Loretta Thome, ASC passed away Friday, March 25, 2011. She was 91, and was a professed Adorer of the Blood of Christ for 70 years.
Alumni
Alumna and award-winning author Clare (Sander) Vanderpool to visit Newman April 6
The National Alumni Association will host a reception to honor and congratulate Clare (Sander) Vanderpool ’87 from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC… Continue reading Alumna and award-winning author Clare (Sander) Vanderpool to visit Newman April 6
Newman to host Jets versus Wildcats ‘Watch Party’ Nov. 2
Newman University will host a “Watch Party” for Newman basketball fans who are unable to make it to Manhattan for the history-making exhibition game between the Jets and the Kansas… Continue reading Newman to host Jets versus Wildcats ‘Watch Party’ Nov. 2
Party on the Plaza held last weekend
Approximately 280 people enjoyed a steak dinner, music by the Zydeco Cajun Band The Mudbugs, street artists, and fireworks during the university’s first-ever “Party on the Plaza” held last weekend.
August ‘Alumni Mystery Photo’ winners
Michael Scheve ’05 and Laura Sutter Quick ’04 are the August winners of the “Alumni Mystery Photo” contest.
Newman University at the 2010 Kansas State Fair
Newman University will again spend 10 days at the Kansas State Fair. From Sept. 10 through Sept. 19, Newman representatives will greet friends and make new ones at the NU… Continue reading Newman University at the 2010 Kansas State Fair
Newman University at the 2010 Kansas State Fair
Newman University will again spend 10 days at the Kansas State Fair. From Sept. 10 through Sept. 19, Newman representatives will greet friends and make new ones at the NU… Continue reading Newman University at the 2010 Kansas State Fair
Alumni Mystery Photo
Think you know Newman University history and alumni? Correctly answer the question in this month’s Alumni Mystery Photo Contest and win your choice of an NU polo shirt or blanket. A… Continue reading Alumni Mystery Photo
Academy Class of 1960 holds 50th reunion Aug. 6-8
The Sacred Heart Academy Class of 1960 will gather at Newman University Aug. 6-8 for its 50th class reunion, which includes a number of activities.
Looking for classmates or former faculty?
Newman University has just completed a data research project through Harris Connect. A comprehensive printed directory of NU alumni will be published and available through the Newman University library by… Continue reading Looking for classmates or former faculty?
NU Alumni Association celebrates 50-year anniversary of Sacred Heart College graduation
The Newman Alumni Association will present the Sacred Heart College Golden Hearts Reunion on Friday, May 14 at Newman University.
Challenge Alumni Magazine goes online
Newman University launched an online version of the Challenge alumni magazine earlier in April. The launch coincided with the Spring 2010 printed publication. The online version provides an enhanced content… Continue reading Challenge Alumni Magazine goes online
Looking for classmates or former faculty?
Newman University has just completed a data research project through Harris Connect. A comprehensive printed directory of NU alumni will be published and available through the Newman University library by… Continue reading Looking for classmates or former faculty?
Last call for information and orders for “Alumni Today”
Friday, April 26, is the final deadline to submit information updates, photos and personal memories for inclusion in the 2010 edition of “Alumni Today,” a comprehensive directory of graduates from… Continue reading Last call for information and orders for “Alumni Today”
Help student callers reach Annual Fund goal
Tonight is the last night Newman students will call alumni for the Annual Fund drive. Show your support for NU by helping students close a $1,500 gap toward their goal.
Students and alumni raise 11,000 dollars for scholarships
Students continue to make phone calls to alumni to reconnect, update information, and offer the opportunity to financially support their alma mater.
Harris Connect directory project begins
Harris Connect launched the data verification phase of its Newman University Alumni Directory project this week. Alumni should expect to receive a postcard and series of e-mails that outline steps… Continue reading Harris Connect directory project begins
Answer the call to the Annual Fund Phonathon
Newman students are continuing to make calls to alumni requesting contributions to the Newman Annual Fund. The phonathon runs through Feb. 18.
