May 13, 2010

WSU Foundation Society of 1895 inducts 51 new members

The WSU Foundation hosted its annual Society of 1895 luncheon recently at the Marcus Welcome Center, recognizing all members and welcoming new. Fifty-one new members were honored, 13 of whom are current or retired faculty and staff of WSU. Of the 497 total Society of 1895 members, 70 are current or retired faculty and staff of WSU. To view photos from this year's event, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?562. For the complete story, go to:

In 1895, 30 men and women comprised the first class of Fairmount College in Wichita. They, along with the faculty and founders of this college, served as the firm foundation from which the University of Wichita emerged, and now, Wichita State University.

The Society of 1895 draws its name from this proud legacy and honors those alumni and friends who have included a gift to Wichita State in their estate plans through a designation in their will, trust, life insurance, retirement plan or gift annuity. In doing so, these supporters express their confidence in the future of WSU, ensure that their gift is used according to their wishes and secure their own legacy in the history of the university.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Society of 1895 or just want more information, please contact Mike Lamb, WSU Foundation vice president for planned giving, at 978-3804 or mike.lamb@wichita.edu.