Reminders
* Tenure-track assistant professors in their first year at WSU are invited to apply to be part of the Academy of Effective Teaching's New Faculty Mentoring Program. One new assistant professor from each college will be chosen to participate in the program this year, with the intention of growing the program next year. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 26). For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1203.
* Don't miss Family Fun Day from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Ulrich Museum. Afternoon fun also includes treats and make-it/take-it art projects inspired by photographs in the Ulrich exhibition "Terry Evans: Matfield Green Stories." Family Fun Day activities are free. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1206.
* Textbook Buyback happens again Monday, Aug. 29, and Tuesday, Aug. 30. It will be during regular store hours in front of the University Bookstore.
* Now on view at the Ulrich Museum is the exhibition "Look Out: Pop Art from the Collection" in the Amsden Gallery through Sunday, Sept. 4. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; admission is free. http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1194
* The Shocker Card Center is the official Lost and Found for all Shocker Cards. Please return the cards to the Shocker Card Center, first floor, RSC (campus box 56). When the Shocker Card Center receives a lost card, an email notification is sent to the owner's WSU email address. Call 978-CARD (2273) or email shocker.card@wichita.edu with any questions.
* Take Shape For Life, an optimal health program, will begin a WSU campus support group with its first meeting from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in 208 Heskett Center. Anyone with an interest in learning about this doctor-recommended weight loss and lifestyle change program is encouraged to attend this information and tasting party (http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1197). To reserve your seat for the Aug. 31 meeting, send an email to danton@cox.net. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1207.