WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI MAGAZINE
Summer 2006

FEATURES

Laughter Squared

Angelman Syndrome, an uncommon genetic disorder too often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, is an all-too-serious condition involving speech impairment or lack of speech, seizures, mental and motor retardation — delightful blue eyes, a mysterious fascination with water and giggles. Lots of giggles.

Creating Drama

For 25 years, the head of Wichita State’s Media Resources Center, Mike Wood, has quietly chronicled anecdotes and advice from some of America’s most critically acclaimed playwrights.

100 Years of Shocker Hoops

For a century now, Shocker basketball has energized the Fairmount College, University of Wichita and Wichita State communities with its spirit.

Tunnel Vision

Born in the South in the 1940s, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing has advanced stock car racing from a local hobby to America’s second most popular televised sport.