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WSU offers some of the largest annual undergraduate scholarships in Kansas.

Wichita is the state’s hub of industry, education, culture, health care—and fun.

| www.wichita.edu | as the state’s most-diverse More than 95 percent college campus, Shockers of eligible scholarship hail from more than 110 applicants were offered countries. awards last year.

Home to about 15,000 students, and squirrels galore. WSU offers some of the largest annual undergraduate scholarships in Kansas.

Wichita is the state’s hub of industry, education, culture, health care—and fun.

as the state’s most-diverse More than 95 percent college campus, Shockers of eligible scholarship hail from more than 110 applicants were offered countries. awards last year.

Home to about 15,000 students, and squirrels galore. Reading, research or a coffee refill — our library has it all. Golf, of course.

Combining tradition, innovation and the limitless resources of its urban setting, only Wichita State has everything you need to do more, be more and experience more than you ever could in a typical college town.

Of course, a big part of that is building a resume you can be proud of.

Thanks to our location in Kansas’ largest city, WSU students take learning out of the classroom and into the real world—gaining practical experience, making connections and ultimately getting a jumpstart on a career.

At Wichita State, it’s all within reach. | www.wichita.edu |

..... Where’s the best place to hang out on campus? ..... The chapel, when the tulips are in bloom! – Angela ..... Koch Arena on Game Day! – Jason ..... Is Kirby’s close enough to count? – Bryan ..... We’re a city within a city. The best business school in Kansas.

RSC = Relax. Snooze. Chow down.

| Name | Zach Wickencamp

| Major | marketing

| Hometown | Wichita, KS

| WSU interests | Sigma Phi Epsilon Student Ambassador Society Intramural sports Shocker athletics

| Campus hot spots | The student section at WSU games is crazy!

“The RSC is great because you are sure to run into friends.”

| Last thing i googled | Mobb Deep lyrics Life

..... The lawn south of Wilner — an arch, a tree and me! – Shannon ..... Rec Center, Koch Arena, and Eck Stadium for poker, basketball and volleyball. – Matt ..... The library’s courtyard. : ) – Dawn ..... after class

On and off campus, Shockers have access to all the arts, entertainment and traditional college fun they could want. We’re talking more than 350 annual on-campus events, action- packed athletics, people from all over the globe and a city teeming with galleries, stages, shopping and eats— just take your pick and enjoy.

Wichita State offers more than 130 student groups in everything from academic interests and politics to Greek life and cultural associations (you can also form your own).

..... The best thing about Wichita is … The Shockers, Final Fridays, all the awesome things to do downtown 24/7, Exploration Place, statues downtown, art museum … need I go on? – Tiffany ...... Zen Vegetarian, even if you’re not a vegetarian. – Liorah ..... Heroes has the BEST spinach & artichoke dip!! – Kathy ..... Timbuktu for burgers - Gus ..... Barn’rds all the way - Ryan ..... Bella Luna! - Charity ..... Get your game on with WSU’s highly active, semester-packed intramurals and club sporting events in everything from wrestling to softball.

The Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) is home to billiards, bowling, a bookstore, a bank, plus bunches of comfy couches to crash on between classes.

From Final Friday to the River Festival, the variety of area events Each semester is packed with time-honored you’ll find in Wichita traditions like Convocation, Hippodrome, is virtually limitless. Shocktoberfest and Homecoming —annual events full of competitions, food and fellow Shockers.

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Keep up with the more than 200 activities and programs happening every school year.

Wichita and the surrounding area are dotted with dozens of parks and places to WuCrew volunteers enjoy the bring like-minded outdoors. Shockers together for worthy causes.

..... The Shockers! - Heath ..... I love how there is always something to do and that I can do it with my family since everyone is so close. ♥ and of course I love the Shockers. – Sid ..... The shopping – Noor ..... Rise n’ shine. Home, suite home:

7:18A.M. 7:24A.M. 8:12A.M. 9:02A.M. 12:33P.M.

