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  1. WSU Foundation

    $1.5 million gift will support Wilkins Softball Stadium renovation at Wichita State

    John and Gail Wadsworth have given a lead gift of $1.5 million to Wichita State University and Shocker Athletics, earmarked for the Softball Team Operations Facility at Wilkins Stadium. The building is a part of the $9.65 million Phase 1 of the stadium renovation plan, which will begin development in the spring of 2024. “Gail and I feel so fortunate to be…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/1-5-million-gift-will-support-wilkins-softball-stadium-renovation-at-wichita-state/

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    Shock Talk

    …just the other day, always have something interesting to say. Take this sampling as a Shock Talk example: “Your hard work and determination have paid off, andI can’t wait to see how well you’ll change the world.” WSU President RICK MUMA,in congratulatory remarks to spring 2023 graduates. The university’s 125th spring graduation was May 13 in Koch…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/shock-talk/

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    Importance of Small Wins

    By James J. Rhatigan, WSU Senior Vice President Emeritus Karl Weick, a professor at the University of Michigan, introduced in a 1984 article the idea of small wins in organizational theory, in our ordinary days at work. Through my years here at Wichita State, I’ve come to see the great importance of small wins, in the workplace and in our personal lives.…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/importance-of-small-wins/

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    Shockers retire from university deanships after exceptional careers

    Wichita State salutes two truly exceptional Shocker university deans as they retire from Wichita State: Rodney Miller, dean of the College of Fine Arts, and Kathy Downes, dean of University Libraries. Kathy Downes arrived at Wichita State in 1979 armed with a bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences and library sciences from Mississippi University for…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/shockers-retire-from-university-deanships-after-exceptional-careers/

  5. WSU Foundation

    A Greener Way

    It’s the simplest and most abundant element in the universe — the ideal energy carrier. But challenges remain with employing HYDROGEN as a fuel. No, Jules Verne didn’t call it “green hydrogen” (GH2), but in his 1875 science fiction novel The Mysterious Island he was quite prescient in his narrative of five castaways who use scientific and technological…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/shocker-alumnus-joins-green-hydrogen-startup-aquahydrex/

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    Lynn Nichols gives advice on weathering the post-college career

    Shocker profiles highlight the students, alumni, supporters, faculty and staff who make Shocker Nation all that it can be. These short Q&As allow you to hear from these remarkable individuals in their own words. Lynn NicholsChairman and CEO, Yingling AviationChairman, WSU Foundation Board of Directors Tell us a little about how you’re involved with Wichita…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/lynn-nichols-gives-advice-on-weathering-the-post-college-career/

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    Former Shocker hoopster nets All Star status

    …JDA Dijon Bourgogne [https://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/JDA-Dijon-Bourgogne/338?Page=5]. Described as a “long, lean scoring machine” on goshockers.com, the former Wichita State standout has built a successful pro career since averaging 18.2 points and helping lead WSU to the 2019 NIT semifinals during his senior season with the Shockers. McDuffie made…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/former-shocker-hoopster-nets-all-star-status/

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    Notable news at the WSU Foundation

    Notable Achievements Jessie Rainey Jessie Rainey We’re proud to celebrate Jessie Rainey’s recognition as a 2022 Young Professional working in Major Companies honoree by the Wichita Business Journal. Jessie’s work as the senior director of development for the W. Frank Barton School of Business has helped lead the school to its new home in Wayne and Kay…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/notable-news-at-the-wsu-foundation-12-22-22/

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    Vital Signs

    It’s no coincidence that Wichita State University, led by President Richard D. Muma, has six priority pulse points. There are, after all, six vital signs. By Connie Kachel White Notwithstanding his three decades of experience as a professor, administrator and physician assistant (PA) in internal medicine and infectious diseases, Rick Muma isn’t the first…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/vital-signs/

  10. WSU Foundation

    The Shocker Way: A Q&A With Kevin Saal

    In just over four months on the job, Kevin Saal has made a splash at Wichita State as the university’s 19th director of athletics. Responsible for managing oversight of sponsorships, fundraising, partnerships, marketing, public relations, strategic planning, compliance, academics, student-athlete development and performance, Name Image and Likeness (NIL),…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/the-shocker-way-a-qa-with-kevin-saal/

