April 11, 2011

Reminders

* Nominations are being accepted now until 5 p.m. Monday, April 18, for outstanding undergraduate students for the McNair Scholars Program for the 2011-2012 academic year. The program serves first-generation college students with low income and prepares them for the transition into graduate school, and ultimately to obtain doctoral degrees. Applications are available at 173B Grace Wilkie Annex. For information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?955

* Please direct all catering questions and order inquiries to the attention of Sharon Knapp, catering manager, at 978-5863 or wichitastatecatering@sodexo.com.

* Faculty and staff are needed to help with spring commencement Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, in Charles Koch Arena. Volunteer at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?906. More information is available at http://www.wichita.edu/commencement, or contact Anna Lanier Weyers at 978-6752 or anna.weyers@wichita.edu.

* Wichita State will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 13-14, in the Heskett Center lobby. Schedule an appointment online at http://www.redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767.

* Ready to experience a day in the life of a college student? Come to WSU's Junior Day Friday, April 29. High school juniors are invited to learn about WSU's academic programs and student involvement opportunities. RSVP at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?954.

* Learn the ins and outs of writing copy for ads, brochures, fliers and more, along with the approved university style from members of the creative services staff at a free workshop, "Creative Crash Course: Copywriting Edition," from 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, in 203 RSC. Participants are asked to submit at least one piece they have created for an in-class critique. Submit to Craig Lindeman, box 22, or craig.lindeman@wichita.edu, by April 20. Please RSVP to mercedes.shoemaker@wichita.edu. http://wichita.edu/urworkshops

* The President's Distinguished Service Awards and the unclassified professionals' Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award will be presented during the Shocker Pride Celebration Tuesday, May 3. The reception to meet and greet the honorees is at 3 p.m. The award presentation begins at 3:30 p.m. Please confirm attendance by Tuesday, April 26, to campus mail, box 62. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?965