The registration cost is $65 for participants. Group discounts are available on a limited basis for the three days of classes, which includes lunch each day and a closing reception the afternoon of June 13.

The event follows the successful implementation of the first Summer University in June 2012. That event drew 45 participants, many of which are already looking to return this year.

“This program offered some wonderful classes last year and we were able to get some great speakers,” said Newman Associate Professor of Social Work and co-chair of the event Sue Gardner, Ph.D. “This year we have another exciting schedule and we expect to receive up to 100 students, which is where we must cap the registration numbers.”

Senior University follows nationwide models such as the events offered at the University of Kansas and the University of San Diego. The three-day workshop is the only one of its kind in the Wichita area, and will offer class options that are a mix of social, educational and cultural learning. This year’s classes will include topics such as Oil Fracking, Origami, Egyptology and Zumba. Senior University will also offer animal programs from the Great Plains Nature Center, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, and the Sedgwick County Zoo, as well as wine tasting and book presentations.

Classes will be taught by doctoral and master level presenters from the area’s local universities, and local experts in their fields. These instructors include Newman University Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of English Michael Austin, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor of Social Work Gloria Hegge, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Nursing Amy Siple, M.N. For complete information on classes and instructors, visit www.cpaaa.org.

For more information and to obtain registration forms call Sue at 316-942-4291, ext. 2183, or visit www.cpaaa.org. Registration is open now through June 5.

Senior University is sponsored by Presbyterian Manors, The Regent, Right at Home, Active Aging, Newman University, CPAAA, Sedgwick County Aging & Wellness Coalition, Home Instead, and Health and Wellness Coalition of Wichita.

Tanner Lee, Allen County Community College transfer, Iola, Kan., Deciding;
Trent Robb, Neosho County Community College transfer, Perry, Kan., Deciding

Newman University OTA students who received pins are, kneeling, l-r: Ashley Benefield, Ashley Rodriguez; standing, l-r: Erin Kane; Julie Reffner; Peggy Schremmer; Nikki Giesy; Juanita Vollnogel; Cindy Cisneros; Kayla Chamberlain; Ellen Stout; Heather Wright; Valentina Peebler; Juliet Abdallah; Jennifer Hay; Tracey Marr; Adrian Matta; Kristen Luna; Jesse Barnett, Kelley Froese.

Newman University OTA students are listed below by hometown:

Andover, Kan.
Ellen Stout

Derby, Kan.
Nikki Giesy
Valentina Peebler

Haysville, Kan.
Juliet Abdallah

Hutchinson, Kan.
Kelley Froese
Juanita Vollnogel

McPherson,Kan.
Theresa Pham

Mulvane, Kan.
Heather Wright

Valley Center, Kan.
Julie Reffner

Wichita, Kan.
Jesse Barnett
Ashley Benefield
Kayla Chamberlain
Cindy Cisneros
Jennifer Hay
Erin Kane
Kristen Luna
Tracey Marr
Adrian Matta
Stephanie Medina
Ashley Rodriguez
Peggy Schremmer

Jordan Loney, Wichita State University transfer, Wichita, Kan., Nursing;
Kris Obaeski, Oral Roberts University transfer, Tulsa, Okla., Deciding

Amy Trombley of Wichita, center, received the Newman University Spring 2013 Distinguished BSN Graduate Award. The award is given to a graduating nursing student who has a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the nursing profession and community involvement. With Trombley is Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., left, and Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Bernadette Fetterolf, Ph.D.

The event is a tradition in the nursing discipline that dates back approximately 130 years in the United States. At Newman, the director of the School of Nursing and Allied Health places nursing pins on graduate candidates’ lapels as a symbol of their completion of the baccalaureate of science in nursing (BSN) program. The Newman pin is unique to the university, and was designed by the first graduating BSN class at what was then Kansas Newman College.

The ceremony included a brief address by Director of the Newman School of Nursing and Allied Health Bernadette Fetterolf, Ph.D. She charged the nursing graduates to take a leading role in the inevitable changes healthcare professionals will encounter in the coming years.

