Vikings, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and many other characters showed up to compete for the winner’s circle on Saturday, June 7 for the 3rd Annual Wichita Gladiator Dash.
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Students get a new identity during Newman Registration Days
The first round of the summer’s Newman Registration Days took place on Friday, June 6. A total of 38 incoming freshman students received their Newman University ID cards and proudly… Continue reading Students get a new identity during Newman Registration Days
Seeking nominations for our 2015 Distinguished Alumni Honorees
Since the first formal alumni award was presented almost 50 years ago, the Newman University Alumni Association has continually presented awards to accomplished alumni each year. Our goal is to… Continue reading Seeking nominations for our 2015 Distinguished Alumni Honorees
Newman University, Catholic community bid farewell to Monsignor Hemberger
Newman University, Via Christi Health and the Diocese of Wichita joined together to celebrate the achievements and career of Monsignor Robert Hemberger at a reception June 9 that drew a… Continue reading Newman University, Catholic community bid farewell to Monsignor Hemberger
Piano playing Newman alums featured in KU Medical School newsletter
Newman University alums Joseph Baalmann, Jeff Cotter and Isaac Johnston are three of the four medical students featured in the April 30 newsletter of the University of Kansas School of… Continue reading Piano playing Newman alums featured in KU Medical School newsletter
Carrocci-Febres team ties for first place in Orpheum Theatre Cookoff
Congratulations to Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., who with her teammate chef Jason Febres of Taste & See tied for first place in the 2014 Celebrity & Chef… Continue reading Carrocci-Febres team ties for first place in Orpheum Theatre Cookoff
Four-week classes moved from Heimerman to Eck Hall
A small fire in the Heimerman Science Center was discovered at 7:50 a.m. Monday, June 2. The fire was limited to one faculty office; it has been extinguished and no… Continue reading Four-week classes moved from Heimerman to Eck Hall
Josh Chilson ’03 named president of Clearwater Bar Association
Newman University alum Joshua Chilson ’03 was recently named president of the Clearwater (Fla.) Bar Association. Chilson, who received the 2003 Harvey J. Ablah Award and the 2002 St. Catherine’s… Continue reading Josh Chilson ’03 named president of Clearwater Bar Association
Newman hosts Registration Day June 6
Newman University is hosting a Registration Day for new freshman students and others who have preregistered for the event on Friday, June 6 in the Dugan Library and Campus Center.
Wichita Grand Opera offers special ticket price to Newman community May 31
On May 31 the Wichita Grand Opera invites the Newman community to see Rossini’s The Barber of Seville at the Orpheum Theatre at 7 p.m. Newman students, faculty and staff will receive… Continue reading Wichita Grand Opera offers special ticket price to Newman community May 31
Graduation weekend video highlights
Newman University celebrated the class of 2014 with a Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement ceremony on May 9 and 10, respectively.
President Carrocci among celebrities at June 10 Orpheum Theater benefit
Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. will be among the celebrities who pair up with a local chef for an “Iron Chef” style culinary competition to benefit the Orpheum Theatre.… Continue reading President Carrocci among celebrities at June 10 Orpheum Theater benefit
Newman alumna Jamie Woo-Page selected for 40 Under 40
Congratulations to Newman University 2000 graduate Jamie Woo-Page, M.D., for being selected one of the Wichita Business Journal‘s 40 Under 40.
Newman alums earn graduate degrees
Congratulations to the following Newman University alumni who earned graduate degrees in May 2014 from Wichita State University:
Newman closed for Memorial Day
Offices will be closed at Newman University Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Newman will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 27.
Class of ’64 inducted into Golden Hearts Club
Members of the Sacred Heart College Class of 1964 were inducted into the Golden Hearts Club during the weekend of May 9 – 11.
Newman to host ‘Newman Night with the Wild’ June 7
Newman will host “Newman Night with the Wild” at Hartman Arena on June 7. The event includes free tickets for the family to the game. Seating is limited and tickets will… Continue reading Newman to host ‘Newman Night with the Wild’ June 7
Join us at ‘Newman Night with the Wichita Wingnuts’ May 31
On Saturday, May 31 Newman will host “Newman Night with the Wingnuts” at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The event includes free tickets for the family to the game. Seating is limited and tickets… Continue reading Join us at ‘Newman Night with the Wichita Wingnuts’ May 31
Up to the Minute to be released every other week throughout the summer
After today’s issue, the Up to the Minute newsletter will be sent out every other week during the summer. Regular weekly editions will begin again on Aug. 28. The first day of fall… Continue reading Up to the Minute to be released every other week throughout the summer
Affirmations of the university – Alum receives award from Wichita Arts Council
Newman alum Sonny Laracuente recently received the first ever City Arts Emerging Artist Award, sponsored by the Wichita Arts Council, Inc. As award recipient, Laracuente will have an exclusive showing… Continue reading Affirmations of the university – Alum receives award from Wichita Arts Council
Newman University celebrates Class of 2014 during graduation weekend
Newman University staged a number of events during the weekend of May 9 and 10 to celebrate the accomplishments and graduation of the Class of 2014.
