LOS ANGELES
A Day of Wine Tasting
The Los Angeles Chapter is planning a day trip to Santa Barbara. The trip would cost about $60 and include transportation, lunch and three wine tastings at some of the finest wineries along the Central Coast. Interested? Contact Shelli Herman ’88: sherman@gkasearch.com; (626) 204-2215.
KANSAS CARAVANS
This September the Shocker Caravan, featuring coaches and other special university guests, made stops in two Kansas towns: Great Bend and Topeka. On Sept. 5, guests from Topeka were treated to news about athletics and academics at Wichita State from men’s basketball coach Mark Turgeon and Elizabeth King, WSU vice president of university advancement. Alan ’88 and Holly ’91 Cobb helped welcome guests, who included David Beck ’77, Eric Boling ’90, Brian ’96 and Joy ’00 Heinrichs, Ed Field ’72, Anita Leonard ’77, Jim Mullins ’71 and Steven ’69 and Carol Naylor.
WICHITA
Alumni Awards Banquet
Thu., Feb. 13, 2003; 6 p.m. — WSU Alumni Awards Banquet at the Olive Tree Banquet Hall. The gala evening begins with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and the presentation of awards at 7. Recipients will be honored in the areas of Achievement, Recognition, Young Alumnus/Alumna and Service. Winners will be announced in the next issue of The Shocker. For details, contact Nikki: 978-3834; nikki.epley@wichita.edu.
Bowling Blowout
Sat., May 3, 2003; 6-9 p.m. — Put together a team of four and compete against fellow alums, recent grads and Shocker supporters in the third annual Shocker Bowling Blowout, sponsored by the WSU Young Alumni Connection, at Northrock Lanes. Proceeds from bowling pledges will benefit the nationally ranked Shocker bowling teams and future yac programming. For more information, contact Nikki: 978-3834 or nikki.epley@wichita.edu.
Class of 1953 Reunion
Thu.-Sat., May 15-17, 2003 —University of Wichita Class of 1953 50-Year Reunion, on the campus of Wichita State University. Events feature a welcome reception, campus tours, class brunch, commencement ceremonies and a special luncheon during which all returning graduates will be inducted into WSU’s 50-Year Club and awarded commemorative medallions. For details, contact Nikki: 978-3834; or nikki.epley@wichita.edu.
Fashion Show
Fri., April 11, 2003; 11:30 a.m. —It’s hip, it’s happening and it promises to be shockingly stylish! It’s the WSU Alumni Fashion Show at the Olive Tree Banquet Hall. The event features not only the hottest spring and summer clothes modeled by some of WSU’s most fashionable alumni, but also an elegant luncheon and commentary by emcee Bonnie Bing ’70/76, Wichita’s own fashion guru. For details, contact the WSU Alumni Association at 978-3290 or e-mail alumni.events@wichita.edu.
Mini Membership Drive
Oct. 29-Dec. 17 — WSU Alumni Association Mini Membership Drive, the second of four during 2002-03. Led by volunteer captains, teams of association members vie to entice new members into Wichita State’s oldest and largest support organization. For details, contact Lea Ann: (316) 978-7263 or leaann.mcilvain@wichita.edu.
Nursing Alumni Society
During the first days of the fall semester, members of the WSU Nursing Alumni Society hosted orientations for new undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Greeting the new Shockers were Society President Victoria Mosack ’80/92, College of Health Professions Dean Peter Cohen and WSU Alumni Association Executive Director Brad Beets ’87. Each student nurse in attendance was presented a WSU lapel pin. For information about future society events and projects, contact Bobby: (316) 978-3836 or bobby.gandu@wichita.edu.
Shocker Baseball Tent Party
Sat., April 26, 2003; 11 a.m. — Join the Young Alumni Connection for a tent party prior to the WSU baseball doubleheader vs. Creighton. Festivities begin at 11 a.m., followed by Shocker baseball at 2 p.m. Look for the yellow-and-white alumni tent just west of Eck Stadium, Home of Tyler Field. For details, contact Nikki: 978-3834 or nikki.epley@wichita.edu.
Shocker Basketball Pep Rally
Sat., Dec. 14; 5-6:45 p.m. — Prepare to “Cook the Cat” prior to the Wichita State vs. Kansas State men’s basketball showdown. Wear your black and gold to cheer on your Shocks as they battle for in-state bragging rights against the Wildcats. The pregame tailgate party will be held in Pavilion II of the Kansas Coliseum. For details, contact Nikki or Bobby at 978-3290.
Shocker Honors Banquet
Participating members of the WSU Alumni Association helped host the third annual Shocker Honors Scholar Banquet Oct. 1 in celebration of the academic successes of the area’s top high school juniors. Prospective Wichita State students dined with alumni and current students, and learned more about educational opportunities at WSU. Among those serving on the event’s planning committee were Lillian Gattis ’84, Kevin Clark ’84, Cramer Reed ’37, Clay Nickel ’96, Gladys Alley ’75 and Max Hubbard ’57. For additional information about this joint enterprise with WSU Admissions, contact Bobby: (316) 978-3836 or bobby.gandu@wichita.edu.