“Healthcare of the future will experience a state of constant change and movement creating an atmosphere that feels uncertain and often chaotic,” Fetterolf said. “While the order and consistency brought about by good managers will still be needed, the influence of leaders concerned with vision, change and movement will be essential to the successful transformation of healthcare.”

Fetterolf added that the direction needed to effectively lead and adapt to these changes come from each individual.

“This sense of direction is based on who you are as a human being – your beliefs and values,” she said. “This directional focus, centered on the human dignity of all patients, will help ensure the right direction for the type of healthcare change that balances both business and caring.”

Kayleena Notario, center, an RN in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Wesley Medical Center, was named Preceptor of the Year by the Newman University nursing program. Each spring, the nursing program selects an outstanding preceptor – a registered nurse who has made a significant impact on and contribution to the clinical education of Newman nursing students – for the award. With Notario is Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., left, and Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Bernadette Fetterolf, Ph.D.

Each spring, the Newman University Nursing program selects an outstanding preceptor – a registered nurse who has made a significant impact on and contribution to the clinical education of Newman nursing students. This year, the program selected Kayleena Notario, an RN in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Wesley Medical Center. Notario was cited for helping students achieve a sense of independence and confidence, providing information to students on policies and procedures, current research and other materials to broaden students’ knowledge and understanding, and modeling excellent care to patients.

The ceremony concluded with the naming of the Distinguished BSN Graduate Award. The award is given to a graduating nursing student who has a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average and demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the nursing profession and involvement in the Newman and greater Wichita communities. The Spring 2013 award was bestowed upon Amy Trombley of Wichita.

The BSN candidates for Spring 2013 are:

Colwich, Kan.
Kayla Kelley

Derby, Kan.
Deana Miller
Sarah Rebold
Taci Wendler

Haysville, Kan.
Krista Lee

Mount Hope, Kan.
Michaela May

Newton, Kan.
Elizabeth Tallman

Peabody, Kan.
Hannah Miller

Towanda, Kan.
Abbey Nicholas

Valley Center, Kan.
Audrey Banes

Wellington, Kan.
Marissa Wiley

Wichita, Kan.
Michelle Cox
Connie Delperdang
Chelsea Griffith
Carrie Lemke
Megan Lubbers
Trang Nguyen
Jenifer Phelps
Kelie Ramirez
Tammy Ruth
Meredith Thunberg
Amy Trombley

Boston, Mass.
Abbera Baig

Portland, Ore.
Sandy McCune

Alec Patterson, Maize South High School Senior, Maize, Kan., Deciding

Chris Roman, Cowley County Community College transfer, Arkansas City, Kan., Deciding

The awards are presented each year to a graduating male and a graduating female student who exemplify the spirit of Newman University. Each student receives a $2,500 award.

The Ablah Awards were established by Fran and Geri (Ablah) Jabara to honor the memory of Geri’s parents Harvey J. and Leona J. Ablah, and to perpetuate their vision of entrepreneurism and the American dream. The awards are presented annually to two students who are considered to exemplify the mission and spirit of Newman University, and who show great promise to make a strong and positive contribution to society. Award recipients must have completed at least 62 credit hours at Newman and graduate with a grade point average of 3.2 or higher.

Graduating senior students Brice Albert, left, and Adrienne Fox listen as Newman Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Austin, Ph.D. announces them as recipients of the 2013 Ablah Awards at the Spring 2013 Commencement ceremony May 11.

Captain Donald Bittner, M.D. ’77 is hooded by Newman University Board of Trustees Chair Linda Snook ’77 during the Spring 2013 Commencement ceremony. Bittner received a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, for his service to the people of Afghanistan, Europe, California and Newman University.

Bittner is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and is considered one of Southern California’s most respected specialists in reconstructive and microvascular surgery of the hand, wrist and elbow. Bittner, who has a long history of service in the U.S. Naval Reserves, volunteered for active duty when he learned of the Navy’s need for surgeons in Afghanistan and other war zones, and served as chief medical officer of a large medical battalion in Afghanistan.

