Barton School of Business Centennial Bash

The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University will continue its 100th anniversary celebration with a full day of activities, experiences and community connections Wednesday, Aug. 26. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, advisory board members, donors, supporters, partners and members of the WSU and Wichita community are invited to celebrate a century of business education and innovation.

The Centennial Bash is open to the public, with activities offered at no cost.

Guests are welcome to attend a single activity or spend the entire day on campus. While many activities do not require registration, RSVPs are encouraged for Morning Wellness and the Community 5K/Fun Run and Walk to assist with planning. More information, including a complete schedule and RSVP details, is available at https://tally.so/r/RG1PkK.

Event Schedule

8-10 a.m. - Activities begin with Morning Wellness on the Woolsey Hall lawn, featuring outdoor yoga, mindfulness activities and complimentary breakfast offerings.

8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - The Centennial Museum showcases the Barton School's history, achievements and milestones from its first 100 years.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Shocker Connect Root Beer Kegger, hosted by the Shocker Career Accelerator.

1-3 p.m. - The Sugar Rush features Barton School departments, student organizations and an ice cream sundae bar inside the Fidelity Bank Ballroom.

3:30-4 p.m. - A meet-and-greet and book giveaway with Wichita State University President Rick Muma featuring his book, "Student Centered. Innovation Driven."

6:30 p.m. - The celebration continues with a Community 5K/Fun Run and Walk, bringing students, alumni, faculty, staff and Wichita residents together for a community-focused evening finale.

To learn more about Centennial event sponsorships, please contact Corey Saleh, Senior Director of Development for the Barton School of Business and Interim AVP, at the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE), at corey.saleh@wichita.edu.