4:11P.M. 4:56P.M. 5:39P.M. 6:45P.M. 7:33P.M.

From rooms with a view to being within minutes of all your classes, campus living at Wichita State will let you experience more college life than you ever could in your parents’ Say “when” ... basement. Living at Wichita State is comfort, convenience and community all rolled into one. Next stop, hall. Carnegie | www.wichita.edu/housing |

..... Where do you cram for finals? ..... I like to be outside in the sunshine. If that doesn’t work then it’s the RSC. – Skye ..... The foreign language lab is my favorite place - Katie ..... Under a tree – Tina ..... Zzzzzzzzzz. It’s a fact: Students living on campus not only have more fun, they also get better grades and are more likely to graduate.

12:44P.M. 12:59P.M. 3:28P.M. 3:35P.M. 3:51P.M.

8:36P.M. 9:42P.M. 10:09P.M. 11:14P.M. 12:28A.M.

All three WSU residence Fairmount Towers: Wheatshocker Apartments: Brennan Hall: Fairmount Café: halls are designed “suite style,” Home to most Shocker As WSU’s very own apartment Housing just over 80 students, Exhibition-style cooking, sack with every two rooms sharing a freshmen, Fairmount Towers complex for upperclassmen, Brennan Hall features a lunches and late-night dining private bathroom—that’s right, is equipped with laundry Wheatshocker offers options community kitchen, laundry are offered five nights a week. private. rooms, kitchens and computer from one bedroom to four, and facilities, TV lounges and a Campus also offers a wide labs, plus TV/study lounges each suite has its own kitchen computer lab. range of tasty places to grab and specialized floors for and bathroom. The community a meal between classes. health professions and fine-arts also has a study room, computer majors, Shocker scholars, honors lab, game room, laundry students and even a quiet floor. facilities and a market.

..... The psych department’s lounge (you’d expect comfortable couches you can lay down on, but they must keep those hidden). – Joshua ..... Usually Ablah for me. - Nate ..... Fairmount Towers!!!!!! – Kittipat ..... From claiming national championships to reaching the Final Four, Wichita State is home to a legacy of athletic greatness in one of the oldest athletic conferences in the 19 National Championships. country—providing pulse- pounding action for the whole Shocker nation. WE’RE FANATICAL.

Number of seats reserved for WSU students at each Swap the bleachers TAKE A HIKE. for the playing field men’s home basketball game: LIKE GOLF? From walking your dog to with WSU’s highly active taking a swim, the Wichita WSU has an 18-hole golf course intramurals and club area is dotted with dozens located right on campus. sporting events. of parks and places to enjoy 1,000 the outdoors.

..... The thing most people don’t know about Wichita State is … Our National Championship Bowling Team. – Jordan ..... We’re where the first forward pass in college football was thrown. – Zach ...... The hands - Rajasekhar ..... Man with Cane, Woman with Umbrella! - Katie ..... Oh! I forgot about the Goldsworthy arch and the Women Walking! Fact is, I LOVE WSU's campus sculpture. - Lynne ..... BREAK A SWEAT. WSU’s Heskett Center gives students all they need to stay active and healthy. From racquetball and a climbing wall to personal training and scuba lessons, Always a packed house. Putting the breaking a sweat here is, well, no sweat. smack down.

| Name | WuShock - “Wu” for short

| Hometown | Wichita, the ICT, the 316

| Occupation | WSU’s muscle-bound mascot and #1 Shocker fanatic

| Interests | Pumping up the crowd; promoting school spirit; Shocker athletics; Facebook and Twitter; volunteering; meeting fans; hanging out around town; wearing For everything you ever Shocker flair; unruly hair styles wanted to know about | Follow me | www.facebook.com/wu.shock shocker athletics, visit www.twitter.com/Wu_Shock | www.goshockers.com | www.whereswu.com | Celebrity I’d like to meet | Will Wheaton

..... Our rowing team is one of the best in the Midwest. – Danielle ..... Xavier McDaniel was the first basketball player to lead the nation in scoring and rebounding in the same season. – Nathan ..... More than half of the teachers and administrators in Wichita's public schools are WSU graduates.

theCollege of

The College of Education participates in USD 259’s “Grow Your Own Teacher” program, awarding four-year forgivable loans to qualifying incoming freshmen who agree to teach in USD 259 after graduation.

