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Janine Youssef '91 and Walid Gholmieh found they had more than music in common in Beirut.

Wichita State's Convocation ceremony ushers in the fall semester for students and faculty alike.

Named head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in 2003, this hard-driven, ever-determined Shocker has posted a 174-130-1 record in 18 seasons in the NFL.

Despite its moniker, this band is no embarrassment.

Shockers far and wide comment on recent articles.

Shockers everywhere, at events long ago to happenings just the other day, always have something interesting to say.

Shocker personalities show up everywhere. Take a look!

Meet the 2006 WSU Alumni Awards honorees.

More than 350 Shockers showed up bright and early to hear WSU coach Mark Turgeon talk Xs and Os.

The annual Rockin'the Roundhouse event always promises a good time, with proceeds going to help Shockers!

The Rolling Stones transform Cessna Stadium.

Retired ad man B. Vaughn Sink '61/61 is a plainspoken fellow who writes like he talks — in clear, complete declarative sentences.

These Gleanings entries survey the current university scene and feature original illustrations by Scott Dawson ’86.

A gallery of both literary and visual art, Shock Art showcases works by Wichita State University alumni, faculty and students.

David Alexander shares a few thoughts on the fabric of our universe, his take on humor, Abraham Lincoln, Pluto and his own new digs in Idaho.

Each year, the Wichita Business Journal gives the nod to 40 local up-and-comers, all under the age of 40, who are making strides in their chosen professions.

W. Lowell Baker '71 makes an international adventure of his career as a ceramics teacher.

Stained glass evidences the historic relationship between Wichita State and Fairmount United Church of Christ.

Retired artist Wayne Clark ’50 earned respect on campus at WU as a football player.

Wichita State's volleyball resurgence has been fueled by outstanding hitters.

For the Shocker women's cross country team, Sarah Becker and Kimber Lemon have proven to be leading ladies.

Shocker Sports News and Notes

Comings, goings, appointments, retirements, honors, accolades and other personal alumni news.

Robert L. "Buck" Rogers '50, was a former flight and aerobatics instructor at Wichita's University Airport.

Frederick "Fred" Sudermann '58/60, once said, "The only real job security is doing a good job that needs doing."

Dennis J. Coleman '63 especially loved big band jazz, Shocker basketball and baseball, his dog Gus, Colorado— and his family.

Edith E. (Foth) Puff '38 majored in English and minored in history and journalism at the University of Wichita.

Kerry Jones '00 reels in the lure of fishing.

WSU Barton School of Business students have a new opportunity to study abroad, thanks to Shocker Bob Trogele '79.

Veteran music educator Wynne J. Harrell '56/59 has been named a Lowell Mason Fellow by the Music Educators National Conference.

"There's a distinct stereotype that people with disabilities stay home and people have to take care of them," says Jennifer French '95.

Newsworthy info about alumni and university personalities and happenings — all packaged up in bite-size reads, with original illustrations by Wade Hampton.