Reminders Reminders

* Take Shape For Life, an Optimal Health program, continues with support group meetings on the WSU campus at noon Thursdays in 133 Heskett Center. For more information email Doris Anton at danton@cox.net or go to http://www.dorisanton.tsfl.com.

* The MRC will host an open house from 1:30-3 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 29) to showcase two remodeled studio spaces. Remarks at 2 p.m. http://vimeo.com/29530545

* Faculty and staff are invited to help celebrate the retirement of Donna Belt from 3-5 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 29) in the Telecommunications Services Office, 027 Jabara Hall. Belt, accounting specialist in telecommunications, has worked for the university for more than 14 years.

* WSU's School of Performing Arts will present the musical comedy "Good News" at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 29) through Saturday, Oct. 1; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, in Wilner Auditorium. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/news/?nid=1572

* All faculty and staff are invited to learn more about WSU's study abroad exchanges, faculty-led programs and independent provider programs at an information and networking meeting from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, in 307 NIAR. Faculty and staff who lead their own study trips of any length outside the United States are especially invited to share information about these excursions. Please RSVP to Shan Jabara, study abroad adviser, International Education, at shan.jabara@wichita.edu or call 978-5374 with questions.

* There will be a test of the ShockerAlert System at about 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, to ensure that campuswide emergency communication channels are functioning properly. Faculty and staff are encouraged to register their cell phone numbers to receive ShockerAlert emergency messages. Visit http://wichita.edu/alert.

* Join the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures (MCLL) for an evening of laughter and tears as Andre Nerman and his company Caravague explore two views of jealousy in their performance of Jean Cocteau's classic tale "La Voix Humaine" and Georges Courteline's "La Peur des Coups" at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, in the CAC Theater. Advance tickets may be purchased for $5 in 305 Jardine Hall or from any French faculty, or reserved by calling 978-3180. Tickets will be available at the door for $7.