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Remembering KWU Legend Harry Huber

Posted on January 18, 2017

Harry and Sara Huber

On Friday, January 13, 2017 the Kansas Wesleyan community lost Harry H. Huber, a talented retired professor and musician. For 32 years, Huber and his wife Sara dedicated their careers to the university.

KWU Student Selected for Horizons Institute's Broader Engagement Program

Posted on January 27, 2017

Kansas Wesleyan student, Laura Nivens

Laura Nivens has been selected to participate in a national science and engineering conference. The Sustainable Horizons Institute and the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics will present the 2017 Computational Science and Engineering conference this February in Atlanta. The conference enables in-depth technical discussions on a wide variety of major computational efforts on large-scale problems in science and engineering and promotes the training of the next generation of computational scientists.

KWU Highlights Friday, January 27

Posted on January 27, 2017

Beat Bethany Weekend in Mabee Arena

Be sure to catch the excitement this weekend as KWU wrestling and basketball host Bethany. The action begins with wrestling’s dual match at 7 p.m. tonight. Saturday is a blackout theme for Coyote hoops. Wear black and be proud!

o Wrestling vs. Bethany at 7 p.m. TONIGHT!

o JV women’s basketball vs. Bethany at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 28

o JV men’s basketball vs. Bethany at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 28

o Women’s basketball vs. Bethany at 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 28

KWU Debaters Shine at Gorlok Gala Tournament

Posted on January 30, 2017

KWU Students Autumn Zimmerman and Megan Kline Placed First at Forensics Tournamnt

Kansas Wesleyan Debaters traveled to St. Louis, MO for the annual Gorlok Gala tournament at Webster University January 27–29. The tournament featured 45 colleges and universities from 22 states. All eight KWU participants placed in at least one event.

Order Your Wesleyan Chorale Singing Valentines

Posted on February 1, 2017

The Kansas Wesleyan Chorale is offering singing valentines throughout the day on Feb. 14. Each singing valentine includes a balloon or rose, handmade valentine card and one song performance. The five song choices are “When I Fall in Love,” “For the Longest Time,” “Kiss the Girl,” “Embraceable You” and “Love Shack.” Orders must be received by Feb. 13.

Package Options:

  • Song, card and rose: $20
  • Song, card and balloon: $20
  • Song, card, rose and balloon: $25

Highlights for Friday, Feb. 3

Posted on February 3, 2017

Gallery Reception Tonight

The Gallery Reception for “Outside the Lines” will be in The Gallery from 5–7 p.m. tonight. Artist Robert Joy will be present at the reception to discuss his work. Drinks and snacks will be provided. DETAILS

 

American Heart Association Fundraiser

Four Students Represent KWU at Kansas State Capitol

Posted on February 8, 2017

KWU students pose at the Kansas State Capitol

Four Kansas Wesleyan Students traveled to Topeka on Tuesday, Feb. 7, for Student Day at the Capitol hosted by the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA). Kobee McCorkle, Autumn Zimmerman, Trail Spears and Kaleb Whitehair were recommended for this opportunity by KWU faculty. The day included a lesson on advocacy, lobbying, and the state of Independent Higher Education Policy, followed by legislative appointments.

Unique Installation at KWU Shares Medical Experiences Through Art

Posted on February 13, 2017

For more information, contact Peggy Medina, Gallery Director

SPECIAL EVENT: First Friday Reception, March 3, 5–7 p.m. The artists, KWU Professors, Lori Wright and Neil Ward will be present at the reception to discuss their work.  Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Local Students Named Eisenhower Scholars at KWU

Posted on February 21, 2017

Two high school seniors from Kansas were recently awarded the highest scholarship available at Kansas Wesleyan University. The Eisenhower Scholars Competition, held on January 28, gave any student who qualified for the KWU Presidential Scholarship a chance to earn a 90% tuition scholarship. Elie Truhe, from Salina High School South, and Samantha Chesser, from Maize High School, each earned the prestigious award.

KWU Forensics Competes at Sweetheart Swing

Posted on February 22, 2017

KWU Forensics and Debate traveled to Norman, OK to compete in the 26th annual Sweetheart Swing hosted by the University of Oklahoma and Texas A&M University Feb. 10–12. The atmosphere for this particular tournament is always special as teams traditionally exchange valentines. KWU fared well in the tournament despite several team members missing competition due to illness.

In Parliamentary Debate, the team of senior Alex Vore and junior Dakota Yates placed 4th.

In International Parliamentary Debate, the team of Alex Vore and sophomore Jacob Studebaker placed 4th.

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