October 29, 2009

Reminders

* The Psychology Department Colloquium will feature a presentation by Lester Loschky, "How We Understand the Gist of a Scene," from 3:30-5 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 27) in 104 Jabara Hall. Loschky is an assistant professor at Kansas State University.

* "Tunnel of Oppression," scheduled for 1-3 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 27), has been canceled.

* Admissions wants to increase the number of observers for the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational Saturday, Nov. 14, and is offering a small gift for those who observe. If you are interested in finding out more about DSI and how you can help, contact Kim Sandlin at kim.sandlin@wichita.edu or 978-5427.

* W. Mark Nutt, Argonne National Laboratory, will present "Nuclear Energy -- The Future and Needed Research and Development," from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in 128 Jabara Hall, as part of the Fall 2009 Physics Seminar Series.

* The Anthropology Colloquium Series continues with a presentation by Deborah Gordon, associate professor and chair of the Center for Women's Studies from 3-3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in 117 Neff Hall. Gordon will present "How the Hell Do I Get Out of the Field?': Concocted Collaborations."

* The Center for Teaching and Research Excellence will present "Using The New York Times to Enhance Student Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom" from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in 305 RSC. A light lunch will be provided, courtesy of The New York Times. Please RSVP to ctre@wichita.edu.

* Alpha Eta Chapter at WSU, College of Health Professions and William Foshee present "The Challenge of Healthcare Leadership" from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the RSC ballroom. RSVPs are necesssary to ensure adequate lunches and seating. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 2, by calling 978-3060 or send an e-mail to shawna.olberding@wichita.edu.