Reminders, deadlines and events

* Summertime is for writing! Join fellow faculty for a short onsite writing retreat Wednesday, June 27 to Friday, June 29, in 300 Clinton Hall. For more information and sign up, click on Summer Writing Retreat at https://wsu.news/writingretreat. Refreshments and lunch provided daily.

* Dining Services summer hours of operation are in effect. Check out our summer schedule at https://wsu.news/dininghrssummer2018

* The University is offering a scholarship for employees who are interested in taking a badge course as a nondegree bound student. To receive the scholarship, employees must submit a completed Badge Interest Form at https://wsu.news/badgeintform, and be admitted and enrolled by Sept. 14, 2018. Please note application fees and badge tuition will appear on your record until the scholarship is processed and credited to your student account.

* The University Bookstore is having a sale for all the dads in your life, just in time for Father's Day! This week, take 20 percent off any "Dad" specific Shocker gear in-store.

* Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about the exciting progress of five local startups in your community! Businesses will showcase their product / service in a Trade Show format from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, in the Experiential Engineering Building. Presentations from each business accompany this event. Admission is free, with food and drink provided.

* Drink.Play. Rewards Program in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes can enjoy Bonus Discount Fridays in the month of June! Show your membership card and add 5 percent to your existing rewards discount. Not a member? Joining is free and easy, simply visit one of our counters today!

* WSU staff -- celebrate the first day of summer by advancing your education. Join us from 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, June 21, in 142 RSC. Learn about and apply for any of the education benefits available to WSU employees (badges, certificates, degrees and tuition assistance).