Newman University Occupational Therapy students receive pins
Students in the Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program were recognized at a pinning ceremony May 10 on the Newman campus. The ceremony honors the completion of coursework and… Continue reading Newman University Occupational Therapy students receive pins
Newman University honors graduating Master of Social Work students at pinning ceremony
The Newman University School of Social Work honored Spring and Summer 2014 graduates of the Master of Social Work program with a pinning ceremony held May 9, 2014 on the… Continue reading Newman University honors graduating Master of Social Work students at pinning ceremony
Newman University honors Spring 2014 nursing graduates
Newman University recognized 23 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the annual Nurses’ Pinning ceremony held May 9 on the Newman campus.
De Mattias Society dinner features new members, student views
Members of the Newman University Board of Trustees joined with members of the De Mattias Society May 8 for the annual De Mattias Society dinner in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Newman University Music Department’s “Seasons of Love” a hit
The Newman University Music Department presented its spring musical “Seasons of Love” on May 1 through 3 in Performance Hall, inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman… Continue reading Newman University Music Department’s “Seasons of Love” a hit
NU Baseball earns No. 3 seed in Heartland Conference
The Newman University Jets baseball team recently earned the No. 3 seed in the Heartland Conference Baseball Tournament. They will play the University of Saint Mary, the No. 2 seed,… Continue reading NU Baseball earns No. 3 seed in Heartland Conference
Joan Purkey has made education a lifelong career
Associate Professor of Education and Teacher Education Program Coordinator Joan Purkey will retire at the end of this semester after being with Newman University since 1999 – a total of… Continue reading Joan Purkey has made education a lifelong career
Psychology Professor Charles Merrifield retires after 31 years at Newman
Read through the curriculum vitae of Professor of Psychology Charles Merrifield, Ph.D. and a few patterns start to emerge. From his doctoral dissertation to his many professional presentations to his… Continue reading Psychology Professor Charles Merrifield retires after 31 years at Newman
Retiring Professor John Conlee has ‘looked forward each day to working’ at Newman University
In a very short time, Associate Professor and Director of Paralegal Studies John Conlee, J.D. expects to be spending his days reading books, playing golf and tennis, and snow skiing… Continue reading Retiring Professor John Conlee has ‘looked forward each day to working’ at Newman University
Donors recognized for the ‘Bringing Back Theatre’ campaign
Newman University hosted an event Friday, May 2 to recognize several donors who contributed substantial gifts to the “Bringing Back Theatre” campaign.
Newman to live stream Commencement ceremony May 10
Can’t make it to your friend or family member’s Newman University graduation ceremony? Newman will stream Spring 2014 Commencement live through YouTube.
Newman University honors participants in Native American Scholar Program
Newman University honored 19 Native American students from six high schools in the Wichita area at a recent banquet for their participation in a program designed to keep them in… Continue reading Newman University honors participants in Native American Scholar Program
Duncan Rose ‘loved Newman since the first day on campus’
Associate Professor of Counseling and Coordinator of the Counseling Program Duncan Rose, Ed.D. has spent his entire teaching career – 23 years – at Newman University. While 23 years in… Continue reading Duncan Rose ‘loved Newman since the first day on campus’
Joseph Forte led Newman Library through good times and bad
Joseph Forte, M.L.S. has learned how to adapt quickly to the ever-expanding development of technology. As Library Director at Newman University, Forte introduced the requisition/purchase order process at Newman and… Continue reading Joseph Forte led Newman Library through good times and bad
Surendra Singh made many contributions to Newman over the past 45 years
Forty-five years ago, the Division of Science and Mathematics at what is now Newman University bore little resemblance to what it is today. Fewer than 30 students were majoring in… Continue reading Surendra Singh made many contributions to Newman over the past 45 years
Newman University to hold Spring 2014 graduation activities May 9-10
Newman University will stage a number of events May 9 and May 10 to celebrate Spring 2014 graduation.
Sacred Heart College Class of 1964 to be inducted into Golden Hearts Club May 11
The Sacred Heart College Class of 1964 will be officially inducted into the Golden Hearts Club of Newman University over the weekend of May 9 – 11. In preparation for… Continue reading Sacred Heart College Class of 1964 to be inducted into Golden Hearts Club May 11
Newman student-athletes receive Heartland Awards
Several Newman student-athletes have recently received honors or been named to all-conference teams by the Heartland Conference. Read more on the NU Athletics website.
Newman University awards $1.5 million in scholarships to 16 high school students
Newman University has awarded a total of $1,522,560 in the university’s top scholarship program to 16 high school students who will begin their studies at Newman in the Fall 2014… Continue reading Newman University awards $1.5 million in scholarships to 16 high school students