Bittner recently served as a deputy director at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, and is currently deputy surgeon for the 6th Fleet, U.S. Navy. He lives in California, where he practices orthopedic surgery and is associate professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery, Hand at the University of California at Irvine.

See photos from Newman University Commencement Spring 2013.

Bittner receives the honorary degree from Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D.

Bittner addresses the audience after receiving the Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, at the Spring 2013 Commencement.

Caitlin Savage, Northwest High School junior, Wichita, Kan., Biology;
Sara Slifer, William Jewell College transfer, Newton, Kan., Nursing

Jessica Martinez, Butler Community College transfer, Wichita, Kan., Counseling;
Logan Woodbridge, Wellington High School senior, Wellington, Kan., Deciding

Associate Professor of Social Work Sue Gardner, Ph.D. placed a pin on graduating MSW students’ lapels as recognition of their achievements. The event also included the induction of new members to Pi Gamma Mu, the international social sciences honor society, and new members to Phi Alpha, the national social work honor society. Gardner and Assistant Professor of Social Work Gloria Hegge, Ph.D. also presented awards to selected students.

The Spring and Summer 2012 MSW graduates are listed below by hometown.

Hutchinson, Kan.
Sheri A. Krahn
Libertee D. Thompson

Newton, Kan.
Jessica A. Huber

Valley Center, Kan.
Erika E. Walker.

Wichita, Kan.
Adelita Aldava
Shelli D. Bean
Deanna Ecklund
Christy L. Foos
Jaime L. Hedrick
Martha L. Horn
Stacie R. James
Cynthia M. Johnson
Mai Le
Gloria L. Mayonado-Campbell
Carisa R. Melia
Kezia A. Ramey
Sara J. Ross
Brittany G. Schmidt
Nina A. Shaw-Woody
Jenna Wellemeyer
Emily Wilder
Brooke A. Winslow

Wellington, Kan.
Jill F. Miller

MSW graduates from the Wichita area who received pins were, l-r: Cynthia M. Johnson; Brittany G. Schmidt; Jaime L. Hedrick; Christy L. Foos; Nina A. Shaw-Woody; Adelita Aldava; Emily Wilder; Martha L. Horn; Jenna Wellemeyer; Mai Le; Brooke A. Winslow; Stacie R. James; Carisa R. Melia, and Deanna Ecklund. MSW graduates from Wichita not pictured: Shelli D. Bean; Gloria L. Mayonado-Campbell; Kezia A. Ramey, and Sara J. Ross.

MSW graduates from Hutchinson who received pins were Sheri A. Krahn, left, and Libertee D. Thompson.

Jessica A. Huber of Newton was among the MSW graduates who received pins.

Wellington resident Jill F. Miller was one of the MSW graduates who received a pin.

Valley Center resident Erika E. Walker received her MSW pin.

The semester-long program, called the Newman Native American Scholar Program (NNASP), is designed to encourage Native American students to stay in high school and to pursue higher education by making learning a fun and rewarding experience. The program is offered primarily to Wichita and Sedgwick County Native American high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, and is designed to strengthen students’ pre-college science, mathematics and English skills.

Participants in the 2013 Newman University Native American Scholar Program included, l-r: front row: Gabriella Tennant; Stephanie Fausel; Kylee Williamson; Hazel Jay-Nesahkluah; Jeremy Shapel; middle row: Stacey Bolder; Tyler Scholl; Kathryn Postoak; Jalen Cooper; Austin Suominen; back row: Ramonyka Smith; Angelina Banks; Kayla Haase; Sidney Bray; Cordell Whitetree, Cirilo Stumblingbear. Not pictured: Adalyn McCarty; Shelly Montgomery; Michael Riddle, Corina Tuggle.

“The dropout rate for Native Americans is the highest compared to any other racial or ethnic group,” said Newman Professor of Biology and NNASP Director Surendra Singh, Ph.D. “This program is designed to plant dreams of higher education and ultimately a successful career for participants by showing them the need and opportunities for Native Americans in science and health professions.”

