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2013-2020 307.8 MILLIONMore scholarships.New facilities.Stronger programs.Special Campaign Finale Edition of HORIZONW I C H I TA S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D AT I O N C A M PA I G N F I N A L E E D I T I O N PA G E 1

To our Shocker community,When the Shock the World Campaign started seven years ago, we had big dreams.To INCREASE scholarships substantially, with a focus on need-based aid.To BUILD a new home for the W. Frank Barton School of Business.To UPGRADE our athletic facilities and better support student-athletes.To ENHANCE programs that bring distinction to our university, such asthe Honors College.Elizabeth H. KingPresident & CEOWSU FoundationAnd YOU DID IT!I wish I could personally thank each and every one of you who donated to thecampaign. Your loyalty, generosity and spirit catapulted us way beyond thecampaign’s 250 million goal. And we achieved all of the big dreams listed above.Despite the strange times in which we are living, that is reason to celebrate — notjust for surpassing the campaign’s fundraising goal but even more so for the impactyour gifts will have. Every dollar raised will help secure the future of Wichita StateUniversity. Every donation will give our students a more valuable college experience.Every investment will help guarantee Wichita State is able to contribute to ourregion’s economic growth and the betterment of our world.This is also a time to acknowledge those who helped lead the campaign to success.There were many, but chief among them are the members of the WSU FoundationBoard of Directors, especially the four who chaired the board over the course of thecampaign: Bill Moore, Marilyn Pauly, Paul Allen and Debbie Haynes.The members of the Athletic Facilities Leadership Council gave invaluable support,especially their chair, Tom Dondlinger.Steve Feilmeier and Jay Smith led the work of those who volunteered to serve on theBusiness School Building Leadership Council.And the extraordinary dedication of our deans, provost and colleagues in WSUAthletics helped inspire and guide us. Finally, it has been my privilege to work witha remarkably talented staff who made it possible for the WSU Foundation to carrythis campaign to a successful close.This issue reveals the ways in which the Shock the World Campaign will have alasting impact on Wichita State. It is dedicated to you.With Shocker appreciation,W I C H I TA S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D AT I O N C A M PA I G N F I N A L E E D I T I O N PA G E 2

250 M 307.8 m32,05640%45314CampaigngoalTotalraisedTotal numberof donorsIncrease inscholarship payoutsGifts of 1 million or moreGifts of 100,000 or moreWSU Foundation Board Chairs During the CampaignBill Moore2012-2014Marilyn Pauly2014-2016Paul Allen2016-2018Debbie Haynes2018-2020W I C H I TA S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D AT I O N C A M PA I G N F I N A L E E D I T I O N PA G E 3

Thanks to you,SCHOLARSHIP PAYOUTS INCREASEBY 40 PERCENTFrom Day One, there was no confusion, no debate aboutit — one of the top priorities of the Shock the WorldCampaign would be to create more scholarships forWSU students.Donors responded to the challenge in true Shocker style,establishing 136 new scholarships.“With donations made to the Shock the WorldCampaign, we are now providing a total of 8.1 millionin scholarships each year,” said Elizabeth King, WSUFoundation president and CEO. “That is somethingto cheer about. It means we’re making college moreaffordable for hundreds of students and helping themcreate better lives for themselves, their families andtheir communities.”With about 47 percent of WSU students being the firstin their families to attend college, scholarships areparticularly crucial to Wichita State’s enrollment goalsand its mission to serve all who want a college degree,said WSU Interim President Rick Muma.“This increase in scholarships is a remarkableachievement and one that makes me very proud to be aShocker,” Muma said.“SUBASH BHANDARI, 22, NEPALRecipient, Raza Family ScholarshipSenior majoring in biomedical engineeringI could not have imagined my journey as a student here withoutscholarships I received from generous donors. They serve as a testamentto the fact that hard work and the constant pursuit of dreams makea college degree attainable for people with limited means.”W I C H I TA S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D AT I O N C A M PA I G N F I N A L E E D I T I O N PA G E 4

ABBY JURGENSMEIER, 22, WICHITARecipient, Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Enhancement ScholarshipPursuing a master’s in biological sciences“The scholarships I received allowed me to worry lessabout money and more about practical experiences in myfield. With this flexibility, I was able to work on campus inDr. Moriah Beck’s lab and discover my passion for research.”CYNTHIA MATSON, 22, FORT WORTH, TEXASGraduated 2020, bachelor’s in finance and accountingRecipient, Capitol Federal Savings ScholarshipCareer: Finance & Accounting, Textron“From studying abroad to participating in Greek life to beinginvolved with professional organizations that equipped mefor my career, the financial security my scholarship broughtme was invaluable. I owe much of the growth I experienced incollege to the scholarship I received.”JOSHUA VILLA, 32, WICHITAGraduated 2019, master’s in aging studies/public healthRecipient, Denny Klepper Scholarship for Community LeadershipCareer: Sedgwick County Department on Aging and Central Plains Area Agency on Aging“The Klepper Scholarship was my light at the end of the tunnel. Itallowed me to achieve my goal and become the first in my familyto earn a college degree. Without the help from this scholarship,it would not have been possible. It really proved to me that hardwork does not go unnoticed.”W I C H I TA S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D AT I O N C A M PA I G N F I N A L E E D I T I O N PA G E 5

