Talented drummer/percussionist Allen Carter will be performing with the Friends University Jazz combos at 8 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Casado Campus Center at Friends University. Dr. Allen Carter is a composer, arranger, drummer, percussionist and educator. He began gigging when he was 11 and has had the opportunity to work with many big bands […]
Singing Quakers choirs celebrate 90th anniversary
Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Friends University Singing Quakers at 7 p.m. October 4 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. The concert will feature both the Singing Quakers and the Singing Quakers Alumni Choir. Dr. Cecil Riney and Dr. Mark Bartel will conduct the choirs as well as visiting alumni singers in […]
Friends University named Military Friendly School
Friends University has been designated a 2015 Military Friendly School by Victory Media, an organization that works to connect the military and civilian worlds. The University will also host a Military Appreciation Day Oct. 25 where military personnel and their families can attend the Friends vs. Bethany College football game for free. The Military Friendly […]
Jazz Ensemble to perform jazz favorites
Jazz Ensemble I will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. Jazz Ensemble I is directed by Lisa Hittle and comprised of the top jazz students at Friends University. Tickets are $9 for adults, and $6 for seniors and students. They are available for purchase online at friends.edu/finearts […]
Friends University, WATC Sign Articulation Agreement
Friends University is partnering with Wichita Area Technical College (WATC) on an articulation agreement that allows students to seamlessly transfer credits from WATC to Friends University. “We are pleased to partner with WATC on this agreement, which allows a student who completes an associate degree at WATC to be accepted as a College of Adult […]
Grad Student’s Capstone Project Attracts National Attention
A Friends University graduate student is receiving national attention for research she did through the Master of Health Care Leadership (MHCL) program. Nicole Ensminger, an MRI technologist for Anatomi Imaging in Wichita, extensively researched and helped create a protocol for health care professionals to identify and help victims of human trafficking. “As I was doing […]