Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend the Friends University enrollment day on Thursday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. either virtually or in-person at Fry and Woolman Hall. An RSVP is requested. Prospective adult undergraduate and graduate students can apply, enroll in classes, learn about financial aid, student accounts, career […]
Friends University presents International Jazz Day Celebration, April 30
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University Jazz Department presents a showcase concert, International Jazz Day Celebration, Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. This concert will highlight three of the Friends University jazz groups: Equinox Jazz Combo Soulstice Jazz Combo Concert Jazz Band International Jazz Day originated in 2011 instigated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific […]
Friends University and Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine announce new partnership program
WICHITA, KANSAS, April 12 —Friends University and the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) are pleased to announce a new alliance and partnership within the medical field. Friends University is a small Christian university that offers a stellar health science degree program. KansasCOM is part of the Kansas Health Science Center (KHSC) and the first […]
Friends University announces hiring of Danita Mason as Senior Director of Human Resources
Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Danita Mason as the new Senior Director of Human Resources at Friends University. She comes to Friends with a knowledgeable background in human resources management in the not-for-profit sector. Danita’s experience and values align with this position and the University’s mission, and she will be a valuable asset to our faculty and […]
Singing Quakers to present Feelin’ Alright, a night of Broadway, pop, and Disney at Symphony of Spring
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Singing Quakers will present the Symphony of Spring concert featuring the theme Feelin’ Alright, April 22-24. The show has been a Wichita favorite for more than 50 years. Disney favorites, pop standards and Broadway tunes from around the world will be featured from shows ranging from Fiddler on the […]
Friends University and Wichita East High School in Collaborative Band Concert, April 4
Wichita, Kan, – The Friends University Concert Band will present a spring concert with Wichita East High School Symphonic Band, conducted by Maranda Wilson, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. This concert is the last of three collaborative concerts with area high school bands. “In addition to featuring the Wichita East Band, we are thrilled to […]
Friends University to host Dr. Michael O. Wise for Friends Talks series
Friends University is honored to host author and professor Dr. Michael O. Wise for the Friends Talks series. He will present on The Mystery of the Last Document from the Jerusalem Temple: A Window on the World of Jesus on Thursday, April 7. “Dr. Wise is considered the world’s leading scholar on the Dead Sea […]
Rise! Shine! – A Friends University Concert Choir Performance April 7-8
Wichita, KS- The Friends University Concert Choir will present its spring program, Rise! Shine! Attendees will have two opportunities to attend the performance on April 7 and April 8 at 7:30 p.m. “With all we have lived through the past few years and what we see daily, it would be easy to give up,” said […]
Friends University’s Directing for Theatreclass will present Student-Directed One-Act Plays, April 1-2
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University Theatre and Music Theatre majors will each present their own one-act plays to be performed together on April 1-2 at 7 p.m. at the Studio Theater (D6). A variety of shows will be presented from serious and dramatic to light and comical. Student directors are tasked to help actors build […]
Friends University’s Spring Community Orchestra performance set for March 29
Wichita, Kan. – The Friends University Community Orchestra will present their spring performance on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. “We are excited to put on an entertaining performance celebrating our own rising stars.” said Dr. Lillian Green, Friends University’s director of strings and Community Orchestra conductor. The concert will feature performances by Jordan […]