Members of the faculty at Wichita State University are frequently involved in community activities beyond their obligations to the university and their colleges. In turn, they are often recognized by the community for their good work. Wichita’s annual Mary Jane Teall Awards honor the arts and the awards’ namesake, a longtime passionate advocate for local theater.

Amy Baker Schwiethale, assistant professor and choreographer, musical theatre, has been awarded the 2009-2010 Mary Jane Teall Award for outstanding choreography of “Gypsy” at Music Theatre of Wichita.