Your guides to becoming an Ichabod
Recruiters can answer your questions about joining the Washburn community, the application process, scholarships, living on campus and more.
Joseph Tinsley
Director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions
Hometown: Owensboro, Kentucky
Email: joseph.tinsley@washburn.edu
Office phone: 785.670.1030
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 Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions
Hometown: Bonner Springs, Kansas
Email: brett.johnson1@washburn.edu
Office phone: 785.670.1988
Advice for new Ichabods: Find something that interests you and become involved in it – could be fraternity and sorority 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.
Hannah Kirby
Assistant Director, Campus Visit Experience
Hometown: Lansing, Kansas
Email: hannah.kirby@washburn.edu
Office phone: 785.670.1289
A hidden gem on campus is... the third floor of Mabee Library. The quiet floor is a great environment for studying, relaxing or taking a quick nap between finals!
Be sure to get involved in... something that brings you joy! Whether it's student government, a fraternity or sorority, the arts, athletics or your own organization, explore your interests and make connections.
Connor Deffebaugh
Jamie Diers
Assistant Director, Transfer Recruitment
Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska
I work with: transfer students and first-time freshmen who graduated high school one or more years ago
Email: jamie.diers@washburn.edu
Cell phone (feel free to text): 785.230.5113
Office phone: 785.670.1625
Advice for new Ichabods: Take advantage of all the resources on campus and embrace your college experience.
Be sure to get involved in... an organization tied to your major.
Janet Lazalde
Recruiter & Admissions Specialist
Email: janet.lazalde@washburn.edu
Tierney Kester
Recruiter & Admissions Specialist
Hometown: Stockton, Kansas
I work with students from: Hayden High School, Shawnee Heights High School, Kansas City Metro Area, Southeast Kansas and Missouri
Email: tierney.kester@washburn.edu
Cell phone (feel free to text): 785.260.4409
Office phone: 785.670.1652
A hidden gem on campus is: the Multicultural Intersectional Learning Space (MILS) in the Union Underground! They put on a ton of events to help you learn about other cultures and learn how to connect with your own, too.
Advice for New Ichabods: Take a chance! Try new things and find out what you're most passionate about. You're bound to stumble upon your purpose in life if you love what you do.
Peyton White
Recruiter & Admissions Specialist
Hometown: Topeka, Kansas
I work with students from: Seaman High School, Cair Paravel Latin School, Heritage Christian School, Home School, South Central Kansas, Oklahoma, and GED recipients
Email: peyton.white@washburn.edu
Cell phone (feel free to text): 785.260.3021
Office phone: 785.670.1904
A hidden gem on campus is... the trees between Garvey and the Memorial Union. When it is warmer weather, it is a perfect area to hammock.
Be sure to get involved in... anything that is of interest to you. If it is an organization that you have done something similar to in the past, or even if it is something new and it has peaked your attention. Give it a try!
Admissions Events
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May 21
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Jun 01
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GET IN TOUCH WITH Admissions
Washburn University Admissions
Morgan Hall Suite 100
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
785.670.1030
admissions@washburn.edu
