COLORADO
Trek of Remembrance
A Trek of Remembrance was held Aug. 12-14 for those interested to visit the mountainside site of the 1970 Wichita State football plane crash, in which 31 Shockers lost their lives. A Colorado group of Shockers, including Carolyn (Howe) Harner ’65/68, Judy fs ’95 and Al ’61 Higdon and John Yeros ’73, as well as members of the Alpine Rescue Team, joined a contingent from Wichita led by Debbie ’94 and Mike ’71 Kennedy. Also taking part from Wichita was Art Louvar ’73/79 and two members of Shockers Forever, the student alumni association, Tia Bodine and Britaney Wehrmeister, both seniors.
TOPEKA
Meet and Greet
Topeka-area Shockers came together for an alumni reception April 27 at the Shawnee Golf Club. Special guests from WSU included Eric Sexton ’87/92, director of athletics, and Wade Robinson, vice president for Campus Life and University Relations.
WICHITA
Con“GRAD”uation!
Tue., Nov. 29; noon — Congraduation, Rhatigan Student Center Ballroom, third floor. This congratulatory lunch celebrates fall 2011 Shocker graduates and features addresses from WSU President Don Beggs and WSU Alumni Association President Tyler Heffron ’02. A senior video also will be debuted.
Homecoming: Mardi Gras
Mon., Feb. 20-Sat., Feb. 25 — Homecoming. Save these dates in February to take full advantage of a slate of exciting homecoming activities. Check in at wichita.edu/alumni for details as they become available.
Honors Banquet
Tue., Oct. 11; 7 p.m. — Shocker Honors Scholar Banquet, Preferred Health Systems Multipurpose Center, Charles Koch Arena. The purpose is twofold: to honor and recognize the academic achievements of local high school juniors who are in the top 10 percent of their class and to introduce them to Wichita State. The students are selected from 35 area high schools, and their introduction to WSU has proven successful since some 40 percent of the banquet’s student attendees go on to enroll at Wichita State. Show your pride by serving as a table host and/or sponsoring a student meal (a $25 contribution).
RnR: Around the World
Sat., Oct. 1; 6 p.m. — Rockin’ the Roundhouse, Charles Koch Arena. RnR, the premier fundraising event of the WSU Alumni Association and WSU Athletics is sporting an around-the-world theme this year and offers food, drinks, entertainment and silent and live auctions. Rockin’ the Roundhouse tickets are $100 per person.
Shocker Travel Adventures
June 8-19, 2012 — Baltic Treasures, Copenhagen to Stockholm with Oceania Cruises. Voyage aboard Oceania Cruises’ luxurious Nautica to some of northern Europe’s most legendary ports. Discover Baroque palaces, historic monarchies and stunning harbors as you sail the Baltic Sea to Germany, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia, Russia and Finland. Price: from $3,999 per person double occupancy (including airfare).
Sept. 14-22, 2012 — Tour Ireland, including Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s loveliest inland cities; Dublin, described as “intimate as a village and as friendly as a pub;” and Killarney, a colorful Camelot-like town surrounded by lakes and mountains. Price: $1,999. Plus airfare.
Nov. 4-15, 2012 — Ancient Civilizations, Athens to Istanbul with Oceania Cruises. Aboard Nautica, cruise the Mediterranean to Egypt, Israel, Greece, Turkey. Price: from $3,299 per person double occupancy (includes airfare).
For a complete roster of WSU Alumni Association events and activities, including travel options, visit wichita.edu/alumni.
