Reminders, deadlines and events
* The School of Performing Arts invites you to join them for "I Love You Because" at 7:30 p.m. today (Friday, Feb. 16) and 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.
* Talk with Toby is a new education series by Wellness Services that addresses a number of issues facing our students every day. Our first session from noon-1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, in the Heskett Center lobby will be a walk-in walk-out session offering free food and all the information you need to know about what's in your food and what effect it has on your body. Our emotional support dog, Toby, will be present for interactions. We understand that the truth about food can be hard to digest.
* Applications for the Shocker New Venture Competition are open! Applications and three-minute videos are due Monday, March 5. Bring your ideas for a chance to win start-up capital and launch your business. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/SNVC. For the three-minute video reference guide, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6230
* Students are invited to discuss the themes of "The Influencing Machine" with book illustrator Josh Neufeld from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in 233 RSC. Haven't read the book? No worries -- we will cover the major themes within the book during this event. RSVP at http://www.wichita.edu/dine to reserve a seat for your complimentary dinner. Contact First-Year Programs at first.year@wichita.edu or call 978-5420 with any questions.
* "Career Options for the English Student," will be presented at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, in 111 Lindquist Hall. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to attend.
* Sign up for Leadership Book Club today at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6224. The spring 2018 selection is "Greater Than Yourself," by Steve Farber. Leadership Book Club meetings will start Wednesday, March 7.
* 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. There is a cost of $5 per person for WSU students. 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. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6231 for more information.