Category: Foundation and Alumni Engagement

Today’s the day. Shockers around the world are coming together for Founders’ Day of Giving to support students and programs across Wichita State.

With dozens of matching and challenge gifts to unlock, every gift, large or small, will make your generosity go even further, multiplying the difference we can make together.

On Sept. 17, the Shocker community will unite for Wichita State’s annual online day of giving to support the campus community. Here’s how you can get involved:

Fundraise for your department or organization. By signing up your group, you’ll get access to special resources to help share your Shocker pride, track your group’s collective impact and spark some friendly competition across campus. Sign up your group today.

Become an ambassador. Help encourage others to give by using the Ambassador Toolkit, where you’ll find messages, graphics and tips to help spread the word.

Offer a match gift. Matching donations are a great way to show your support for a campaign and encourage others to get involved. You can match dollar-for-dollar or dollar-per-donor, or set up a challenge gift for donors to unlock.

Don’t wait and grab your tickets to an evening of Shocker fun and celebration today for the Heritage Gala Oct. 9. Early bird ticket pricing ends Friday.

The event will feature student showcases and performances, a heated competition for Shocker Best Dressed and have opportunities for you to share some of your favorite Shocker memories.

Help the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement choose the design for this year’s exclusive swag giveaway.

The Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) is pleased to announce the promotion of Sheila Krug ’98/99 to vice president of finance and operations. Krug brings more than two decades of financial leadership experience in higher education and nonprofit sectors to her new role, including seven years with the WSUFAE.

As we approach the end of our fiscal year, remember the following important deadlines to ensure all transactions are processed in time for FY25. Meeting these deadlines is crucial for accurate financial reporting and budget management.

Requisitions:

To meet the campus departmental deposit deadline of June 23, Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) requisitions to reimburse WSU Restricted Use accounts from foundation funds are due by noon on Tuesday, June 17. All other requisitions for FY25 processing must be received by end of day, Tuesday, June 24.

WSUFAE does not encumber funds, and it cannot write any checks for fiscal year 2025 after June 27.

For questions, contact Yen Nguyen at foundation.ap@wichita.edu or 316-978-3813.

Deposits:

Deliver all gifts to the WSUFAE by noon Friday, June 27.

For questions, contact Lily Tran at lily.tran@wichita.edu or 316-978-5191.

Nominate a Shocker today for the 2025 Alumni Awards. This is the chance to recognize outstanding Wichita State alumni for the impact they are making on campus or around the world, whether they’re at the start of a promising career or celebrating a lifetime of accomplishments.

Join Shocker alumni, family and friends for an afternoon of Shocker celebration at the Outfield Tailgate at noon Saturday, May 17 at the Eck Stadium Outfield Pavilion. The party will kick off the last home baseball game of the season against the Memphis Tigers as we cheer on the Shockers, reconnect with fellow alumni and enjoy a day of food, drinks and fun.

The tailgate starts at noon and the first pitch is at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids and include a game ticket, ballpark food buffet, music, yard games and lots of Shocker Spirit. Alcoholic beverages are BYOB and must adhere to outfield beverage rules.

Join Shocker alumni and friends for an afternoon of knowledge and networking at Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement’s first event in the Elevate Speaker Series. The event runs from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at Social Tap at Braeburn Square, with the panel discussion beginning at 4 p.m.

Host Troy Tabor, director of innovation intelligence in the College of Innovation and Design, will be joined by a panel of professionals from different industries as they discuss the future of artificial intelligence and what it means for your career.

Featured panelists include Mandy Fouse, executive director of public affairs and executive communications for WSU Tech; Dyane Smokorowski, coordinator of digital literacy for Wichita Public Schools; and John Jones, executive director of the Media Resources Center.

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement will be closed from Monday, Dec. 23 to Jan. 6, 2025. Checks without a postmarked envelope will need to be delivered to the Foundation Finance Team Office by noon Friday, Dec. 20. Checks with an envelope postmarked by Dec. 31 need to be at WSUFAE no later than 4 p.m. Jan. 10, 2025.

For questions, contact WSUFAE at foundation.acct@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5191.⁠