Wichita State University
Service Recognition at Wichita State University
Wichita State University employees who reach a State of Kansas service milestone are honored at an event hosted by the University.
Bender of Twigs
Bender of Twigs was conceived in 1951 by then University of Wichita President Harry Corbin (1949-1963), his assistant Kathryn Griffith and English professor Bill Nelson. This unique designation is bestowed upon employees who have served 25 years of service to Wichita State University.
Service Recognition 2021
Wichita State honored employees who reached their milestone service between the dates of September 2, 2020 and September 1, 2021 at livestreamed events hosted by the University on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Charles Koch Arena.
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2021 Honorees
Service Recognition Program Guidelines are used to determine years of service and employee recognition.
5 - 20 Years of Service
Wichita State employees celebrating 5, 10, 15, and 20 Years of Service to the State of Kansas were honored by the University on the morning of Monday, October 25, 2021 at Charles Koch Arena.
25 - 50 Years of Service, Bender of Twigs, and Retirees
Wichita State employees celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 & 50 Years of Service to the State of Kansas, Bender of Twigs, and Retirees were honored by the University on the evening of Monday, October 25, 2021 at Charles Koch Arena.
5 Year Honorees
| LAST NAME | FIRST NAME | DEPARTMENT | DIVISION | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander | John | ITS Networking | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
| Amaranayake | Anushi | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Anderson | Amber | Online Education | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Assarsson | Lars | WSU Foundation | Finance & Administration | Controller's Office General Orgs |
| Babb | Alison | Housing and Residence Life | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Bailey | Whitney | Human Performance Studies | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Applied Studies |
| Baldridge | Russel | NIAR - Advanced Virtual Engineering | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Barrett | Anita | ITS Project Management | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
| Barrett | Susan | WSU Foundation | Finance & Administration | Controller's Office General Orgs |
| Bedolla | Erendira | Custodial Maintenance | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Berger | Tyra | Intercollegiate Athletics | Division of the President | Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Bergkamp | Autumn | Child Development Center | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Berry | Bobby | Sport Management | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Applied Studies |
| Beyer | Jennifer | Housing and Residence Life | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Bryan | Jade | Liberal Arts Advising Center | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Bryan | John | ICAA Operational Fund | Men's Sports/Activities | |
| Burchinal | Tanna | Art, Design & Creative Industries | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Calabro | John | Online Education | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Calbert | Justina | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Calvert | Anthony | Liberal Arts Advising Center | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Castaldi | Kristen | School of Music | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Castillo Tejeda | Luis | NIAR - Advanced Virtual Engineering | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Childs | Chad | Community Engagement Institute | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Christensen | Emily | Art, Design & Creative Industries | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Cicenas | Blake | Liberal Arts Advising Center | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Clem | Andrew | Environmental Health and Safety | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Coleman-Martins | Shelly | Strategic Communications | Division of the President | Strategic Communications |
| Cornell | Heidi | Curriculum & Instruction | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Applied Studies |
| Cralle | Chandra | Undergraduate Admissions | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Craven | Amanda | Housing and Residence Life | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Dealy | Michael | ITS Client Services | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
| Dorion | Brandon | WSU Police Department | Finance & Administration | WSU Police Department |
| Downs | Tessa | MRC - Accessibility | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Duffy | Amanda | Office of Financial Aid | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Earnest | Mark | Community Engagement Institute | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Ekeler | Brandon | Housing and Residence Life | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Endicott | Nicholas | Liberal Arts Advising Center | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Espinoza | Judy | Office of Human Resources | Finance & Administration | Workforce Diversity, HR & Prof Dev |
| Estill-Matos | Daraleen | Paint Shop | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Fonseca-Rodriguez | Juanita | WSU Foundation | Finance & Administration | Controller's Office General Orgs |
| Freund | Nicole | Community Engagement Institute | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Fryer | James | 7EDGEA Corinne L. Nilsen | Div of Research | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Gabel | Benjamin | WSU Police Department | Finance & Administration | WSU Police Department |
| Garcia | Laura | Undergraduate Admissions | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Gearhart | Zachary | President's Office | Division of the President | President's Organizations |
| Gillenwater | Michelle | Rhatigan Student Center | Finance & Administration | Controller's Office General Orgs |
| Gonzalez | Brandon | Campus Service | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Good | Tyler | Charles Koch Arena | ICAA Operational Fund | Administrative and Support |
