-on class on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 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.
* Free food and good conversation will be available from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in 233 RSC. Haven't read the book? No worries -- Dine and Dialogue will feature the illustrator of the WSU Reads book "Influencing Machine." All who attend will also receive a copy of the text with a book signing to follow. RSVP at http://www.wichita.edu/dine to reserve a seat for your complimentary dinner.
* Ray Wills will be the featured speaker in a WSU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series presentation at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at WSU's Marcus Welcome Center. Wills' 30-minute presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. There is a special cost of $5 per person for WSU students, faculty and staff. The price includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks. For event details and to make reservations, go to http://www.shockeralumni.org, the WSUAA's main online home.