Reminders Reminders

* The Office of Multicultural Affairs presents the 3rd Annual Chinese New Year celebration from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 2) in the RSC's Shocker Square. There will be a variety of games, prizes and performances, offering students, faculty and staff a chance to experience firsthand the traditions and celebrations of various Asian cultures.

* Learn more about the WSU Foundation in free workshops from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the RSC. Space is limited, so RSVP via email to cathy.shallue@wichita.edu. Be sure to include any questions when you RSVP. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/wsunews/cnews/?cnid=8302.

* A training session on Microsoft Beginning Outlook 2010 will be offered in 119 Jabara Hall. This hands-on training introduces users to customizing their Outlook experience. To view training dates and register for the class, log into myWSU, select EmpHelp (orange cube under the Weather) and myTraining. Click the Register button to view session details and register for training.

* Nominations are being accepted for the President's Award for Distinguished Service for Unclassified Professionals. The nomination form and instructions can be found on the Unclassified Professional Senate website at http://www.wichita.edu/upsenate. Nominations are due by noon Friday, Feb. 24.

* The 10th Annual Student Ambassador Society Leadership Conference will be held from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at the Marcus Welcome Center. "Go for the Gold" is the theme for this year's high school leadership conference. Students will receive breakfast, lunch and a T-shirt. The cost is $15. To register, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1412.

* The 2012 Summer WSU/France Entrepreneurship and Franchise Exchange program (EFE) is a unique student exchange and learning experience open to all undergraduate students with an interest in learning about the international nature of business, entrepreneurship and/or franchising. EFE will include field trips and excursions throughout southern France. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/pau or contact danielle.hayes@wichita.edu.

* Individuals who have a bachelor's degree in another field but who are now interested in becoming a licensed birth-third grade Early Childhood Unified (regular and special education) teacher can enter the College of Education's Early Childhood Unified Residency program. The program is an 18-month graduate program leading to a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. For more information, contact Kim McDowell at 978-6873 or kim.mcdowell@wichita.edu.