Witness frantic thumb work as Washburn University students battle it out at the Student Friends of Mabee Text Messaging Contest at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at Mabee Library. The contest is open to Washburn students only and the winner will receive an iPad.

Entry forms for the contest may be picked up at the Welcome Desk, Mabee Library and must be returned to the Mabee Library by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20.

The contest is sponsored by Student Friends of Mabee Library and is part of Washburn’s Homecoming week. For more details about the contest contact Lori Rognlie at 670-1986, or for details about Homecoming week, call (785) 670-2100 or visit washburn.edu/homecoming.