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'We Teach All Kids'

Posted on October 6, 2017

Dr. Climetine Clayburn ’71 returned to the classroom on Thursday to start her celebration of Homecoming and Family Weekend by speaking with Teacher Education students. KWU’s Kansas National Education Association Student Program hosted Dr. Clayburn’s visit.

Dr. Clayburn advised students to be conscientious about the needs of each student and to approach the classroom with optimism. 

KWU Students Plan First SHIFT Festival

Posted on October 9, 2017

The Kansas Wesleyan University Communication Studies and Theatre Arts Department is putting on the first ever Smoky Hill Independent Film and Television Festival. The event, known as SHIFT, will take place on campus Oct. 13 and 14.

Former Professors Honored

Posted on October 9, 2017

Kansas Wesleyan University is pleased to announce to two former professors, Dr. David Fancher ’64 and Dr. Wes Jackson ’58, have been granted emeritus status. The Board of Trustees approved the recommendation, and a public announcement was made during KWU’s Breakthrough Reception, a celebration of the sciences, on Friday, Oct. 6, during Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Kansas Middle School Students to Give Concert

Posted on October 10, 2017

The Smoky Hills Middle School Honor Band will join the Kansas Wesleyan Wind Ensemble in presenting a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in Sams Chapel, Pioneer Hall. The public is invited to this free concert.

KWU Wins Debate Team Sweepstakes

Posted on October 10, 2017

On the weekend of Sept. 29 –Oct. 1, the Kansas Wesleyan Debate and Forensic Team traveled to Southeast Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK, to compete with 21 other colleges and universities. Nationally ranked Texas University of Austin, TX, was the big winner in the forensics division winning first place in team sweepstakes both days. In debate, Camron University placed first in team sweepstakes on the first day, but KWU came back the second day to win the debate team sweepstakes.

Debate, Forensic Team Finds Success in South Dakota

Posted on October 10, 2017

On Oct. 8–9, the Kansas Wesleyan University Debate and Forensic Team traveled to South Dakota State University to compete with colleges and universities from North and South Dakota, Minnesota and Illinois. KWU traveled only four students as it was Homecoming Weekend and so was not eligible for team sweepstakes competition.

Orchestra to Tour Central Kansas

Posted on October 11, 2017

The Kansas Wesleyan University String Orchestra will embark on a central Kansas tour on Friday, Oct. 13.

Family Tradition

Posted on October 13, 2017

Kansas Wesleyan alum Amanda (Wilson) Colgrove '15 was in for quite a surprise when her mom Darlene (Peterson) Wilson '86 stopped by her office last month.

Amanda joined the KWU marketing team as a graphic designer in January, but this was her mom’s first visit. Uncertain where she should go, Darlene called from the Pioneer Hall parking lot for directions.

But something seemed eerily familiar.

As Darlene walked into the iconic brick building and down a half flight of stairs, she made the connection. Amanda’s office used to be the yearbook darkroom!

Students to Stage Uplifting Musical

Posted on October 19, 2017

Kansas Wesleyan University will present “The Spitfire Grill,” a musical about redemption set in the Midwest, for its fall production. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26–28 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 29 in Fitzpatrick Auditorium, Sams Hall of Fine Arts.

KWU, St. John's Strengthen Ties

Posted on October 23, 2017

Kansas Wesleyan University and St. John’s Military School are pleased to announce agreements which will allow St. John’s cadets to pursue college-level study. Scholarships also will be available to St. John’s graduates who pursue higher education at Kansas Wesleyan.

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