| Greene | Pearlneshia | 7EDRON Lawanda R. Holt-Fields | Div of Research | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Haas | Rebecca | Office of Financial Aid | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Hanson | Jon | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Hays | Christine | Student Health Services | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Hearn | Carl | HVAC Shop | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Heinen | Alejandra | Intercollegiate Athletics | Division of the President | Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Hernandez Guillen | Marco | Art, Design & Creative Industries | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Hill | Heather | Office of Financial Aid | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Hill | Sandra | Student Health Services | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Horton | Cindy | OneStop Student Services | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Houston | Racquel | 7EDGEA Corinne L. Nilsen | Div of Research | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Hudson | Janis | Office of Academic Affairs | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Jacobson | Dustin | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Jacques | Susie | Medical Laboratory Sciences | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Jay | Meghan | Postal Services | Finance & Administration | Administrative Services |
| Johnson | Nathaniel | WSU Police Department | Finance & Administration | WSU Police Department |
| Kingsley | Ryan | Shocker Printing Solutions-Clearing | Finance & Administration | Administrative Services |
| Kirtley | Jordan | KMUW | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Klamm | David | School of Criminal Justice | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Kribs | Emily | SA Assessment and Retention | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Lemoine | Carmen | School of Music | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Leslie | Gregory | NIAR - Environmental Test Lab | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Li | Yongchao | 7BIOLO Li Yao | Div of Research | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Loh | Zheng Yao | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Loveall | McKenzie | National Institute for Aviation Res | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Lua | Boon Guang | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Lukert | Brett | 7EDGEA Haysville GEAR UP | Div of Research | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Maddox | Jacob | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Martens | Corey | ITS Server Infrastructure | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
| Masterson | Ty | GoCreate Maker Space | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | Strategic Initiatives Institute |
| McAdam | Sean | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| McCord | Brian | Landscape & Ground Maintenance | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| McDonald | Christina | Economics | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| McKinney | Kameron | ITS Client Services | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
| McMahon | Carri | Community Engagement Institute | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Menon | Mythili | English | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Miles | Derek | Landscape & Ground Maintenance | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Miller | Kaycee | Undergraduate Admissions | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Nagel | Duane | Marketing | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Nguyen | Quang | Office of Diversity and Inclusion | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| O'Reilly | Faye | Library | Division of Academic Affairs | Library |
| Park | Tera | Undergraduate Admissions | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Pinyoanuntapong | Krittetash | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Powell | Mekeyba | Custodial Maintenance | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Pyles | Marcus | NIAR - Crash Dynamics | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Renollet | Annmarie | Facilities Serv Director's Office | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Riggs | Gina | Communication Sciences & Disorders | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Robison | James | Custodial Maintenance | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Rose | Thomas | Ennovar-Solution Ref Arch Services | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | Applied Learning Institute |
| Rue | Sara | Library | Division of Academic Affairs | Library |
| Rueda | Daniel | Housing and Residence Life | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Samaradurage Silva | Nuwan | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Sanford | Gayle | Custodial Maintenance | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Schneider | Brandon | WSU West | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Programs |
| Shade | Timothy | School of Music | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Shah | Harsh | NIAR - Advanced Virtual Engineering | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Sharma | Bhisham | Aerospace Engineering | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Shields | Erin | Engineering Dean's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Simmons | Lucas | Locksmith Shop | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Slaton | Kelly | Registrar's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Smetak | Kelley | Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's Ofc. | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Smith | Kristyn | Innovation and Design | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Innovation and Design |
| Smith | Tyler | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Smitley | Alexander | NIAR - Environmental Test Lab | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| St. Pierre | Kelly | School of Music | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Stahl | Nicole | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Stoskopf | Jamie | Health Professions Dean's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Sylvester | Michael | School of Music | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Taylor | Joseph | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Thompson | Shauntelle | 7EDUBP Rhonda K. Hicks | Div of Research | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Tuck | Rachel | WSU Crew | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Unruh | Kelsey | Library | Division of Academic Affairs | Library |