During the semester, each student selected an individualized project in the biological, health or physical sciences, then conducted a literature search, performed laboratory and field experiments, collected data, analyzed results, drew conclusions and wrote a paper in a scientific format. Students were also encouraged to present their papers at the annual Kansas Junior Academy of Science meeting. The class met for two hours each week and included instruction and supervision by Singh as well as other members of the Newman faculty and guest lecturers.

Newman University waived the $1,426 tuition, and program recipients received a $100 academic stipend and an identification card giving them library privileges and free admittance to Newman extra-curricular events. Students also received two hours of college credit. The NNASP is sponsored by Newman and supported by a grant from the Wichita Public Schools.

For more information about the program, contact Singh at 316-942-4291, ext. 2117 or Toll-Free 877-NEWMANU (639-6268), ext. 2117 or singhs@newmanu.edu.

Participants in the 2013 Newman University Native American Scholar Program are listed below, by high school.

Wichita East High School
Jalen Cooper
Kathryn Postoak
Michael Riddle
Gabriella Tennant

Wichita Heights High School
Angelina Banks
Shelly Montgomery

Wichita North High School
Hazel Jay-Nesahkluah
Jeremy Shapel
Ramonyka Smith
Cirilo Stumblingbear
Kylee Williamson

Wichita Northeast Magnet High School
Stacey Bolder
Stephanie Fausel
Cordell Whitetree

Wichita Northwest High School
Kayla Haase
Adalyn McCarty
Tyler Scholl
Corina Tuggle

Wichita South High School
Sidney Bray

Wichita West High School
Austin Suominen

The event will be hosted by KAKE TV’s Larry Hatteburg and will feature entertainment by jazz singer Donna Tucker. For ticket information contact Margaret Horton at 316-293-3595 or e-mail mhorton@kumc.edu no later than May 17.

Norton earned a Master of Science in Education degree in 1996 from Kansas Newman College. He served on the Haysville City Council for eight years and was mayor of Haysville for three years. In 1999, he retired from his full-time career at Target to dedicate his efforts to cleanup and recovery following a major tornado in Haysville. He was elected in 2001 to serve as Sedgwick County Commissioner for the 2nd District and is currently serving his third term. Norton has received numerous awards for his charitable and humanitarian work for citizens of Haysville, Wichita and other communities in Sedgwick County.

Donations to help Marilyn’s family with expenses may be brought to the Students Accounts Department, 230 Sacred Heart Hall at Newman University.

Read the full obituary of Marilyn McMillan from Cochran Mortuary.

Regular summer bookstore hours will be:

Monday – Thursday | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The bookstore will also be open on the first Saturday of each summer session from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on the first Monday and Tuesday of each summer session from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Scooter’s will not be staffed over the summer, but they will have sandwiches available that can be purchased through the bookstore.

Summer library hours will be:

Monday – Thursday | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The live events will be accessible from the Newman University website home page at the time of each event. The events can be viewed on any computer and Apple iPhone or Android device.

Graduation event dates and times.

Devin Konarik, Labette Community College transfer, Parsons, Kan., Deciding;
Sarah Berntsen, Conway Springs High School junior, Conway Springs, Kan., Deciding;
Logan Woodbridge, Wellington High School senior, Wellington, Kan., Deciding

Kelsey Fisher, Southern Arkansas University Transfer Student, Magnolia, TX, Deciding;
Trent Meckenstock, Wichita State University Transfer Student, Wichita, Kan., Chemistry;
Angelica Carrillo-Avila, Cowley County Community College Transfer Student, Wichita, Kan., Paralegal;
Cody Reida, Cheney High School Senior, Cheney, Kan., Deciding

Lindsey Bailey, transfer, Wichita, Kan., Occupational Therapy Assistant;
Christa McKee, Butler Community College transfer, Wichita, Kan., Deciding

Francesca Santana, Butler Community College transfer, Wichita, Kan., Deciding;
Ashley Angeles, Garden City Community College transfer, Garden City, Kan., Business;
Kyle Stephens, returning student, Wichita, Kan., Counseling

