In August 2024, during the annual Breakfast with the President event, Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, the university’s president, announced the unveiling of the Center for Enterprise and Community Engagement (CECE). In addition, she shared the exciting news of a generous $1 million donation that would fund the center’s development and operations.  

Since then, Rachel Steiner has led the center, where students have provided resources, project assistance and business support to the non-profit and business community around Wichita. In the past academic year, students that opted in have attended the Wichita Business Journal Talent Summit, announced connections with the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Wichita, met with IMA Financial Group, Inc. leadership, and much more.   

“We are very grateful for the amazing gift that started our dynamic center for our students and community. Propelled by one of our Friends University core values of service, I look forward to seeing more of the students engaging with the business and non-profit communities, in what we expect will be transformational learning experiences,” said Dr. Carey. 

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Gifts to the university can be made online during this 24-hour period. Whether it’s supporting scholarships, academic programs or other vital initiatives, all contributions have a profound impact on the Friends community.  

“It was incredible to have a scholarship in my specific interest that I could apply for,” said Nathan Wachtler, a recipient of the Leroy and Eva Brightup Scholarship. “It’s really been incredible to participate in practical ministry here, from Sundays @9, to being given the opportunity to preach at a church. I can never express enough thanks for the donors.” 

To participate in the university’s annual Day of Giving on April 8, visit our website at http://friends.edu/give or contact Sanya Wiles at sanya@friends.edu.

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Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. Friends University offers 60+ undergraduate degree options along with adult online, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information, visit our site at https://www.friends.edu/ 

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The Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Awards dinner and banquet will take place on Friday, Oct. 4 at Crown Uptown Theatre at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 (or $38 online with a service fee) and can be purchased here on the Crown Uptown website. 

The 2024 Distinguished Alumni award recipients include Dr. Christopher Cassidy, for the Outstanding Achievement in R.I.S.E. award, Eric Stone, for the Outstanding Achievement in the Fine Arts award, and Stephen Campbell, for the Outstanding Christian Leadership and Service award. 

Friends welcomes four inductees into the 2024 Hall of Fame: Noah Morford ‘07 (football), Cecilia Benton ‘13 (track & cross country), Rachel Strickland ‘09 (volleyball), and the 2008 Football Team. 

Friends will also honor 2024 Young Student-Athlete Alumni recipients Daniel Littler ’13 (soccer) and Tiffany Trotter ’10 (volleyball). 

For a complete schedule of events and purchase of tickets, visit the Friends University Homecoming page at https://www.friends.edu/homecoming/ 

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Thomas will present his book Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways to Connect with God in the new chapel in Riney Fine Arts center at 7 p.m.  

Thomas will describe the nine spiritual temperaments and encourage the audience to investigate the most natural ways to express themselves with their relationship with God. Thomas will define the traits, strengths, and tendencies in devotional approaches to eliminate the barriers that keep one locked into rigid methods of worship and praise. 

He is the author of over 20 books that together have sold two million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. These books include When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People; Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?, The Sacred Search: What If It’s Not About Who You Marry, but Why?, and the Gold Medallion award winner Authentic Faith. 

Gary holds a B.A. in English Literature from Western Washington University, an MA degree in systematic theology from Regent College (Vancouver, BC), and an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Western Seminary (Portland, OR). 

He is the teaching pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado and an adjunct faculty member at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.  

Gary’s speaking ministry has led him to speak in all 50 states and nine different countries, and on numerous national television and radio programs, including multiple appearances on Focus on the Family and Family Life Today. Gary’s interviews on Focus on the Family have been chosen among the “Best of 2013,” “Best of 2014” “Best of 2017” “Best of 2021” and “Best of 2022.” 

The FriendsTalks series with Gary Thomas is free and open to the public to attend. For additional information, visit friends.edu/talks. 

Newman University is a Catholic university named for St. John Henry Newman and founded by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ for the purpose of empowering graduates to transform society. 

