Tara Hufford-Walker will have some of her paintings on display Feb. 16 to March 13 in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery at Friends University. There will be Final Friday reception from 5-7p.m. Feb. 27. Tara has taught art in the Wichita area for 35 years. To see more about Tara, visit facebook.com/pages/Tara-Hufford-Walker/130471146964632. Both the exhibit […]
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Friends University Spring Ballet – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Fairies and magic will light the stage at 7 p.m. March 2 and 3, 2015 and 2 p.m. March 4, 2015 in the Riney Fine Arts Building’s Sebits Auditorium as the Friends University dancers perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a lavish ballet based on the classic comedy by William Shakespeare with music by Felix Mendelssohn. […]
Annual Chili Cook-off Returns Feb. 12th
As part of the Cherry Carnival Week, Friends University welcomes students, staff, faculty, alumni and their families to attend the 17h annual Chili Cook-off from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday Feb. 12h, in the Garvey P.E. Center Multipurpose Room. This free event has become popular in the campus community with more than 450 attendees last […]
Young Musicians to Converge on University for 22nd Jazz Festival
Over 850 area high school, middle school, and junior college jazz students will come to Friends University to celebrate the 22nd annual Jazz Festival and perfect their skills with the musical masters at Friends University. The festival runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 21 […]
Friends University announces CCCU affiliation
Friends University is pleased to announce that it has received Affiliate member status from the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU). In awarding Affiliate status, CCCU noted that the Friends University mission and purpose fit well with the CCCU mission, and that “the mutual learning that would be garnered through collaboration with other CCCU […]
Concert to Feature Friends Alum Dr. Kevin Fenton
Conductor, director, and 1984 Friends University graduate Dr. Kevin Fenton will take the stage as the guest clinician during the annual Choral Connections Concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Riney Fine Arts Center. Fenton is the conductor of the Florida State University Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. He will lead the vocal talents […]
Army saxophonist to perform with Concert Band
Alto saxophonist Steve Ticknor will be joining the Friend University Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. Major-Sergeant Steve Ticknor is the principal saxophone in the United States Army Band, Pershing’s Own, in Washington, D.C. In addition to Ticknor’s appearance, the Naval Station Great Lakes Brass Quintet […]
Award-winning designer leads students in creative workshop
Students had the opportunity to pick the brain of one of the nation’s foremost graphic designers during a workshop on Jan. 16 at Friends University’s Garvey Art Building. About 50 students participated in a creative workshop with Bill Gardner, a Wichita-based graphic designer who owns Bill Gardner Design and founded logolounge.com. Students were chosen to […]
Artist to feature mixed-media creations at Riney Gallery
Visual artist Heather Powell will show off her creations from Jan. 12 to Feb. 13 in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery at Friends University. There will be Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 30. Powell’s exhibit at Friends University will feature mixed media painting and drawing. Both the exhibit and reception are […]
University to spread Broadway’s ‘Good News’ on stage
The Friends University Theatre Department will present the musical comedy “Good News” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29-31 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. “Good News” is set on a college campus in the madcap 1920s. The big game approaches, but a failing grade looms over the school’s star player. An attractive tutor offers […]