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Feature: Out of the Ordinary

Posted on November 11, 2019

If you drive down Cloud Street in Salina—the street that skirts the south side of the KWU campus—you may see a woman walking her very small dog. It may seem like the only thing out of the ordinary is the particularly diminutive size of the dog, but that would not be the case. This woman has traveled the world, thrown hand grenades, and here in Kansas, she has spent time as the Ottawa County attorney and now is a student at Kansas Wesleyan. She is Kristin Heck, and her story is the very antithesis of ordinary. 

Feature: KWU Teacher Ed Grad Succeeding in Salina

Posted on November 6, 2019

On Nov. 7, Kansas Wesleyan will welcome a group of potential teachers for its Teacher Education Day. Most students in the program are able to obtain full-time teaching contracts prior to graduation, and many opt to stay in Salina and the surrounding area because of the relationships built during early field experiences. One example is Kelsey Plummer ’17, who is currently a kindergarten teacher at Cottonwood Elementary in Salina.  

Feature: Range Demonstrates The Power of Influence

Posted on November 5, 2019

Sometimes, the influence of one person can start the boulder that is personal growth rolling down the proverbial mountainside. Such was the case with Kansas Wesleyan men’s basketball player AJ Range. 

Range did not plan on attending KWU, and in fact, took his recruiting visit to Salina primarily due to its close proximity to his home in Junction City. When he got to the school, however, he encountered an old friend. 

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. 

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