| Unruh | Sarah | Financial Operations | Finance & Administration | Financial Operations |
| Wallace | Jeb | School of Music | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Walles | Jessica | Telecommunications Clearing | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
| Williams | Shawn | Campus Service | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Yadon | Kelcy | WSU Foundation | Finance & Administration | Controller's Office General Orgs |
10 Year Honorees
| LAST NAME | FIRST NAME | DEPARTMENT | DIVISION | COLLEGE |
| Allen | Neal | Political Science | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Alonso | Jose | Housing and Residence Life | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Aravinthan | Visvakumar | Electrical Engr & Computer Science | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Arnold | Stephen | Public Health Sciences | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Baker | Danette | School of Performing Arts | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Beck | Moriah | Chemistry | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Bradley | Patricia | Economics | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Brewer | Kristin | School of Criminal Justice | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Cambridge | Mary | Chemistry | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Celso | Jennifer | Physical Therapy | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| DeFrain | Melinda | English | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Economon | Elizabeth | Intercollegiate Athletics | Division of the President | Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Fisher | Andrew | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Fitzgeralds | Keith | NIAR - Calibration and Quality Lab | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Friess | Robert | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Granada | Arthur | Curriculum & Instruction | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Applied Studies |
| Hart | Traci | National Institute for Aviation Res | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Haug | Sarah | ORTT Pre-Award | Div of Research Administration | Office of Research (College) |
| Hess | Sean | Communication Sciences & Disorders | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Imhof | Michael | School of Accountancy | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Johnson | Kylie | OneStop Student Services | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Jonas | Paul | 7AEROR FirePoint Innovations | Div of Research | National Institute Aviation Res |
| Khan | Haris | Training and Technology Team-T3 Lab | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | Applied Learning Institute |
| Krehbiel | Nancy | Liberal Arts Advising Center | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Liyanage | Shakya | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Mahapatro | Anil | Biomedical Engineering | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Man | Ka | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| May | Anthony | Finance Real Estate & Decision Sci | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Mayer | Janell | School of Nursing | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| McLendon | Steven | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Millar | Shaunna | School of Social Work | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Mitchell | Teruko | Univ Conf & Non-Credit Programs | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Newman | Jessica | Elliott School of Communication | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Owens | Tia | Registrar's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Patton | Jean | Information Technology Services | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
| Pitchford | Jesse | Registrar's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Porter | James | Ulrich Museum of Art | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Powell | Fletcher | KMUW | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Rempe | Chris | NIAR - 3D Prototyping Lab | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Reuter | Kimberly | NIAR - CAD/CAM | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Sanchez | Alicia | Office of Diversity and Inclusion | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Santiago | Lydia | Office of Academic Affairs | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Seiwert | Paula | Center for Management Development | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Shafie | Mohamed | NIAR - Adv Tech Lab-Aerospace Syst | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Sipult | Linsey | National Institute for Aviation Res | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Small | Shirlene | Sociology | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Taylor | Samuel | English | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Uhler | Bethany | 7RESEA PTAC Grant | Div of Research | Industry & Defense Program Research |
| Walter | Marsha | Registrar's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Weems | Robert | History | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| White | Joel | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Williams | Glen | Central Energy Plant | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Windham | Julie | Office of Human Resources | Finance & Administration | Workforce Diversity, HR & Prof Dev |
| Yao | Li | Biological Sciences | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
15 Year Honorees
| LAST NAME | FIRST NAME | DEPARTMENT | DIVISION | COLLEGE |
| Arab | Ranjit | Ulrich Museum of Art | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Asmatulu | Ramazan | Mechanical Engineering | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Baldwin | Tonya | International Education | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Bate | Seth | Community Engagement Institute | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Belt | Lisa | Dental Hygiene | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Benton | Heidi | ICAA Operational Fund | Women's Sports/Activities | |
