Response was scarce for some of the Strategic Planning sub-committees last week.

The committees' white papers-drafts of suggestions from various sub-committees-were presented online until Oct. 23, open for suggestion. And the committees for academic programs, asset development and stewardship, and enrollment management received the most comments.

TOPEKA, Kan., October 26, 2009 - The public is invited to Washburn Tech's Haunted Technical School this Thursday and Friday, October 29 and 30 with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. The Haunted Technical School will include a tour through campus with special effects and performers haunting our darkened buildings.

Response was scarce for some of the Strategic Planning sub-committees last week.

The committees' white papers-drafts of suggestions from various sub-committees-were presented online until Oct. 23, open for suggestion. And the committees for academic programs, asset development and stewardship, and enrollment management received the most comments.

There is little doubt that finals week can be a stressful and trying time for college students. Late night study sessions, last-minute cramming and lack of sleep do little to reduce the anxiety most students feel as the semester wraps up. But the Washburn Student Government Association is working on a plan to give students a little relief.

The Washburn Wind Ensemble performed its "Something Old... Something Blue" concert Friday night, Sept. 23, at White Concert Hall.

The ensemble is an audition group based around wind instruments such as flutes, oboes, clarinets and brass of every kind; supported by a sizable percussion section and a couple of string instruments.

TOPEKA, Kan., - The public is invited to Washburn Tech's Haunted Technical School this Thursday and Friday, October 29 and 30 with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. The Haunted Technical School will include a tour through campus with special effects and performers haunting our darkened buildings.

During the week of Oct. 19 -23, Student Survivor Workshops have been offering helpful tips for Washburn students on campus.

Friendly advisors and counselors have been discussing topics that affect all college students such as sleep habits, academic advising and time management strategies.

Each Sunday in Topeka, a group of athletes come together to play soccer. The program is called TopSoccer, and is an outreach program for young athlees with disabilities. The program started in the spring and remains successful, with 25 participants currently signed up.

Washburn University held its third annual Healthcare Career Fair. The event target all students intending to go into healthcare, including majors from departments such as Nursing and all of the Allied Health programs, like the Physical Therapy Assistant and Radiologic Technology programs.

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First off, I just want to thank everyone who participated in and helped with Homecoming. With your help, Ichabod Island was a big success. Vice President Onek handled the majority of operations from WSGA's end of things, so make sure to thank her for all the work she put into the week.

Many cities and counties in the state of Kansas have smoking bans. Topeka can now be added to that list.

An ordinance that bans smoking in all public locations and establishments, excluding smoke shops, has been passed by the Topeka City Council. It is to be enacted Dec.