Wichita, Kan. – The Friends University Community Orchestra will present their first performance of the season on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. on the Sebits Auditorium stage. “We are excited to perform an orchestra favorite – Beethoven’s 6th Symphony. It’s nicknamed ‘Pastoral’ for its depiction of country scenes ranging from a country dance […]
Below are the annual reporting measures for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): Completer Impact Report Friends University Completer Academic Data Alumni Impact Satisfaction of Employer Survey Employer Survey Summaries Candidate Competency at Completion: Praxis and Kansas Teacher Work Sample Report Praxis Content Exam Pass Rate Ability to be Hired Report Employment […]
Friends University is honored to host author and founder of Strong Towns, Charles Marohn as he returns to Wichita for Rethinking Wichita, a conference on how Wichitans work, play, move and live on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. “Charles Marohn is one of the most provocative thinkers on urban issues in America today,” said […]
The Garvey Physical Education Center underwent a $2.3-million-dollar renovation as part of the first phase of the Friends University RISE Up Capital Campaign. The campaign which kicked off in May included renovations and updates to the building. Leaders from Friends University along with several distinguished guests will host a live ribbon-cutting event on Friday, Oct. […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will present the musical, Little Women, Friday, Nov. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic book, Little Women has been expertly adapted for the stage and song. The story centers around four adventurous sisters- Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March – as they grow up in Civil War America. […]
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University will host a First Friday gallery reception for local photographer, David L. Quick. The in-person reception will take place Nov. 5 from 5-7 p.m. in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery on the Friends University campus. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit is titled David Lee Quick: A Lifetime of Writing […]
Unheard Voices: African Americans in Theatre Feb. 2, 2021 | 2 – 3:15 p.m. Workshop Description: This workshop will explore the history of how African-Americans in theatre, how the media has in many ways distorted the African-American Guest Artist Teacher: Amanda Washington, Founder of Theatre From My View and the NNPN Producer in Residency at […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University is pleased to announce the annual Christmas Candlelight Concert will be performed Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.. This year, concert goers will receive plenty of what keeps them coming back every year with exciting additions. Generations of students, faculty and audiences have participated in […]
Wichita, Kan. –Friends University will present its concert, A Night of Latin Jazz, with the Friends University Conjunto Latino jazz band and special guest, Tumbao, Friday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Conjunto Latino was established in 2020 and will be performing their first public concert of the season on the Sebits Auditorium stage. Embracing musical […]
Wichita, KS- The Friends University visual arts department will host its annual Show Me the Money career and portfolio review day on Oct. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event is for high school juniors and seniors seeking to pursue art, graphic design, art education and media design after graduation. Students will […]