Shockers everywhere, at events long ago or happenings just the other day, always have something interesting to say. Take this sampling as a Shock Talk example:
“The statues at Wichita State University have been covered in graffiti. But it’s the kind of graffiti the school welcomes because it’s easy to clean up.”
— Kim Hynes, KWCH 12 Eyewitness News, in a story about the “yarn bombing” of WSU’s noted outdoor sculptures. Sponsored by the Ulrich Museum of Art, the display was on view in September.
“The university has exceptional research faculty, and our best undergraduate students can benefit substantially from their tutelage.”
— WSU President John Bardo, as quoted by Josh Heck in an Oct. 15 article in the Wichita Business Journal, about the establishment of a $50,000 fund to provide grants for Wichita State students who want to engage in mentored research.
“You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.”
— Ray Wills ’82 as Harry S. Truman in an October performance of Samuel Gallu’s one-man show “Give ’em Hell, Harry” at The Forum Theatre, Wichita. Directed by Tom Frye ’71/84, with Karla Burns ’81/81 as production stage manager, the play was presented by the Theatre Company LLC, Rick Bumgardner ’84 and Kathryn Page-Hauptman ’88, co-artistic directors.
“When a world-renowned opera singer contacts his alma mater and expresses that he wishes to be engaged with our students, we want to find a way to bring him here.”
— Elizabeth King, president and CEO of the WSU Foundation, as quoted in the foundation’s Horizon publication, about the premier operatic bass-baritone of the 20th century, Sam Ramey ’68, who is the recipient of the WSU Guest Artist Fellowship in Opera, a privately funded position. His first teaching session as guest artist ran Sept. 24-Oct. 5.