..... What WSU professor/class do you recommend? ..... Professor Crowley! She is the best chem teacher I've ever had!!! – Nate ..... Dr. Owens!! He did the impossible … make history FUN!! – Aaron ..... Sport-management The College of Education has a mobile laptop lab, digital video cameras, a wireless network and other state-of- | How did your volunteering grads are employed by sports the-art technology exclusively for its students. experience in Haiti affect you? | organizations such as the Haiti changed my life forever. I am Kansas City Royals/Chiefs, definitely more aware of spending Houston Rockets/Comets, money on frivolous things. I try to be more giving and more aware of the the Professional Bowlers desperate situations of others. Association and the | Name | I have decided to stop worrying San Francisco 49ers. Naomi Streck and stressing about things in life because it’s just not worth it. | Major | elementary education | What’s unique about Wichita State? | Ashley Byers {graduate student in sport management } | Hometown | Its people. I have met so many experience-based learning @ WSU athletics, Norton, KS people at WSU that have forever changed my life, whether it’s faculty Houston Texans, Wichita Thunder, Wichita Wingnuts, | On-campus interests | or new friends. The campus has a ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Student Ambassador small town feel yet is in a thriving for school. Society, Christian metropolitan community. “WSU’s experience-based learning and professional connections are Challenge, walking/ running on campus, | Favorite thing to do in Wichita | far greater than you’ll find elsewhere. The Cooperative Education and working out at the Ride my bike or walk at the Great Work-Based Learning department understood my goals and connected Heskett Center Plains Nature Center. me with the real-world learning I needed to achieve my dreams.” EDUCATION Behind a desk and in front of a class, our students get top notch classroom learning and combine it with real-world teaching experience in Kansas’ largest school district. Meaning our graduates are well prepared for careers in everything from teaching and administration to counseling and sports studies.

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Exercise science graduates find careers in personal Learning Learning training, coaching and physical education.

..... David Soles. He taught you to think and was actually a lot of fun to be around in and out of class. – Rodney ..... Philosophy: Dan Russell – Dalton ..... Cultural anthropology with Jens – Amber ..... | www.wichita.edu/engineering | The COLLEGE of Engineering As a magnet for some of the brightest minds and best technology, the WSU College of Engineering provides unrivaled learning opportunities and does so in the state’s center of industry with its wealth of internships, jobs and worldwide connections.

Our location gives students access to the largest engineering co-op and internship program in the state.

WSU's Baja SAE team designs, builds and races mini-baja cars in regional competitions.

..... Mr. Jeremy Broyles. Reason: He's passionate about his teaching and is not boring. – Jennifer ..... Everything/anything Brian Rawson teaches – Tel ..... Wesley Bergen: New Testament Religion – Joel ..... About The G.E.E.K.S. program provides 30 percent free math and science tutoring. of area engineers are WSU graduates.

| Name | Ravi Pendse

| Occupation | associate provost and chief information officer, WSU faculty member and • WSU’s main campus is home to the a proud engineer National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR), putting state-of-the-art | Professional background | doctorate in electrical engineering technology and industry experts within from WSU easy reach of our students.

| What sets the WSU College of Engineering apart from others? | • Through a partnership with CISCO Outstanding faculty and facilities like Systems, WSU features one of the the Cisco center. country’s best advanced networking

| Where have some of your research centers. students gained real-world experience? | The College of Engineering is ranked Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, • Cessna, Boeing, Spirit, Intel, third in the U.S. in money spent on Motorola, Qualcomm, the list is long. aerospace research and development And we have graduates working in by the National Science Foundation. every known company you can think of around the world. Our graduates truly are global citizens.

| What’s your favorite memory of being a WSU student? | My three favorite teachers: Mallory Jennings { mechanical engineering major } Dr. Sawan, Dr. Hoyer and Dr. Johnson. co-op @ NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX Enjoying WSU’s beautiful campus.

