Friends University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the president’s and dean’s honor rolls this fall. President’s Honor Roll The following students have been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Friends University with a grade point average of 3.9 to 4.0. Dean’s Honor Roll The following students have been named […]
Friends University names Evenden as executive-in-residence
Friends University has named David Evenden as Executive-in-Residence for Cyber Security Education. Evenden will advise on the cyber security degree program, assist the Cyber Marketing Committee, mentor students on job opportunities and cyber field related information, and serve as an adjunct professor. Evenden, a 2006 Friends University graduate, is the founder of StandardUser Cyber Security, […]
Friends University Theatre will present Radium Girls Jan. 24-26
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will present the full-length drama Radium Girls 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24-25 and 2 p.m. Jan. 25-26. Radium Girls is inspired by the true story of female dial painters who helped create luminous watches in the 1920s. The drama explores the mysterious illnesses they encountered following their exposure and their plight […]
Tim Stone Gallery Reception Set for Dec. 6 at Friends University
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University will host a First Friday gallery reception for artist, Tim Stone. The reception will take place in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery in Riney Fine Arts Center Dec. 6 from 5-7 p.m. Tim Stone’s work consists of depicting spaces that are inspired by the ordinary and triggered by the mundane. “There […]
Friends University community to volunteer during Salvation Army Service Day Dec. 9
Friends University staff, faculty and students will be celebrating 27 years of working together to make Christmas merrier for hundreds of needy families in Wichita. Approximately 150 University representatives will embrace the spirit of the season for the annual Salvation Army Service Day Dec. 9. The group will help prepare and disperse donated gifts. “With […]
Friends to kick off Christmas season with lighting of clock tower Dec. 4
The illumination of Friends University’s historic clock tower has become one of Wichita’s traditional symbols for the start of the holiday season. Friends University invites the community to join in the Ceremony of Lights scheduled for Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s celebrations will shine a bit brighter as Friends honors local artist Hugh […]
Friends choirs to perform annual Christmas concert Dec. 6 – 8, 2019
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University is pleased to announce the annual Christmas Candlelight Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 in Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts Center. Music through the ages will be presented by the Friends University choral ensembles: Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Jazz Vocal Ensemble […]
Friends University presents 2019 “Ellington’s Nutcracker” with live jazz band
Wichita, Kan.—The Friends University Ballet Department will once again present the jazz version of a holiday favorite, “Ellington’s Nutcracker.” Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14 and Dec. 20-21, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 and Dec. 21. “Ellington’s Nutcracker” will be set to a live jazz band playing The Duke Ellington Orchestra’s composition […]
Friends University to Present “Fall, Friends and Flutes: A Celebration” on November 25
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Flute Choir will present “Fall, Friends and Flutes: A Celebration” Monday, Nov. 25, at 7:30 p.m. The flute choir is comprised of ten talented students and community members. “Fall, Friends and Flutes: A Celebration” concert will include a variety of repertoire from Bach, to rag, to pop. It will […]
Friends University Sinfonietta Orchestra concert features vibraphone and marimba
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Sinfonietta Orchestra, formally known as the Chamber Orchestra, will present its Fall Concert Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The orchestra’s concert will feature new faculty percussionist Andrew Slater on vibraphone along with his student Marleah Mullen on marimba in a piece titled Ambient Music, by Kees Schoonenbeek. Ambient […]