September 13, 2017
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Fridays with Farley: mayor, military and more Charles Rankin
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Washburn University President Jerry Farley opened the first Fridays with Farley of the semester talking about issues that affect the Washburn community at noon Sept. 8 in the Union Underground. Farley began his forum by discussing the importance of the upcoming Topeka mayoral election. He explained that this is the first local election in Topeka to take place in the month of November, as the Kansas legislature in 2015 voted to move them from spring to winter. “These elections are vitally important to students here at Washburn,” Farley said. Farley said further that the mayor serves on the Washburn Board of Regents, and additionally appoints three members. The university worked with many campus and
community entities to plan a forum where the candidates will be discussing issues specifically related to Washburn and its community. This forum will take place at 4 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. Farley gave a few remarks about accomplishments of both candidates: Michelle De La Isla, a current Topeka councilperson for the 5th District, and Spencer Duncan, a local businessperson. Farley did not endorse any one candidate. “As you can imagine, I’m not going to reveal who I’m Photo by Charles Rankin going to vote for,” Farley President Farley spoke in the Union Underground during the first Friday with Farley of the semester. He addressed various aspects of campus life such as the upcoming mayoral election. said. As the discussion contin- to become a Purple Heart importance of graduating floor for questions from the ued, Farley outlined a few University. In doing so, it in four years. Farley urged audience. new plans and initiatives would set apart Washburn students to take 15 credit Katie Wade, senior histothat Washburn has lined as a place where wounded hours per semester in order ry major, asked Farley if the up in the next few months. veterans and their family to achieve this. He said that university was doing anyAmong these initiatives will be honored and assistby graduating in as short a thing to address the recent was the university’s mised in their pursuit of educa- time as possible, students remarks by Betsy DeVos, sion to make Washburn a tion while at Washburn. have a better opportunity to Secretary of Education, more military and veteran As has been the case jumpstart their careers and Farley continued on page 3 friendly campus. One way it for the past few years, the make money. is doing this is by working university stressed the Farley then opened the
Smiling at the camera, Sean Reynolds, freshman digital forensics major, waits for Candice Millard’s presentation on her book, “The River of Doubt.”
Photos by Julia Eilert
Students were able to meet with Candice Millard and have their books signed after the presentation.
Lessons and words from Candice Millard Julia Eilert
Contributor julia.eilert@washburn.edu
Washburn students gathered together for the annual iRead event at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 in White Concert Hall. This year’s presentation was given by Candice Millard, author of “The River of Doubt.” Millard is both an accomplished novelist and journalist, and has worked for National Geographic as an editor and writer. She earned her master’s degree in literature from Baylor University, and has pub-
lished three books, all of which focus on iconic historical figures and crucial events in their lives. “My favorite part is always the research,” said Millard. “There are always a million different stories that go with what I’m looking at.” All incoming freshmen were required to read “The River of Doubt” and attend the lecture as part of Washburn’s iRead program. The book focuses on the life of President Theodore Roosevelt. “I thought it was interesting,” said Andrew Reyn-
olds, freshman forensics investigation major. “I learned quite a bit about Teddy and the different side of his life that I never knew existed. It’s also nice to see who’s behind the book for once.” Millard talked about her researching process and why the book was written and organized the way that it was. She explained the historical significance of the Amazon and its overall importance in Roosevelt’s life. “Try to imagine George Bush or Barack Obama, announcing that they’re going
to explore Mars on their own,” said Millard. “It’s just that extreme.” “The River of Doubt” is a New York Times Best Seller, and the book was a finalist for the Quill Awards. After Millard’s address to the crowd, students were given the chance to ask questions. In one of her answers, Millard explained why she made her own journey to the Amazon in researching for the book. “It was really difficult and it was really dangerous, but I couldn’t have written the book without it,” said Millard. “I needed to know not
only what it looked like, but what it smelled like, what it sounded like and what it felt like to be there. And the only way to know that is to go.” Students were able to have their copies of “The River of Doubt” or any of Millard’s other books signed after the presentation. “I hope you will remember this occasion,” said Washburn University Preident Jerry Farley. “And that you will remember this book for a long, long time.”
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