Wichita State University - Parnassus Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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transition from a small municipal university to an ever-broadening state university satisfying the needs of a variety of students. Included in this transition is the number of well-ropnded speakers sponsored by the Forum Board and Eisenhower Lecture Series. Such outstanding speakers as Dr. Dixy Lee Flay, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission: Kate Millett, sculptor, writer of the controversial book Sexual PoIitics, and leader in the women's liberation movement, and Abba Eban, former Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, share their ideas with students. Situated in the largest city in Kansas, Wichita State University has the opportunity to attract this vast range of personages. Wichita is an industrial-agricultural and financial center located at the crossroads of major highway, railway, and air traffic routes. Currently, 280,000 of Kansas' 2.3 million population reside in the Wichita Metropolitan Area. ln keeping with city and campus expansion, the enrollment of the University continues to grow. Fall semester figures pass the 15,700 mark--up 700 students from last year. 942 of Wichita State University students are residents of Kansas, with the majority concentrated in the Wichita Metropolitan Area. The other 6'Ms of students come from every state in the union and from over 30 foreign countries. Wichita State University is organized into eight degree granting and instructional schools and colleges, plus units which provide institutional, academic, student, physical, and financial support. Over 100 areas of academic concentration are available with more than 700 faculty members from some of the finest universities present to instruct. As an educational institution, Wichita State University continually strives to provide worthwhile opportunities and experiences for every individual student. A general education is offered through the recently developed general education program and through University College in which all entering freshmen enroll. Advanced and special education is available through the various major studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences and in the degree programs of the professional schools and colleges. Through the Division of Continuing Education, adults who desire to return to school have the chance to attend special seminars, workshops, classes, and related University programs and activities. Graduate studies and research are encouraged through a variety of graduate programs authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents as well as through programs sponsored by outside organizations. Throughout the entire educating process, as exciting and fast-moving as it may be at present, the University gives consideration to student welfare and continuing public service. WSUf23

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Q QS 22!WSU WSU Today Wichita State University is currently experiencing many exciting events and developments. From the constant construction of beautiful, and essential, buildings, to the visits of some of the most talented, creative artists, to the sale of beer on campus. An awareness of the progress of the University is unavoidable. Wichita State University truly is the U on the move and is accomplishing many of the goals which were originally mere dreams. The recently completed McKnight Art Center containing the Ulrich Museum of Art is visited by some of the finest art displays which draw unbelievable crowds of art appreciators. These displays range from Richard Anuszkiewicz' large paintings to James Rivers' Cival War drawings, from Cork Marcheschi's kinetic art to Eugene Atget's French photographs and Milton Glaser's contemporary designs. Many of these works are accompanied by their creators who speak and demonstrate to groups and classes. At the same time, dramatists and musicians such as the Hungarian string specialist, Kato Havas, share their art with classes at various times throughout the year. --T . .- Wichita State University students share their talents as well, as demonstrated in the 60-member Symphony Orchestra's visit to Vienna this past summer td perform as orchestra in residence for an international master course for conductors. The session featured 70 conductors from 19 countries. The orchestra was very well received and acclaimed by critics in its public performance. This rising emphasis on the Fine Arts reflects Wichita State University's

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