| Bui | Lua | Custodial Maintenance | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Burger | Ann | International Education | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Christensen | Linh | Training and Technology Team-T3 Lab | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | Applied Learning Institute |
| Collard | Augustine | Facilities Serv Director's Office | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Conrad | Terese | Communication Sciences & Disorders | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Core | Terri | School of Nursing | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Courtney | Kristie | Financial Operations | Finance & Administration | Financial Operations |
| Davis | Lynne | School of Music | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Dilbeck | Crystal | Media Resources Admin Services | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Edwards | Anita | Hughes Metropolitan Complex | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Ee | Elizabeth | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Folkerts | Christina | Health Professions Dean's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Gurik | Kelly | Industrial & Manufacturing Engr | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Hanzlicek-Treadwell | Jessica | KMUW | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Henry | Robin | History | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Hoang | Jack | NIAR - Shop | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Houston | Matthew | Electrical Shop | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Knauff Stewart | Gina | Health Professions Dean's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Kung-McIntyre | Kate | Management | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Langenwalter | Kevin | Chemistry | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Larrea | Daniel | Information Technology Services | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
| Laycock | Mark | School of Music | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Markova | Gergana | Management | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Matzen | Brian | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| McAdam | Michelle | Applied Learning Program | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Neill | Debbie | Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's Ofc. | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Neville | David | School of Performing Arts | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Nguyen | Ly | Custodial Maintenance | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Nilsen | Erick | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Norton | Marcia | Biological Sciences | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Olberding | Shawna | Public Health Sciences | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Palliyaguru | Upul | NIAR - Adv Tech Lab-Aerospace Syst | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Provines | Jessica | Counseling Services | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Reed | Juanita | Alumni | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Rogers | James | ITS Server Infrastructure | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
| Soth | Patricia | ITS Applications Development | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
| Souriya | Manivone | 7EDTAL Larry Ramos | Div of Research | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Tanoto | Vinsensius | NIAR - Composites & Structures | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Vermillion | Mark | Sport Management | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Applied Studies |
| Walker | Melissa | Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Wilson | Kimberly | Curriculum & Instruction | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Applied Studies |
| Wolf | Jessica | ITS Client Services | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
20 Year Honorees
| LAST NAME | FIRST NAME | DEPARTMENT | DIVISION | COLLEGE |
| Abraham | Rebecca | Facilities Serv Director's Office | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Anderson | Kelly | Dental Hygiene | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Duong | Muoi | Custodial Maintenance | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Faragher | Mary | School of Nursing | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Goldsmith | Sandra | School of Nursing | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Ham | Amy | Public Health Sciences | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Haynes | Stephanie | 7EDTAL Larry Ramos | Div of Research | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Holloway | Wilma | 7EDGEA Southeast Wichita GEAR UP | Div of Research | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Hutto | Joseph | Telecommunications Clearing | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
| Jones | Kerry | English | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Jorgensen | Michael | Biomedical Engineering | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Laffen | John | NIAR - Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Linder | Angela | Office of Financial Aid | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Lu | Xiufen | Philosophy | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Otieno | Nicholas | Central Energy Plant | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Parcell | Lisa | Elliott School of Communication | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Parcell | Will | Geology | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Portley | Lucille | Undergraduate Admissions | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Salters | Stacy | School of Performing Arts | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Seneviratne | Waruna | NIAR - Adv Tech Lab-Aerospace Syst | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Shaw | Carolyn | Office of Academic Affairs | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Tittel | Shelly | ITS Applications Development | Finance & Administration | Information Technology |
| Turenne | Theresa | Financial Operations | Finance & Administration | Financial Operations |
Bender of Twigs
Celebrating 25 years of service as a Wichita State Employee.
