WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI MAGAZINE
Fall 2012

CONTENTS

FEATURES

Blueprint for Change

John Bardo, formally inaugurated Oct. 12, 2012, as WSU's 13th president, takes his turn at the university's helm.

Eyes to the Sky

Wichita State - its engineering college in particular - says a fond farewell to a legendary woman and benefactor.

In Deep Water

Julie Wasinger '09 and Steve Roberts '99/03 are making a difference in Deepwater Horizon recovery efforts.

A Matter of Energy

WSU's high-energy fine arts programs, including its choral offerings, have long fueled a national reputation.


SHOCK TALK

Shock Talk

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


AT THE CENTER

Jazzy Vibe at Rockin' the Roundhouse 2012

Shocker alumni and friends enjoy a jazzy vibe at the 2012 Rockin' the Roundhouse fundraising event.


ON THE HILL

Greek News: Through the Red Doors

The Shocker's fall 2013 Greek News entry focuses on Sigma Phi Epsilon.


SHOCKER SPORTS

Olympic Hoops

Dominic Okon, director of men’s basketball operations at Wichita State, served as an assistant coach for the Nigerian national basketball team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where he helped coach not simply a basketball team — a historic one.


IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam

Leaving lasting legacies are these Wichita State University alumni and friends.


CODA

A Legacy of Learning

Ted D. Ayres, WSU vice president and general counsel, writes about the legacy of Gordon Parks at Wichita State University.