From The Ichabod - Spring 2017
Classical music from a dusty Bose stereo usually accompanies John Buckner as he turns wood in his garage. Music and woodworking have been prominent in the life of the retired long-time Washburn music professor, but woodworking has become his favored craft. It’s what he shares with students at Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas, or at workshops throughout the region.
From The Ichabod - Spring 2017
When Tawanna Black, ba ’00, first came to Washburn University, she had no intention of ever going into non-profit public service. Luckily for the organizations and communities she’s served in Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota, the inspiring professors and new perspectives she encountered at Washburn changed her mind and helped her see the value of social service.
From The Ichabod - Spring 2017
Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Again. This was the second stage 2 diagnosis that Stephanie Davies, b ed ’16, received. This diagnosis meant a stem cell transplant was imminent. More chemotherapy was necessary. It was the fall of 2013 and she was majoring in education at Washburn University, a path she chose after her first diagnosis.
From The Ichabod - Spring 2017
City management is where T.C. Broadnax, ba ’91, decided he wanted to make a difference when he was attending Washburn. The former Ichabod basketball player has elevated himself to one of the highest levels in that field. In a Texas-sized move, Broadnax became city manager of Dallas, Texas, on Feb. 1, 2017.
From The Ichabod - Spring 2017
Bob Chipman’s final season served as a tribute to his 41 years with the men’s basketball program at Washburn University. Among the achievements celebrated and remembered were the 1987 NAIA national championship, the 2001 NCAA Division II runner-up finish, 12 trips to the NCAA tournament, nine to the NAIA tournament and 12 conference championships. He wrapped up the milestones with his 800th win earlier this year.
From Athletics Spotlight - Winter 2016-17
Basketball Coach Bob Chipman needed a way to calm his nerves before a game early in his career. Betty McEnroe Casper’s answer became a ritualistic tradition that sprouted a lifelong friendship between them and their families.
From The Ichabod - Winter 2016-17
Washburn University is one of eight colleges and universities nationwide being honored by University Business magazine in its Winter 2016 Models of Excellence recognition program. Sponsored by CASHNet, the Models of Excellence program recognizes innovative approaches to encouraging and nurturing student success on campus. In Washburn’s case, that innovative approach is the Ichabod Success Institute
From The Ichabod - Fall 2016
Kennedy White, bba ’16, Connor England and Mark Feuerborn sat in the School of Business conference room and joined people from all over the world via Skype. The trio was eagerly awaiting the results of the Network of International Business Schools Worldwide Business Plan Competition. They were not only representing Washburn University as one of the three schools in the finals, but they were also representing the United States against schools in Finland and Ireland.
From Belltower - 2016
Ashley Sumpter, bas ’16, accomplished something she never thought she could: earning a bachelor’s degree. Realizing her dream would not have been possible without the scholarship she received the past two years from the Washburn Women’s Alliance.
From Athletics Spotlight - Summer 2017
Riley Krane didn’t play high school baseball until his senior year. Playing in college wasn’t something he thought about much, but a chance to walk on at Washburn five years ago turned into a three-time all-conference career and a management degree.
From Athletics Spotlight - Summer 2017
Sarah Vicory found time to focus on two career paths at Washburn when she wasn’t playing volleyball. The senior from Topeka coached club volleyball teams and worked part time as a physical therapy assistant. She’ll spend next year deciding which of those paths is right for her after she graduates.
From Athletics Spotlight - Winter 2016-17
Brady Skeens is using his basketball skills, important lessons from his parents and help from scholarships to earn his degree in business administration and move on in the field. Along the way, he's having a successful basketball career.