| Last Name | First Name | Department | Division | College |
| Arrasmith | Mark | Mathematics & Statistics | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Bannister | Andra | School of Criminal Justice | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Bowman | Andrew | Intensive English Language Center | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Crabtree | Gina | Registrar's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Crabtree | Kevin | ITS Applications Development | Div of Finance & Admin | Information Technology |
| Dinkel | Darlene | ITS Applications Development | Div of Finance & Admin | Information Technology |
| Easum | Amy | Strategic Communications | Division of the President | Strategic Communications |
| Eichhorn | David | Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's Ofc. | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Henry | Nedra | Barton School Graduate Programs | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Jarman | Jeffrey | Elliott School of Communication | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Koehn | Shannon | WSU Foundation | Finance & Administration | Controller's Office General Orgs |
| Krishnan | Krishna | Industrial & Manufacturing Engr | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Madhavan | Viswanatha | Industrial & Manufacturing Engr | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Moore | Kimberly | Univ Conf & Non-Credit Programs | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Muma | Richard | President's Office | Division of the President | President's Organizations |
| Wituk | Scott | Community Engagement Institute | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
25 Year Honorees
*Denotes new 2021 Bender of Twigs inductees- those who have served Wichita State University for 25 years.
| Last Name | First Name | Department | Division | College |
| *Arrasmith | Mark | Mathematics & Statistics | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| *Bannister | Andra | School of Criminal Justice | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| *Bowman | Andrew | Intensive English Language Center | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| *Crabtree | Gina | Registrar's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| *Crabtree | Kevin | ITS Applications Development | Div of Finance & Admin | Information Technology |
| *Dinkel | Darlene | ITS Applications Development | Div of Finance & Admin | Information Technology |
| *Easum | Amy | Strategic Communications | Division of the President | Strategic Communications |
| *Eichhorn | David | Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's Ofc. | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Gonzalez | Barbara | Dental Hygiene | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| *Henry | Nedra | Barton School Graduate Programs | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| *Jarman | Jeffrey | Elliott School of Communication | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| *Koehn | Shannon | WSU Foundation | Finance & Administration | Controller's Office General Orgs |
| *Krishnan | Krishna | Industrial & Manufacturing Engr | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| *Madhavan | Viswanatha | Industrial & Manufacturing Engr | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| *Muma | Richard | President's Office | Division of the President | President's Organizations |
| *Wituk | Scott | Community Engagement Institute | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Starkey | Linda | School of Performing Arts | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
30 Year Honorees
| LAST NAME | FIRST NAME | DEPARTMENT | DIVISION | COLLEGE |
| Bagai | Rajiv | Electrical Engr & Computer Science | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Bousfield | George | Biological Sciences | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Cavanaugh | Paul | Internal Audit | Division of the President | President's Organizations |
| Cotton | Sonya | Registrar's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Kidd | David | Rhatigan Student Center | Finance & Administration | Controller's Office General Orgs |
| King | Elizabeth | WSU Foundation | Finance & Administration | Controller's Office General Orgs |
| Klocke | Arlan | Landscape & Ground Maintenance | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Matthias | Gregory | MRC - Video Services | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| McKelvey | Sheryl | Student Health Services | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Ramanan | Prakash | Electrical Engr & Computer Science | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Ravigururajan | Tiruvadi | Mechanical Engineering | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Rider | Jeffery | WSU Police Department | Finance & Administration | WSU Police Department |
| Skinner | Steven | Engineering Dean's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Smith | Kevin | Geology | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
35 Year Honorees
| LAST NAME | FIRST NAME | DEPARTMENT | DIVISION | COLLEGE |
| Bees | Julie | School of Music | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Black | Phillip | School of Music | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Hunt | Sarah | Sponsored Research Accounting | Div of Research Administration | Office of Research (College) |
| Lewis | Judith | Library | Division of Academic Affairs | Library |
| Newhouse | Alexia | Landscape & Ground Maintenance | Finance & Administration | Physical Plant |
