Reminders
* A one-hour library orientation for students will begin by the circulation desk at 11 a.m. today (Friday, Aug. 24) in Ablah Library. The tour is open to everyone. For more information, contact Angela Paul at angela.paul@wichita.edu or 978-5084. You also may schedule a library instruction session for any class, club or other group.
* Lake Afton Public Observatory, sponsored by Fairmount Center for Science and Mathematics Education at WSU, will feature the program "Sizing Up Saturn" from 9-11 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 24) and Saturday, Aug. 25. There is an admission charge. For more information, go to http://webs.wichita.edu/lapo/.
* The University Bookstore now carries BOOTS Cosmetics, the No. 1 makeup brand in the United Kingdom. The bookstore will have free makeovers on Thursday, Aug. 30. Come in or call 978-7490 to reserve a time. Stop by the bookstore, where staff will happily help you with all your needs.
* Faculty and staff judges to help decide the top four flags in this year's annual flag competition for Convocation. If you can help, stop by between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, in 305 RSC to help judge. If you have questions, send an email to avi.zacherman@wichita.edu or call 978-7010.
* WSU's Office of Academic Affairs and Research will support a group of faculty members to attend the 2012 Institute for Student Learning and Assessment featuring best practices in High Impact Instructional Practices and Student Learning Assessment on the K-State campus Thursday, Oct. 25. Those attending are encouraged to submit a proposal to present a poster by the Friday, Sept. 14 deadline. Contact richard.muma@wichita.edu for details. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/newsresource/dnwq.asp.
* The WSU Child Development Center is currently accepting applications for children who are 12 months old, 3 years old, and who are 4 years old and entering kindergarten in fall 2013. Please call 978-3109 for more information and enrollment dates.