Theatre majors have the opportunity to participate in performance, writing, production, costume design, and other segments that make up the magic of theater. You will also develop strong skills in communication and presentation that are highly valued in other fields. Representative job titles and areas of specialization: Graduate School Professional Theatre Educational Theatre Amateur Community […]
Wichita, KS – The Friends University music department will present, The Impresario, a one-act singspiel (a comic opera with spoken dialogue) composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. The Impresario is set to a German libretto by Gottlieb Stephanie, who performed the role of the Impresario at the work’s premiere for […]
Friends University will host the 2019 National History Day Kansas District 6 Competition Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. Approximately 300 high school and middle school students, together with their teachers and parents, will participate in the competition. In addition to Friends University professors’ and students’ assistance with the event, more than 30 professors, historians, specialists and teachers […]
Friends University is strengthening its commitment to an environment of diversity and inclusiveness by establishing a multicultural engagement program that will enrich the lives of students and Friends University personnel. “The reason for the enhancement of this program is that we have a strong desire to see our community explore the important issues of engaging […]
Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Robert Brooks as the university’s new director of jazz. Brooks will officially start at Friends in August 2019 and will direct the program following the retirement of long-time Jazz Director Lisa Hittle. Brooks will be attending this weekend’s Friends University Jazz Festival to meet current students, […]
Friends University is offering a new STEM Promise program for up to 50 graduating seniors from USD 259 that will cover the tuition for students pursuing a STEM degree at the university. The program will begin in Fall 2019 and will provide scholarships to cover tuition for up to 18 credit hours per semester for […]
Wichita, KS – On Monday, Feb. 18, the Concert Band will present its winter concert at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center at Friends University. The performance will include a world premiere of the work, Seas of the Moon, composed by Robery Buckley, Friends University composer/conductor-in-residence. The piece includes four movements titled […]
Friends University has been embracing a series of sustainability initiatives on its campus in recent years, including the most recent launch of a new conservation science degree and a wind energy agreement with Westar Energy. “Students care deeply about sustainability and environmental issues on a local, national and global scale. They want to be sure […]
What can you do with a business administration master’s degree (MBA)? A master’s degree in business administration (MBA) opens up a wide variety of jobs for graduates. From director level positions and management to administration careers and even executive level jobs, the sky is the limit with an MBA! Alternatively, you can earn a master’s […]
Representative job titles and areas of specialization: Elementary school music educator Middle School/High school music educator Freelance performer Independent music teacher Church music and worship director Directors of community choirs, chamber ensembles, bands, orchestras Music librarians Composer/arranger Music publishing/editing Friends University graduates may pursue graduate or professional studies to prepare for careers in college and […]