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The premiere of Within Her Storied Walls allows viewers to step inside 125 years of stories from within the walls of the clock tower at the edge of Wichita. Standing tall for over a century, Friends University Davis Administration Building has seen the development of a bustling city, the heartache of pandemics, the weight of economic downturn, and the hope driven by a faithful legacy; the result of a stereoscope salesman’s bold dream. 

“It has been an exciting year celebrating the monumental milestone of 125 years of Friends University,” said Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University. “This full-length documentary gives a visual picture of our beloved university from where it started to where we are now spanning 125 years. The Davis Administration Building is the same building where it all began when the university opened. These walls have transformed many lives and supported a firm foundation of history and a mission at Friends University. It is an honor and blessing to be a part of the Friends University history.”  

Within Her Storied Walls was directed and produced by Anna Marie Carey and supported by the Council of Independent Colleges and Lilly Endowment, Inc. The one-night-only event features never-before-seen interviews from past presidents, alumni, faculty and board members. 

 Tickets for the documentary premiere are $12.50 and can be purchased through the Orpheum Theatre here.  

Friends University, a Christian university with Quaker heritage founded by St. Louis businessman James M. Davis in 1898 offers over 60 degree programs from business, education, fine arts, STEM, theology and humanities, graduate level degrees and the first-ever doctoral program in Christian spiritual formation and soul care.   

For more information on the Friends University 125th Anniversary celebration, visit here. 

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The Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Awards dinner and banquet will take place on Friday, Sept. 22 at Crown Uptown Theatre. The 2023 Distinguished Alumni award winners include Bob Minter for Outstanding Achievement in R.I.S.E. Values, Tracy Resseguie for Outstanding Achievement in the Fine Arts and Ferril Williamson for Outstanding Christian Leadership and Service. Honors also include Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductees, Khadijah Bland (softball), Marcus Carter (football), Addie Petersen (volleyball) and the 2013 softball team along with 2023 Young Student-Athlete Alumni award inaugural winners Aimee Counce (volleyball) and Dr. Colton Heinrich (tennis). Tickets for the event can be purchased here.  

On Saturday, Sept. 23, the 1963 and 1973 classes will celebrate with a reunion at 2 p.m. in the Casado Campus Center. The 2018 class reunion will take place at 3 p.m. in the Lower Level Casado Atrium. The Falcons athletics have a full day. First the Lady Falcon’s soccer team takes the pitch against Bethel College at 11 a.m. while the men’s soccer team takes on Bethel College at 1:30 p.m., both at Adair-Austin Stadium.  

The Friends University Homecoming parade begins at 4:45 p.m. on University St. crossing the campus to the practice field at St. Clair St. where patrons can enjoy additional festivities with a pep rally and food trucks before the 6 p.m. kickoff for the Homecoming football game between the Friends Falcons and the Tabor College Bluejays. 

On Sunday, Sept. 24, the Friends University Concert Jazz Band is hosting a Jazz Homecoming Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Odd Fellow Hall at 930 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita Kan. In addition to all the weekend activities, the University Alumni Office is hosting the fourth annual Run with Friends 5K virtual run/walk during the week of Homecoming, Sept. 18-24.  

For a complete Homecoming schedule and to purchase tickets in advance, visit friends.edu/homecoming.    

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“For 125 years, Friends University has been a constant fixture in the Wichita community,” said Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University. “It is amazing to think that 125 years ago, in the same Davis Administration Building, student’s lives were being transformed with a Christian liberal-arts education just as they are today. It is an honor to be a part of the great history of Friends University and continue to pursue the mission that our founder James M. Davis set forth as a Quaker university to give to the community and the world graduates that are excellent in their field of study, ethical leaders and problem solvers, people we expect will make a positive difference in our community. This is an exciting day and exceptional milestone for Friends University.”   

Friends University, a Christian university with Quaker heritage founded by St. Louis businessman James M. Davis in 1898 offers over 60 degree programs from business, education, fine arts, STEM, theology and humanities, graduate level degrees and the first-ever doctoral program in Christian spiritual formation and soul care.   

For more information on the Friends University 125^th Anniversary celebration, visit here. 

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Now is the time to get started!