7th Graders from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, Wichita, Kan., Campus Ministries Group Visit;

Adrian Manzo, Crespi Carmetlite High School senior, Encino, Calif., Sports Medicine;
Austin Donovan, Russell High School junior, Russell, Kan., Deciding;
Tiffany Cooper, Butler Community College transfer, Wichita, Kan., Deciding;
Brandon Jenkins, returning student, Wichita, Kan., Business Studies;
Rachel Klausmeyer, Maize High School junior, Wichita, Kan., Deciding;
Amira Carrillo, Wichita Area Technical College transfer, Wichita, Kan., Deciding

The program will include works by Beethoven, Berlin, and Strauss. The audience will also have the pleasure of hearing fascinating works by some lesser know composers of by gone eras, and one work that is quite new, “Kellogg Flyover” by Dr. Guy Vollen. This semester we had the pleasure of rehearsing with Dr. Vollen. This was a wonderful opportunity for students to gain insight into the composer’s process and we look forward to sharing the fruit of that experience, and many other enjoyable works with the Newman community on Sunday.

In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the De Mattias Performance Hall. For more information email baxterd@newmanu.edu or call 316-942-4291, ext. 2651.

Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony
The annual Nurses’ Pinning ceremony will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 10 in Performance Hall, inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus. During the event, a tradition in the nursing discipline, the director of the School of Nursing and Allied Health will place nursing pins on graduate candidates’ lapels as a symbol of their completion of the BSN program. The ceremony will also feature the naming of the Distinguished BSN Graduate Award.

Baccalaureate Mass and Reception
The Spring 2013 Baccalaureate Mass will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, in historic St. John’s Chapel on the Newman campus. St. John’s Chapel is located inside Sacred Heart Hall, the university’s main administration building. Mass will be followed by a reception at approximately 8 p.m. in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center, inside the Dugan Library and Campus Center on the Newman campus.

Commencement
Spring 2013 Commencement will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple. The ceremony will include the awarding of degrees to 30 candidates for associate’s degrees, 183 candidates for bachelor’s degrees, and 128 candidates for master’s degrees for spring and summer 2013.

The ceremony will include an address by Newman University Associate Professor of Biology Michael Bradley, Ph.D. Bradley received the 2012 Newman University Teaching Excellence Award, an annual recognition to a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated an innovative or dynamic approach to courses, course revisions, and teaching techniques. The award recipient also has the honor of speaking at the fall and spring commencement ceremonies. Bradley is also an adjunct assistant professor, Small Group Discussion Leadership, at the Kansas University School of Medicine–Wichita.

Honorary Degree
During Commencement, Newman officials will bestow a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa degree on Captain Donald Bittner, M.D. The university awards honorary degrees at each fall and spring commencement to individuals whose life and work reflect exemplary dedication to one of the university’s four Core Values: Catholic Identity, Culture of Service, Academic Excellence, and Global Perspective.

Bittner will be recognized as an outstanding example of the university’s Core Value of Global Perspective.

Bittner, a 1977 Newman graduate, is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and is considered one of Southern California’s most respected specialists in reconstructive and microvascular surgery of the hand, wrist and elbow. Bittner, who has a long history of service in the U.S. Naval Reserves, volunteered for active duty when he learned of the Navy’s need for surgeons in Afghanistan and other war zones. As chief medical officer of a large medical battalion in Afghanistan, he performed surgery 10 to 12 hours per day on U.S. soldiers and others, then traveled by helicopter to monitor crews under his watch. Bittner flew a U.S. flag over Kandahar in honor of Newman University. He presented the flag to Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. and the Newman community in 2011, when he received the university’s Spirit of Acuto Transformational Leadership Award.

Bittner recently served as a deputy director at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. He is currently deputy surgeon for the 6th Fleet, U.S. Navy and lives in California. He practices orthopedic surgery, and is associate professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery, Hand at the University of California at Irvine.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Pinning Ceremony
The annual Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Pinning ceremony will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in Performance Hall, inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center. The ceremony honors the completion of coursework and the beginning of two professional internships for students in the program. Upon completion of the internships, students prepare for a December 2013 graduation.

