Ty Tabing is a native Wichitan and a 1989 Wichita State graduate who admits he rarely lingered on campus after classes.

Now it is his job to inspire people to linger, meet, talk and create in public spaces on Wichita State’s campus. He starts at Braeburn Square, the on-campus retail area near 21st and Oliver, as a “place-maker.”

“I’m really excited about the opportunity,” he said. “It’s really kind of this fun canvas, a blank slate that I’ll be working with others on campus and stake-holders to create something that’s going to attract students and faculty and also people from the community.”