Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* The Graduate School Professional Development Series will present "Impactful PowerPoint: Tips for Engaging Presentations" from 5-6:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, March 15) in 265 RSC.
* Learn about patents, trademarks, copyright basics and everything you need to know to protect your company's intellectual property in the next Business Booster Series event, "Protection is Everything: Intellectual Property," from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 16, in Devlin Hall's second floor Innovation Hub. The session will be led by Gael Tisack, director of Technology Evaluation and Industry Engagement. Register now at http://www.wichita.edu/businessbooster
* The Shockers are in the Big Dance again and the bookstore has the NCAA bid shirts for the fans! There are two versions available in sizes small-3XL for $18.99 each. These are available in store or online at http://www.wsubooks.com
* Are you ready to get started with HealthQuest? Would you like to earn some HealthQuest points in the process? Join the HR Total Rewards team for an interactive session in which you can earn up to four points from 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 22, in 122 Jabara Hall. Advance registration is not required, but would be appreciated in order to ensure that we have adequate resources prepared. More information is available at http://www.wichita.edu/totalrewardslabs
*LEAD Conference is a regional leadership drive-in conference that is being held on June 6. This year, LEAD Conference is looking for individuals who are passionate about leadership development to facilitate a workshop session, provide a presentation, or give a TED-Talk style presentation on a leadership topic that's relevant to faculty, staff and students. Proposals will be accepted until Sunday, April 1, so submit one today. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/LEADconference2018
* Do you know WSU students who love being Shockers? Are they willing to share their experiences with prospective students? Nominate them to be part of Student Ambassador Society! Students can be nominated online at http://www.wichita.edu/sasapply. Applications are due Monday, April 2. For more information, contact Rachel Embray at sasvp@wichita.edu.
* The Office of First-Year Programs is seeking nominations for books to be considered for the WSU Reads program. WSU Reads is the university's common read program designed to spark conversation between students across majors on campus. This program strives to take educational concepts learned in the classroom and provide meaningful connections with out-of-the classroom programs and activities. Please nominate a book at http://www.wichita.edu/WSUReads by Friday, March 23, or contact shareika.fisher@wichita.edu.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.