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蹤獲扦 news releases, media contacts and resources

The Strategic Communications news and media relations team supports the university and its many departments and centers with news coverage, from announcing major news to promoting upcoming events, all with an eye on the mission and vision of Wichita State.

 

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News and Media Relations staff

Lainie Mazzullo-Hart

Director of Communication (Primary media contact)

lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu

316-978-3409

Sara Tank-Ornelas

Speechwriting and Copywriting Manager

sara.ornelas@wichita.edu

(316) 978-7287

Paul Suellentrop

Senior Communicator

paul.suellentrop@wichita.edu

(316) 978-5536

Caelin Bragg

Newsletter Editor

caelin.bragg@wichita.edu

(316) 978-3013

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Sept. 29, 2020 --蹤獲扦 is taking a step forward with community discussions about a University Village initiative, which seeks to create a community destination of dining, entertainment and shopping adjacent to campus.

Sept. 28, 2020 -A new sculpture recognizes the survivors of the crash at Memorial '70 at 蹤獲扦. The names of teammates who landed safely in Utah that day are a fitting addition to the existing upright Memorial 70 monument. One of the main reasons we did what we did, was so the future generations would know that there were survivors, architect Randy Phillips said. And how their lives were impacted, especially since they lived when so many didnt. Most, if not all, suffered greatly in silence. The desire to honor teammates by telling the story of the crash motivated Phillips, as it has driven so many connected to Oct. 2, 1970 near Silver Plume, Colo.

September 24, 2020 -蹤獲扦 alum Bill Burch plans to bring a decanter of bourbon with him to Memorial '70 on Oct. 2. Burch, who played football for the Shockers, said he expected to travel on the "Gold" plane that crashed, but did not travel with the team due to a knee injury. He plans to open the decanter, purchased in 1971, and toast with teammates in Wichita during the 50th anniversary remembrances.

Sept. 22, 2020 A team of researchers from 蹤獲扦 is investigating blue-green algae in Marion Reservoir and its toxic, and sometimes deadly, dangers to wildlife, pets and people.

Sept. 21, 2020 --Saying she wants to help build a new generation of business leaders with a world view, 蹤獲扦 alumna Peri Widener has pledged $275,000 to her alma mater. A portion of the gift will launch a program to help develop students into global business leaders.