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Wednesday, April 11
Law Library Book Sale: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., School of Law Library Women’s tennis vs. Northwest Missouri State University: 2 p.m., Washburn Tennis complex
Thursday, April 12
Law Library Book Sale: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., School of Law Library WU Idol featuring comedian Johnny Cardinale: 6:30 p.m., Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center Mass Media Banquet: 6:30 p.m., Washburn Room, Memorial Union Planetarium Open House: 7-9 p.m., Planetarium, Stoffer Science Hall Friday, April 13
Law Library Book Sale: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., School of Law Library Washburn Tech Luau Feast: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Washburn Tech Campus, Building H Baseball vs. Lincoln University of Missouri: 4 p.m., Falley Field, Washburn
Saturday, April 14
Big Event: Bods into the Streets: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Topeka community service sponsored by WSGA & LINC Earth day family day in the ArtLab: 1-4 p.m., Mulvane ArtLab Baseball vs. Lincoln University of Missouri: 2 p.m., Falley Field, Washburn Sunday April 15
Baseball vs. Lincoln University of Missouri: 12 p.m., Falley Field, Washburn Washburn Dancing Blues Audition: 12-6 p.m., Petro 125, Dancing Blues studio Cabaret 2012: 7:30 p.m., Washburn Room, Memorial Union Monday, April 16
Men’s and Women’s tennis vs. Emporia State University: 2 p.m., Falley Field, Washburn Tuesday, April 17
Art Department student exhibit: 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Garvey Fine Arts Center Employee Recognition: 3:30 p.m. Washburn Room A,B, Memorial Union
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Kansas young professionals are ‘Achieving Heights’ Jordan Loomis
WASHBURN REVIEW
in Reno County by the young professionals of Reno County. “So it was in Hutch the past two years and then Fast Forward, here in Topeka, bid for it, so this year is our first
Thursday, April 5, 2012 marked the third annual Kansas Young Professionals Summit at the Ramada Hotel and Convention Center. Hosting the event was “ Topeka’s young professional His presentation organization, Fast Forward. It talked a lot about drew a fair attendance. overcoming obstacles “We ended up with about and overcoming those 350 participants,” said Paul certain kinds of peoBossert, 2012 Fast Forward ple who say you can’t chairman. “It’s been a great do things in life turn out for such a wonder- Paul Bossert ful opportunity to help attract Speaking of Eric Alexander, young professionals.” the Summit’s key speaker Eric Alexander, one of the summit’s key speakers and ad” venturer, ended up captivating his audience with his presentation. year of hosting the summit,” “Alexander led the first said Bossert. “But we’re probflying expedition of Mount ably going to have it again next Everest,” said Bossert. “So his year.” presentation talked a lot about The closing speaker for the overcoming obstacles and summit this year was Kansas overcoming those certain kinds governor Sam Brownback, who of people who say you can’t do according to Bossert, wrapped things in life. He really tried to up the conference by telling relate it to young professionals how important the young prowhich was great.” fessionals are to the community The entire summit, accord- and how they can help attract ing to Bossert, was first put on young economic development
in the future. Brownback included some personal aspects of his life to help assure that he leveled with the young professionals present for his presentation. Bossert, along with Erin Mohwinkle, another 2012 Fast Forward chairman, worked together to make the summit as professional as possible in a learning environment. “The majority of our speakers were all executives,” said Bossert, “We do have some young professionals, but basically we’re focusing on people who have accomplished a lot in the business field and have some experience for other young professionals to help them connect and build a lot of established networking and business management.”
Jordan Loomis is a freshman double major in mass media and art. She can be reached at jordan.loomis@washburn.edu.
Photo by Jordan Loomis, Washburn Review
Overcoming Obstacles: Governor Sam Brownback gives the closing remarks for the Kansas Young Professionals Summit last Thursday. Brownback, along with the keynote speaker Eric Alexander, shared messages on overcoming obstacles and negative influences.
