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After the leave of both Professor Tom Heiman and Assistant Professor Emily Kasprzak in Jan 2021, the department has had to step up in supporting the program. Adjustments made include the hiring of graduate student Sarah DaMetz and transitioning some of the responsibilities to Professor of Music and Chair of the Department of Music and Theatre Trillia Lyerla.

Theatre Department adapts to changes following the loss of two professors

Story by Kolbie Christensen, Staff Writer March 4, 2022

Within the last year, the Baker University Theatre Department has seen a lot of change and turmoil. At the end of the 2020-2021 school year, Associate Professor Tom Heiman retired and was followed by Assistant...

University cuts faculty, staff and programs in the wake of financial hardship

University cuts faculty, staff and programs in the wake of financial hardship

Story by Halle Morrell, Emma Howard, Will Hanson, and Rebekah Nelson February 24, 2021

According to Baker University officials, the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic created hardships resulting in the decision to cut a total of 18 faculty and staff positions, four majors and two...

Parmenter Hall is a popular site for students to experience abnormal events.

Students and faculty recall spooky events on campus

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer October 31, 2020

As the oldest university in Kansas, Baker University has its fair share of ghost stories that both faculty and students have experienced. Almost every building has some story attached to it and, in honor...

Theatre department to perform The Outsider through Facebook live

Theatre department to perform ‘The Outsider’ through Facebook live

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, Staff Writer April 16, 2020

Baker University Theatre Department is still finding a way to bring the stage to life, despite the shift to online classes. Instead of a traditional performance, their production of “The Outsider”...

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