| Ranney | Sandra | Social Science Research Laboratory | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Renollet | Richard | Rhatigan Student Center | Finance & Administration | Controller's Office General Orgs |
| Sessions | Randy | WSU Police Department | Finance & Administration | WSU Police Department |
| Shoemaker | Mercedes | Strategic Communications | Division of the President | Strategic Communications |
| Sims | Linda | Rhatigan Student Center | Finance & Administration | Controller's Office General Orgs |
40 Year Honorees
| LAST NAME | FIRST NAME | DEPARTMENT | DIVISION | COLLEGE |
| Ashworth | Sherry | Intensive English Language Center | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Fiscus | Sally | Registrar's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Wolcutt | Janet | Economics | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
45 Year Honorees
| LAST NAME | FIRST NAME | DEPARTMENT | DIVISION | COLLEGE |
| Blakeslee | Donald | Anthropology | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Clark | James | Economics | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Taher | Syed | Physics | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Yeager | Sam | Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
50 Year Honorees
Employees with 50 year milestones were not identified this year.
Retirees
| LAST NAME | FIRST NAME | DEPARTMENT | DIVISION | COLLEGE |
| Alford | Anthony | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Alvarez Curiel | Ramiro | Custodial Maintenance | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Ambler | Linda | Community Education | Division of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs Direct |
| Anderson | Philip | Custodial Maintenance | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Armstrong | Rick | Elliott School of Communication | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Baker | Charles | Landscape & Ground Maintenance | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Barnes | Judy | Psychology | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Bartlett | Sandra | Undergraduate Admissions | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Basquez | Connie | Library | Division of Academic Affairs | Library |
| Beat | Dianna | Financial Operations | Div of Finance & Admin | Financial Operations |
| Besthorn | Fred | School of Social Work | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Braden | Larry | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Bruce | Ronda | Art, Design & Creative Industries | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Bryant | Jeffrey | School of Accountancy | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Campbell | Betty | School of Nursing | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Chaney | Jodell | Custodial Maintenance | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Claypool | Linda | VP Student Affairs | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Clayton | Harry | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Cohen | Peter | Public Health Sciences | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Coldiron | Brenda | Financial Operations | Div of Finance & Admin | Financial Operations |
| Corbin | George | Library | Division of Academic Affairs | Library |
| Crist | Cathy | 7EDGEA Corinne L. Nilsen | Div of Research | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Custer | Robert | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Dandurand | Jean | Student Health Services | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Daniel-Washington | Sheri | 7EDVET Veterans Upward Bound | Div of Research | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Darnell | Mary | Office of Financial Aid | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Deiter | Reitha | Medical Laboratory Sciences | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Delgado | Amy | Sponsored Research Accounting | Div of Research Administration | Office of Research (College) |
| Dodson | Lisa | Public Policy and Management Center | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Engagement & Planning |
| Dooley | Pat | Elliott School of Communication | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Doughty | Cathy | Women's Studies & Religion | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Easley | Steven | Custodial Maintenance | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Endicott | Rebecca | Intercollegiate Athletics | Division of the President | Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Franklin | Larry | Financial Operations | Div of Finance & Admin | Financial Operations |
| Gariepy | Judith | Student Health Services | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Hackett | Donald | Management | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Hager | Linda | National Institute for Aviation Res | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Harrison | Paul | School of Accountancy | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Hawk | Corazon | Custodial Maintenance | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Hellman | Jim | Art, Design & Creative Industries | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Howard | Patricia | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Huckstadt | Alicia | School of Nursing | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Hudson | Cecilia | Registrar's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Hull | Raymond | Communication Sciences & Disorders | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Ives | Janet | CFA Advising Center | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Jackson | Loretta | Office of Financial Aid | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Kahabka Munz | C Mark | Financial Operations | Div of Finance & Admin | Financial Operations |
