Wichita State: past and present
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125th then & now: Jardine Hall
(Wichita State University, 2020-11-03)Jardine Hall has added some neighbors over the years! -
125th then & now: Homecoming
(Wichita State University, 2020-09-23)Fashion trends come and go, but WSU Homecoming still brings out the same Shocker spirit. -
Wichita State University. Student Centered. Innovation Driven.
(Wichita State University, 2021-01-22)From our foundation to our future, we've built one of the world's most forward-thinking institutions by tapping into the heartbeat of our community, anticipating its needs, and building tomorrow's technologies. Student ... -
Predictions 1996 Symposium Response
(Wichita State University, 2021-06-17)Twenty-five years ago, we asked a group of local professionals to predict what life would be like in 2020. As our celebration of Wichita State’s 125th year comes to a close, we asked experts and influencers to talk about ... -
125th Interview: Elizabeth King
(Wichita State University, 2020-08-17)Dr. Elizabeth King discusses how Wichita State University has evolved since she's been on campus. This video was produced by interns in the Office of Strategic Communications; Kayla Deines, Andrew Martin and McKenzey ... -
125th then & now: Rhatigan Student Center
(Wichita State University, 2020-11-02)Students have been enjoying activities outside of the student center for years. What are your favorite events hosted on the RSC lawn? -
125th then & now: Welcome Fest
(Wichita State University, 2020-09-23)It seems that Shockers have been bouncing off to class at Welcomefest since the 90s… and even the padding looks 90s… (Archived footage courtesy of the Media Resources Center) -
125th then & now: WuShock
(Wichita State University, 2020-07-16)You can add a flag or two, you can change the uniforms and you can change Wu’s appearance, but you’ll never change the spirit of a Shocker basketball game. (Archived footage courtesy of the Media Resources Center) -
125th then & now: Women's Basketball
(Wichita State University, 2020-07-21)Women's basketball shows us how the "Roundhouse Renaissance" brought big changes to what is now Charles Koch Arena. Yellow bleachers, anyone? (Archived footage courtesy of the Media Resources Center) -
125th then & now: The Quad
(Wichita State University, 2020-07-20)There have always been barbecues on the Neff Hall courtyard, but the Latinx Heritage Month Celebration in September is a more recent addition to the list of events. While WSU has long had a history of diversity, events ... -
125th then & now: Roundhouse Renaissance
(Wichita State University, 2020-08-05)During 2002-2003, Henry Levitt Arena was fully equipped for a new century with new seats, a new color scheme and a completely renovated concourse, and it transformed into Charles Koch Arena. On the left, construction crews ... -
125th then & now: The Big Show
(Wichita State University, 2020-07-20)Big changes for Big Show! Before WWE wrestler "Big Show" Paul Donald Wight II entered the ring, he played on the court with WSU basketball during the 1991-92 season, averaging 2.0 points and 2.1 rebounds in 21 games. (Archived ... -
125th then & now: Theatre
(Wichita State University, 2020-08-10)Wichita State University theatre students showing the same amount of passion and attitude as ever. #Shockers125 -
125th then & now: Shocker volleyball
(Wichita State University, 2020-07-16)Leave it to Shocker Volleyball to serve a victory... wait, they played in the Heskett Center in the 90s? (Archived footage courtesy of the Media Resources Center) -
125th then & now: Students on Campus
(Wichita State University, 2020-08-03)We're walking where tens of thousands of Shockers like us have walked for the past 50 years. Shocks in the '80s walk toward Wallace Hall from Ablah Library. It’s a strikingly similar view traveling down the Neff Hall lawn ... -
125th then & now: Graduation
(Wichita State University, 2020-08-24)One thing that's never changed: How proud we are of our graduates. (Archived footage courtesy of the Media Resources Center) -
125th then & now: Statues
(Wichita State University, 2020-10-21)The Centennial Sculpture was dedicated in 1995. Fast forward to 2020 and the grand unveiling of a bronze replica of our beloved mascot, WuShock! -
125th then & now: Men's Basketball Coaches
(Wichita State University, 2020-07-23)At this point, it's hard to imagine the Shocker men's basketball without the image of Gregg Marshall, but he is one of many in a long line of Shocker coaches. Mike Cohen, left, served as head coach from 1990-92. During the ... -
125th then & now: Sororities
(Wichita State University, 2020-07-28)Because we tracked down some of the people in the video, we know that “then” is a clip of the “These Boots Were Made for Walkin’” Homecoming celebration around 1987. Now compare that to Bid Day 2019 and draw your own ... -
125th then & now: Shocker Cheerleaders
(Wichita State University, 2020-07-28)Different uniforms, same level of school spirit. Leave it to the Wichita State University Cheerleaders to bring the energy. (Archived footage courtesy of the Media Resources Center)
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