Annual Fund Phonathon begins Feb. 1
Newman students will be placing more than 3,000 calls to alumni inviting them to contribute to the Newman Annual Fund from Feb. 1 to 18. This year’s goal is to… Continue reading Annual Fund Phonathon begins Feb. 1
Newman University to honor John and Marilyn Dugan and four alumni at Feb. 27 Cardinal Newman Banquet
Newman University will honor two longtime benefactors to the university and four distinguished alumni at the Cardinal Newman Banquet and Awards Ceremony, at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Dugan-Gorges… Continue reading Newman University to honor John and Marilyn Dugan and four alumni at Feb. 27 Cardinal Newman Banquet
Annual Fund Phonathon begins Feb. 1
The annual Phonathon will take place Feb. 1-18, with current Newman students placing more than 3,000 calls to alumni inviting them to contribute to the Newman Annual Fund.
Homecoming Week 2009 wraps up
Homecoming Week 2009 activities wrap up this weekend. On Friday, Nov. 20 alumni basketball games start at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. for the women’s alumni team vs. NU student intramural… Continue reading Homecoming Week 2009 wraps up
FreetheCamels.com announces winner of Find-the-Hidden-Camel drawing
FreetheCamels.com has named James Brase the winner of the Find-the-Hidden-Camel drawing in early November.
Card shower requested for Madeleine Kisner, ASC
The Newman University Alumni Association is calling for a “thanksgiving card shower” for alumna Madeleine Kisner, ASC.
NU alum plays role in Jesse James Documentary
Newman alum Ron Pastore, ’94 graduate and a history buff , plays a key role in the new documentary “Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure.” The documentary is currently airing on the History… Continue reading NU alum plays role in Jesse James Documentary
View photos from recent Newman events
The month of October was filled with alumni, student and family events. Kansas City-area alumni gathered at two receptions, the university hosted the “Newman U. at Dodge Brew” event in… Continue reading View photos from recent Newman events
Two Newman grads among Wichita Business Journal’s ’40 Under 40′
Two graduates of Newman University were among the Wichita Business Journal‘s “40 Under 40” Class of 2009.
Alumni activities scheduled at Newman and Kansas City
Women’s and men’s volleyball alumni will return to campus Friday, Oct. 23 for their annual matches at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., respectively, in Fugate Gymnasium at Newman University.
President Carrocci to visit Kansas City-area alumni Oct. 2 and 3
Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. will visit alumni in northeast Kansas and the Kansas City metro area at two informal receptions. To RSVP and see who’s coming visitwww.newmanalumsinkc.eventbrite.com.
Kansas Newman alum named vice president of Enrollment Management at Webster University
Paul B. Carney ’72, who received his B.A. in History at Kansas Newman College, has been named vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Webster University, St. Louis,… Continue reading Kansas Newman alum named vice president of Enrollment Management at Webster University
NU alums in KU Med School
May 2009 Newman graduate Katie Grelinger recently contacted members of the Science Department to say how well-prepared she and other NU alums are thanks to Newman professors.
Newman University graduates honored
Recently graduated Newman University students Stephanie (Bustamante) Vasquez and Aaron Sullivan, seated, were honored at a May 29 luncheon as recipients of the Leona J. and Harvey J. Ablah Awards,… Continue reading Newman University graduates honored
Alumni Sighting in Afghanistan
The power of the work done in Newman’s classrooms is far-reaching. Dr. Surendra Singh, professor of biology, was recently reminded of this when he received an email from Kandahar, Afghanistan.… Continue reading Alumni Sighting in Afghanistan
Newman Alum Sharon Grace Featured in Wichita Eagle
Sharon Grace, a 1992 Kansas Newman College graduate, was the focus of an article in the Nov. 11, 2008 Wichita Eagle.
Join the Saturday Night ‘Hoops and Soup’ Fun!
On Saturday, Jan. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m., the Newman University Alumni Association will hold “Hoops and Soup” in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center. “It’s our version of… Continue reading Join the Saturday Night ‘Hoops and Soup’ Fun!
Family Weekend Scheduled for Oct. 5 – 7
Mark your calendars, contact family members and plan to attend Newman’s Family Weekend starting with a Tailgate Party at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6 in the parking lot near… Continue reading Family Weekend Scheduled for Oct. 5 – 7
Chemistry Alum Gets Paper Published
Renee Soukup-Hein, a 2002 Newman graduate, presented a undergraduate research project at the 2002 Kansas Academy of Science Meeting at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan. The paper from… Continue reading Chemistry Alum Gets Paper Published
President Carrocci Visits Dodge City
On Sept. 7 President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., visited the Newman University Western Kansas Center in Dodge City, Kan.