Reminders Reminders

* The Office of Multicultural Affairs invites students, staff and faculty to make OMA their home away from home. Stop by to learn more about available resources and fall programs at an open house from 2-4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 31) in 174 Grace Wilkie Annex. Light refreshments will be served.

* The Library Open House will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 31) in Ablah Library, and at both satellite campuses from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Get connected to WSU's wireless network (bring your laptop) and learn about library services available to students, faculty and staff, both on and off-campus.

* Faculty and staff are invited to information sessions about GradesFirst, WSU's new academic early alert system, from both the instructor and the student perspective. Sessions will be held 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 31) in 101 Lindquist Hall; and 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in 215 Wallace Hall. Please RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209.

* The Graduate School Office will have a second mandatory workshop for new GTAs from 10:30-11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 31) in 107 McKinley Hall. If they missed the first workshop and they miss this workshop, they will not be able to hold a GTA for this semester. Questions? Call Connie at 978-6241.

* Faculty and staff are invited to attend the annual Admissions and Recruitment Workshop sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for the latest in admissions information, policies and recruiting practices. In addition, the Office of Financial Aid will present the latest in financial aid guidelines and practices to interested individuals immediately following the admissions session. The first of three workshops will be offered today (Wednesday, Aug. 31). For workshop dates and times, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1150.

* 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. today (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.

* Jersey brand items from Russell Athletic T-shirts, sweatpants and sweatshirts are on sale this week at the University Bookstore while supplies last.