The Washburn Tech experience is more than just classrooms and labs. We host various events throughout the academic year that are not only fun, but allow you to connect to instructors, other students and our local community. Mark your calendar with these special events that are now tradition for the Washburn Tech family.
Exploring work turns into fun for kids attending Washburn Tech’s Summer Camp. Registration is now open for two sessions, scheduled in June, that are designed to excite and inspire young minds as they explore their interests and even consider future career choices. One day, campers might design colors of a vehicle and then paint one of the panels. The next day, they might operate a mini-excavator or prepare a tasty snack with a culinary instructor.
Camp sessions are June 6-9 for seventh and eighth graders and June 13-16 for ninth and tenth graders. Each session is 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and costs $75, which includes afternoon snacks. Campers must provide their own lunch. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, May 4, or until sessions are full.
Students have the opportunity to meet potential employers while practicing their interviewing skills at our Career Fair. This annual spring event features dozens of area companies in all fields, from healthcare and food service to manufacturing and construction. This event provides a great way to jump from college to career.
Washburn Tech signed more than 300 incoming students during National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, April 14. This was the ninth annual Signing Day at Washburn Tech and will, once again, be an in person event. National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day began at Washburn Tech in 2014 and is now a national movement involving more than 60 colleges around the country. Students sign letters of intent, similar to an athletic signing, and commit to the technical program of their choice.
Twice a year, Washburn Tech's Recycled Rides program hands over the keys to a brighter future. Students team-up with instructors and community mentors to refurbish vehicles which are then presented to local families or organizations in need. Local companies also donate money, parts and supplies to get the vehicles back on the road. Students in all Washburn Tech programs are encouraged to participate. Recycled Rides presentations are typically held at the end of the semester.
Washburn Tech hosts its annual Car Show on the first Friday in May. You may register entries in one of the following five categories: custom/low riders, antique cars and trucks, muscle cars, motorcycles and special interest. The event also features food trucks, a live band and a silent auction. All money raised goes to the Care Closet which provides short-term financial assistance to Washburn Tech students in need.
Washburn University Alumni Association hosts a graduate send-off during commencement week each semester to celebrate our graduates! Games, food and prizes are part of the festivities as we congratulate our students on a job well done! In addition, learn about the benefits that come with being a Washburn Tech alum including discounts at more than 100 Topeka and Shawnee County area businesses.
Prepare to hit the gridiron and compete for the coveted Turkey Bowl trophy! The annual competition, held the Tuesday before Thanksgiving break, pits students from various programs against one another in a spirited game of flag football. Sponsored by the Student Activities and Advisory Board, the day-long event provides another way to feel a part of the Washburn Tech family.
