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Events for the 50th anniversary of the 1970 plane crash

As the 50th anniversary of the tragic plane crash that killed 31 football team members nears, here are some of the events that WSU will be hosting on Oct. 2 as part of the remembrance.

50th Remembrance Ceremony, Cessna Stadium, 9 a.m.

This year’s remembrance ceremony will be held at Cessna Stadium to help accommodate with social distancing guidelines. There will also be a reception on the concourse immediately following the remembrance.

The ceremony will also be live-streamed by WSU for any attendees who are unable to attend the event in person.

Screening of “Overshadowed: The Wichita State Football Plane Crash”, CAC Theater, 11 a.