The Next AD - A Discussion Thread

[ShockerFever]

Lol when are you going to lose the avatar?

Yah it’s probably time to hang this one up since mission accomplished. But god it’s been so long, do I even remember how?

[shoxlax]

Yah it’s probably time to hang this one up since mission accomplished. But god it’s been so long, do I even remember how?

Knowing you it will be good.

[shock]

Knowing you it will be good.

He should make it a genital wart. I recommend sores.con.

[Atxshoxfan]

He should make it a genital wart. I recommend sores.con.

Are you calling him a dick with a wart? Maybe I should have an avatar of a hemroid.

[shock]

Are you calling him a dick with a wart? Maybe I should have an avatar of a hemroid.

I’m getting a good idea for my Halloween costume. Maybe I can continue the theme into an ugly sweater at Christmas.

[WuDrWu]

Starting to wonder that if ADKS reads this fine forum, he's probably saying to himself "Get me the MFEFF out of here, now!"

[Atxshoxfan]

Starting to wonder that if ADKS reads this fine forum, he's probably saying to himself "Get me the MFEFF out of here, now!"

He wouldn't be successful without a sense of humor. That genital wart post has to make anyone snicker.
OH, I forgot this is 2022, it may be racist or at the very least offensive to many.

[SubGod22]

Go Shockers - Shocker Way Fund Established

WICHITA, Kan. – A new fundraising campaign named the Shocker Way Fund has been established for Wichita State Athletics to engage and serve individuals within the community by aligning their philanthropic interests with strategic student-athlete development initiatives within the athletic department.

Through annual, facility, and endowment gifts, donors are creating opportunities in the classroom, in competition and in the community for 250 WSU student-athletes across 15 varsity sports.

"'The Shocker Way Fund' will assist with currently unbudgeted student-athlete support needs such as Alston Educational Awards, enhanced licensed performance/mental health clinician dedicated to athletics, comprehensive facility master planning project, leadership development initiatives and student-athlete scholarships," Director of Athletics Kevin Saal said. "We are incredibly humbled and excited to announce more than $180,000 in gifts and pledges already committed to 'The Shocker Way Fund' and our collective vision for Shocker Athletics."

Wichita State Athletics is committed to academic and athletic excellence. Gifts to the Shocker Way Fund provide unrestricted support to Wichita State Athletic teams and support programs. Shocker Way donors play a vital role in helping WSU student-athletes achieve success in the classroom, in their sport and in service to their communities. Each contribution helps ensure they have the opportunity to reach their full academic and athletic potential and maintain the proud Shocker Way tradition.

Along with the tax-deductible benefit, supporters will receive four (4) Shocker Priority Points for every $100 donated to this fund. Contributions may not be transferred to or from other funds.

Click here to make a contribution. For more information about the Shocker Way Fund, please contact the Athletic Development Office at 316-978-7276.

If you go to the contribution page, there's a drop down for each of the designated funds you can contribute to. Looks like there's around 30 options so you can make sure you're donating to a specific club or project. I like it.

[1972Shocker]

I like it as well although it kind of overlaps what the WSU Foundation was trying to do with its recent initial Founders Day fundraising effort. Not sure we need the duplication of effort. The only difference is that the Founders Day effort had around 80 options including the athletic programs but also many other academic options as well.

I think a may coordinated effort between the Athletic Department and the Foundation may be in order.

[WstateU]

Go Shockers - Shocker Way Fund Established



If you go to the contribution page, there's a drop down for each of the designated funds you can contribute to. Looks like there's around 30 options so you can make sure you're donating to a specific club or project. I like it.

I wasn’t real fond of the NIL crap (it still needs some parameters) and thought it might be the downfall of intercollegiate athletics, but hopefully I’m proven wrong. The NIL opportunities might actually foster more pride in WSU athletics from the local business community and individual fans/donors. Buy stock! Go Shockers!!

I wanted to post the Wichita State promotional video with the Orpheum Theatre and Intrust Bank, but can’t find it (help)… it was during the #Watchus campaign right before or after the 2013 Final Four run.

[Stickboy46]

Go Shockers - Shocker Way Fund Established



If you go to the contribution page, there's a drop down for each of the designated funds you can contribute to. Looks like there's around 30 options so you can make sure you're donating to a specific club or project. I like it.

This is exactly what I was always wanting previously. Maybe it existed before .. but I never knew about it. I hated that your giving was just to the blanket fund vs an easy way to direct it to specific projects.

[SubGod22]

This is exactly what I was always wanting previously. Maybe it existed before .. but I never knew about it. I hated that your giving was just to the blanket fund vs an easy way to direct it to specific projects.

I don't think we ever had a specific fund like this, though I know Saal has at previous stops.

[WuShock16]

I wasn’t real fond of the NIL crap (it still needs some parameters) and thought it might be the downfall of intercollegiate athletics, but hopefully I’m proven wrong. The NIL opportunities might actually foster more pride in WSU athletics from the local business community and individual fans/donors. Buy stock! Go Shockers!!

I wanted to post the Wichita State promotional video with the Orpheum Theatre and Intrust Bank, but can’t find it (help)… it was during the #Watchus campaign right before or after the 2013 Final Four run.

This?

https://youtu.be/580k4HBEyEs

[Shockm]

This?

https://youtu.be/580k4HBEyEs

Those were the days.

[WstateU]

This?

https://youtu.be/580k4HBEyEs

You nailed it! Always gives me ‘chill bumps’ (FHCGM). We call ‘em goosebumps out in the sticks.

Thanks!