The original musical, “A Night at the Royale,” featured the Newman University Chorale and Troubadours and was written by Newman University Director of Music Deanne Zogleman and noted local actor, director and educator Dr. Phil Speary.

Dominic Ehret-Mounivong, Blue Valley Northwest High School Senior, Overland Park, Kan., Criminal Justice;
Payzley Bauer, Transfer Student, Wichita, Kan., Deciding

Jordan Torres, Wichita State University transfer, Wichita, Kan., Psychology;
Cheyenne Rouse, Topeka High School senior, Topeka, Kan., Art

Jordan Torres, Wichita State University rransfer, Wichita, Kan., Psychology
Cheyenne Rouse, Topeka High School senior, Topeka, Kan., Art

Shakira Patni, IH Kemper High School Senior, Sugarland, Tex., Prelaw;
Shakira Raynor, Arkansas Baptist College Transfer Student, Little Rock, Ark., Deciding;
Colt Ritzel, Sanger High School Senior, Sanger, Tex., Deciding;
Ariana Esparza, Bishop Carroll High School Junior, Wichita, Kan., Art;
Justin Lampkin, Campus High School Senior, Wichita, Kan., History;
Cody Bernbeck, Garden City Community College Transfer Student, Garden City, Kan., Deciding;
Tavarion Nix, Redlands Community College Transfer Student, St. Petersburg, Fla., Deciding;
Susan Harris, Butler Community College Transfer Student, Wichita, Kan., Deciding

Weissberger was sent to Terezin concentration camp in Czechoslovakia at age 11 along with her mother, sister, uncle, and grandmother in 1942 and survived three years of horror before she was liberated from the camp in 1945. After the events, she emigrated to Israel and later the United States, where she now resides in New York.

The event is sponsored by Newman University, the Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation, Wichita State University, Congregation Emanu-El, Ahavath Achim Hebrew Congregation, Inter-Faith Ministries, and Global Faith in Action. For more information, visit www.mkjf.org.

Gantz currently serves as chief financial officer for The Independent School in Wichita and has held that role since 2007. While at The Independent School she has been responsible for all financial activity for the 501c3 private school, which is comprised of approximately 515 students and 100 faculty and staff members. Her background includes oversight of such functions as facilities, food service, human resources and security. In addition, she currently serves on the Wichita YWCA Board of Directors and Finance Committee.

“We’re delighted that Jennifer will be joining the Newman University community,” said Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., Newman University president. “I am confident her background and experience have prepared her well for this extension into private higher education.”

Gantz has also worked at Grant Thornton, LLP and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as an experienced senior auditor and senior associate, respectively. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management Economics in 2002 from the University of California Santa Cruz, and her Masters of Science degree in Accountancy in 2003 from San Jose State University in California.

Gantz and husband Brandon reside in Wichita with daughters Peyton, age five, and Chloe, four, and son Gavin, two.

The university-wide event is presented each year to acknowledge superior performance by students, and includes recognition of campus leaders, students selected for this year’s Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, and top scholars in business, information technology, education, science, nursing and other academic disciplines.

Matthew Riedl received the 2013 St. Catherine Medal, the highest academic award at Newman University. With Riedl is Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D.

Matthew Riedl of Andover, Kan., received the prestigious St. Catherine Medal, which is awarded annually to a sophomore or junior who has demonstrated outstanding service to the university, and has established an excellent record for scholastic achievement. Riedl is a sophomore communication student.

The Newman Academic Honors and Awards Convocation also featured awards to several Newman faculty members, including Associate Professor of Nursing Joan Melzer, M.N., who received the Teaching Excellence Award. The award is presented each spring to a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated an innovative or dynamic approach to courses, course revisions, and teaching techniques. The recipient has the honor of speaking at the following fall and spring commencement ceremonies.