| Kelly | Steven | Public Health Sciences | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Kleinsasser | Joseph | Strategic Communications | Division of the President | Strategic Communications |
| Knoblauch | Bobbie | Management | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Kraus | Jeanne | Custodial Maintenance | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Lavender | Cary | ITS Applications Development | Div of Finance & Admin | Information Technology |
| Lewis | Carol | Child Development Center | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Logue | Michael | Paint Shop | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Londagin | Linda | NIAR - Aircraft Struc Test/Eval Ctr | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Ma | Daowei | Mathematics & Statistics | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Mann | Penny | Industry & Defense ComplianceOffice | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | Office Ind & Defense Administration |
| Mau | Wei-Cheng | Counsel, Leadership, Ed & Sch Psych | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Applied Studies |
| McKee | Roberta | Marketing | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Mitchum | Debbie | Chemistry | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Molash | Bill | Elliott School of Communication | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Munsterman | Kathy | Applied Studies Support Services | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Applied Studies |
| Nash | Michael | Locksmith Shop | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Nettleton | Lisa | Office of Purchasing | Div of Finance & Admin | Financial Operations |
| Nguyen | Thom | Custodial Maintenance | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Nordyke | Becky | Elliott School of Communication | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Norton | Susan | Office of Adult Learning | Division of Academic Affairs | Strategic Enrollment Mgmt |
| Novacek | Greg | Curriculum & Instruction | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Applied Studies |
| Nyberg | M | Physician Assistant Program | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Ossman | Kari | Landscape & Ground Maintenance | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Papadakis | Michael | Aerospace Engineering | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Parker | Phillip | Mathematics & Statistics | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Parsons | Juanita | National Institute for Aviation Res | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Parsons | Susan | School of Nursing | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Pavlicek | Kenneth | ITS Client Services | Div of Finance & Admin | Information Technology |
| Perez | Kathleen | Sociology | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Perline | Martin | Economics | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Pittier | Valerie | WSU Police Department | Div of Finance & Admin | WSU Police Department |
| Post | Penny | Financial Operations | Div of Finance & Admin | Financial Operations |
| Purdue | Michael | Auto Service | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Ramey | Samuel | School of Music | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Fine Arts |
| Reding | Kurt | School of Accountancy | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Riker | Kathleen | Sponsored Research Accounting | Div of Research Administration | Office of Research (College) |
| Rimmington | Glyn | Geology | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Rokhsaz | Kamran | Aerospace Engineering | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Engineering |
| Schafer | Amy | Strategic Communications | Division of the President | Strategic Communications |
| Scheuerman | Paul | Mathematics & Statistics | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Shallue | Cathy | WSU Foundation | Div of Finance & Admin | Controller's Office General Orgs |
| Sherman | Mary | English | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Sherwood | Betty | Library | Division of Academic Affairs | Library |
| Smith | Alicia | Financial Operations | Div of Finance & Admin | Financial Operations |
| Sprague | Kristy | ORTT Pre-Award | Div of Research Administration | Office of Research (College) |
| Stevens | Robin | National Institute for Aviation Res | Div of Industry & Defense Programs | NIAR Institute |
| Stewart | Kathryn | Office of Disability Services | Division of Student Affairs | Student Affairs (College) |
| Strickland | Michael | Environmental Health and Safety | Div of Finance & Admin | Physical Plant |
| Thomas | Arlene | Barton School Dean's Office | Division of Academic Affairs | Barton School of Business |
| Thompson | Nancy | Office of Human Resources | Div of Finance & Admin | Workforce Diversity, HR & Prof Dev |
| Trent | Carol | Dental Hygiene | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Health Professions |
| Willsie | Deborah | School of Social Work | Division of Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Wirths | Mary | Library | Division of Academic Affairs | Library |
SME: SP/SRAP
Updated: 11/10/2021 SRAP