Newman senior and University Archives Lead Student Intern Diana Stanley has been selected to present papers at two separate conferences during the spring semester.
Arts & Humanities
Final Friday Jan. 27 at Newman Steckline Gallery presents ‘Lightfast’ prints by Sarah Sanford
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Lightfast” by Sarah Sanford as the fifth show of its 2016-2017 season. The exhibition of prints, which begins with a Final Friday reception… Continue reading Final Friday Jan. 27 at Newman Steckline Gallery presents ‘Lightfast’ prints by Sarah Sanford
Newman Chorale sings at Carnegie Hall
Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends — and the Newman University Chorale felt right at home spending the holiday weekend with fellow classmates and other friends in New… Continue reading Newman Chorale sings at Carnegie Hall
Laura Scholl presents performative drawings with WSU Percussion Group
On Nov. 13, the vibrant sight of performative art, the sound of instrumental music, and roughly 150 fascinated viewers filled the Miller Concert Hall at Wichita State University. Laura Scholl,… Continue reading Laura Scholl presents performative drawings with WSU Percussion Group
Artists reveal ‘Mystery Room’ at Final Friday event
Rather than viewing regular white gallery walls with a series of paintings from corner to corner, guests had the opportunity to walk through an exhibit filled with flowers, plants and foliage… Continue reading Artists reveal ‘Mystery Room’ at Final Friday event
One-of-a-kind interactive Final Friday exhibit to take place on Nov. 25
Newman University will present a Final Friday interactive performance entitled “Mystery Room” by Wichita artists Hallie Linnebur and Meghan Miller. The opening reception will begin at 5 p.m. and will… Continue reading One-of-a-kind interactive Final Friday exhibit to take place on Nov. 25
Fall ‘classics’ orchestral concert Nov. 20
The fall orchestral concert will be presented at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20 in Performance Hall inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center. The orchestral group includes woodwinds, brass,… Continue reading Fall ‘classics’ orchestral concert Nov. 20
Newman Theatre presents Mark Taylor Mannette’s ‘Premature Burial’ Nov. 10-13
The Newman University Theatre Department presents “Premature Burial,” written by Director of Theatre Mark Taylor Mannette. The play will be presented in the Jabara Flexible Theatre located in the De Mattias… Continue reading Newman Theatre presents Mark Taylor Mannette’s ‘Premature Burial’ Nov. 10-13
Club Presidents’ Council Meeting allows clubs to share ideas, collaborate
Newman University has a wide variety of clubs available to students, ranging from Swing Dance Club to the Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO). What many club members often do not… Continue reading Club Presidents’ Council Meeting allows clubs to share ideas, collaborate
Campus Ministry presents Sarah Kroger in concert
Newman University Campus Ministry will welcome Catholic singer and songwriter Sarah Kroger at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2 in St. John’s Chapel, where she will perform her new song,… Continue reading Campus Ministry presents Sarah Kroger in concert
‘Research and Refreshments’ features Associate Professor of Theology Joshua Papsdorf Ph.D.
The Dugan Library will host “Research and Refreshments” from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center. This event will feature Associate Professor of… Continue reading ‘Research and Refreshments’ features Associate Professor of Theology Joshua Papsdorf Ph.D.
Ministry retreat offers a time of fellowship and community service
The Newman University Campus Ministry office held its annual fall retreat at Camp Tawakoni in Wichita on Friday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 16. The purpose of the retreat was to combine service and… Continue reading Ministry retreat offers a time of fellowship and community service
Triumph of Love: Small cast, big musical
After memorizing songs, dance moves and a multitude of puns, a cast of seven will be presenting the 2016 Newman musical, Triumph of Love, written by Pierre de Marivaux and… Continue reading Triumph of Love: Small cast, big musical
Steckline Gallery to present its second show of the 2016-17 season
The Steckline Gallery at Newman University will feature “Hard Pressed and Pulled,” the second show of the 2016-17 season. The exhibit will feature the work of Wichita artists Doug Billings,… Continue reading Steckline Gallery to present its second show of the 2016-17 season
History Club Welcomes Constitution Day Speaker
On September 19, Deputy District Attorney Justin Edwards gave a speech about our Constitution and held a Q&A for the faculty and staff. Justin Edwards graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law… Continue reading History Club Welcomes Constitution Day Speaker
Newman presents Triumph of Love, a musical
October 6 marks the first performance of the fall musical, Triumph of Love. The performance will take place in the De Mattias Performance Hall. The show is based on an 18th Century… Continue reading Newman presents Triumph of Love, a musical
September Final Friday at Steckline Gallery will feature a group of talented artists
The Newman University Steckline Gallery is set to present “Hard Pressed and Pulled,” its second show of the 2016-17 season. The exhibit will begin with a Final Friday reception from 5… Continue reading September Final Friday at Steckline Gallery will feature a group of talented artists
First ‘Art for Lunch’ event of 2016-17 features Tara Walker
On Tuesday, Sept. 6, Tara Hufford Walker presented “Subject Matters” in the Steckline Gallery at Newman University. Students, faculty, and friends gathered to enjoy this “Art for Lunch” event hosted by… Continue reading First ‘Art for Lunch’ event of 2016-17 features Tara Walker
Steckline Gallery prepares for the 2016-17 season
August 26 and the Final Friday Art Crawl in Wichita kicks off another exciting year for Steckline Gallery on the Newman University campus. Each year, artists from across the country ask to hold… Continue reading Steckline Gallery prepares for the 2016-17 season
