40th Anniversary Alumni Reunion
April 28-30, 2017
We invite you to join fellow Wallace Scholars and WSU faculty, staff, and senior leaders for a celebration of 40 years of the Wallace Scholar program and the lives and legacy of Dwane and Velma! Below you will find the link to RSVP for the reunion, the schedule of events, information about lodging, and a special request for memories and memorabilia of Dwane and Velma. All of the events below are family-friendly, so kids are welcome. The RSVP deadline was April 16 - registration is now closed for the reunion.
Schedule of Events
Friday, April 28
Alumni Social
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
RSC Shocker Sports Grille & Lanes
Admission is free; food and drinks are on your own
The reunion will kick off with a fun and casual social in the lower level of the Rhatigan Student Center. Shocker Sports Grille & Lanes has bowling lanes, pool and billiards, darts, TVs, and lounge areas. There is also a full-service grill offering salads, hamburgers, sandwiches, wraps, wings, beer, and more if you care to grab a bite to eat while hanging out and catching up with fellow alumni.
Saturday, April 29
John Bardo Center (EEB) Tour
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Meet in the EEB Lobby
No cost to attend
The brand new EEB is the first hands-on learning and collaboration space on the Innovation Campus. Join us before the evening alumni banquet for a tour of the facility including labs, lounges, meeting spaces, and more.
Alumni Reunion Banquet
Dinner & Program: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
EEB Lobby
Attire is business casual
No cost to attend
This is the signature event for the alumni reunion weekend. Join us for fellowship and fun as we celebrate 40 years of the Wallace Scholar program, and honor and remember the lives and legacy of Dwane and Velma. Be sure to share your favorite memories and/or photos with Dwane and Velma on the RSVP form so we can bring to life the stories of their impact at the banquet. (The RSVP form allows for up to six files to be uploaded. If you have additional photos or memorabilia, email them to jason.bosch@wichita.edu.)
Sunday, April 30
Shocker Baseball vs. Illinois State - CANCELLED
1:00 p.m.
Eck Stadium
Due to expected inclement weather, WSU Athletics has changed the game schedule for this weekend, and there will no longer be a Sunday game. For the latest game schedule, click here.
Lodging
The brand new Aloft Hotel at 3642 N. Oliver Street, located just north of K-96 and only two miles from campus, is providing a special rate for Wallace Scholar alumni! We have 50 rooms blocked for reunion guests at rate of $109.00 per night, plus tax. This rate applies to Standard King or Double Queen/Single/Double/Triple/Quad rooms for both Friday and Saturday night. To get this special rate, make your reservation by phone by calling Aloft at 316-744-1100 and asking for the "Wallace Alumni Group" rate. Reservations must be made by Friday, April 14 to get the reunion rate. Should you need to cancel your reservation, a 100% refund will be given if the cancellation is made by 6:00 p.m. three days before your scheduled arrival date.
Share Your Memories & Memorabilia of Dwane & Velma
We want to celebrate the lives and legacy of Dwane and Velma, and we need your help! When you access the RSVP form linked at the top and bottom of this page, you will have the opportunity to share your favorite memory or memories of Dwane and/or Velma. You can also upload photos you would like for us to share. Memories, quotes, photos, and other memorabilia will be shared at the banquet on Saturday evening.
If you have questions about the reunion, please contact Jason Bosch, Director of Scholarships & Outreach for the College of Engineering, at jason.bosch@wichita.edu.