AT THE CENTER

Twenty-one teams vied for top prizes in the WSU Alumni Association-hosted Shocker Open, a fundraiser in support of WSUAA programming and Wichita State student scholarships awarded through the alumni association.

Rockin’ the Roundhouse is over; half the school year is nearly gone; and now it’s time for my first message as Chair of the WSUAA.

As I come to the end of my first year as president and CEO of the Wichita State University Alumni Association, it is with excitement for the future that I share my greetings.

WuShock and Wichita State men’s basketball head coach Gregg Marshall were the two Shocker centers of attention for Women United for the Shockers members who came together Sept. 23 in Charles Koch Arena’s Champions Club for heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and much convivial conversation.

As members of Wichita State’s Class of 1965 returned to campus for their 50 Year Reunion’s opening reception Oct. 1 at the Woodman Alumni Center, Courtney M. Marshall, president and CEO of the WSU Alumni Association, greeted each of them and their guests.

Some 500 Shockers turned out for the WSU Alumni Association’s biggest fundraiser of the year on Oct. 24 at Charles Koch Arena. As always, attendees vied for silent and live auction items, enjoyed special Shocker entertainment and personalities — and were treated to wagonloads of food and drink.

New Zealand is renowned throughout the world for its spectacular scenery and friendly people.

Bob Long ’64, who was part of three championship seasons with the Green Bay Packers from 1965 to 1967, was on campus this fall as a WSU Distinguished Alumni Speaker.

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