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W. Frank and Patsy Barton's 1987 investment of $12 million has resulted in far more than a notable name for Wichita State's business college. The W. Frank Barton School of Business offers some of the top business programs in the world.

While there was interest in providing nursing education at the University of Wichita in 1933, it took until October 1968, nearly 45 years ago, for Wichita State University to formally organize a program that would become a regional leader in nursing education.

Shocker Notes

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

University friend and Women United for the Shockers founding member Martha Buford hosted fellow WU members and event honoree mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato '92 at her lovely Wichita home on April 9.

The party was on for the week of Feb. 4-9, when Shockers from just about every age group and many locales across the country came together to celebrate Homecoming 2013 and the 100th birthday of the alumni association, established in 1913.

The Shocker Open Presented by the Butler Group is making a move. The alumni association's golf tournament, traditionally played in the spring, is set to tee off Thursday, Sept. 5.

There has never been a better time to be a Shocker! There is an incredible momentum at Wichita State created by President Bardo, and we see the same momentum echoed in the accomplishments of our Alumni Association.

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

Shocker bowler Jazreel Tan '13 is the Collegiate Bowler of the Year for the third year running, winning the women's award presented annually by the International Bowling Media Association in the United States.

From Salt Lake City to the City of Angels and on to Atlanta, the Wichita State Shockers had spirited - fanatical - companions every step of their journey to the Final Four.

For the 57th time, members of the Wichita State community came together to commend the accomplishments of the recipients of the WSU Alumni Awards.

For individuals fighting cancer, every treatment decision requires measures of faith and bravery.

Wichita State's alumni association turned 100 years old in 2013. And all kinds of party plans are now under way for a celebration of a Century of Shockers!

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

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

WSU Elliott School of Communication graduate student Taylor Dietterich said he never imagined he’d be sharing a media room at the Final Four with TV personality Dick Vitale and ESPN analyst Andy Katz, or basketball legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Danny Manning.

Meet — or catch up with— these awesome Shockers: Edwin Livingston ’96, Bill Parcells fs ’64 and Cameron Michaud ’99.