Wichita, Kan.– Friends University Visual Arts & Communications departments will sponsor a First Friday senior art and design exhibition titled Make Your Mark. It will feature artwork by Friends University seniors Germán Andrade, Samantha Camden, Micaela Dixon, Rachel Masterson, Julianna Mattson, Courtney Nichols, Isabella Smith and Amanda Williams. “Make Your Mark is inspired by the […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University Jazz Department will present a live showcase concert, International Jazz Day Celebration, Friday, April 30, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. This concert will highlight each of the Friends University jazz groups: Zellers Combo Abdallah Combo SOULstice Friends University Faculty Jazz Quartet Conjunto Latino de Friends University The Swingin’ […]
Wichita, Kan. – Carrying on the tradition, Friends University Concert Choir members will share their talent Sunday, April 25, at 7 p.m.. The show, which like many events was canceled last year, is a tradition beloved by the community. “We are so excited to put on this fun event once again. It’s a highlight of […]
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend the Friends University enrollment day on Thursday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. either virtually or in-person at Fry and Woolman Hall. An RSVP is requested to ensure proper social distancing requirements. Students can apply, enroll in classes, learn about financial aid, […]
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Singing Quakers will present the Symphony of Spring concert featuring the theme Show People April 23-25. The show has been a Wichita favorite for more than 50 years. Disney favorites, pop standards and Broadway tunes from around the world will feature shows ranging from Les Misérables, Bye Bye Birdie, […]
Friends University will honor the 2020 and 2021 graduating classes at this year’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in INTRUST Bank Arena. The Graduate Commencement ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. and the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. in order to allow for social distancing. Friends University is […]
Wichita, Kan. – Samantha Scantlin, Friends University vocal performance senior, will be opening the Kansas City Royals baseball game by singing the National Anthem on May 3. The Royals, who just launched their season on April 1, will be playing against the Cleveland Indians on their home turf at 7:10 CDT. “I am so excited […]
The Friends University Community Orchestra will present a public concert for the first time since 2019 on Sunday, April 18,2021 at 2 p.m. The performance will be outdoors on the Rose Window Plaza on the Friends University campus at 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, Kan. The concert will include music featuring popular composers: Beethoven, Brahms, […]
Friends University is honored to be awarded the Homeschooling Parent Association (HSPA) Certification Badge. This designation assists families with college-bound students to find the perfect homeschool-friendly college or higher education opportunity. Higher education institutions earning the HSPA Certification Badge are evaluated on an assessment examining modern homeschooling, reasons for homeschooling, state homeschooling requirements, competencies and […]
Friends University business students have the opportunity to experience the Bloomberg Terminal in the classroom to enhance their academic studies and give them a leg up as they pursue their career goals. The Bloomberg Terminal is the same platform used by the world’s leading banks, corporations and government agencies to view real-time global financial data, […]