“My co-op experience at Johnson Space Center helped me to understand and apply the concepts I learned in the classroom and lead to my full–time employment with NASA.”

..... The sculpture collection including the Miro. But Wu would come in second. – Liorah ..... The sea of yellow when I walk into Koch Arena. – Julian ..... Always a great game or event to attend! – Eva ...... Too many to list! But if I have to name one, Prof. Jesse Dwyer! He is very relatable as he is young, very intelligent, and funny! – Clint ..... Any criminal justice class with Dr. Craig-Moreland. – Tisha ..... As the state’s only comprehensive college of fine arts, WSU’s College of Fine Arts brings both the visual and performing arts together under one the College of creative roof.

Mixing exclusive programs, outstanding faculty and top-notch facilities with the area’s thriving art scene, the WSU College of Fine Arts provides an environment for inspiration to flourish—and access to the state’s largest ready-made audience.

| Name | Shift Space Around 85 percent of Wichita’s galleries, The college is a member | Where | • • • 800 3rd St. Wichita, KS the Wichita Symphony theatres and music halls of the National Association shiftspace.blogs.com Orchestra consists of give our students virtually of Schools of Dance (NASD) WSU faculty, alumni limitless opportunities to and offers the only nationally | Interests | student art and students. learn, exhibit and perform. accredited dance program in | Hours | the state. 4-7 p.m. Wednesday – Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday

| What are you showing now? | "Kuhmyoonikeyt" WSU B.F.A. Exhibition

| Tell us more | Shift Space is Wichita State’s very own downtown art gallery operated by WSU students, faculty and alumni. It’s a fixture for Wichita’s Final Friday gallery crawl and showcases Shocker talent for the whole community in a variety of exhibits and band performances throughout the year.

The musical, “Urinetown.”

FAI RMOUNT COLLEGE OF | www.wichita.edu/finearts | twitter.com/ulrichmuseum Lauren Kaiser { graphic design major} internship @ Gardner Design/LogoLounge.com

“I’ve gained a great deal of industry insight, exposure to international logo designs, college credit and many advantages for a successful career.”

..... I have to agree with Aaron … Dr. Owens … I hated history until him … and Susannah Brown, for making me love Psych! – Cricket ..... Les Anderson is the coolest cat in the Elliott School. - Norma ..... Located in the state’s health-care hub, WSU offers Kansas’ only accelerated nursing WSU's College of Health Professions program from a state university, turning provides students with the skills, hands-on qualified students into qualified nurses in learning and professional connections less than two years. essential to their success in high-demand, high-paying health careers. Health Professions

The dental-hygiene clinic features 24 operatories, a dispensary, reception area, five radiology areas and an infection control center. Jessica and Davette, dental hygiene majors, get hands-on with real patients. | www.wichita.edu/chp |

..... Les Anderson has inspired so many students at WSU and it's proven by how many stay in touch with him from all over the country. I've never seen a more loved professor anywhere. – Richard ..... Liz Quinn { pre-med, majoring in communication sciences and disorders, minoring in spanish} internship @ Preferred Medical Associates

“The professional experience I’ve gained through my health–care internship has • With an abundance of area solidified my passion for a future career in hospitals and clinics, access the medical field, giving me the drive to pursue my goals.” to real-world learning and the teaching expertise of health-care professionals can all be found right here.

| On-campus interests | Intramurals, Delta Gamma, Student Ambassador Society, WSU basketball, • The college features the only on-campus performances physician assistant program in

| Why did you choose to pursue a nursing degree at WSU? | the state and the only bachelor The opportunities at WSU far surpassed any other college in the state from of dental hygiene program at | Name | Joleen Oates its pre-admittance nursing program to the scholarships. a Kansas Regents university.

| Song i sing in the shower | Anything by Michael Bublé. WSU’s School of Nursing offers an early admission option for WSU freshmen declaring a major in nursing.

