Washburn University held Ichabod Senior Day on Dec. 2, 2011, where high school seniors could come to campus, meet with the faculty, staff and different departments to learn more about what Washburn has to offer.
All fraternities and sororities at Washburn University have spent weeks in preparation for the eagerly anticipated competition that they hope will entertain the student body.
Every year at the end of sorority recruitment at Washburn University, the women run down the hill to be welcomed by their new sisters.
College is sometimes summed up as a chance to live new experiences. Those in attendance at the Washburn Study Abroad, Activities and Majors Fair had a chance to explore their options.
For students who are always looking for something to do on campus, intramural sports are one thing to take into consideration, especially if they want to stay active.
The last welcome week event at Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. known as WU Fest was held on August 22, 2011 after students went to their first day of classes for the semester.
Vice President of Academic Affairs Randy Pembrook, Washburn Student Government President Taylor McGown and University President Jerry Farley welcome new and returning students to Washburn.
Washburn Scorch on the Porch Welcome Week Edition
Washburn University held their first Scorch on the Porch for the semester on a beautiful August 19, 2011. Scorch on the Porch provided live music for students, faculty and staff, as well as food and a spots where they could buy Washburn merchandise from the Washburn Bookstore as well as Kaw yearbooks from Washburn Student Media.
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.
Getting involved, supporting other students and colleagues and getting educated is all part of the college experience according to Mark Norman, who is about to go into his third year as the director of bands at Washburn University.
With new, exciting steps come new responsibilities. Moving onto campus is no different.
Last Friday, Washburn staff members and students gathered on the north Union lawn to witness the introduction of the new and improved Ichabod mascot.
Following the appearance of Jerry Farley, Washburn President, and the cheers of eager staff members and alumni, the mascot danced and posed his way down the aisle in a grand attempt to show off his classic, yet updated, new look.
Welcome Week included many activities for making new students comfortable with the Washburn environment. Even the Memorial Union pitched in with that Friday's Scorch on the Porch, hosted on the steps of the Union for a crowd of students, faculty and staff.
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