On Friday, April 15 the Newman University Staff Assembly hosted the 2016 Silent Auction. The auction was held in connection with the Shut Out Human Trafficking Week events, and a portion of… Continue reading Silent Auction helps provide shelter for displaced youth
‘Joyful Jets’ attend Scholarship Luncheon
Close to 120 donors, guests and students came together in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman University campus Monday, April 18 for the 2016 Scholarship Luncheon. The annual event… Continue reading ‘Joyful Jets’ attend Scholarship Luncheon
Ike Ndolo rocks the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center
Most people who attended the March 16 concert had never heard of the name Ike Ndolo before he and his band took the stage in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center at Newman University. The… Continue reading Ike Ndolo rocks the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center
ArtDoG revisits Newman University
Once again Newman University is participating in Wichita’s Art Day of Giving (ICT ArtDoG) on the Final Friday of this month, April 29. Wichita ArtDOG is a 24-hour online fundraising… Continue reading ArtDoG revisits Newman University
Video: Bo Bonner talks about the Pope, the Earth, and Oklahoma rednecks
Former Newman University faculty and karaoke divo Bo Bonner returns to discuss the Pope’s Laudato Si in this edition of the Lead Series themed “Care for the Earth” and titled… Continue reading Video: Bo Bonner talks about the Pope, the Earth, and Oklahoma rednecks
Spring 2016 Newman University Magazine published
The Spring 2016 issue of the Newman University Magazine has hit doorsteps of homes across the country. The online edition is also available at mag.newmanu.edu. Below are a few of… Continue reading Spring 2016 Newman University Magazine published
Last Final Friday exhibit of the season features Allyson Glenn and ‘Human Animal’
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Human Animal” by Allyson Glenn, MFA, as the eighth and final show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibition of colorful abstract expressionism, which begins with… Continue reading Last Final Friday exhibit of the season features Allyson Glenn and ‘Human Animal’
Joyful Jet / Tuition Stop Day – April 18
On Monday, April 18 pedestrians on campus may spot signs that read “TUITION STOP DAY” – also known as “Joyful Jet Day.” Joyful Jet Day celebrates donors—alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students – who… Continue reading Joyful Jet / Tuition Stop Day – April 18
Retired OTA professor J.K. Werner retakes the wheel
On Wednesday, Apr. 6, J.K. “Jody” Werner, MA, OTR, a retired Newman University OTA professor, made a quick stop at the Wichita Newman University location to act as a guest… Continue reading Retired OTA professor J.K. Werner retakes the wheel
Professor relates philosophy with heavy metal
Newman University Associate Professor of Philosophy Chris Fox, Ph.D. can easily be spotted on campus with his signature style: loud shirts, curly long hair, and trendy glasses. Students and friends… Continue reading Professor relates philosophy with heavy metal
One-Act Play Festival – Students direct theatre productions
The Newman University Directing II theatre class will host the 2016 Act-One Play Festival “MultiPlaycity II.” The plays will be presented at 7 p.m on April 7 and 8 in… Continue reading One-Act Play Festival – Students direct theatre productions
First visible progress for the Bishop Gerber Science Center
Students on the Newman University campus walked around a detour marked with yellow caution tape as a landscape crew removed trees between the Heimerman Science Center and Eck Hall on… Continue reading First visible progress for the Bishop Gerber Science Center
Career Fair – Apr. 5
Newman University and Friends University will again join forces for this year’s spring Career Fair on Highway 54. The event will take place from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Apr. 5,… Continue reading Career Fair – Apr. 5
“Sports and Literature” – 17th annual Lit Fest
Get ready for this year’s Literary Festival themed “Sports and Literature,” featuring special keynote speaker Jerry Holt. Lit Fest kicks off on Thursday, March 31 and runs through Saturday, April 2.… Continue reading “Sports and Literature” – 17th annual Lit Fest
Brussels attack – alumnus reports on location
Charles Mommaerts, a Newman University alumnus, spoke with Wichita’s news station KWCH about the attack in Brussels. Mommaerts is a recent graduate of Newman University and played on the Newman tennis team.… Continue reading Brussels attack – alumnus reports on location
Fr. Fog: The equinox and Easter
Here’s to a wonderful Easter Break to Newman students, faculty, staff, friends and alumni … an Easter message from Fr. John Fogliasso. Have a blessed Easter.