2013 NEWMAN UNIVERSITY HONORS AND AWARDS

STUDENT SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
Yvonne Afriyie – Wichita, Kan.
Rusty Carbaugh – Bartlesville, Okla.
Francisco Fields – Newton, Kan.
Miranda Kohls – Wichita, Kan.
Paul Manning – Wichita, Kan.
Andrea Martires – Wichita, Kan.
Elyse M. Pachta – Wichita, Kan.
Mikayla Payne – Wichita, Kan.
Spencer Shellhammer –Wichita, Kan.
Kimerly Simmons – Colorado Springs, Colo.
Kaitlyn Traffas – Wichita, Kan.
Erika Walker – Valley Canter, Kan.
Heather Wilson – Colorado Springs, Colo.

Dedication and Service Award
Hadley Freeman – Wichita, Kan.

Club of the Year
Newman University Medical Professionals Club

St. Catherine Medal
Matthew Riedl – Andover, Kan.

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Social Sciences Achievement Award
Alejandra Gonzalez – Wichita, Kan.
Jenifer Huff – Wichita, Kan.
Tamiko McKinney – Wichita, Kan.

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Humanities Achievement Award
Rebekah Baldridge – Wichita, Kan.

Creative Achievement Award
Megan Birdsey – Dunstable, Bedfordshire, UK
Sonny Laracuente – Wichita, Kan.

Freshman History Prize
Jordan “Joe” Cannady – Augusta, Kan.

Joyce Sullentrop Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in History
Jared Ferris – Wichita, Kan.

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Outstanding Master of Social Work Graduate Award
Adelita Aldava – Wichita, Kan.
Kimberly Simmons – Colorado Springs, Colo.

Master of Social Work Leadership Award
Erika Walker – Valley Center, Kan.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Outstanding Business Traditional Student Award
Grace L. Cha – Wichita, Kan.

Outstanding Business Non-Traditional Student Award
Garret W. Powell – Broken Arrow, Okla.

Outstanding Information Technology Student Award
Yogesh Tamrakar – Wichita, Kan.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Graduate Education Outstanding Achievement Award for the Building Leadership Program
Kathleen F. Johnson – Wichita, Kan.

Graduate Education Outstanding Achievement Award for the Curriculum and Instruction Accountability Program
Bernastein C. Winston – Leawood, Kan.

Graduate Education Outstanding Achievement Award for the Curriculum and Instruction ESOL Program
Deena F. Fuller – Liberal, Kan.

Graduate Education Outstanding Achievement Award for the Curriculum and Instruction Reading Specialist Program
Rebecca A. Palacio – Wichita, Kan.

Teacher of Promise
Elexia G. Faulkner – Wichita, Kan.

Graduate Achievement Award
Antonia M. Casados – Garden City, Kan.
Erin K. Hays – Goddard, Kan.

Outstanding Intern Award
Paul Manning – Wichita, Kan.

Sister Regina Buchholz Visiting Artist Fellowship Award
Sonny Laracuente – Wichita, Kan.

Sister Vivian Miller Award
Molly R. Edwards – Wichita, Kan.

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH

Distinguished Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduate Award
Amy L. Trombley – Wichita, Kan.

Outstanding Occupational Therapy Assistant Student Award
Erin C. Kane – Wichita, Kan.

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Outstanding Calculus Student Award
Kristen R. Johnson – Wichita, Kan.

Outstanding Mathematics Student Award
Peter A. Neidhart – Dodge City, Kan.

Outstanding Senior Chemistry Student Award
Asa Toombs – Augusta, Kan.

Sister Margaret Knoeber Outstanding Lower Division Chemistry Award
Jarrod A. Flax – Fort Collins, Colo.

Surendra P. Singh Outstanding Freshman in Biology Award
Starla L. Dugan

Steve Palubicki Outstanding Sophomore or Junior in Biology Award
Clifford R. Kissling – Wichita, Kan.

Sister Claudine Axman Award in Biology
Elyse M. Pachta – Wamego, Kan.

