March 7, 2018

Reminders, deadlines and events

* Airbus and WSU are partnering with organizations around the globe in an international effort to break a Guinness World Record. Join "Help Launch the World Record" at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, March 8) at the RSC east entrance and patio to support the Women of Aviation Worldwide Week. Registration will be available 10:30-10:55 a.m. on March 8.

* It is mid-terms and you have been working hard. You deserve a waffle! Join us at 9 p.m. today (Thursday, March 8) for a waffle breakfast, bowling, billiards and board games in Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes. Oh, and don't forget to wear your favorite onesie! For more information, contact the Office of First-Year Programs at 978-5420.

* University Libraries is holding the workshop "Citing Government Information" from noon-1:15 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, March 9) in 217 Ablah Library. Learn how to cite a variety of government documents such as case law, legislation and other government agency publications. To RSVP, go to https://wichita.libcal.com/event/3869741.

* The Center for Leadership Development (Community Engagement Institute) and the WSU Leadership Academy will offer four leadership development workshops in April. Each workshop will run from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. There is no cost to participate. A light continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Each workshop has an enrollment cap. To enroll in any or all of the workshops, RSVP directly to Peter Cohen at peter.cohen@wichita.edu. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6260 to see the workshop schedule.

* Get the story behind the story in WSU athletics and the American Athletic Conference. Read The Roundhouse by Paul Suellentrop at http://www.goshockers.com/theroundhouse

* The Heart Walk will be held Saturday, June 9, on the Wichita State campus. If you are interested in being a WSU Heart Walk coach, you can create a team at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6269, or join an existing team at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6270. If you have questions, contact Trish Gandu at trish.gandu@wichita.edu.

* The University Bookstore is having a sale to make sure you are ready for conference tournament time! This week, take 20 percent off all yellow apparel in store.

* Mary B. Lucas, author of "Lunchmeat & Life Lessons," will be featured in a special breakfast presentation, "How to Bring Out the Best in Yourself and Others," from 8-10 a.m. Thursday, March 29, at Holiday Inn Wichita East. The cost is $35 for breakfast, a copy of "Lunchmeat & Life Lessons," and a seat at Mary B. Lucas's presentation. This event is open to the public. Register at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6273