O'hara talks about journey to OU Nov 19, 2009
Patrick O'Hara, OU's latest kicker, grew up playing soccer and got the idea to try his hand at kicking footballs during his freshmen year at Washburn University in Kansas. The only problem was, O'Hara wasn't on a football team. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lady Buffs Move Up in the National Poll to Tie with Emporia Sep 30, 2009
The two teams will have the opportunity to break the tie on Friday, Oct. 2, as the Lady Buffs take on the Hornets in the first matchup of the Lady Blues Classic Tournament at Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. Rank. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Lady Buffs Sweep Texas Woman's to Remain Undefeated in Conference Play Sep 30, 2009
The tournament takes place at Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. . (Gobuffsgo.com)
Lady Buffs Travel for Second Week of LSC Action Sep 25, 2009
UP NEXT - The Lady Buffs stay on the road and take on the MIAA conference in a crossover tournament at Washburn University, in Washburn, Kan. The tournament is set to take place Oct. 2 and 3. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Lady Buffs Consistent In AVCA National Poll Sep 25, 2009
WT will have one more week of Lone Star Conference action before facing four challenging MIAA opponents in a regional crossover tournament at Washburn University in Washburn, Kan. Rank. (Gobuffsgo.com)
GTSO's collaboration with Kansas is in the wind Aug 28, 2009
Though their late "70s hits "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind" brought them permanent fame, the shifting members broke up finally in the 1980s to pursue various paths. A 2000 reunion album, "Somewhere to Elsewhere," brought them back into action, and this year the band undertook a cross-country tour, bringing together singer/keyboardist Steve Walsh, guitarist Rich Williams, violinist David Ragsdale, bassist Billy Greer and drummer Phil Ehart, plus two former members, guitarist Steve... (NJ.com -- Times)
Women's Basketball Releases 2009-10 Schedule Aug 26, 2009
Before the regular season tips off, Iowa will host Washburn University in an exhibition game (Nov. 8). (Hawkeyesports.com)
Jones back to lead Triton volleyball Aug 11, 2009
Louis's head coach, Jones worked four seasons as an assistant coach for national powerhouse Washburn University of Topeka, Kan. During Jones' four seasons as an assistant at Washburn, the Lady Blues compiled a 129-23 record and qualified for the NCAA Tournament every year. (The Current Online, MO)
Exploding Stars: Is Earth at Risk? Jun 19, 2009
"We are trying to get a better estimate of how dangerous a particular event will be," says Brian Thomas of Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Thomas and his colleagues will be studying the wide-range of astrophysical phenomena that could fling high energy radiation across interstellar space to Earth's doorstep as occured in a colossal blast detected in 2004. (Fox News)
'Bonner Love' Rules at National Conference at Stetson University Jun 6, 2009
Environmentalist Lacey Bisnett of Washburn University in Kansas is one of the attendees focusing on service. Helping with a beach cleanup at Smyrna Dunes Park in New Smyrna Beach and with invasive plant removal at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City allowed her to compare environmental issues important in Kansas with those relevant to Florida. (PR Newswire)
Student leaders gather at Stetson for summit Jun 5, 2009
and Lacey Bisnette of Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. helped root out invasive sword fern from the brush. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Regents to issue $7.7M in stimulus funds for deferred maintenance Jun 4, 2009
In addition, the legislation provided state-funded tax credits intended to generate up to $158 million in private contributions to the state universities, Washburn University, and the community and technical colleges. If fully funded, the five-year plan would have addressed about 31 percent of the $825 million maintenance backlog. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Koppenberg in the hunt after first day May 21, 2009
The shot of the day, though, easily belonged to Matt Ewald of Washburn University (Kansas). Ewald aced the par-4 13th hole and finished the day tied for seventh at 1-over. (Wwuvikings.com)
Children's Rights U.N. pact said to limit parental authority May 1, 2009
A treaty supporter, professor Linda Elrod of Washburn University School of Law, said critics ignore the treaty's strong support for the role of families and parents. "What makes me the most mad is the assumption that to give children rights takes away somebody else's rights," she said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Louis J. 'Lou' Steck Apr 28, 2009
Education: Graduated in 1953 from Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, with a degree in biology. Family: Wife, Barbara, 33 years; a mixed family total of seven children -- four ladies, three gentlemen. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Wheeler joins the staff at Pioneer Park Apr 17, 2009
Wheeler is from Topeka Kansas and earned a political science degree from Washburn University ... Wheeler is from Topeka Kansas and earned a political science degree from Washburn University. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Ma and Pa solutions to global warming Apr 9, 2009
Ronald Griffin, Professor of Law at Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, asks what can leaders do for a desperate and aging population in an environment faced with global warming to re-engage a region that blankets eight states. The Great Plains are dotted with oil patches, public utilities, farms, ranches, feed lots, meat-packing plants, medium-size cities, military bases and tiny towns feeding on agricultural activity, explains Griffin. (EurekAlert!)
Gamma-Ray Burst Caused Mass Extinction? Apr 4, 2009
Such a disaster may have been responsible for the mass die-off of 70 percent of the marine creatures that thrived during the (488 to 443 million years ago), suggests study leader Brian Thomas, an astrophysicist at Washburn University in Kansas. The simulation also shows that a significant gamma-ray burst is likely to go off within range of Earth every billion years or so, although the stream of radiation would have to be lined up just right to affect the planet. (National Geographic)
Third Ward candidates focus on city budget Mar 24, 2009
Education: Bachelor s degree from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. and a master s from the University of Kansas. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Randy Parsons Named Federal Security Director at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Mar 21, 2009
Parsons earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from Washburn University in 1972; a Master of Arts degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University in 1973; and a Juris Doctor from Washburn University in 1982. As an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California, he instructed Homeland Security and Public Policy within the Graduate School of Policy, Planning and Development. (PR Newswire)
Viterra Hosts Annual Meeting for Shareholders Mar 12, 2009
Mr. Schmidt is a member of the C.D. Howe Institute, Vice-Chair of The Conference Board of Canada and a member of The Conference Board Inc., USA. He serves on the Applied Portfolio Management Advisory Board for the Washburn University School of Business. Mr. Schmidt earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Washburn University and was honoured as Washburn's 2003 Alumni Fellow. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Kansas suspending Income Tax Refunds... Feb 17, 2009
Washburn University political science professor Bob Beatty likened the impasse to the 1995 budget battle between President Clinton and U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich. That dispute prompted a shutdown of the federal government. (The Drudge Report)