..... Les Anderson has inspired so many students at WSU and it's proven by how many stay in touch with him from all over the country. I've never seen a more loved professor anywhere. – Richard ...... Love Dr. Lause in social work dpt. and Sabrina too! – Denise ..... Gallegos for philosophy or bio-ethics – Jennifer ..... Yes! Dr. Jeremy Gallegos! He is AWESOME! – Jami ..... Anything by Ron Matson – Jaren ..... The Elliott School of Communication is Kansas’ only comprehensive Like languages? WSU offers integrated school of journalism, combining its various disciplines French, Japanese and more. with work-based experiences in Wichita’s numerous media outlets.

The Lake Afton Public Observatory, operated by WSU’s Fairmount Center for Science and Mathematics Education, gives students— and the community—the chance to explore the galaxy.

Jabara Hall houses all things mathematics, psychology and physics.

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As the oldest and largest of WSU’s six undergrad colleges, the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences boasts the widest range of degree programs in everything from forensic science to women’s studies, plus the chance to get real-world experience in every major.

..... The coolest thing about Wichita State is...... WU!!! – Matt ..... THE SQUIRRELS! - Drew ..... It's Home! - Kristy ..... It is the best University in the state of Kansas, and has the coolest mascot! – Billy ..... | www.wichita.edu/las | Alice D’almeida, chemistry major, gears up for a chemistry lab experiment.

Whether it’s into the city of Wichita, through the heart of Mexico or deep into the | Name | jungles of Belize, Les Anderson classes offered by the | Occupation | Fairmount College of Liberal professor, Elliott School of Arts and Sciences go Communication wherever the subject | Professional background | matter takes them. 28 years as owner/publisher of The Ark Valley News in Valley Center, Kan.; newspaper Wichita State’s biological field station on the Ninnescah river experience at the Hays (Kan.) features 330 acres of native prairie, wetlands and woodland. Daily News, Columbia (Mo.) Missourian, The Wichita Eagle, The Wichita Beacon and the Wichita Sun

| Squirrels on campus are | Great for trailers on Studio B.

| Where have some of your students gained real-world experience? | Our students work in newspapers, at radio and TV stations, in advertising agencies and non-profit organizations from Texas to Florida to Washington, D.C. to New York. Most, however, seem to prefer to stay in Ryan Gadbury { criminal justice major } the region. Again, the co- co-op @ Wichita Fire Department - station #10 operative education program The Center for Women’s Studies is instrumental in getting our “The knowledge I’ve gained through the criminal justice program is one of the longest-running students experience in their combined with my hands-on experience with co-op is putting me degree-granting centers in areas of interest before they on track to someday reach my goal of becoming a lieutenant in the country. graduate. the Wichita Fire Department.”

..... Tim Pett for the international project with the Berlin School of Economics and Law is awesome! – Sven ..... If you have to take Calc. Wally Axman! – Hannah ..... Brian Rawson is the way to go. - Levi ...... LoveIt provides Dr. Lause one in of social the most work incredible dpt. and Sabrina educational too! – Deniseexperiences ..... Gallegos in the Westernfor philosophy Hemisphere or bio-ethics – Kevin –..... Jennifer Greek .....Life! Yes! – Arien Dr. Jeremy ..... The Gallegos! art everywhere. He is AWESOME – Mandy! - Jami ...... It has Anything the first by Ron Pizza Matson Hut. – – Jason Jaren ...... The $44,000 Clay Barton Scholarship is the The Barton School state’s largest annual business scholarship. offers the state’s only entrepreneurship major.

| Name | Rachel Groene

| Major | marketing/human resources

| Hometown | Salina, KS

| You've won a big scholarship. What other big opportunities does WSU offer students? | A traditional college experience, clubs, organizations, intramurals, co-op and internships—lots of stuff.

