Wichita, Kan. – The Friends University Jazz Combo Showcase will feature Dave Glenn, former member of the Gerry Mulligan Big Band and Director of Jazz Studies at Whitman College in Washington. The performance will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts Building. “Dave is a wonderful […]

Friends University dedicated its new state-of-the-industry cyber lab today. The cyber lab is one of only two of its kind in a university setting in the United States. The cyber lab offers cyber security students enrolled in bachelor’s and master’s programs at Friends to learn and practice real-time attack and defense mechanisms. The lab utilizes […]

The Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WHCC) has awarded Friends University its 2017 Community Partner Award. WHCC presents this award annually to an educational institution, a nonprofit organization or an individual who has contributed to the advancement of the Hispanic community. By granting this award to Friends University, the WHCC recognizes Friends University as an […]

Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will present the Fall Ballet, a historical look at dance from Europe to America. The performance takes place Friday, Oct. 6, and Saturday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in the Riney Fine Arts Center. “When it comes to a performance, […]

Friends University’s Homecoming will be Friday, Oct. 6, through Sunday, Oct. 8, and will feature a variety of special events, including the Saturday Homecoming parade, carnival and football game. The Homecoming parade will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, and the alumni tailgate and carnival will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Falcon Football will […]

Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will host a Final Friday reception featuring Friends University alumni. The reception will take place in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery in Riney Fine Arts Center Sept. 29 from 5-7 p.m. The artwork comprises of drawings, paintings, photography and more. “The art department and its faculty are an essential part […]

John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Company, will discuss the book “Executive Leadership: A Practical Guide to Managing Complexity” Sept. 20 at Friends University. The event is part of the Those Who Lead, Read program, a monthly speaker series that engages students and the Wichita community in a timely discussion about literacy and leadership. […]

Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will present The Mousetrap Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30, in Sebits Auditorium in the Riney Fine Arts Center. The fall theatre production is written by Agatha Christie and produced by special permission of Samuel French, Ltd. The Mousetrap celebrates its 65th anniversary this year and is the longest-running […]

Wichita, Kan. – The Dan Haerle Quintet will take the stage at Friends University Monday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Alumni Auditorium in Davis Administration Building. Members of the quintet include: Dan Haerle, piano; Bob Bowman, bass; Brad Leali, saxophone; Fred Hamilton, guitar; and Ed Soph, drummer. Haerle, Soph and Hamilton taught in the […]

Three judges from the Kansas Court of Appeals will conduct a panel session of the Appeals Court Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Friends University. The event is part of the celebration of Constitution Day (officially set for Sunday, Sept. 17), and the Court of Appeals judges will be hearing five (or perhaps six) appeals, argued by visiting lawyers. […]