Game created by recent Newman graduate is garnering attention
Newman University alumna Emily Simon ’16, who recently graduated with a double major in English and history, was an honors student, wrote for the student newspaper The Vantage, and won the… Continue reading Game created by recent Newman graduate is garnering attention
Terrie Cox Pauly is the new coordinator of Colorado Springs MSW site
The Colorado Springs MSW Distance Education site has a new coordinator, and she’s no stranger to the Newman University community. Terrie Cox Pauly had worked for the Colorado Springs location for… Continue reading Terrie Cox Pauly is the new coordinator of Colorado Springs MSW site
Anthony Hamersky to travel Poland in search of ancestry and to embrace culture
Newman University sophomore Anthony Hamersky is bound for Poland on July 19, 2016. Hamersky, along with a group from the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, will attend the 2016 World Youth Day… Continue reading Anthony Hamersky to travel Poland in search of ancestry and to embrace culture
Students to attend Game Development Conference in Michigan
Newman University Associate Professor of History Kelly McFall, Ph.D. is packing his bags for a trip to Michigan along with student Annie Dang and alumna Emily Simon ’16 … to… Continue reading Students to attend Game Development Conference in Michigan
Broadway Academy of Performing Camp hits the stage at Newman
The Broadway Academy of Performing has been uniting students for 19 years, and will once again call Newman University their home for two different week-long summer camps. The first session’s performance of “The… Continue reading Broadway Academy of Performing Camp hits the stage at Newman
Newman Theatre Club holds its first Maria’s Awards ceremony
On May 6, 2016, the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center served as the setting for the Newman Theatre Club’s first ever, end-of-the-year celebration, which featured the presentation of “Maria’s Awards,” the new theatre awards… Continue reading Newman Theatre Club holds its first Maria’s Awards ceremony
Newman University historians speak at conference
The Kansas Association of Historians held their 2016 Conference at Baker University in Baldwin City, KS this past weekend and Newman University was well represented at the conference with three… Continue reading Newman University historians speak at conference
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
Senior art show ‘Four Square’ is coming to Newman University April 29
Coming soon to Newman University, “Four Square,” a culminating art exhibition in the De Mattias Fine Art Center Hallway Gallery will showcase the works and talents of soon-to-be graduating seniors from… Continue reading Senior art show ‘Four Square’ is coming to Newman University April 29
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’
Spring Instrumental Concert will be April 17
The Spring Instrumental Concert “Soundtracks: Magical Music from the Movies” will be presented at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 in the Performance Hall, inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center… Continue reading Spring Instrumental Concert will be April 17
‘Sports and Literature’ Lit Fest covers diverse topics
The 17th Annual Newman University Literary Festival drew about 360 people, who came to participate in and/or listen to readings, panel discussions, master classes and other activities. The festival, which… Continue reading ‘Sports and Literature’ Lit Fest covers diverse topics
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
“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
Final Friday Mar. 25 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Local & State’ by Ann Resnick
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Local & State” by Ann Resnick as the seventh show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibition of paper/mixed media, which begins with a Final… Continue reading Final Friday Mar. 25 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Local & State’ by Ann Resnick
‘A Man for All Seasons’ closes theatre season
The Newman University Theatre Department closed its main season last weekend with the Sunday, March 6, showing of “A Man for All Seasons,” by Robert Bolt. This production was special to… Continue reading ‘A Man for All Seasons’ closes theatre season
David Reed speaks on his role in ‘A Man For All Seasons’
The Newman University Theatre Department presents Robert Bolt’s “A Man for All Seasons“ for its spring theatrical production. The play is directed by Mark Mannette, Newman director of theatre. The… Continue reading David Reed speaks on his role in ‘A Man For All Seasons’
24-Hour Theatre Project proves the old adage true
In theatre, the old saying goes, “The show must go on!” — even if the play was written only four hours before rehearsals began, and even if the actors and… Continue reading 24-Hour Theatre Project proves the old adage true
Guatemala Study and Serve program is focus of Mission Talk
As part of Heritage Month, Sonja Bontrager, associate professor of Spanish at Newman University, presented a Mission Talk on “The ASC’s Mission and the Guatemala Study and Serve” Wednesday, Feb. 17. She… Continue reading Guatemala Study and Serve program is focus of Mission Talk
Theatre Department helps Wichita schools special needs kids with service project
Three years ago Associate Professor and Director of Theatre Mark Mannette conceived the idea to form a project that would help bring joy to the Circle of Friends, a group… Continue reading Theatre Department helps Wichita schools special needs kids with service project
Journalism student Delaney Hiegert’s article goes international
Newman University journalism student and softball player Delaney Hiegert recently completed an internship with the Wichita Eagle. An article she wrote about “social pets” was recently picked up by the… Continue reading Journalism student Delaney Hiegert’s article goes international