| What sets the Barton School apart from other business schools? | Their dual AACSB accreditation and international ranking.

| Best worst movie ever | Talladega Nights

| Song I sing in the shower | Arleigh Aldrich { business administration, marketing, Whatever comes on my Pandora. minor in music } co-op @ WSU Office of Admissions | Campus squirrels are | Absolutely everywhere. “Co-op gave me hands-on experience and tools to carry on to my future career, and it also helped me to earn credit hours toward my business degree. The organization and task-oriented skills I gained working in the admissions office now help me in my current job as a marketing and PR associate at the Wichita Symphony Society. Kudos, co-op!”

Teamwork is key in the Barton School— just like in the real world.

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As the state’s oldest and most-respected business school, the W. Frank Barton School of Business is home to some of the best programs, brightest minds and biggest opportunities in Kansas—turning today’s students into tomorrow’s business innovators.

• Barton School students • Because of its high • Our business students have access to the widest standards, the Barton School have landed internships and selection of accredited boasts accreditation through co-ops with employers like business degrees in Kansas. AACSB International for both Koch Industries, Cessna and its business and accounting Walt Disney World. programs, placing it in an elite group of fewer than 3 percent of business schools worldwide to hold dual AACSB accreditation.

..... Mr. Jeremy Broyles. Reason: He's passionate about his teaching and is not boring. – Jennifer ..... Everything/anything Brian Rawson teaches – Tel ..... Wesley Bergen: New Testament Religion – Joel ...... Great Campus with museums, athletics that strives to be the best in pretty much everything they do, and of course Chic-Fil-A breakfast, nothing better than that. – Scott ..... Location. – Bryan ..... WSU’s writing center offers tutoring Honors freshman get their to students at every level and in all very own Honors Wu Camp. majors—for free.

for school.

Home to miles of bookshelves, ample computers and even free tutoring, all the resources you need to excel academically are found right on campus. The Emory Lindquist

• Have your own • Free tutoring in • Our academic laptop? Then you can WSU’s math lab is advisors will keep you on easily take advantage of available to students track toward graduation WSU’s wireless options in studying everything and are available for EDUCATION the RSC, residence halls from algebra to every major. For students with outstanding academic backgrounds, WSU’s and Ablah Library. statistics. honors program provides an outlet for higher achievement. It offers a special honors curriculum, smaller class sizes, exclusive seminars, honors lounge, social events and member network. There’s even an honors floor in one of the university’s residence halls.

| www.wichita.edu/elhp |

..... The extensive tulip gardens take my breath away every year. – Channelle ..... US. – Stephanie ..... how loud the fans are at Koch Arena! No one wants to play against the Shockers at home! :) – Tim ..... Ablah Library has a 24-hour computer lab, electronic databases, helpful staff, four floors of print resources—and coffee. They even have laptops for check-out.

theCollege of Campus coffee is yum.

| www.wichita.edu/library |

...... the amazingly fearless squirrel population. – Denise ..... The psychology department :) – Kari ..... CHARLES KOCH ARENA! – Taylor ..... Convocation! Welcomefest! Hippodrome! Homecoming! – Steve ..... GG oing oing Bey Bey ond ond the classroom.

At Wichita State we offer our students the unique ability to get real-world learning experience in their chosen majors while still in school.

Through WSU’s Cooperative Education and Work-Based Learning program (the largest program of its kind in the state), WSU students can have it all: a packed resume, college credit, professional connections, a paycheck—and in many cases, a job offer—putting them light years ahead of the competition.

| www.wichita.edu/coop |

WSU has more co-op opportunities than all other state schools combined.

