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Shocker Happenings

Shockers from just about everywhere come together for celebrations of all sorts, everything from Wichita State sports watch parties to the first-ever yellow-and-BLACK tie Heritage Gala. Whatever the event, that one-of-a-kind, illimitable Shocker Spirit always shines through.

“Our Alumni Engagement team wants to connect every one of our more than 215,000 students, alumni and friends with one another – and with projects, programs and events that are of interest to them,” says Stacie Williamson ’05, WSUFAE vice president for alumni engagement.

“We’d love to see you at our next Shocker Happening!”

Shocker Spirit

Last year’s calendar was chock-full of spirited events on campus and across the state and nation. Back in June 2023, the Shocker Summer Caravan, featuring meet-and-greets with Wichita State Shocker coaches and other university personalities, made stops in Hutchinson, Dodge City, Kansas City and Oklahoma City.

Other 2023 special events included the WSU Alumni & Friends Chiefs Tailgate in KCMO, a Shocker Social in Denver, and the Back-to-School Teacher Bash and Shocktoberfest Patio Party right here on campus.

Heritage Gala

Nearly 300 Shockers gathered on Tuesday, Nov. 7 for Wichita State’s inaugural Heritage Gala. Hosted by the WSUFAE, the event mixed two traditional events, the WSUF’s President’s Club Gala and the WSUAA’s Alumni Awards ceremony, into a brand-new, upbeat Shocker celebration of excellence, service and achievement – complete with soundtrack by Shocker Sound.

Upcoming Events

Whatever your interests, you’ll want to get out and about to as many of these Shocker Happenings as you possibly can. We’d love to see you!

FEB. 6, FAIRMOUNT COLLEGE HALL OF FAME

Celebrate the induction of sportscaster Gary Bender ’62, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor Mona Nemer ’77 and educator M. Lee Pelton ’74

FEB. 13, CONCERTO-ARIA CONCERT

Enjoy the music of the 70-member WSU Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mark Laycock

FEB. 29, “PETER AND THE STARCATCHER”

Adventure on to campus for WSU’s production of this theatrical backstory to the tale of Peter Pan

MARCH 9, AAC TOURNAMENTS CENTRAL

Connect with fellow Shocker basketball fans at The American tournaments – March 9-13, women; March 13-17, men – in Fort Worth

APRIL 19, WSU JAZZ INVITATIONAL

Come out for a day of jazz on campus where high school and college big bands take center stage

MAY 4, BRONZE PROPELLER COMPETITION DAY

Watch the challenge taken up by undergrad, professional and high school design teams to build and fly a small, heavy-lift tanker airplane

MAY 9, GOLDEN GRAD REUNION

WSU Class of 1974 reunion kicks off with a Garden Reception and continues through May 11 with a host of special events