Bands raise the roof on the Jayhawk Theatre Michael Vander Linden WASHBURN REVIEW
Washburn Student Media is hosting its annual Jayhawk Theatre Revival event at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in the Regency Ballroom on Friday, April 13. The kick off time is 7 p.m. and the event will conclude sometime around midnight. This year’s theme is a battle of the bands. Six bands from around the area will step on stage to perform for the audience in an attempt to win their vote at the end of the night. “We decided to do a battle of the bands as an exciting way to bring the new generation in to help our historical cause,” said Josh Rouse, senior mass media major. Rouse has played a major role in helping develop this year’s event. “Everyone will be having a good time listening to music, enjoying food, etc, but the real purpose here is to keep putting more money into restoring the
old Jayhawk Theatre,” said Rouse.
T h e Jayhawk Theatre first opened its doors in August of 1926. However, nearly 50 years later, its curtains were closed for the last time. People began thinking about ideas of replacing it with a mall or restaurant, but it has remained an empty space since then. However, in 1993, the theatre was named the State Theatre of Kansas. In recent years, many organizations have taken a part in the attempt to revive the theatre and bring it back to its historical glory. In the last five years
alone, more than $125,000 has been raised for stabilization and preservation of the building. “The Jayhawk Theatre is a major part of our history,”
said Rouse. “History is what makes us who we are t o d a y and everyone
should want to be a part of bringing that history back to life.”
T h e hopes are, one day, the building will once again be used for live entertainment and a place where both young and old want to go for a day of pleasurable entertainment. The battle of the bands is the way to earn money, but they are not only playing for the pride in helping restore history. Paul Schneider of Rundown Studios is donating $520 in studio time to the winners of the competition free of charge. Also, WIBW in Topeka and Gizmo Pictures donated money to help put the event on. “We’re really thankful that Rundown Studios helped us,”
said Rouse. “They’re really supportive of the local music scene and local businesses and we just appreciate how Paul donated his time for this cause.” T-shirts will be sold as the admissions tickets and they can be bought every day in the union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Thursday. Elisa Gayle, who coordinated the event, looks forward to seeing everyone there. “It’s an event that is fun, and it supports a great cause,” said Gayle. “It’s going to be great.”
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Michael Vander Linden is a freshman biology major. He can be reached at michael. vanderlinden@washburn.edu.
Faculty honor outstanding students Jinglan Jiang
WASHBURN REVIEW
The Washburn University Honors Program hosted its spring banquet on April 3 at Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. This banquet celebrated all of the accomplishments that honors students achieved during the past year. Three students from the freshman to junior classes received awards. Graduating seniors were recognized at the banquet. Fifty eight people attended this year, including the honors students, their guests, the honors’ advisors and other faculty and staff. David Sollars, dean of the school of business, was a guest speaker at the banquet. The University Honors Program at Washburn provides opportunities for students to enrich their educational experiences in a variety of ways. “It is a 24 credit hour experience that the students can enroll in and take different cours-
es that they can expand their horizons,” said Lucy Hesse, the president of the honors student council. The office for the university honors program is located in Henderson Learning Center room 110. The honors study/ lounge, exclusively for honors students, is located in HC101. “Anyone can apply for this program, but there is criteria,” said Michael McGuire, dean of university honors program. “We look at ACT scores and high school GPAs. We have them fill out an application. Part of the application is a resume and essay. ”
Photos by Tianzhe Qi, Washburn Review
Jinglan Jiang is a graduate journalism student. Reach her at jinglan.jiang@washburn. edu.
Honored Honor Students: Michale McGuire, dean of the university honors program, recognizes three members of the Washburn University Honors Program for their exceptional accomplishments during the past year. Family and friends of the honorees attended the honors program spring banquet on April 3 in Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. The honors program provides opportunities for students to enrich their educational experiences in a variety of ways that go beyond the normal students coursework.