Reminders, deadlines, events and Shocker Blast
* Are you interested in learning more about design patents? Join us for a virtual presentation by Supervisory Patent Examiner Garth Rademaker with the USPTO from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Friday, May 11) in 217 Ablah Library. RSVP at https://wsu.news/radenmakerpresentation
* The Office of Research will host a webinar presented by the National Science Foundation's CAREER Program from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, in 405 Jardine Hall. For more information, contact proposals@wichita.edu.
* The offices of Academic Affairs and Student Success will host an informational meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, in 265 RSC, for faculty interested in developing and teaching a First-Year Seminar course in spring 2019 and fall 2019. Attend the meeting to find out about the history of First-Year Seminar, expectations of the courses, support available for developing and teaching a course and hear advice from current instructors. Please RSVP by sending an email to kim.sandlin@wichita.edu.
* Beginning Tuesday, May 15, employees will be able to view and make changes to their personal information with enhanced navigation features in Banner 9 Employee Self-Service. For a look at what personal changes can be made and reasons for allowing employees to manage their personal information, go to https://wsu.news/empsslaunch
* Get your idea off the ground with E-Launch! The next launch is 1-4 p.m. Fridays May 18-July 6, in the Innovation Hub in Devlin Hall. To learn more, go to https://wsu.news/ShockerELaunch or go to http://bit.ly/eLaunchApplication to apply now.
* #GrowWithGoogle comes to Wichita on Wednesday, May 30, at Hughes Metropolitan Complex, bringing free digital skills training to our Kansas workforce. Help students build skills for the future. You're invited to attend free workshops and get 1-on-1 coaching to brush up on your digital skills or learn new strategies to inspire your students using technology. Register now at https://wsu.news/growwichita
* Registration is open for 2018 LEAD Conference, which will be held on Wednesday, June 6, in the RSC. This year's participants will hear from keynote speaker Darryl Bellamy Jr. speaking on "Leading Fearlessly." They will also have the opportunity to attend various breakout sessions centered on leadership development. Register at https://wsu.news/leadconference.
* Shocker Blast is the email newsletter for 九色视频 students. Go to https://wsu.news/sbhome to see the current edition.