Reminders
* Chairs, directors, other academic department leaders and others who are interested are invited to attend a five-part webinar series, "50 Things Every Department Chair Should Know," from noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, in the Media Resources Center. Feel free to bring your lunch. RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209.
* The Shocker baseball team will host Central Arkansas at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 10) at Eck Stadium. Faculty and staff can purchase tickets for only $5 by using the promotional code WSUSTAFF at GoShockers.com, or calling 978-3267. Discounted tickets must be purchased in advance.
* For faculty and staff news through February 2010, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?474. Submit news for Academe to Shannon Littlejohn at shannon.littlejohn@wichita.edu.
* A driving safety course will be offered from 1-5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 15-16, in 210 Heskett Center. The course helps improve driving skills and qualifies for reduction in auto insurance. To register, send a check for $14 -- AARP members get a $2 discount -- and your contact information to the Heskett Center, campus box 126. For more information, contact instructor Prem Bajaj at 683-3060 or prem.bajaj@sbcglobal.net.
* A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available for individual appointments in 313 Rhatigan Student Center Tuesday and Wednesday, March 23-24, and Tuesday through Thursday, April 27-29. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 732-8353 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.