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KWU Debate and Forensics Competes at Central Missouri, TCU

Posted on October 31, 2019

The KWU debate and forensics team was in action the past two weekends, competing Oct. 18-20 in the Carnegie Mule Tournament, held at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Mo., and at the Oct. 25-26 Cowtown Classic at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. 

KWU Announces New Capital Improvements

Posted on October 30, 2019

The Kansas Wesleyan University Board of Trustees has approved $800,000 in capital improvements to campus, improvements to buildings that will begin in the coming weeks. Another $200,000 will be allocated toward additional scholarships; all of the funds have come from donors. 

Local Favorite to Open Exhibit at KWU Nov. 4

Posted on October 29, 2019

One of Salina’s own will open a special exhibit showcasing his photography Monday, Nov. 4 at The Gallery at Kansas Wesleyan University. George Jerkovich will display a series of his photographs in an exhibit, “Near Burma Road – Saline County, Kansas,” that runs from Nov. 4–Dec. 13. Admission to the exhibit is free. 

Nearly all of the photos that will be displayed were taken in the vicinity of Burma Road, located just outside of Salina. The pictures were taken over the span of several years and show different scenic landscapes in this particular region of Saline County. 

Both Basketball Programs to Open Seasons at Home Saturday

Posted on October 25, 2019

Both the men's and women's basketball programs open their seasons at home on Saturday, as both teams take on Midland University at Mabee Arena. The women's contest is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m., with the men's contest to follow at an estimated tip time of 7 p.m. Below are portions of the game preview capsules from KWU Athletics. For more information, or to find the links to watch/follow the games, visit KWUCoyotes.com. 

WOMEN'S CAPSULE

KWU Dining Services Earns Honor for Vegan Selections

Posted on October 24, 2019

Kansas Wesleyan University’s Dining Services has earned an A+ rating for its vegan food offerings from the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). KWU becomes only the third school in Kansas to receive the A+ score, joining Sterling College and Bethel College. 

In order to test the school’s vegan offerings, PETA examines a school’s menus and other food options. The school is also graded on other factors, including having a vegan member on its student advisory board, offering options outside of mayo and labeling vegan options clearly. 

KWU to Host National Geographic Film on Climate Change

Posted on October 23, 2019

Kansas Wesleyan University will host the National Geographic film, “Paris to Pittsburgh”, on Thursday, Nov. 21 in Fitzpatrick Auditorium as part of its Intersections series, which focuses on the crossroads of real-world issues and academia. The film, a 76-minute documentary on climate change, will be shown in Salina for the first time beginning at 6:30 p.m., and admission is free. 

Debate and Forensics Competes in South Dakota

Posted on October 17, 2019

Kansas Wesleyan University debate and forensics took part in the Jackrabbit Joust and Jackrabbit Alumni debate and forensics tournament, contested Oct. 11–12 in Brookings, S.D. 

In open parliamentary debate, the team of sophomore Bryce Boyd (Oklahoma City, Okla.) and senior Cassity Morlan (Kechi, Kan.) advanced to finals and finished in second place. The team of first-year students Madi Mitchell (Mulvane, Kan.) and Abby Wray (Wichita, Kan.) was third. Boyd went on to place fourth in the overall parliamentary speaker standings. 

KWU Nursing to Co-Host Blood Drive in Memory of Alumna

Posted on October 17, 2019

For the third straight year, the Kansas Wesleyan University Nursing Department will co-host a blood drive in memory of one of its own. The annual Red Cross blood drive in memory of Leah Reay, a 2013 graduate of KWU, will be held on Friday, Oct. 25 in Muir Gym from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Walk-ins will be accepted. 

KWU Adds Another Donation for Nursing Facility

Posted on October 16, 2019

The Sunderland Foundation has announced a pair of grants, totaling $250,000, toward Kansas Wesleyan’s project to establish a new Nursing Education Center. The grant increases the total received during the campaign to over $5 million. 

“We are grateful for these grants provided by the Sunderland Foundation,” said Ken Oliver, senior director of development. “The Sunderland Foundation has been a strong and consistent supporter of KWU since 1984.”

All That Jazz Returns November 1

Posted on October 14, 2019

One of the most recognizable forms of music comes back to Salina on Nov. 1, when Kansas Wesleyan hosts All That Jazz at the Salina Country Club. The second-annual event gets underway at 7 p.m, and will feature performances from regional band Jazz Tangent and the KWU Jazz Band, among others. 

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