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Barry and Cindy Schwan.

WSU Foundation launches Promise for the Future campaign

Jul 21, 2010 — By WSU News Services — After recognizing the significant positive impact of planned gifts on the future of Wichita State University, WSU Foundation President Elizabeth King, with approval from the WSU Foundation Board of Directors, put plans in place for the Promise for the Future campaign.

The 'Separate is Not Equal' exhibit documents segregation in Wichita's public schools. This image shows the faculty and staff of L'Ouverture School in 1938.

Special Collections exhibits attract researchers, community

Sep 16, 2010 — By Anthony Marrone — Special Collections and University Archives, located in the lower level of the Ablah Library, handles unique and rare materials concerning Wichita, the Midwest and the world. New exhibits and enduring artifacts provide students, Wichita and the greater research community an opportunity to study and learn from Kansas' past.

We're Not Back to School Bash set for Aug. 21

Jul 20, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The fourth annual We're Not Back to School Bash, featuring food, drink and lots of fun, will be held from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, in the parking lot of Woodman Alumni Center at Wichita State University.

WSU Summer Symphony Orchestra to feature pianist Julie Bees

Jul 16, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Award-winning faculty pianist Julie Bees is the featured soloist for the July 29 concert of the WSU Summer Symphony Orchestra, which opens its membership to the larger community during summertime.

Kansas primary election more interesting than usual

Jul 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Thanks largely to Sen. Sam Brownback's decision to run for governor, the primary elections in Kansas on Aug. 3 figure to be more interesting and competitive than usual, according to Wichita State University political scientist Ken Ciboski.

WSU Foundation closes strong on fiscal year 2010

Jul 14, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Four estate gifts of more than $1 million each helped the WSU Foundation close fiscal year 2010 with nearly $30 million in outright giving, the second highest total ever. The best year was FY06 in which nearly $31.5 million was received.

David Jackman, right, bequeathed $4 million to the WSU Foundation for the David and Sally Jackman Endowment for Anthropology.

WSU department of anthropology benefits from Jackman estate

Jul 15, 2010 — By WSU News Services — David Jackman, who died Jan. 27, 2009, bequeathed $4 million to the WSU Foundation for the David and Sally Jackman Endowment for Anthropology.

Rick Muma

WSU health professions awarded $485,000 for diversity plan

Jul 16, 2010 — By WSU News Services — More minority and disadvantaged students will be supported in the College of Health Professions through a new one-year $485,000 grant that will provide them financial assistance.

'Soul of a People: Writing America's Story' showing at WSU

Jul 9, 2010 — By WSU News Services — "Soul of a People: Writing America's Story," with author and co-producer David A. Taylor, will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at Wichita State. Admission is free.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... in July

Jul 6, 2010 — By WSU News Services — It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in July as retailers do their best to get consumers in a shopping mood. Wichita State University marketing expert Cindy Claycomb says the main reason retailers offer Christmas in July sales is to increase sales during the typically slow summer season.