The Engaged Brain teacher education conference, scheduled for June 19-20 at Friends University, will equip educators with methods and skills to spark, sustain and develop student learning. Friends University will offer two graduate-level credits (as well as an option for auditing), which can be used for re-licensure, career advancement or degree completion. Keynote speaker Dr. […]

Wichita, KS- Friends University will sponsor a Final Friday reception for an exhibit titled “Copacetic.” It will feature artwork by Friends University seniors Tyler Bowers, Kerrick van Asselt, Sidney Harrison, Peyton Randolph and Graeham Jarvis. This event promises to deliver a unique experience as senior Graeham Jarvis will be performing a live mural painting at […]

Wichita, KS- Friends University theater-enrolled class members will each present their very own one-acts, compiled into a production titled Messages. “All kinds of varieties of shows will be presented,” said Kurt Priebe, assistant professor of drama and media. “Shows may be comical, dramatic or very serious.” Students have the full freedom to pick their own […]

Wichita, KS- Friends University will present its spring Community Orchestra Concert March 13 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature Friends University student and Miller Competition winner Kiesha Anderson performing “O Mio Babinno” and “Italian Street Song.” Briley Lewis, Wichita Metropolitan Music Teachers Association concerto winner, will also be performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The […]

Wichita, KS- The Friends University Ballet will present its Spring Ballet March 9 at 7:30 p.m., March 10 at 7:30 p.m., and March 11at 2 p.m.. The event will feature two guest choreographers. The first is Los Angeles choreographer Francisco Martinez. Martinez is the artistic director of Francisco Martinez Dance Theatre, the director of the dance […]