One of the nation’s leading websites in higher education rankings has named Friends University’s online Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems among the top in the United States. Thebestschools.org listed Friends University’s program at number 14. The University sits among good company with the University of Colorado and the University of Maryland. The […]
Seminar series to focus on project management strategies
Done well, project management drives production, increases employee confidence and helps businesses thrive. Poorly executed project management can corrupt employee morale, cause uncertainty and adversely affect an entire business. Friends University is partnering with Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council (MPMSDC) to offer three sessions on effective project management for the business community at-large. These […]
Piano professor to honor keyboard greats during recital
Friends University’s Dr. James Knight will chronicle keyboard music from its earliest inception to modern trends during a recital 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. “The 250th anniversary of Jean-Philippe Rameau’s death is this year,” said Knight, associate professor of piano. “To commemorate the event I have chosen a […]
Flute Choir, Chamber Brass Ensemble and Tuba Quartet to perform together
The Friends University Chamber Brass Ensemble will share the stage with the Friends University Flute Choir and Tuba Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. Both groups consist of Friends University students. Dr. John Taylor, band director and professor of music, directs the Chamber Brass Ensemble and Tuba […]
Friends Faculty to perform annual Brass Recital
The Friends University Faculty Brass Quintet will perform at 3 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. The quintet consists of Dr. John Taylor on tuba, Steve Slater on trombone, Denise Kintzel on horn, Dr. Gary Leopold, and Dana Hamant on trumpets. Taylor, band director and professor of music, leads the […]
Ensembles to join for harmonious evening of jazz sounds
Audiences will marvel in the tight harmonies of the Jazz Vocal Ensemble and the big band sounds of Jazz Ensemble II as the two groups join on stage at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. The Jazz Vocal Ensemble, also known as JVE, is directed by Craig Curry. Jazz […]
University to host Trick-or-Treat event Oct. 28
Friends University is inviting local ghosts, goblins, fairy princesses, superheroes and more to its annual Trick-or-Treat Off the Street event from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28 starting at Friends Village, 628 S. Hiram Ave. Children 12 and younger accompanied by their guardians will play games and collect candy throughout the University’s residence halls. A […]
Singing Quaker Alumni Choir celebrates 90 years
The Singing Quaker Alumni Concert, directed by Dr. Cecil J. Riney, will perform its annual concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Guest conductor Dr. Andre Thomas will join the choir for this concert. The Alumni Choir is made up of almost 80 voices and orchestra. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Singing Quakers […]
Friends Chamber Orchestra debuts new director
Director Kay Buskirk will make her stage debut with the Friends University Chamber Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Davis Administration Building’s Alumni Auditorium. Buskirk, an adjunct professor at the University, is the new director for this student ensemble, which features talented Friends University students on various string instruments. This concert is free […]
Concert Band, trumpet professor joins on stage for performance
The Friends University Concert Band will combine forces with Dr. Gary Leopold, adjunct professor of trumpet, in a performance at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults, and $4 for seniors and students; and can be purchased online at friends.edu/finearts or by calling the Box […]