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History & Hope

…will help KMUW maintain its news coverage, local music programs and reporting in rural parts of western Kansas, where, without public radio, many communities risk living in news deserts, in which inhabitants have limited,if any, access to local news. Such a quick and decisive response from KMUW supporters, who include WSU President Rick Muma and First…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/kmuw-history-hope/

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Labors of State

…Wichita office for five years before becoming the assistant district director, overseeing Kansas and the western half of Missouri. She also worked in the time to coach basketball at Kapaun. In July 2021, she was named regional enforcement coordinator for the Chicago office, responsible for a 10-state area. It was in this role that she was recognized…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/labors-of-state/

WSU Foundation

WSUFAE welcomes advisory council and Board members

… WSUFAE president and CEO. “It’s with high expectations and full Shocker gratitude that we welcome the service of these new members.” Please join us in recognizing our newest NAC and Board members! Joining the National Advisory Council – RACHEL DOUGLASS ’12, MKTG, currently works as senior manager of communications and external affairs at Textron eAviation. …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/wsufae-welcomes-new-nac-board-members/

WSU Foundation

Rhatigan: Student Centered

…at Dr. Rhatigan’s memorial service Nov. 2, 2024, at the University Congregational Church in Wichita. A young man from Western Kansas had been elected Student Government Association president; he was shy by nature; had grown up on a farm and, thus, not fully comfortable in urban settings. On this occasion, he was at the head table at an SGA banquet seated…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/dr-rhatigan-student-centered/

WSU Foundation

Shocker football alums return to campus

…the Elizabeth City State University Vikings in North Carolina. Mike Kriwiel ’83, Kelvin Middleton ’88, Dave Newcomer ’73, David Unruh ’84/88, Bobby Weston ’83, Todd Wessel ’90 and Chris White ’81 were just a few of the other Shocker football players among reunion-goers at the opening get-together on the lower level of the Rhatigan Student Center. After…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shocker-football-alums-return-to-campus/

WSU Foundation

Telly McGaha talks work, family, must-read books and more

… If I had the power to shapeshift, it might be nice to be a ruby-throated hummingbird: high energy, live off nectar, stay on-the-go traveling the Western hemisphere from the States to Mexico and Central America, perhaps passing through some Caribbean Islands along the way. It doesn’t seem like such a bad life in the animal kingdom. It’s a lengthy read, but…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/quoted-telly-mcgaha/

WSU Foundation

In Memoriam: Celebrating the life of Curt Gridley ’80

…He went on to earn a master’s degree in mathematics from Dartmouth in Hanover, New Hampshire, after which he began his career as a software engineer for the Westford-based Massachusetts Computer Corp. (Masscomp), where he became interested in computer hardware. He taught himself computer hardware design and engineering and, in 1994, founded his own…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/in-memoriam-celebrating-the-life-of-curt-gridley-80/

WSU Foundation

Class Notes

…a tour stop in Chicago, he landed a job interview with Westinghouse, which led to work with the start up of the Satellite News Channel, which led to … six technical team Emmy Awards – and counting. LEIGH A. WALLACE ’80, S ART/PR, ’96 M S ART/PR, is a studio artist, printmaker and educator who lives in Shell Knob, Mo. RICHARD “RICK” BUMGARDNER ’84, THEA…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/class-notes-03/

WSU Foundation

Students share heartfelt stories at annual Scholarship Celebration

…and her scholarship donor, Werner Golling.Scholarship donors connected at the event.College of Engineering Dean Anthony Muscat poses with Kendra Johnson, Brianna Smith, Kait Weston and Cindy Hoover. Student Government Representative Rija Khan poses with students Brisa Castillo, Leah Wescott, Bryana Loisranoi, Aracely Nieto and Carlos Gatti.Students had…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/students-share-heartfelt-stories-at-annual-scholarship-celebration/

WSU Foundation

Notable news at the WSU Foundation

…She has a bachelor’s degree in management information systems and – just this spring – earned a master’s degree in public administration. A lifelong Kansan raised in western Kansas to a family of farmers and ranchers, Shannon and her husband live in Bentley, where she is a member of the city council. She also volunteers in her community, recently heading…

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

WSU Foundation

Family legacy inspires Collyer and Jami Burbach to endow scholarship in WSU School of Education

