February 22, 2018

Reminders, deadlines and events

* The FedEx drop box located at the Airbus Building has been removed by FedEx because of a lack of use. Departments must bring any outgoing FedEx to Morrison Hall, or if after hours, take them to a FedEx drop-off location.

* The Office of Research will host a brown bag workshop "Conflicts of Interest & Time Commitments" from noon-1:30 p.m. tomorrow (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

* Come to a Final Friday event that celebrates Black art from 6-9 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 23) and noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, on the first floor, RSC. See local and national Black artists for an evening that will touch your heart. Enjoy artists and performances that will display and showcase an array of talents.

* 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.

* The Career Development Center is excited to host Careers for a Cause from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, on the third floor, RSC. This is an opportunity to meet up with employers from Wichita and the surrounding area in the nonprofit and public-service sector. These employers are looking for interns and full-time employees. Bring your WSU ID and copies of your resume. More information is available at http://www.wichita.edu/CCFair

* There's still more winter to go and the University Bookstore has the sale to get you through it. This week, take 20 percent off cold weather gear (coats, gloves, scarves, etc). Sale is in store only.