Currently, there is an office space in downtown Topeka that not only has its front door open to the public, but is intended to get the public's concerns and input on what they believe is best for the community as a whole.
Despite the passing of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, Apple hasn't given up the idea of throwing major unveiling events.
Zumba fitness is a new offering in kinesiology at Washburn, and Emily Lockhart, instructor, is passionate about the subject and about its benefits.
On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Fast Forward organization hosted a networking event at Senate Suites, owned by Parish Hotel Property, located at 900 SW Tyler St.
The student government associations at Washburn and Emporia State are having a friendly competition. "Can Emporia" is going on right now through Feb. 21. Washburn students and faculty can bring canned donations to the Washburn Student Government Association office.
With February and Black History Month just around the corner, local establishments, such as the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, are planning events to celebrate during that time.
The party devouring its own. That is how to best describe the Republican primary process that has occurred since the end of December.
The Center for Kansas Studies at Washburn University is showed the documentary "Florence, Kansas" as part of their Kansas Day Celebration on Friday, Jan. 27th in Henderson Learning Center.
For "No Name-Calling Week," OPEN is sponsoring a presentation by Robert Minor tonight at 7 p.m. entitled "Bullies, Name-callers & Their Victims" and is taking place in the Henderson Learning Center room 100. Then, on Jan. 26, a free film, "Cyberbully," will be shown in the Kansas Room of the Union at 7 p.m.
Burnham will give her presentation on Feb. 2 in White Concert Hall at 7 p.m
The Washburn First Year Experience pilot program was implemented in the fall semester of 2011. It's all about the connection to the college community.
Melissa Villasenor, stand-up comedian and impressionist, will entertain Washburn at 7 p.m. on Jan. 24 in the Washburn Room of the Memorial Union.
Recent talk around Topeka may mention the news about larger corporations shutting down their businesses locally.
Some big news occurred around Topeka during the students' absence.
Some changes have taken place for the spring 2012 semester in the admissions office at Washburn University. Last semester, Morgan Boyack moved into another position within the office of academic outreach.
The Washburn Biology department welcomes Jason Emry, who comes to Washburn from Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln, Neb., where he received his bachelor's degree in 1994.
Once a month, the Washburn Board of Regents meet inside of the halls of the Memorial Union at Washburn University.
The Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization that is designed to benefit those whose lives have changed since serving for the country.
Many students say the exact same thing when it comes to finals week: sleep is an unnecessary thing, food is required only when it's junk food and studying is the only thing worth making time for.
"Get Stacked!" This is the theme of this year's Finals Week Studython that many students will be participating in, sponsored by the Washburn Student Government Association.
Washburn's introduction to women's studies class is sponsoring a drive for the Helping Hands Humane Society for supplies until Christmas.
The cast of Buried Life made a trip to Washburn University last week on their tour of college campuses.
For many children in Topeka, this is a reality they face every year. The United Way of Greater Topeka hopes to change these circumstances. The United Way's Christmas Bureau is in its 70th year of adopting local families in need for Christmas
Male cheerleaders, yell leaders, stunt leaders, or whatever the name may be, the Washburn Cheer Squad is looking for traditional cheerleaders for the upcoming tryouts.
The squad is looking for girls with previous cheer experience, or with skills in gymnastics tumbling, and other qualifications in the area. There's no experience needed for guys. Many don't start to cheer until college, so the squad is willing to teach them what they need to become a member.
Students enrolled in LE 100 were paired together and challenged to come up with a way in which they can make a difference on campus. The majority of the students participating in this showcase are incoming freshman or transfers. For them, this was an opportunity to develop leadership skills as well as interact with their peers in fun and creative ways.
Melanie Burdick comes to Washburn as a new professor this semester, teaching two courses: Freshman Composition and Advanced Composition.
Due to the cost of keeping the library open 24 hours, WSGA in partnership with the library and university administration, built a compromise proposal to keep facilities available until 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, starting Nov. 13.
A 90-year-old woman joined the sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha after waiting 70 years for her dream to be fulfilled. The Great Depression prevented that dream.
She knew from the beginning that she was more like her sisters than brothers. Thus, the battle within herself begun.
Washburn student studies abroad over summer
A Washburn student's only regret when studying in Paris this summer was that she did not have more time. Jordan Ward, senior in music, studied abroad for five weeks during the summer.
All students have been at that place in their college careers and have to handle all of the adjustments that come their way.
When one thinks of the beginning of the college two things come to mind; moving and independence. Washburn welcome week's first day was that and much more Thursday.
Emphasize values, philosophies, and philanthropy
Greek recruitment efforts are moving into high gear at Washburn University with the start of the 2011 fall semester. Sorority chapters across the campus will hold their formal recruitment events in early September, but students are already lining up to get involved.
The new president and vice president of the Washburn Student Government Association hope to exemplify their campaign slogan "for students, for change," through interaction with other students. WSGA president Taylor McGown, senior in biology, and vice president Michael Kitowski, junior in history, were elected last March.
The 8th Annual Gala was held at the Great Overland Station in Topeka, Kan. on June 17, 2011 and in honor of Kansas' 150th birthday, this year's Gala introduced "The Kansas Hall of Fame at the Great Overland Station."
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