…very successful careers with this solid footing Marvin provided.” Marvin and his wife, Alice, spent most of their lives teaching at all levels throughout the Midwest and spent their time between farming in western Kansas. Teaching is a career proudly embraced by several generations of the Burbach family. Collyer’s father, Daryl, taught mathematics to…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/family-legacy-inspires-collyer-and-jami-burbach-to-endow-scholarship-in-wsu-school-of-education/

WSU Foundation

Jason Cotter honors his late wife with a new scholarship for Wichita State students

…degree in secondary education, she a master’s in communication. They were able to do that for one semester before Mendi died in a car accident while driving in fog in western Sedgwick County on Sept. 23, 2019. Jason Cotter But from tragedy comes triumph – in this case, in the form of an endowed scholarship/fellowship Jason created in Mendi’s memory to…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/jason-cotter-honors-his-late-wife-with-a-new-scholarship-for-wichita-state-students/

WSU Foundation

A powerful bond

… has worked closely with Evergy and its predecessors since he arrived at Wichita State in 1987, when it was Kansas Gas & Electric. It evolved over the years into Western Resources, then Westar before changing its name to Evergy last year. “The reason that Wichita State has a program in electric energy engineering is because of Evergy’s support,” Jewell said.…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/horizon-a-powerful-bond/

wichitastate.tv

Roundhouse podcast with Bijan Cortes on Shocker basketball

…also talk about why he wears No. 55, why college athletes are paying more attention to their clothes and which Shocker might win a game of HORSE. The Shockers open the season at Western Kentucky on Monday at 7 p.m. The home opener is Nov. 9 against Montana State at 6 p.m.

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-bijan-cortes-on-shocker-basketball/

wichita.edu

Shocker Family Newsletter – February 2021

…as the Western Kansas bureau reporter and is stationed in Garden City. » Click here to read more about how Batman’s education prepared her for this role. Admissions is spreading #shockerlove this month Join us on social media as we share the many reasons why we love Wichita State with prospective students. Over the next few weeks, the Admissions team will…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/shockerfamily/newsletters/2021-02.php

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Campus Recreation - FY26 Report

…Year: Ma’Liyah Anderson Shocker Rowing Oarsman of the Year: Austin Weston Oarswoman of the Year: Cassidy Barr Scholarship Award Winners Golden Whistle Scholarship Emmy Callahan Elijah Hildebrand Bob & Darlene Anderson Scholarship Larry Easterly Gerald Sinsel Scholarship Hannah Murphy Maggie Brown Carol Wilkening Gamble Memorial Scholarship Alison Casey…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/campus_recreation/fy26-report.php

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Jonathan Shawver

Serves students from western Kansas and Oklahoma community colleges. Favorite hangout spot on campus Ulrich Museum of Art Advice for future Shockers Go outside of your comfort zone to talk to someone new every day. Degree Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Sustainability and Non-Profit Leadership

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/admissions/undergraduate_admissions/01_admissions_representatives/Shawver-Jonathan.php

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3rdReadingAndScience

…The family has lived together like this for around 4 months now and things have been going well… until… What does “frigid” mean? How many bird species migrate? Western Meadowlark 4 “We’re gonna leave in the morning. Eat all that you can, because it’s gonna be a long trip. The place is very remote.” Dad had never said anything like this before, and the…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/_documents/Tutor_316_Files/3rdReadingAndScience.pdf

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FY2023-SEAL-Annual-Report

…Sankey Austin Rea Nathan Ankenbauer Fall 2022 Jordy Mosqueda Ricky Pham Rachel Spencer Adela Grajeda Gisselle (GiGi) Guzman Spring 2023 Ricky Pham Jacob Tran Gisselle (GiGi) Guzman Erika Mendoza Rachel Mosqueda Multicultural Greek Council Position President Vice President of Administration Vice President of Programming Director of Greek Relations…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/about/_archive/FY2023-SEAL-Annual-Report.pdf

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News Release

…training and resources that Wichita State has to offer. “The program is outstanding. I don’t care if entrepreneurs are from Kansas City or western Kansas on the border by Colorado, we strongly recommend this program to anyone in Kansas and anyone who is eligible. It is an excellent program.” said Mellott. To find out more about the Shocker Innovation…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/WSUInitiatives/tblocks-article.php