Rachel Scribner will have artwork on display Oct. 13 to Nov. 14 in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery at Friends University. There will be a Final Friday reception from 5-7p.m. Oct. 31. Scribner is a local painter who is inspired by Cecily Brown, Cy Twombly, Joan Mitchell and Julie Heffernan. On her blog she states, […]
Slapstick Comedy to Run Halloween Week at Friends University
The Friends University Theatre Department will be performing the modern slapstick comedy “The 39 Steps” at 7:30p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in the Riney Fine Arts building’s Cornerstone Studio Theatre. “The 39 Steps” is Broadway’s longest running comedy. An ordinary man by chance meets a mysterious woman who claims to be a spy. After inviting her […]
Human Resource Management program earns 3rd consecutive SHRM endorsement
Friends University has been granted an endorsement from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for the third consecutive three-year term since 2008. Friends University is the only private university in the state to earn such an honor and in 2008 it was the first university in the state to receive the endorsement from SHRM. […]
Friends University chosen as College of Distinction
Friends University has been selected as an excellent place to learn, grow and succeed by the Colleges of Distinction college guide. Colleges of Distinction is a tool for prospective students, counselors and parents to dive deeply into what the guide considers the most important factors when it comes to successful outcomes: Nationally recognized by […]
The Friends University Ballet Presents The Fall Ballet
Friends University Ballet will present its FALL BALLET October, 17, 18, 19, in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. This performance will present two new ballets from Denver choreographer James Wallace and Dominic Walsh, former Principal of The Houston Ballet and Director of Dominic Walsh Dance Theatre in Houston, Texas. These two different choreographers […]
Drummer Allen Carter to Perform with Friends Jazz Combos
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 […]