Reminders
* The Office of the Provost asks faculty to encourage students in their classes to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). E-mail messages, with a link to the online survey, were sent to students asking for their participation. A final reminder will go out Tuesday, March 29. In appreciation for participating, WSU will enter all students into a drawing for five gift certificates worth $100 each. For more questions about the project at WSU, contact Richard Muma, associate provost, at 978-5761.
* KMUW's spring 2011 on-air pledge drive begins Thursday, April 7, and phone volunteers are needed. Volunteers are asked to attend a one-hour session at KMUW. Phone training sessions are slated for 7 a.m. and noon Monday, April 4; and noon and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5. Call 978-7171 to schedule your training session, shifts and with any questions. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?931.
* The University Bookstore reminds faculty and staff who plan on taking part in the May 2011 commencement ceremonies to place their order for academic regalia. The deadline for purchase and rental orders is Friday, March 18. To place an order, stop by the bookstore from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call Julie at 978-7021, or Noura at 978-7035.
* New hires, faculty, staff and student employees are encouraged to participate in the next sexual harassment training session from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in the Media Resources Center. To enroll, call LaMar Brown at 978-3068 or lamar.brown@wichita.edu.
* More than 100 students will present their research at the seventh annual university-wide Graduate Research And Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium on Wednesday, May 4, in the Marcus Welcome Center. More information is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?909.
* The next Practical Entrepreneur Training Tools session will feature "Growth Strategies for Business" from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, March 18, in Devlin Hall. The cost is $35 and includes lunch; $5 for WSU students. Call 978-3000 to register or online at http://www.wichita.edu/pe.