Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* The Fire and Safety Department will test fire alarms in buildings across campus between 7 a.m.-4 p.m. today (Monday, March 26) and tomorrow (Tuesday, March 27). During the test the fire alarm will sound briefly for 10-20 seconds. This is only a test of the system. If the alarm goes longer than this test time or at any time not during the designated test time, treat the alarm as a real alarm and evacuate the building.
* University Libraries is holding the workshop "Writing a Literature Review" from noon-1:15 p.m. Friday, March 30, in 217 Ablah Library. To RSVP, go to https://wichita.libcal.com/event/3869777.
* 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
* The deadline for University Research / Creative Award (URCA) applications is Friday, April 6. URCA funding allows recipients to retool or reestablish productive research / creative projects agenda. In areas where external funding is available, URCA may be used as seed money to develop pilot data. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6324 for more information.
* The Multicultural Greek Council is hosting its 9th Annual Shock the Yard Step Show at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28, in Charles Koch Arena. We are actively seeking sponsorships for this exciting event. If you are interested in being a sponsor for Step Show, contact Rani Somers, coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, at rani.somers@wichita.edu.
* The joint use agreement with Botanica Gardens is back. All WSU faculty and staff can walk Botanica Gardens for only $1 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Friday, now through Friday, Nov. 16.
* 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.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for WSU students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/shockerblast to see the current edition.