Newman University News
All students are invited to join Campus Ministry in "hashing" out some theological or philosophical question over hash browns! We'll gather for breakfast in Mabee Dining Center starting at 7:30 AM for some great discussion! Have questions? Please contact Assistant Director of Campus Ministry Emily Simon at [email protected] or at 316-942-4291 extension 2422.
All are invited to reserve tickets for our Dinner & Dueling Pianos event Friday, April 1 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center! Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $30 per ticket or $300 for a reserved table of 8 (includes priority seating). Ticket price includes dinner, wine and beer bar and dueling pianos show! Click here… Continue reading Dinner and Dueling Pianos
Staff Assembly is hosting a plant sale in partnership with the ASC sisters to raise funds for Hearts & Hands. Join us in the old bookstore space in Dugan to browse an extensive indoor plant collection from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.!
As part of Laudato Si's Earth Week, the Student Affairs Office is collecting new and gently used business attire for the Jets Resource Hub. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to donate or take what they need. Click here to find the full schedule of Earth Week events, sponsored by the Laudato Si' platform committee.
In honor of Earth Week at Newman, join Sister Janet Rowley, ASC, at The Landing (across from Carrocci Hall) from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19 as she gives a presentation on the art of composting for a healthier planet. Click here to find the full schedule of Laudato Si's Earth Week events.
"Grasslands are overlooked and underappreciated. We’re here to change that. These grasses are home to an untold number of plants and animals and they are disappearing fast. Learn their stories and spread the word: grasslands are worthy of your fascination. Grasslands are worth saving." In honor of Earth Week at Newman, Nicole Brown, co-founder of… Continue reading The Importance of Grasslands in our Ecosystem – Laudato Si’s Earth Week
All students are invited to join Campus Ministry in "hashing" out some theological or philosophical question over hash browns! We'll gather for breakfast in Mabee Dining Center starting at 7:30 AM for some great discussion! Have questions? Please contact Assistant Director of Campus Ministry Emily Simon at [email protected] or at 316-942-4291 extension 2422.
Snacks from Around the World is a student activity sponsored by the Student Thriving DEI Subcommittee. All are welcome to visit the old bookstore space in Dugan to partake in delicious worldly snacks! Questions about this event? Please contact Rachel Lang at [email protected] or by calling 316-942-4291 ext. 2483.
Visit the former bookstore space to shop and learn from local businesses about how to implement sustainable practices into day-to-day life. Businesses include Grate Fill, Wichita's first zero waste refill shop, Children's First: CEO of Kansas and ICT Food Rescue. This event is open to the public. Mission of Grate Fill: Let’s partner together to… Continue reading Ecologically Sustainable Business Expo – Laudato Si’s Earth Week
In celebration of Earth Week, join us for a presentation by Lorna Harder, Professor Emeritus of Ecology, Hesston College, at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at the Wichita ASC Center (convent just south of Newman). Click here to find the full schedule of Laudato Si's Earth Week Events.
Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21, through Saturday, April 23, in the DeMattias Performance Hall. Tickets are available for purchase at the door or online. Cost is $12 for general admission, $10 for senior citizens, Newman faculty and staff and the military, $5 for students college age and below and free for Newman students with their… Continue reading “It’s Time to Play ….” Spring Jukebox Musical
Meet in front of the Bishop Gerber Science Center and take part in a guided walking meditation to the ASC Center, led by professors Marguerite Regan and Shannon Johnston. Learn about the importance of being still and how we can better connect with and care for our natural world. This event is sponsored by Newman… Continue reading Giving Myself Grace – Contemplative Nature Walk – Laudato Si’s Earth Week
Finish off the semester strong with friends by your side in our bi-annual Newman University tradition, Breakfast and Bingo! Enjoy a late-night breakfast while you play bingo games for special prizes, raffle opportunities, and more. Join in the fun from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 27!
Spring Fling is back! Come enjoy food trucks, a photo booth, dunk tank, yard games, amazing prizes, and much more! Questions about this event? Please contact Vanessa Rials at [email protected] or (316)942-4291.
All students are invited to join Campus Ministry in celebrating a Catholic saint or feast day for a Liturgical Lunch following Mass in St. John's Chapel. We'll meet at 12:30 PM in the Living Room (in Sacred Heart Hall basement) to enjoy lunch and some presentation or activity to celebrate! Have questions? Please contact… Continue reading Liturgical Lunch with Campus Ministry