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Wichita State Society of 1845 members visit at the annual member celebration

Society of 1895

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In 1895, 30 men and women comprised the first class of Fairmount College in Wichita. They, along with the faculty and founders of this college, served as the firm foundation from which the University of Wichita emerged, and now, Wichita State University. The Society of 1895 draws its name from this proud legacy and honors those alumni and friends who have included a gift to Wichita State in their estate plans.

Members of the Society of 1895 are invited to an exclusive, annual luncheon.

Charlie & Gloria Russell visit with Kara Johnson, WSU Foundation at the annual Society of 1895 event

Charlie & Gloria Russell visit with Kara Johnson, WSU Foundation at the annual Society of 1895 event

Darin Kater, Vice President of WSU Foundation visits with Art and Teresa Craig at the Society of 1895 luncheon.

Darin Kater, Vice President of WSU Foundation visits with Art and Teresa Craig at the Society of 1895 luncheon.

Mike Lamb, Vice President of Wichita State University Foundation visits with Randy and Lynette Miller at the Society of 1895 luncheon

Mike Lamb, Vice President of Wichita State University Foundation visits with Randy and Lynette Miller at the Society of 1895 luncheon

 

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Society of 1895 Luncheon
September 2023
Tentatively scheduled, invitation only

Byron Rupp, WSU Foundation visits with Elaine Claven and Bill Bischoff at the Society of 1895 luncheon

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