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.
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 will host its tenth annual National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, April 20. 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.
Celebrate the beginning of the fall semester by attending the Back 2 School Bash. Set up in the parking lot behind Building A, the event is a fun way to kick off the new school year. Whether you are an instructor, student or staff member, you will enjoy a live band and free food while reconnecting with folks or meeting students for the first time.
Come see us in action! Washburn Tech hosts an open house every fall and spring semester. This come-and-go event provides an opportunity for prospective students to explore their career options. Visitors experience student-led tours and demonstrations while talking to instructors and staff. This event is designed to help you find the right fit. The Fall 2022 Open House was Wednesday, Oct. 19. A new feature this fall event was the addition of business and industry partners. Representatives of local companies will have a chance to connect with prospective students who may one day become prospective employees.
Prepare to hit the gridiron and compete for the coveted Turkey Bowl trophy! This annual competition, traditionally 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.
Our next Recycled Rides Rideaway is scheduled for the spring of 2023. Students team up with instructors and community mentors to refurbish a vehicle, which is then gifted to a local family or organization in need. Several community partners donate parts or give monetary gifts.