..... What’s your favorite sculpture on campus? ..... The “Love” scuplture. – Lee Ann ..... “Flint Hills Apparition" - David ..... Upside-down Q! - Amanda ..... Andy Goldsworthy’s Wichita Arch - Melissa ...... WSU has hands-on learning available for every major.

| Name | Brittni Conrardy

| Major | science education (grades 6-12) | Hometown | Dodge City, KS

| On-campus interests | biology, dance and anything to do with education

| How has your WSU co-op helped you? | I learned how to interact with both animals and people. I learned a lot more about the biology of animals, and my teaching skills at Tanganyika improved as well! twitter.com/wichita_coop | Favorite thing to do in Wichita | Going out and making new friends! Experience

..... The hands - Rajasekhar ..... Man with Cane, Woman with Umbrella! - Katie ..... Oh! I forgot about the Goldsworthy arch and the Women Walking! Fact is, I LOVE WSU's campus sculpture. - Lynne ..... Shockers Around The globe Discover new places, and meet new faces. new places, Discover

Studying abroad will take you far.

Thanks to WSU’s extensive National Student exchange and study-abroad | take your pick —— here are just a handful connections, our students can study in a different state, country or continent for of the universities to choose from. | a summer, semester or full academic year in places as diverse as China, England and New Zealand—just to name a few. Through the National Student Exchange, Shockers Boise State University University of Hawaii at Manoa can swap campuses with any of nearly 200 universities while earning WSU Howard University University of Kentucky credits and paying regular tuition. Portland State University University of Missouri, St. Louis San Jose State University University of Northern Colorado Stony Brook University University of Oregon University of Arizona Université du Québec à Montréal | www.wichita.edu/studyabroad | University of Connecticut Queens College, CUNY University of Guam University of South Carolina

..... The “mirror” man between Rhatigan and the admin building. - Lynne ..... Accord Final - Valerie ..... The horse in front of Hubbard Hall - Wenda ..... The LOVE thing....!!! - Sri ..... The millipede by Ulrich - Laura .... | Name | Rachel Hittner | Why did you choose your Community particular NSE school? | | National Student Exchange school | I want to pursue hotel and resort Connections California State University, Northridge management. Due to its tourism, Los Angeles was my first thought | Hometown | Wichita, KS of where to live once I graduate, and I wanted to know if I would enjoy | Wichita State and the city of Wichita have been best friends | On-campus interests | Delta Delta Delta living in California while pursuing that since WSU was called Fairmount College—way back in 1895. | Sorority, Student Ambassador Society, career choice. It’s not too bad. :) This unique and constantly evolving And the community benefits from Mortar Board, hanging out in the RSC, relationship with the Wichita our pool of well-rounded Shocker Student Activities Council events | What’s good about being a community gives WSU students graduates ready to give back. In Wichita State Shocker? | access to industry professionals in fact, you’d be hard pressed to find | Off-campus interests | The sense of family and belonging. virtually every field—as faculty and a hospital, business, school or volunteering, lifeguarding, my church Everyone at WSU is proud to be a as distinguished guest speakers—not government office in Sedgwick Shocker, and when you get involved to mention the opportunities for County that doesn’t have a WSU | What was good about your on campus you really feel like you co-ops, internships and professional alum making a difference. NSE experience? | belong. The teachers, faculty and staff networking so vital to getting a foot It allowed me to grow in ways I couldn’t really take the time to get to know the in the door once they graduate. even imagine. I learned more about myself, students individually, and it adds so personally and academically. Southern much to the whole college experience. California had so much to do and so many places to visit, I didn’t think I’d be able | Name | Anita Cochran to get enough. | Occupation | freelance talent/adjunct professor in | www.wichita.edu/nse | the Elliott School of Communication

| Professional background | 20 years as a TV news anchor and reporter in Kansas. Worked every position in the newsroom. Became the only solo anchor of the evening newscasts in the Wichita market.

| What’s great about teaching at Wichita State? | Rafting in New Zealand. Watching my life come full circle. I was the first anchor of the Studio B cut-ins (WSU’s student-produced news program) Canoeing in California. Canoeing Tailgating at Texas A & M. at Texas Tailgating years ago. Now, I’m teaching that class. It’s also great running into old classmates and seeing how their lives have turned out.

| What’s your favorite WSU memory when you were a student? | Traveling with the debate squad was great. I was up for homecoming queen, and even though I lost, it was such a thrill. Sorority life kept me busy as did hanging out at the CAC (now RSC) between classes.