ACapitalIDEANEW AND IMPROVED FACILITIESPOSITION WSU FOR THE FUTUREDonors tothe Shock the WorldCampaign invested morethan 47.1 millionin these threefacilities projectsat Wichita State.Student-Athlete CenterW I C H I TA S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D AT I O N C A M PA I G N F I N A L E E D I T I O N PA G E 6

STUDENT-ATHLETE CENTER/CHARLES KOCH ARENARENOVATION: 13.9 MILLION“The arena renovations modernizedour basketball and volleyball officesto make room for the staff sizes thatare now allowable. The new look andamenities better reflect the statureof our programs and will allow us toconduct business, court recruits andmeet the public in a more professionaland sophisticated setting.The Student-Athlete Center willimpact the academic experience ofevery one of our student-athletesduring their career at Wichita State.By providing larger study spaces, moreprivate study areas, and individualizedtutor rooms, this shows acommitment that our donors and ourinstitution have toward the academicsuccess of all student-athletes.”- WSU Athletic DirectorDarron BoatrightTrack and Field and Cross Countryprograms moved into the new facility.“With regard to recruiting athletes,it’s going to be a huge draw. Ournew team room is double the size ofour old one. That’s an unbelievableEck Stadium Performance Facilityimprovement. Previously, our lockerrooms were located under the CessnaStadium bleachers and the conditionswere blighted and outdated. Our newoffices overlook the Cessna track, sowe’ll be meeting with recruits andparents with that impressive view.The new weight room is absolutelyspectacular, with state-of-the-artequipment. I really feel like all of thisgives our athletes a sense of havingan important place in the athleticdepartment.”- Track and Field Head CoachSteve RainboltThese facilities are key in ourrecruiting process. They demonstratethe investment the university has inour future. This is a game changer!It is also a testament to the greatsupport we have from our fans. Weare thankful to the many generousdonors who support Wichita Statebaseball.”- Baseball Head Coach Eric WedgeWAYNE AND KAY WOOLSEYHALL, NEW HOME FOR THEW. FRANK BARTON SCHOOLOF BUSINESS: 30.5 MILLIONECK STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS:“Woolsey Hall will allow us to 2.7 MILLIONcompete effectively for the brightest“Our new performance facilityrepresents our winning tradition inevery way. In our halls, we celebrateour All-Americans and formerShockers who have made it to theMLB. Each of our players wants tohave their name added to these walls.That’s motivation. The locker roomis on par with professional programs.When our players walk out of thelocker room onto the field, the feelingis pro. It is a mindset that sets ourprogram apart.students, faculty and staff. It willprovide a learning environment thatreflects the needs of industry andbusiness today and be a critical link tothe Innovation Campus for businessand students. Ultimately, this facilitywill deliver on Wichita State’s visionto create a learning environmentwhere academics, industry andresearch converge. It will contributeto preparing the next generation ofleaders with a global, innovative andentrepreneurial mindset.”- Barton School Dean Larisa GeninWayne and Kay Woolsey Hall RenderingW I C H I TA S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D AT I O N C A M PA I G N F I N A L E E D I T I O N PA G E 7

What do these peoplehave in commoAll of them represent areas of campus benefittingfrom the Shock the World Campaign. Here’s how:FOSTER GIFFORD, a junior majoring in business,pitches for the WSU Baseball program. Foster andhis teammates — along with athletes in softball —will benefit from a new performance facility at EckStadium. Funding the final phase of the Eck Stadiumdevelopment plan was a top campaign priority.JALEN MILLIGAN, a sophomoremajoring in exercise science, competesin multiple events for the WSU Trackand Field program, which was relocatedto the new Student-Athlete Center.Along with renovations to Charles KochArena, the Center was a topcampaign priority.KIMBERLY ENGBER is dean of the Dorothy and Bill CohenHonors College. Thanks to a major investment by the Cohens,Honors College students are receiving more scholarships,leadership training and funding for opportunities such as studyabroad and research.The individuals in this photo are shown at the site where Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, new homeof the W. Frank Barton School of Business, will be built on the Innovation Campus. Groundbreaking tookplace this fall. Donors to the Shock the World Campaign contributed more than 30 millionto the 60 million project.W I C H I TA S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D AT I O N C A M PA I G N F I N A L E E D I T I O N PA G E 8

mon?VISVAKUMAR ARAVINTHAN is an associate professorin the Department of Electrical Engineering. Raising newdollars to support faculty and staff members like Dr. Arawas an important campaign goal. Donors contributed 25.6 million to a variety of programs, including researchfunding and new faculty fellow positions.FENIL DESAI is a doctoralcandidate in mechanicalengineering who receivesa fellowship establishedduring the campaign. A totalof 3.8 million was raisedduring the campaign fornew fellowships, which arescholarships for graduatestudents. That’s a halfmillion dollars more than thegoal of 3.3 million.ASHLEY STROH, a juniormajoring in biomedicalengineering, receives severalscholarships that were eitherestablished or enhancedduring the campaign. Thanksto generous donors, the valueof scholarships increased by40 percent over the life ofthe campaign.DEBRA FRASER is generalmanager of KMUW, 89.1 publicradio, which is licensed toWichita State. KMUW is justone of the areas of supportdesignated by campaign donorswho pledged gifts from theirestates. Planned gifts accountedfor about 27 percent of the totaldollars raised duringthe campaign.W I C H I TA S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D AT I O N C A M PA I G N F I N A L E E D I T I O N PA G E 9