Service

President Carrocci joins with other leaders to enhance city through ‘Together Wichita 2014’

Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. has joined with 21 other leaders of education and business for “Together Wichita 2014,” a partnership designed to celebrate life in Wichita, and… Continue reading President Carrocci joins with other leaders to enhance city through ‘Together Wichita 2014’

Newman University to host human trafficking awareness event Jan. 29

In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Newman University will host a Volunteer Fair and a free screening of the documentary film, “What I Have Been Through is Not Who I… Continue reading Newman University to host human trafficking awareness event Jan. 29

Affirmations of the university – Culture of Service

Students in the Newman Traditions and Transitions class led by Professor of Chemistry John Leyba, Ph.D. are showing their commitment to the university Core Value of “Culture of Service” by… Continue reading Affirmations of the university – Culture of Service

Newman University students work to collect 22,000 toothbrushes for Guatemalan children by April 7

Students in the Newman University “Guatemala Study & Serve” program have again launched a campaign to collect new toothbrushes for Guatemalan children. The campaign, called Project SONRISA (Sonrisa means “smile”… Continue reading Newman University students work to collect 22,000 toothbrushes for Guatemalan children by April 7

Newman University named to President’s Community Service Honor Roll for fourth time

Newman University has been named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary service to America’s communities. This marks the fourth time Newman has been… Continue reading Newman University named to President’s Community Service Honor Roll for fourth time

Freshman students help bring food to children in need

More than 200 bags of food were packed by the approximately 185 freshman students who participated in the Traditions and Transition (TNT) service project, part of Freshman Student Orientation activities… Continue reading Freshman students help bring food to children in need

Dodge City Diocese students experience faith, fellowship, and fun at Newman University service camp

Sixteen high school students from the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City attended the 4th annual Summer Service Camp hosted by Newman University in June. The weeklong camp is held to… Continue reading Dodge City Diocese students experience faith, fellowship, and fun at Newman University service camp

Newman University named to national service honor roll for third time

Newman University has been named for the third time to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary service to America’s communities in 2011. Newman is one… Continue reading Newman University named to national service honor roll for third time

Volunteers needed for Newman University/SWIPE Numana food packaging event to benefit the hungry

Newman University is partnering with Numana, Inc. in an event to help save the starving. Newman will host a State-Wide Packaging Event (SWIPE) from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct.… Continue reading Volunteers needed for Newman University/SWIPE Numana food packaging event to benefit the hungry

Newman University again cited for community service

Newman University has again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary service to America’s communities. The inclusion of Newman on the 2010 Honor… Continue reading Newman University again cited for community service

Newman again appointed to national community service honor roll

Newman University has been named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its commitment to and achievements in service to America’s communities. Newman, which was also… Continue reading Newman again appointed to national community service honor roll

Newman University raises $3,000 for Women’s Initiative Network

Members of the Newman University Staff Assembly Silent Auction Committee met with staff and participants from the Wichita Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) May 2 to present a check for $3,012.… Continue reading Newman University raises $3,000 for Women’s Initiative Network

Project SONRISA seeks toothbrushes for Guatemalan children

The Newman University Project SONRISA is again seeking donations of toothbrushes for Guatemalan children. The project has set a goal this year of collecting 11,000 toothbrushes by April 1.

Newman students work with ASC in St. Louis

In early January several Newman University students traveled to St. Louis, Mo., as part of a service learning trip hosted by Campus Ministry. The students partnered with Adorers of the Blood… Continue reading Newman students work with ASC in St. Louis

Newman University nursing students team with local optometrists and dispensers to benefit children

Several children from low-income families in Wichita are able to see better today at no cost to their parents, thanks to a joint effort by Newman University nursing students and… Continue reading Newman University nursing students team with local optometrists and dispensers to benefit children

Newman University to award Honorary Degrees to Paul and Bettie Eck, Teresa Hall Bartels

Newman University officials have announced that Paul and Bettie Eck and Teresa Hall Bartels will be awarded Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa degrees during the Fall 2010 Commencement ceremony,… Continue reading Newman University to award Honorary Degrees to Paul and Bettie Eck, Teresa Hall Bartels

Senior ASC Capstone project to help Haiti earthquake survivors

During the 7 p.m., April 25 Sunday Mass at St. John’s Chapel on campus, there will be a car wash in the maintenance parking lot from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m… Continue reading Senior ASC Capstone project to help Haiti earthquake survivors

Help students collect 11,000 new toothbrushes by April 1 for Guatemalan children

Students in the “Study and Serve in Guatemala” program are heavily involved in their campaign called Project SONRISA to collect 11,000 new toothbrushes by April 1 for Guatemalan children.

Students work to collect 11,000 toothbrushes for Guatemalan children

Students in the “Study and Serve in Guatemala” program have launched a campaign to collect 11,000 new toothbrushes by April 1, for Guatemalan children. The campaign, called Project SONRISA, means… Continue reading Students work to collect 11,000 toothbrushes for Guatemalan children

Social, dance benefit for Haiti moved to Feb. 20

The social and dance to benefit Haiti, which was postponed because of winter weather, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20. The social will feature food and beverages, and will be… Continue reading Social, dance benefit for Haiti moved to Feb. 20

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

Newman University volunteers help with Salvation Army Christmas distribution

Volunteers from Newman University will help distribute items and food collected for Christmas to approximately 18,000 people, of which 10,000 are children under the age of 14.

‘Christmas Angels’ program

Senior Newman University student Joseph Baalmann of Andale sits among the more than 150 packages of toys, school supplies, clothing and other gifts donated by Newman students and employees for… Continue reading ‘Christmas Angels’ program

NU at the Kansas State Fair 2009

Newman University thanks all who stopped by the NU booth at the 2009 Kansas State Fair, which ended Sept. 20.

NU thanks all State Fair booth volunteers

Newman University thanks all the volunteers who have been assisting with the NU booth and making bouncy balls like crazy at the 2009 Kansas State Fair.

Volunteers needed at Newman’s state fair booth

The 2009 Kansas State Fair will be held Sept. 11-20 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kan.

Newman students become ‘Bigs’ for local kids

From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, more than 150 Newman freshman students will become Big Brothers or Big Sisters for a day for local kids at the… Continue reading Newman students become ‘Bigs’ for local kids

Chamber, city and county want to help those in need

New Wichita City Manager Robert Layton, Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Kelly Parks and Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce president Bryan Derreberry laid out how they expect to handle the demands… Continue reading Chamber, city and county want to help those in need

Newman University Assistant Professor of Chemistry John Leyba, Ph.D., and his wife, Charlene, were featured in the Sept. 28 issue of The Catholic Advance in recognition of the ministering they… Continue reading Dr. Leyba and Wife Recognized for Ministry

Newman University Volunteers Help Allocate 2008 Funding For United Way of the Plains Community Programs

Wichita, Kan. – Newman University helped to ensure that United Way of the Plains 2008 donations will be invested for maximum community impact through the following volunteers, who served on… Continue reading Newman University Volunteers Help Allocate 2008 Funding For United Way of the Plains Community Programs

Newman Volunteers Help Clean up Greensbug, Kan.

On May 4, 2007 a devastating tornado struck Greensburg, Kan. Throughout the month of June, many Newman University volunteers took the time to help clean up the town.