February 22, 2018

Reminders, deadlines and events

* 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. today (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.

* 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.

* Are you ready for the workforce, but missing that polish? What should you be working on in your life right now? Are you building a professional network? Come chat with Wichita-area employers at this causal come-and-go event, and learn how to be a productive employee and make the most of your career. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP before Wednesday, Feb. 21, at http://www.wichita.edu/CareerChats. Log in to Handshake with your WSU ID and password, and click "Join Event." The event will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in 142 RSC.

* Are you interested in helping plan the 2018 Ad Astra Conference for first-generation college students? If so, we are hosting our first planning meeting from 12:30-1:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 20) in 265 RSC.

* The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is excited to host Dr. David Voran for a lunchtime talk at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, in 200 Lindquist Hall. He has a passion for using innovation to extend healthcare to low-income patients, is a practicing family physician and assistant professor at UMKC. Learn more about the versatile skills needed to practice medicine and what being a doctor is really like from a WSU alumnus. Pizza will be provided for lunch. Email nancy.krehbiel@wichita.edu to RSVP.

* Do you like to help people? Learn how to help those with mental health conditions by registering for one of our four Mental Health First Aid trainings offered this semester. Students can register at wichita.edu/MHFA; faculty and staff register through the myTraining portal. #WSUWeSupportU

* NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) on Campus is continuing its Open Mic Nights this spring semester as a safe and welcoming place to share poems, songs, written work, personal stories and more with a supportive mental health community. Everyone is welcome at our next Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, in 231 Hubbard Hall.