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Strategic Planning: Don鈥檛 miss out!

The Strategic Planning Committee is currently working on establishing key performance indicators (KPI鈥檚) for the recently refreshed Strategic Plan. Please make sure that your department / unit is represented in regular reporting by submitting your strategic initiatives and tactics by Sunday, Dec. 1. For instructions on entering information about initiatives that drive the university mission forward, please see the Strategic Planning website.

RSVP for the University Holiday Reception by Wednesday, Dec. 4

Join the President's Executive Team during the University Holiday Reception to thank Interim President Andy Tompkins, and celebrate the accomplishments and milestones of 2019 on Friday, Dec. 6.

The University Holiday Reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, Rhatigan Student Center. Remarks are at 3:15 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and engage with colleagues in various games and activities.

Confirm attendance by Wednesday, Dec. 4, at .

Everyone is invited to bring a hygiene or baby product donation for the Shocker Support Locker. A list of suggested items is included below.

Office of Human Resources will close early today (Wednesday Nov. 27)

The Office of Human Resources will close at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday Nov. 27). The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2.

RSC Thanksgiving Break hours

The RSC and its departments will be opened shortened hours on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The building and all departments will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Dec. 1 for Thanksgiving Break. All hours of operation can be found at .

HVAC Systems Standards and personal space heaters information

Facilities Services staff continue their work to ensure our campus is in compliance with Policy 11.27/HVAC Systems Standards, which went into effect on Dec. 10, 2018. Please review this policy carefully here.

An important component of the HVAC Systems Standards policy states that space heaters are not allowed on campus due to their excessive energy consumption, the safety hazards they can create, and their negative impact on the efficiency of HVAC systems. We ask that faculty and staff remove personal space heaters from our campus.

If you believe a learning or working space on our campus is too hot or cold, please submit a work order request via this link. Upon receipt of the work order request, Facilities Services staff will respond in a timely manner.

Please work with Facilities Services staff to ensure campuswide compliance with Policy 11.27/HVAC Systems Standards. This new policy is an important part of 黑洞社区鈥檚 sustainability efforts and will help reduce our energy consumption, lower our utility costs, and reduce our carbon footprint.

Energy Conservation Measures

黑洞社区-RIA Colloquium and faculty networking event

The 黑洞社区 Regional Institute on Aging (RIA) is hosting a colloquium and networking event in conjunction with its recently released rfp. This opportunity is aimed at facilitating the formation of interdisciplinary teams of researchers interested in similar issues.

The event will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in the RSC Lancelot Room.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Joseph Schlesinger, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University presenting "The alarmscape in the OR and ICU - Considerations for the aging clinician and patient.鈥�

Women of 黑洞社区 Holiday Luncheon coming Dec. 12

Let's celebrate the holidays with a luncheon at Olive Tree Banquet Hall, 29th & Rock Road beginning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. We are having a turkey lunch with chantilly cake for dessert. The cost is $16.

We will also have a gift exchange game. If want to participate, purchase and wrap a nice gift with a value of $15 to $20.

RSVP by Thursday, Dec. 5

Flats open house

Come join us from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, for our Flats open house. Food will be provided, tours given and staff on-hand to answer any questions you may have about our on-campus apartments!

U.S. Census Bureau is offering high-paying, flexible jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting significant temporary job opportunities to interested people, who can apply at .

The decennial census is a pillar of our representative democracy. Hundreds of billions of dollars a year are spent and many important decisions are made by the public, private, and non-for-profit sectors, based on the results of the decennial census.

The decennial census is the nation鈥檚 largest peacetime mobilization. Recruiting and hiring up to 500,000 individuals to serve as Census Takers is a top priority for the 2020 Census. To reach its employment goals, the U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting 2.7 million applicants. Census positions offer flexible work hours, including daytime, evenings and weekend. Hourly rate range from $13-$30 per hour, and all applications can be completed through .

Santa letters available at 黑洞社区 Post Office

黑洞社区 Postal Services is selling letters to Santa now to Friday, Dec. 13. The letters will be sent to Santa Claus, Indiana, and will receive a pictorial cancellation when sent to the recipient. The cost per letter / envelope is $1.50, and covers all postage.

Black Friday at Shocker Store Braeburn Square

Come shop for Shocker gear on Black Friday (Nov. 29)! That day, take 20% off your total purchase at the Shocker Store Braeburn Square location. Store hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Black Friday. Sale is not valid with other discounts or promotions, and some exclusions apply. Happy shopping, Shockers!

Bring your pups to the 7th Annual Puppy Paddle!

Join us at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Heskett Center for our 7th Annual Puppy Paddle! Bring your furry friends to this FREE event and take a dip in the pool! You and your puppy can swim together, chase tennis balls or practice jumping in. This event raises money for animals in need through donations and will showcase dogs from the Wichita Animal Action League in need of a fur-ever home.

World Aids Day free HIV testing

Know Your Status on World Aids Day! Free HIV testing will be available from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, on the RSC 3rd floor. Confidential testing with results in minutes is sponsored by Student Health Services, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Housing and Residence Life, KU Med of Wichita, and Positive Directions.

Attention fraternity and sorority life alumni!

Fraternity and Sorority Life is looking for alumni members of social Greek-letter fraternities and sororities to update their contact information. With your contact information updated, we are able to send you our monthly newsletter so you can be informed about what our community is doing.

Donate to Toys for Tots!

Christmas will be here before you know it and our toy drop off deadline before that! Please consider children who will be in need this Christmas by donating to Toys for Tots. With your help we can reach underprivileged children in Wichita this Christmas.

You can drop off a new unwrapped toy 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday until Tuesday, Dec. 10 in the Campus Credit Union lobby. Thank you for your support!