Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast

* Stop by the Bangladesh Student Association booth from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 21) on the first floor, RSC, as we promote and celebrate International Mother Language Day. Learn about the history behind this day, get crafty, design boards with words or anything in your language.

* Keep Calm and Breathe On is a great opportunity to structure relaxation time into your week. Learn relaxation, mindfulness and meditation techniques with the overall goal of managing stress, increasing well-being and leading a healthier life. Join us from 12:15-12:45 p.m. on Wednesdays in 257 RSC for a relaxation group led by a licensed counselor. It's free and open to all faculty, staff and students.

* Instructional Design and Access (IDA) will hold Blackboard and accessibility labs for all instructional staff all semester in Ablah Library. Come to the C-Space any time between 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the spring term. New Blackboard users are also welcome.

* The men's basketball team will host Tulane at 6:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 21) in Charles Koch Arena. For tickets, call 978-FANS (3267)

* The Office of Research will host a brown bag workshop "Conflicts of Interest & Time Commitments" from noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, in 405 Jardine Hall. This workshop will provide an overview of WSU policy, the disclosure process, management plans and examples of conflicts of interest from academic settings that have made headlines. Bring your lunch. Tea, water and dessert will be served. Registration is required through myTraining.

* 2017-2018 Manager Reviews: Manager Reviews and ratings for 2017-18 annual evaluations in myPerformance are due Wednesday, Feb. 28. Managers should log in to myPerformance in myWSU to provide comments and select ratings for competencies. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6243 for more information if you need assistance with the performance process, including open lab opportunities, or go to http://www.wichita.edu/myPerformance

* Create Campaign Inc. will present an interactive exhibit tour and talk featuring Robert E. Weems, Jr., creator of the Wichita African Americans in Business History Project and Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History. The free event is from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, on the lower level of Ablah Library. Registration is requested at https://www.createcampaignks.com/

* A Faculty Artist Series Recital will feature the Orfeo Trio at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, in Wiedemann Hall. For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.

* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.