Kelsey Kilburn, Kansas State University transfer, Manhattan, Kan., Biochemistry;
Amanda Lacy, Wichita State University transfer, Wichita, Kan., Forensic Science;
Sarah Gray, Wichita Falls High School senior, Wichita Falls, Tex., Pre-law;
Kaity Wills, Hesston College transfer, Hesston, Kan., Deciding;
Hayley Gately, Hesston College transfer, Hesston, Kan., Deciding;
Taylor Mannis, Maize South High junior, Wichita, Kan., Deciding;
Ashley Dreasher, Derby High School junior, Derby, Kan., Biology;
Patricia Onofrio, Butler Community College transfer, Wichita, Kan., Deciding

Kris Minkov, Sunrise Christian Academy senior, Wichita, Kan., Deciding;
Daniel Nwosu, Sunrise Christian Academy senior, Wichita, Kan., Deciding

Group Visit, Donnelly College transfers, Kansas City, Kan.;

Dekendra Ledous, transfer, Opelousas, La., Deciding;
Courtney Galliher, Barton Community College transfer, Wichita, Kan., OTA

Joshua Gray, Douglass High School senior, Douglass, Kan., Sports Medicine;
Mireya Lyons, Fresno City College transfer, Fresno, Calif., Psychology;
Jasmine Cordova, Fresno City College transfer, Fresno, Calif., Communications;
Molly Nelson, Bishop Kelley High School senior, Tulsa, Okla., Deciding;
Rebecca Richardson, Hutchinson Community College transfer, Wichita, Kan., Healthcare Science;
Elizabeth Joyce, Cowley County Community College transfer, Wichita, Kan., Nursing

Games will take place on the playing fields along Sheridan Street on the west side of the Newman campus at 3100 McCormick. The gates will open at noon and the first game begins at 1 p.m. For more information, call Newman Director of Alumni Relations Sarah Cundiff at 316-942-4291, ext. 2166 or email cundiffs@newmanu.edu.

The game schedule is:

1 p.m. – Girls Varsity Soccer Game
Girls JV Soccer Game to follow

1:30 p.m. – JV Softball Game
Varsity Softball Game to follow

The award was presented Wednesday, April 17, at the 2013 Newman University Academic Honors and Awards Convocation, an annual event that honors student scholars and leaders for their outstanding academic achievements and accomplishments.

In addition to his academic accomplishments, Riedl, a sophomore communication major from Andover, Kan., is managing editor of the student newspaper The Vantage and sings in the Newman Chorale and Troubadours. With Riedl is Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D.

Aaron Abram, Pratt Community College transfer, Pratt, Kan., Deciding;
Jack Pile, Hutchinson Community College transfer, McPherson, Kan., Deciding;
Rachel Klausmeyer, Maize High School junior, Wichita, Kan., Deciding;
Jonathan Blackwell, Bonner Springs High School senior, Bonner Springs, Kan., Pre-PT;
Cameron Craig, Coffeyville Community College transfer, Coffeyville, Kan., Deciding;
Noel Torres, Emporia High School senior, Emporia, Kan., Deciding

Brittany Johnson, Schuyler Central High School senior, Schuyler, Neb., Business;
Camila Sacco, Florida transfer, Wichita, Kan., Biology;
Ricayah Simpkins, Wichita State University transfer, Wichita, Kan., Deciding

Jerilyn Jungmeyer, Daytona State College transfer, Wichita, Kan., Nursing;
Jacqueline Sanders, Oakland Community College transfer, Wichita, Kan., Counseling;
Emily Harrington, Bishop Carroll High School senior, Wichita, Kan., Occupational Therapy Assistant;
Dareon Jones, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, Okla., Deciding

The Open House will include formal presentations at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., as well as light refreshments and door prizes. Nursing faculty will be on hand to answer questions about the program. Interested students are urged to bring copies of their transcripts so that Newman representatives can outline a plan of study.

For more information on the RN – BSN program, visit www.newmanu.edu/studynu/undergraduate/rn-bsn or call Denise Johnson at 316-942-4291, ext. 2245.