Budget Squeeze: Jerry Farley, Washburn University president, spoke to faculty and staff at the all-campus convocation last Friday. Among the topics addressed was the fact that Washburn will be down an estimated $1.5 million in tuition dollars because of a drop in credit hours. Farley announces 4,000 credit hour dropEstimates point toward $1.5 million drop in available funds for WU
Jerry Farley, Washburn University president, spoke at the all-university convocation Friday afternoon, welcoming faculty and staff back to a campus full of changes, in more than one way.
Among the news, the Higher Learning Commission recommended Washburn for another ten years of accreditation and the move to bring Kaw Area Technical School under Washburn's Board of Regents.…
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Breaking away from the pack: Coach Schurig has yet to announce who his starting quarterback will be, but it appears sophomore Jake Iverson is the heavy favorite. VIDEO COVERAGE: Schurig deciding on heir to Brill's throne
When coach Schurig recruited Jordan Brill from Elkhorn, Neb., there was no way he could have told that he would be getting a future All-MIAA honorable mention quarterback.
Brill came into Washburn with a ton of potential, but like in many cases it took time to notice his true ability.…
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FeaturedBrookville band to take imminent domain of Union on WednesdayMany Washburn students may be oblivious to live bands that frequently perform free, easy-to-access shows in the student union during students' lunch breaks. Students are invited to gather at noon on Wednesday in the lower level of the Memorial Union for Tunes @ Noon, an event organized by the Campus Activities Board that brings live bands to Washburn every few weeks during the school year.Rocky Mountain air makes it easy to breathe in this new bandEveryone who really appreciates music wants to find the next big thing before they "sellout." As for me, I just like music: new, old and in many varieties. For those who really like Indie music or just want something new to add to your collection though, I would highly recommend Breath Carolina, a band I found while meandering about the intra-web, and whose MySpace I now visit regularly because their first album isn't even in stores yet (yes, I meant brand new).Financial Aid switches Federal funding programNew funding methods will draw directly from Federal TreasuryWith a switch in the financial aid setup, future students should experience fewer problems in receiving financial assistance. Like many other students, Amanda Bayless received e-mail on the situation at the end of last May. While she was able to resign her master promissory note and subsequently receive her financial aid for this semester, the experience was somewhat less than pleasant.Three Cups of Tea author Mortenson on C-SPANAuthor discusses book featured in iRead programGreg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea," the book featured in this years iRead program was featured on C-SPAN August 24. Mortenson appeared on the program "Q & A" to discuss his work building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan. A video of Mortenson's appearance can be found on C-SPAN: http://www.WTE needs consistencyWhat is this transformational experience and why do I have to do it?I have already written an entire column on the benefits of the Washburn Transformational Experience. Students can see far off places, they can see their community flourish under Ichabod attention, they can broaden their scholastic pursuits and develop their leadership skills.Columnist thinks web-vids not as funny after 400,000 hitsCAT, I'M A KITTY CAT, AND I MEOW, MEOW MEOW AND I MEOW, MEOW MEOW!" "LEAVE BRITTNEY ALOONNNE!!!!" "CHOCOLATE RAIN!" "COME TO CANDY MOUNTAIN WITH US, CHARLIEEEEE!" "NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP, NEVER GONNA LET YOU DOWN, NEVER GONNA RUN AROUND AND DESERT YOU!" The preceding quotes are an example of how society is going to hell in a hand basket.New book selected for second year of iReadSince 1993, Greg Mortenson has been working in Asia, building schools for children - especially girls. His remarkable story is told in the book "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace… One School at a Time," which is Washburn's iRead book for 2008.6'5" Lewis towers over competitionWhen you're out watching the Washburn Lady Blues volleyball team this season at Lee Arena, and you're wondering who the really tall girl is, remember the name Breanna Lewis, one of the newest members of the team. Originally from Topeka, the 6'5 freshman attended Seaman high school and has been around Washburn volleyball a while. |