  11. WSU Foundation

    Diversity of Achievement

    By Junetta Everett ’79 Being a first-generation college student raised by my grandparents, I credit them for making sure I took advantage of higher education and for seeing beyond people’s differences as a positive. My road to success could not have been possible without the education and experiences I had during my time as a student at Wichita State…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/diversity-of-achievement/

  12. WSU Foundation

    Welcome (Back) to The Shocker

    In 2021, Wichita State University President Rick Muma chose this phrase as the theme of his inauguration: “Inspired by the past, focused on the future.” The return of The Shocker print magazine for fall/winter 2022 — with its new look, format, content and reach — is one of myriad examples that have taken shape from that presidential directive. We’re excited …

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/welcome-back-to-the-shocker/

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    Shock Talk

    …to say. Take this sampling as a Shock Talk example: “We were honored to do the design work for the signage for NICHE.” BILL GARDNER ’81/83, owner of Gardner Design, Wichita, on the unveiling of the downtown Wichita sign for the National Institute for Culinary and Hospitality Education (NICHE), WSU Tech’s new culinary school. “From talent development to …

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/shock-talk-1/

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    Meritrust Credit Union is invested in student success

    With a company mission to improve the lives of members and the communities it serves, Meritrust Credit Union is deeply committed to creating opportunities in the greater Wichita area. To advance that mission, they’ve pledged $200,000 to support the Shocker Success Center at Wichita State University. “We really recognize and appreciate the talent WSU is able …

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/meritrust-credit-union-is-invested-in-student-success/

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    A positive reaction: Chemistry professors join forces to create a pooled scholarship

    Allen Galliart and Doug English have never met in person, but they share a common passion: helping chemistry students succeed. It’s this goal that brought the two together to start the Pooled Chemistry Scholarship at Wichita State University.Galliart graduated from WSU’s chemistry program in 1966, and after completing a PhD at Arizona State, he spent 30…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/a-positive-reaction-chemistry-professors-join-forces-to-create-a-pooled-scholarship/

  16. WSU Foundation

    Leanne and Steve Caret look toward the future of education

    A strong believer in her Kansas roots, Leanne Caret will put her education up against anyone. From Derby High School to Kansas State University for her undergrad and Wichita State University for her master’s degree, Caret believes the skills and relationships she gained through her educational journey helped carry her through her career.Her belief in the…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/leanne-and-steve-caret-look-toward-the-future-of-education/

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    Alumni honor WSU professor’s lifelong impact

    …professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences in WSU’s College of Health Professions, has been the faculty advisor for the HEALTH Student Association at WSU since its inception in 2005. It’s been a longtime dream of hers to create a scholarship supporting students in the organization. This year, the student association and a group of former…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/alumni-honor-wsu-professors-lifelong-impact/

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    WSU alumni honor their past with scholarship for international students

    When Nighat Ara was 16 years old, she boarded a plane in Pakistan by herself to fly 7,000 miles around the world to Wichita State University and begin her collegiate career. What started as a lonely journey quickly turned into an unforgettable community and is what inspired Ara and her husband, Mosaddaq Turabi, to establish a scholarship at WSU for other…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/wsu-alumni-honor-their-past-with-scholarship-for-international-students/

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    Credit Union of America continues educational legacy with $250,000 gift

    Born in the classrooms of Wichita East High School, Credit Union of America (CUA) began when a group of teachers pooled funds to create a loan for a fellow educator in need. While the name has changed since then, the company remains committed to its educational roots, recently pledging a gift of $250,000 to support WSU’s College of Applied Studies (CAS).…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/credit-union-of-america-continues-educational-legacy-with-250000-gift/

  20. WSU Foundation

    Woolseys give additional $1.3 million to fulfill vision for Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall

    It’s been four years since WSU broke ground on Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, the future home of the Barton School of Business. This summer, faculty and staff of the business school will move into the building and begin preparing for the 2022 fall semester in their brand-new home. “This has been in progress a long time, and I’m so happy my dad is still alive to…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/woolseys-give-additional-1-3-million-to-fulfill-vision-for-wayne-and-kay-woolsey-hall/