• Learn about our programs, faculty, financial aid and affordable options
• Application fees are waived so apply with the help and guidance of our team
• Enroll in fall classes with an Academic Success Coach

The event will help prospective adult and graduate students learn more about how Friends University can help them invest in their education and future. Students can enter to receive fun prizes.

Friends University is offering a Refer a Future Falcon $1,000* scholarship for all new fall 2023 adult undergraduate students when a Friends alumnus refers you. The scholarship will be applied evenly over the next four semesters. Find out more about the Refer a Future Falcon scholarship at friends.edu/referral.

Attendees are encouraged to apply before the event. For more information on the Adult and Professional Studies open house, visit friends.edu/enroll.

*Some restrictions apply. Check with an admissions counselor to learn more.

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This year’s celebrations will shine brighter with generous donations from Even Temp of Wichita, Inc., Evergy and Tree Top Nursery to make the lighting event special and to fund the lighting of the tower for the holiday season. Friends University’s own Singing Quakers and Brass Band will be on hand to perform along with special guest Rep. Tom Sawyer, District 95 K.S. Representative who will be in attendance to take part in the celebration.   

The Ceremony of Lights activities will begin at 6 p.m. with a welcome from President Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, performances by the Singing Quakers and Brass Band, a reading of the Christmas story, an announcement of the student club Christmas tree winners, followed by the lighting of the Friends University Christmas lights including the iconic Davis Tower. Attendees can enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and making a special appearance is Santa Claus who will be on hand for photos. 

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Friends University is honored to host author and professor Dr. Michael O. Wise for the Friends Talks series. He will present on The Mystery of the Last Document from the Jerusalem Temple: A Window on the World of Jesus on Thursday, April 7. 

“Dr. Wise is considered the world’s leading scholar on the Dead Sea Scrolls,” said Dr. James Bryan Smith, associate professor of religion and Dallas Willard Chair for Christian spiritual formation. “We are thrilled to be able to have Dr. Wise share his theological expertise and offerings on the world of Jesus to the faith-based community in Wichita.”  

The Keynote presentation will begin at 7 p.m. in the Alumni Auditorium located in the Davis Administration Building. 

Friends Talks are a lecture series featuring local and national experts of philosophy, religion and spirituality open to the community to teach new and substantial views of the world.   

The Friends Talks series with Dr. Michael O. Wise is free and open to the public to attend. For additional information, visit friends.edu/talks.  

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Now is the time to get started! Friends University is offering a $1,050* scholarship for all new spring 2022 adult undergraduate students to be applied evenly over the spring and fall 2022 semesters.

Prospective adult undergraduate and graduate students can apply, enroll in classes, learn about financial aid, student accounts, career services and speak with an academic success coach during this enrollment day. The event will help new students learn more about how Friends University can help them invest in their education and future.

Students can enter a drawing to receive $500 off their first class, a $100 bookstore gift card or additional prizes.

Attendees are encouraged to apply before the event. Application fees are waived for Adult Enrollment Day. For more information on the Adult Undergraduate and Graduate School Enrollment Day, visit friends.edu/enroll.

*Scholarship only applies to new adult students who enroll at least half-time in one of our bachelor’s degree programs for spring 2022. Discount will be applied evenly over the spring and fall 2022 semesters (summer excluded). This scholarship cannot be combined with any other institutional scholarship offers or discounts.

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“This renovation is a symbol of our dedication to Falcon athletics, our student-athletes and coaches who work hard and train every day while representing Friends University,” said Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University. “This project would not have been made possible without the generous gifts from our Falcon friends who believe in our mission at Friends and stand on a firm foundation of faith with us. We are blessed to have been able to watch this transformation which will bring a lifetime of growth for the Friends community.”

Over the last five months, McCownGordon and Shelden Architecture have updated and renovated several spaces in the Garvey P.E. Center to transform it into a first-rate facility. The four main areas that saw major improvement included a larger training room, an expanded weight room, administrative spaces/team meeting room and a refreshed main lobby.

For more information about the Friends University RISE Up Capital Campaign, visit friends.edu/riseup.

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