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Donald G. Killian, 91, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, of natural causes. Born Feb. 20, 1930, in Bernie, Missouri. He was the son of Otis Killian and Helen Pippins-Killian. His parents and his only sister preceded him in death.

Don is survived by Marilyn Killian, his wife of 62 years, and his son Steve Killian of Seattle, Washington.

Don was a graduate of Dexter, Missouri High School, Southeast Missouri State University at Cape Girardeau, the University of Missouri, and he completed additional graduate work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Don also served in the U.S. National Guard Army Reserve.

Don and Marilyn married in June of 1958 in Ironton, Missouri. Shortly thereafter they moved to Wichita, Kansas where Don became a faculty member in the Mathematics Department at what was then called Wichita University. He taught regular term and often summer school as well. Don retired from WSU as an associate professor of mathematics in December 1994.

He was known for his great sense of humor and kind disposition. Don was an avid reader of a broad range of topics including history, investments and finance, and mathematics. One of his favorite pastimes was watching sports, especially WSU Shocker basketball games.

Due to pandemic-related delays and restrictions, a small Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.

Memorials in Don’s name have been established with WSU Foundation to support the Mathematics Department and University Congregational Church, 9209 East 29th Street North, Wichita KS 67226.

If you missed out on the most recent episode of “That’s a Shocker” Podcast by University Libraries, listen now on all podcast streaming services!

Join the faculty and staff of the University Libraries on a journey through research into the horror genre, a story about a book that just might be haunted, and some spooky season-worthy materials in Special Collections.

Streaming now via:

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• The Library website
• Anchor FM
• Google Podcasts
• Breaker
• Overcast

Need to renew or receive your Kansas ID or Driver’s License? Schedule an appointment at the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles website and you can begin the process of renewing or receiving a Kansas ID or license at a DMV Mobil Event Nov. 15 at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) Room 266. Representatives from the Kansas DMV will be available by appointment at the RSC during this time.

This opportunity is available to both international and domestic students, staff, and faculty. Members are required to have a wichita.edu email to sign up reserve a time. Appointments are limited.

Visit the Wichita State Mobile at DMV Event website for a complete list of services and items required for the event.

Interested in being a buddy to new exchange students for the spring 2022 semester? Wichita State’s International Buddy Program is currently accepting applications until Nov. 10.

The International Buddy Program pairs incoming exchange students with Wichita State students to help the exchange students integrate into life here in the United States and at WSU for one semester. The program also provides exchange students an opportunity to have a friend and resource when they arrive and throughout their time on campus.

For more information, contact studyabroad@wichita.edu.

The Office of Adult Learning is surveying Wichita State adult learners to see if they would be interested in joining a student organization for fellow adult learners. For more information, contact the Office of Adult Learning at 316-978-8325 or adultlearning@wichita.edu.

Helped by six grants from Kansas Leadership Center, Wichita State University’s HEALTH Student Association in the Department of Public Health Sciences is working to end the pandemic and support students with information and resources to keep them healthy.

Nathan Luke, Jasmin Castillo, Gregory VanDyke, Wichita State students, are conducting an independent survey as part of a class project to help implement a healthier and inexpensive food option at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC). The survey will be open through Nov. 12.

In honor of Veteran’s Day Nov. 11, Wichita Transit will not have bus services. Bus services will resume citywide the following day. Students using the transit service are encouraged to download the MyStop app to follow the buses in real-time.

Most children love trying on costumes this time of year, but for children with special needs, finding the right costume can be a challenge.

Walkin’ & Rollin’ is a non-profit organization out of Kansas City that provides wheelchair costumes at no cost. During the fall 2021 semester, members of Wichita State University’s GoBabyGo program worked with the non-profit to help local children have a more thrilling Halloween.

The American Athletic Conference is investing in big cities and the state of Texas with its addition of six new members recently.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Florida Atlantic University, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Texas, Rice University and The University of Texas at San Antonio had their applications for membership approved last week.