WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement

Scholarship Celebration - Invitation Only
2027-02-27 11:30 - 13:00 UTC
This special event brings together outstanding scholars and generous donors at Wichita State University for a morning dedicated to celebrating the transformative power of scholarships and the connections they create.
Saturday, February 27, 2026
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Beggs Ballroom, Rhatigan Student Center,
Wichita State University
RSVP coming soon

President's Club New Member Luncheon - Invitation Only
2026-11-04 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Club 95, Wichita State University, 1937 N. Oliver, Wichita, KS, 67260
Join us for a special luncheon to thank and recognize new members of the President’s Club for their loyal support of Wichita State University.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Club 95, Wichita State University

Society of 1895 New Member Luncheon - Invitation Only
2026-10-15 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Club 95, Wichita State University, 1937 N. Oliver, Wichita, KS, 67260
Join the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement for a special gathering celebrating the newest members of the Society of 1895.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14
Club 95 at Wichita State
1937 N. Oliver
Business Casual Attire Suggested- RSVP Coming Soon

Heritage Gala
2026-10-02 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Shirley Beggs Ballroom, Rhatigan Student Center, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, 67260, United States

Shocktoberfest 2026
2026-09-28 - 2026-10-04 | Wichita State University Campus, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, Kansas, 67260
Save the date for Shocktoberfest 2026!
Wichita State’s signature fall tradition brings together students, families, faculty, staff and alumni for a week centered around Shocker spirit and campus pride.
Events will include:
Shocktoberfest Bonfire | Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
Brew Market | Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
Shocktoberfest Parade | Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
And so much more!

WSU Alumni Back-to-School Teacher Bash
2026-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Marcus Welcome Center, Wichita State University
Save the date for the annual WSU Alumni Back-to-School Teacher Bash. Join us for an evening of celebration, giveaways and well-wishes for a new school year.
Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: Marcus Welcome Center
RSVP coming soon

2026 Fairmount Forever - Invitation Only
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-10 | Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 W Waterman St, Wichita, KS, 67202

Shocker Alumni - Tampa Tailgate
2026-05-16 13:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | USF Baseball Stadium, 11899 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa, FL, 33620
Shocker Baseball will play USF on Saturday, May 16, and we’re excited to join Tampa area alumni for a Shocker social and tailgate before the game.
Saturday, May 16
Pre-game social: 1:00 p.m. EST
First Pitch: 2:00 p.m.
​USF Baseball Stadium
What to Expect:
Reserved 3rd Base Pavilion
Food & Drinks
Networking with fellow Shocker alumni + friends

Elevate | Generations in the Workforce
2026-04-23 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Social Tap, Braeburn Square, 4510 E 19th St N Suite #101,, Wichita, KS, 67208, United States
Join us for an engaging Elevate Speaker Series event exploring the dynamic world of multigenerational workplaces. In this interactive session, discover how different generations bring unique strengths, perspectives and experiences to today’s workforce. Learn practical strategies for bridging generational gaps, fostering collaboration and leveraging diverse viewpoints to create stronger, more innovative teams – whether you’re just starting your career or leading across multiple generations.
Speaker:
Alicia Newell – Assistant Vice President of Student Belonging, Wichita State University
Details:
3 – 5 p.m., Thursday, April 23
Program begins at 4 p.m.
Social Tap @ Braeburn Square, 4510 E 19th St N Suite #101, Wichita, KS 67208

Shocker Pride Scholars Announcement
2026-04-21 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Social Tap, Braeburn Square, 4510 E 19th St N Suite #101,, Wichita, KS, 67208, United States
Join us for a special celebratory event to introduce the 2026-27 cohort of Shocker Pride Scholars on Tuesday, April 21.
This program is more than a scholarship, it provides professional development, alumni engagement and community experiences to the junior and senior recipients, and we hope you are able to join us and connect with these exceptional students and fellow scholarship alumni.
Details:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Social Tap, 4510 E 19th St N Suite #101, Wichita, KS 67208

Open Streets ICT - Volunteer Opportunity
2026-04-19 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | 17th Street, Wichita State University
Help us welcome Wichita residents to the Shocker neighborhood during Open Streets ICT at Wichita State! We’re looking for volunteers to help us with vendor set up, check in, event monitoring including clean up and various other tasks. This volunteer opportunity is a great way to engage with our community and the university!
Sign Up Here