360Five // Casino Nights and Easter
Happy Early-Easter Newman360Five fans! In this installment of our ongoing web series, check a little recap out of CAB’s “Casino Night” event – and learn how to not miss anymore… Continue reading 360Five // Casino Nights and Easter
Fancy hats and lifted pinky fingers displayed at High Tea
Students, staff and faculty gathered in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on Tuesday, Feb. 23, to celebrate a long-standing and well-known tradition at Newman University – “High Tea.” “This is one of my favorite… Continue reading Fancy hats and lifted pinky fingers displayed at High Tea
Feb. 27 Cardinal Newman Banquet honors special Newman alums
Many of the students that once walked the halls of Newman University have made positive transformations in local and global societies. They understand Newman University’s mission and they continue to… Continue reading Feb. 27 Cardinal Newman Banquet honors special Newman alums
Read all about it! Newman News website gets a facelift
Unless this is your first time on the Newman University News website, you might have guessed things are a bit different around here. On Friday, Jan. 15 Newman not only… Continue reading Read all about it! Newman News website gets a facelift
Get Ready: Heritage Month 2016
Feb. 4, 2016, marks the first day of many events scheduled through March 3 to celebrate the heritage of our founders the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, our namesake John… Continue reading Get Ready: Heritage Month 2016
Fall Newman University Magazine is here
The Fall 2015 issue of the Newman University Magazine has hit doorsteps of homes across the country. The online edition is also available at mag.newmanu.edu. Below are a few of… Continue reading Fall Newman University Magazine is here
NU counselors attend National Catholic Youth Conference
Two Newman University admission counselors, Georgia Drewes ’10, ’13 and Peter Paul Abella ’13, attended the 2015 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis, Ind. The NCYC is a powerful,… Continue reading NU counselors attend National Catholic Youth Conference
Icer Vaughan receives CIO award from WBJ
Newman University Chief Information Officer Icer Vaughan was among those who received a Wichita Business Journal 2015 CIO Award on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita. Vaughan was… Continue reading Icer Vaughan receives CIO award from WBJ
Paris attacks: French native and NU alum asks ‘Why?’
Newman University alumnus Robin Allard ’14 was just one hour away from being another victim of the recent Paris terrorist attacks. The first location of the Paris attacks occurred at… Continue reading Paris attacks: French native and NU alum asks ‘Why?’
Bernadine Wessel, ASC speaks about immigrant women in South Korea
Bernadine Wessel, ASC spoke on the subject of Immigrant Women in South Korea during the Nov. 4 Mission Talk at Newman University. Immigrant women become wives to Korean men for… Continue reading Bernadine Wessel, ASC speaks about immigrant women in South Korea
Newman University celebrates Veteran’s Day with a special Mass
Newman will be holding it’s second annual Veteran’s Day Mass at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the St. John’s Chapel on campus. The mass will be held to… Continue reading Newman University celebrates Veteran’s Day with a special Mass
Winter will be a little less cold thanks to T&T students
Winter is a wonderful time of year for many of us. Playing in the snow, warming up next to a fire, and visiting friends and family are all things that… Continue reading Winter will be a little less cold thanks to T&T students
Newman University staff and faculty get down with Low Tea
Every year, Newman University hosts a High Tea event in the Spring. At this event you can expect to see finely dressed attendees, formal table settings, and gourmet deserts. At… Continue reading Newman University staff and faculty get down with Low Tea
Three Spooky Five – What creeps in Sacred Heart attic?
Newman University is full of ghost stories and you probably have your own to tell – but it is not likely to top this next story on the new 360FIVE… Continue reading Three Spooky Five – What creeps in Sacred Heart attic?
Fall Instrumental Concert
Newman University’s Music Department is holding a Fall Classics Concert on Sunday, Nov. 8 at the DeMattias Perfomance Hall. The Fall Classics Concert is an instrumental arrangement including band instruments,… Continue reading Fall Instrumental Concert
High school students to tune in for Newman Preview Day
The Admissions department will host a Newman Preview Day event on Saturday, Nov. 7. Preview Day is open to high school juniors or seniors looking to explore Newman as a college… Continue reading High school students to tune in for Newman Preview Day
Newman University catches Hay Fever
The Newman University community caught a fever over the weekend. The only cure – more hay. Newman University Theatre presented Hay Fever – a play written by Noel Coward from… Continue reading Newman University catches Hay Fever
John Shuchart jokes about mental health
John Shuchart found a way to overcome his mental health disorder – by laughing at it. Shuchart spoke to a crowd of 100 at the Newman University DeMattias Fine Arts… Continue reading John Shuchart jokes about mental health
Newman University hosts Health Professions Day
Newman University is recognized around the state of Kansas and across the nation for producing highly qualified graduates from its nursing and allied health programs. Prospective students interested in entering the medical field… Continue reading Newman University hosts Health Professions Day
Jets volleyball turns up the heat with 10 straight wins
On Monday, Sept. 28, the Newman University Jets Volleyball Team defeated Bethel College in a 3-1 victory, bringing the number of straight wins to 10. Jets Volleyball is now ranked… Continue reading Jets volleyball turns up the heat with 10 straight wins
Party on the Plaza sets fundraising record
The Newman University Party on the Plaza scholarship fundraising event has always been successful in the past. Despite a slightly lower number of attendees for the 2015 Party on the… Continue reading Party on the Plaza sets fundraising record
Pope Francis signed photo to be auctioned at Party on the Plaza
While there are many great live and silent auction items at this year’s Party on the Plaza scholarship fundraiser event, one auction item in particular deserves special attention. Newman University… Continue reading Pope Francis signed photo to be auctioned at Party on the Plaza
Winning! Newman volleyball team looks to build on six-game streak
The Newman University volleyball team, under first-year coach Destiny Clark, finally gets to spend some time at home. The Jets begin a six-game home stand as they play host to St.… Continue reading Winning! Newman volleyball team looks to build on six-game streak
Live auction items at Party on the Plaza
The Newman University Party on the Plaza scholarship fundraiser is just a little over a week away – Saturday, Sept. 26. One of the highlights of the evening is the… Continue reading Live auction items at Party on the Plaza