Favorite spot to relax on campus: The Garvey Fine Arts Center courtyard between White Concert Hall and the Mulvane Art Museum. It's very peaceful.
Advice for new Ichabods: Having fun and working hard in college goes together like peanut butter and jelly. The key is making sure to get the perfect balance.
Brett Johnson
Associate Director of Admissions
Hometown: Bonner Springs, Kansas
I work with students who: earned their high school diploma or GED over one year ago, but have not yet attended college since then.
Advice for new Ichabods: Find something that interests you and become involved in it – could be Greek Life, Washburn Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, intramural sports, on-campus employment, or whatever else that interests you!
Favorite place to explore/eat in Topeka:First Fridays Art Walk in North Topeka (NOTO).
Favorite Washburn memory:As a student, painting up and cheering on our athletic teams on so many different occasions.
Favorite Topeka restaurant:The Wheel Barrel in NOTO (North Topeka)
A hidden gem on campus is…The Reading Room in the Living Learning Center
Savanna Gaumer
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Lawrence, Kansas
I work with students from: Cair Paravel Latin School, Heritage Christian School, Northeast Kansas, Missouri and students who were home schooled or have earned their GED
Favorite place to explore in Topeka: Ward-Meade Park! The botanical gardens are great for a relaxing walk and you can cap it off with a visit to the Potwin Drug Store for an authentic root beer float!
Favorite Spot to relax on campus: The Garvey Fine Arts Center courtyard! Secluded with a bubbling fountain, perfect with a nice evening breeze.
Indigo Wilson-Schmidt
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
I work with students from: Topeka High, Topeka West, Highland Park high schools, Hope Street Academy, Southwest Kansas and Colorado