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 Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s celebrations will shine a bit brighter with the help of donors Renae […]
Jazz Meets Stevie Wonder concert to feature Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Vocal Ensemble Nov. 17
Wichita, Kan. – The Friends University Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Vocal Ensemble and both big bands will present a Jazz Meets Stevie Wonder concert Friday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. “The students will be dressed in outfits highlighting the 1960s and ’70s periods of Stevie’s career,” said Lisa Hittle, director of jazz. “This […]
Chamber Orchestra to present fall concert Nov. 9
Wichita, Kan. – The Friends University Chamber Orchestra will present its fall concert Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Riney Fine Arts Center. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #5 will be featured in the concert. “This piece is one of the largest works for keyboard or harpsichord at the time it was written in 1719,” said Kay […]
Friends University to offer Six Sigma certification course
Friends University’s Professional and Global MBA programs with the Supply Chain Management and Logistics concentration will equip students to become a certified Green Belt in Six Sigma. Starting in spring 2018, students will have the option to complete a course designed to prepare them to pass the Six Sigma Green Belt certification examination. The Six […]
Community Orchestra to present Halloween Concert Oct. 31
Wichita, Kan. – The first Community Orchestra concert of the semester will feature a variety of music. The performance will take place Halloween night, Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts Center. The members of the orchestra will be dressed in Halloween costumes, and audience members are encouraged to […]
University Band and Flute Choir to perform with world-renowned flute soloist, Dr. Katherine Kemler
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will present the first band concert of the semester, featuring Dr. Katherine Kemler, world-renowned flute soloist, master teacher, recording artist and professor of flute at Louisiana State University. The performance will take place Monday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts Center. It will feature […]
University to host Trick-or-Treat event Oct. 26
A variety of ghosts, goblins, fairy princesses, superheroes and more will make their way to the annual Trick-or-Treat Off the Street event at Friends University from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. The event starts at Friends Village, 628 S. Hiram Ave. Children 12 and younger accompanied by their guardians will play games and […]
Activist Shane Claiborne to speak at Friends University Nov. 1-2
Prominent speaker, activist and best-selling author Shane Claiborne will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, and from 11 to 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Friends University in the Davis Administration Building’s Alumni Auditorium. Both presentations are free and open to the public. Claiborne will comment on his life experience, which includes working with […]
Alexander and Nagy Receive Distinguished Alumni Award
Friends University presented Earnest Alexander and Jim Nagy with the Distinguished Alumni Award at Homecoming. The award recognizes outstanding contributions made by alumni whose personal and professional accomplishments are exemplary of the ideals and values of the University, including respect, inclusion, service and excellence. Earnest Alexander, 1979 graduate Born in Selma, Ala., Earnest Alexander and […]
Series to discuss leadership inspired by a book about race in America
Mark McCormick, executive director of The Kansas African American Museum, will discuss the book “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates Oct. 19 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 […]