The Friends University Fine Arts department is excited to announce two new Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music Theatre and Theatre. “Adding these two degrees was a natural step considering the high level of student interest coupled with the plethora of professional theatres in the region,” said Fine Arts Chair Dr. Joan Griffing. “We’re grateful […]
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Musical Theatre Workshop class will present its showcase performance titled “You will be Found” May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center at Friends University. Contemporary musical theatre scenes will include the following shows, Dear Evan Hansen, Edges, The Light in the Piazza, Urinetown, The […]
Friends University is partnering with Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kan., on an agreement that allows current students, graduates and area residents wishing to pursue a degree to seamlessly transfer credits from Cowley into Friends University’s business management program, with Friends classes offered at the Cowley campus. “We are very pleased to partner with Cowley […]
The Friends University Concert Band combined with the Senseney Music Community Band will perform Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 2 p.m. This will be Dr. John Taylor’s last time directing the band at Friends University. He will be retiring after 30 years of service. There will be a retirement reception open to the public following […]
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend an Open Enrollment Day Thursday, May 2, at the Friends University Wichita campus. This event will help prospective adult students learn more about how Friends University can help them invest in their education and their future. The “come and go” event is […]
Friends University will host a Health Care Leadership Panel April 30 that will discuss challenges in the health care profession and provide advice to those pursuing or interested in this profession. The panel will feature Friends University alumni who are business leaders in the Wichita region working in health care, including: Chris Keith with Select […]
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Singing Quakers will present the annual Symphony of Spring concert featuring the theme A Wonderful World. Disney favorites, pop standards and Broadway tunes from around the world will feature shows ranging from Sound of Music and Westside Story to Aladdin and The Lion King. Moving ballads, up-tempo dance numbers […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will host a Final Friday reception featuring work by Friends University faculty and students. The reception will take place April 26 from 5-7 p.m. Artwork will include drawings, paintings, design, sculpture and more. “This gallery opening provides a unique opportunity for us to showcase and celebrate the amazing talent located […]
This year’s Teacher Education Conference at Friends will be offered June 25-26 and will focus on “The Big Idea: Developing Skilled Thinkers.” Educators will learn how to reframe the material they teach to empower students to examine it in new, more thoughtful ways. Keynote speaker Dr. Kevin D. Washburn is the executive director of Clerestory […]
Wichita, KS- The Friends University Jazz Vocal Ensemble, also known as JVE, will perform its final concert of the school year Friday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center. The award-winning ensemble will feature Jazz Mass by Composer-in-Residence and JVE Director Craig Curry. The program will include both contemporary vocal […]