Reminders

* The Office of Human Resources will be closed from 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 24) for a staff retreat. The office will be open for regular business hours before and after the retreat. Please direct any questions to Micah Thompson at 978-3556.

* The Office of Multicultural Affairs presents the documentary "Education Under Fire" at 6 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 24) in 203 RSC. The documentary profiles the growth, struggle and inspiring spirit of the Baha'i Institute for Higher Education to counteract the Iranian government's attempts to prevent them from a higher education.

* Money Talks, an event targeting high school and college students and their parents -- particularly those who are or will be first generation college students -- will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 24) in 223 RSC

* The Faculty Artist Series presents Alla Aranovskaya, violin, at 7:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 24) in Wiedemann Recital Hall. For tickets, call 978-3233 or go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice.

* Tenured and tenure-track faculty are invited to apply for Freshman Orientation Faculty Fellows by sending a statement of interest and a current curriculum vitae to ofdss@wichita.edu. Freshman Orientation Faculty Fellows will serve from May to August (with July off) and receive a $4,000 stipend. Apply by Friday, April 27, for full consideration. Inquiries about the positions may be directed to william.vanderburgh@wichita.edu or 978-3379. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1555.

* See a demo of the upcoming Microsoft Windows 8 update from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, April 26, in the Flexible Learning Space 35, Media Resources Center. This demo will be on a tablet PC and show the new features and updates that will be included in Windows 8. There will be time for hands-on practice with the tablet after the demo.

* The final speaker in the Spring 2012 Chemistry Colloquium will be Anil Mahapatro, assistant professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering and bioengineering at Wichita State, speaking on "Tailored Surface Modification of Biomaterials via Organic Coatings" at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, in 224 McKinley Hall.

* Make a difference on Saturday, April 28. From 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., Campus Ministry invites you to be a part of LOVE Wichita -- volunteer at Little Early Childhood Center, 1643 N. Piatt near the main campus. If you prefer to work outdoors, there are projects at Adams Elementary and Rainbows United. Contact christopher.eshelman@wichita.edu for more information.