Reminders
* All probationary faculty are invited to the next meeting of the Pre-Tenure Club from 3-4 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 16) in 115B Neff Hall. RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209.
* Information about the search for the 13th president of Wichita State is available at http://www.wichita.edu/presidentialsearch. This website is the source for all information and updates regarding the presidential search. Check it frequently for news, updates and other information related to the search process. Information for nominating someone also is available.
* There will be a test of the ShockerAlert System on Friday, Feb. 17, 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.
* Nominations are being accepted for the President's Award for Distinguished Service for Classified staff until noon Tuesday, Feb. 28. Nominees should have provided exemplary, dedicated and caring service to WSU beyond the normal expectations and responsibilities of their position, and must have completed their initial six-month probationary period as Classified staff. The nomination form and instructions can be found on the Classified Senate website at http://www.wichita.edu/classifiedsenate.
* Practical Entrepreneur Training Tools are designed to better leverage your business strengths in today's dynamic economic times. The cost is $35 per session; $5 for WSU students. The first session will feature a presentation on Business Valuation from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. Call 978-3000 to register. The complete spring schedule is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1431.
* Student Activities Council is seeking talented individuals to perform in between skits or to emcee Hippodrome 2012 (April 11, 12 and 14). Emcees will tryout on Friday, Feb. 24, and will be compensated. If you know students with talent to offer the WSU community, encourage them to participate. For more information, email megan.junk@wichita.edu, call 978-7011 or go to 219 RSC to sign up.