..... Skylark (Icarus) over by Hubbard Hall. It has so many meanings! - Andrew ..... 1. Love 2. Sodbuster 3. Fat Man/Fat Woman - Trevor ..... The women walking near RSC ... and the tin horse … :) - Harini ..... $48,000 You can afford a top-notch degree from Wichita State. Gore Scholarship winner Big Money

| Name | Emily Hales

| Major | accounting, minoring in international business and finance

| Hometown | Berryton, KS

| What’s the best thing about being a Shocker? | The atmosphere–– the faculty are the most helpful professors around. The students on campus are the friendliest faces you’ll see, and events on campus are supported by everyone, from cheering on our sports teams to watching the plays.

| Favorite thing to do in Wichita | | Academic College Awards | Some of the university’s colleges Go to $5 movies at the Warren Old offer specific awards to students Town Theatre on Wednesday nights! in various majors. Contact your college of interest for more information: www.wichita.edu/collegescholarships

..... The best place to eat in Wichita is … The Old Mill Tasty Shop. – Jenny ..... Malaysia cafe! – Leslie ..... Kanai for sushi – Phyllis ..... Kobe’s Steak House – Scott ..... Mikes Wine Dive and Dolci & Joes!!! - Nick ..... | Last year WSU provided more than $70 million | Name | Marcus McNeal in financial aid. | Full - ride Linwood Sexton Scholarship recipient | Hometown | Wichita, KS

Each year WSU awards millions in scholarships and other financial aid. In fact, more than 95 percent of eligible applicants who apply before February 1 receive at | Major | international business, finance least one scholarship from WSU (averaging about $1,000). Among those awarded are three and economics dual-minor of the largest annual undergrad scholarships in the state: two $48,000 Harry Gore Memorial | On-campus interests | Scholarships and the $44,000 Clay Barton Scholarship in Business. Student Government Association, Student Ambassador Society, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Interfraternity Council, Students in Free Enterprise, Emory Lindquist Honors Program, choir Here are several of the more than 1,500 ways to help fund your degree. | Off-campus interests | I’m chairman of the board of directors for a non-profit called Hope Street Youth Development, | Incoming Freshman General | Four-year renewable scholarship | Distinguished Scholarship Scholarships | Awards range from packages | Range from $4,000 to Invitational (DSI) | which focuses on building youth leadership and $1,000 - $4,000 based on academic $20,000. Awarded to top applicants DSI is a scholarship competition open once a empowerment through academic excellence. performance and application. who apply by November 1. year to eligible high school seniors. Awards I also work with a program called Boys State range from $2,000 - $48,000. Additional, of Kansas, which holds leadership institutes | Incoming Transfer General | National Merit Finalists, National supplemental scholarship opportunities for high school juniors. Scholarships | Awards range from Achievement Scholars and National are available for engineering, business and $1,000 - $3,000 based on academic Hispanic Recognition Program | music students during the same competition | Song I sing in the shower | performance and application. Transfer An in-state full-ride scholarship for students weekend. Visit www.wichita.edu/dsi for Old Man River from “Showboat.” students may also be eligible for special achieving any of these distinctions. more information. HALO and Phi Theta Kappa awards. | The last thing I Googled | | Sedgwick County Scholars | | McGregor | Up to $26,000 based on Myself. I think everyone should | Dean’s Scholars | High level scholarships Incoming freshman and transfer students academic qualifications. Google themselves. are offered to students from the greater who are Sedgwick County residents may be Wichita area via this unique outreach eligible to receive between $1,000 - $2,000 | Linwood Sexton Endowed Scholarship | program, geared toward retaining Wichita’s for the first two years. A full-ride scholarship open to eligible | Celebrity I’d like to meet | best and brightest high school students. minority students. Morgan Freeman

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