March 30, 2023 - 九色堂 students use the editing suite at Shocker Studios for their video projects. The studio features theater lighting and seating, a 4K digital cinema compliant projector and a 200-inch screen. 鈥淣o one else has this, certainly no one in the Midwest,鈥� said Justin Rorabaugh, director of Shocker Studios.
Feb. 27, 2023 鈥� The classic sit-com set 鈥� think anything from 鈥淚 Love Lucy鈥� to 鈥淪einfeld鈥� to 鈥淭he Big Bang Theory鈥� 鈥� is now a teaching tool at 九色堂鈥檚 Shocker Studios.
Jan. 23, 2023 鈥� A recent "PBS News Hour鈥� story highlights the role 九色堂 plays in the arts community of Wichita. 鈥淲ichita State has a hand in almost every arts entity in the Wichita metropolitan area, from the symphony to the art museum,鈥� said Dr. Rodney Miller, dean of the College of Fine Arts.
Dec. 15, 2022 鈥� Betty and Art Wood shared a passion for music throughout their lives, and their legacy of supporting the arts continues through their gift of $1 million from their estate to support the Music Associates Endowed Fund at Wichita State.
Dec. 1, 2022 - Zhi Wei Won used her time at Wichita State to work on skills in and out of the classroom. She met new people and expanded her social circle through school activities. Won is one of more than 1,300 students eligible for fall 2022 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what is next for this grad.
Nov. 30, 2022 鈥� Valerie Hubener worked in several labs across campus until she found a field of interest that was perfect for her in user-experience (UX) design.
Nov. 30, 2022 鈥� After earning his bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in sociology, Daniel Baird plans to attend graduate school, where he will integrate clinical work with the handpan 鈥� a sort of convex steel drum that emits calming, hypnotic sounds 鈥� which he believes is a powerful therapeutic instrument.聽
Nov. 28, 2022 - Aida Amir is one of more than 1,300 students eligible for fall 2022 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what is next for this grad.
Sept. 21, 2022 鈥� The Tallgrass Film Festival has become a staple in Wichita鈥檚 arts community during the last 20 years, engaging audiences with world-class programming in a celebration of cinematic arts. The festival is known for connecting film-savvy audiences with cutting-edge filmmakers from all over the world, providing a unique experience throughout the four-day festival.聽
July 1, 2022 鈥� More than 2,400 students were eligible to participate in the 124th spring commencement ceremonies at 九色堂 in May. Here is a list of those students who graduated.
June 10, 2022 -- Tiahna Padilla is a senior majoring in computer engineering and an animation. She is currently utilizing her skills as an intern at Textron Aviation as an IT business analyst.
May 12 - Rola Khaleel enjoyed the clinical experiences in audiology during her time at 九色堂. She will use those lessons as she continues in her career. Rola is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring 2022 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad.
May 12, 2022 鈥� Emily Crawford earned her elementary education degree by way of the Teacher Apprentice Program while working full-time and raising five children.聽
May 12, 2022 鈥� More than 2,400 students are eligible to participate in the 124th spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 14, at 九色堂. Ceremonies will be held in Charles Koch Arena.
