Between May 11 and 20, 2017, a delegation of two sisters — one associate and one sojourner — and two women Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) scholars from Newman University… Continue reading Students get the opportunity to travel to Liberia for pilgrimage
Events
Theology graduate program students to visit the Holy Land
Assistant Professor of Theology Matthew Umbarger will be leading a group of theology graduate students during a trip to the Holy Land, which will take place March 16-27, 2017. This trip… Continue reading Theology graduate program students to visit the Holy Land
5 activities for Spring Break on a budget
We all know that the spring semester is the most difficult semester to get through, but don’t fret! Spring Break is right around the corner. So take this time to… Continue reading 5 activities for Spring Break on a budget
Final Friday March 31 at Newman University Steckline Gallery features works by Laura Scholl
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Resonate with Stillness, Experience Light” by Laura Scholl as the seventh show of its 2016-2017 season. The exhibition of Scholl’s new works, which… Continue reading Final Friday March 31 at Newman University Steckline Gallery features works by Laura Scholl
Spring 2017 ‘Phone-a-Thon’ is opportunity for donors to support students and university
The Phone-a-Thon has been a staple at Newman University for decades. For the spring Phone-a-Thon, 10 students — plus one student captain — will spend three hours per night, starting… Continue reading Spring 2017 ‘Phone-a-Thon’ is opportunity for donors to support students and university
Annual prayer breakfast focuses on ‘Pray All Ways Always’
The annual Newman University Prayer Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The program will begin at 7:45 a.m. and conclude at… Continue reading Annual prayer breakfast focuses on ‘Pray All Ways Always’
March 16 is new date for the Miss Kansas LEAD Series talk at Newman University
Miss Kansas is coming to Newman! Each year, the Student Life Department at Newman University hosts a LEAD series, which is a series of lecturing events that revolve around an… Continue reading March 16 is new date for the Miss Kansas LEAD Series talk at Newman University
Newman University Homecoming scored a huge success
Homecoming Games Jet Pride filled the Fugate Gymnasium in forms of cheers, painted faces, horns, squeaking shoes against the gym floor, and the dribbling of a basketball at the Newman… Continue reading Newman University Homecoming scored a huge success
‘Difference Makers for Wichita’ Banquet honors 10 for service to the community
Ten local individuals and businesses were honored for their service to the community at the “Difference Makers for Wichita Awards” Banquet held Saturday, Feb. 25 in the Dugan-Gorges Campus Center… Continue reading ‘Difference Makers for Wichita’ Banquet honors 10 for service to the community
And the winners are…
Homecoming Week at Newman University is filled with exciting events that allow students to celebrate with their collegiate community. One of the most popular events is the homecoming women and… Continue reading And the winners are…
Newman students talk with legislators in Topeka
Newman University attended the KICA Student Day at the Kansas State Capitol on Feb. 13, 2017. The event is sponsored by the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA). It is an opportunity for independent colleges all… Continue reading Newman students talk with legislators in Topeka
CAB hosts Ultimate Lip Sync Battle
On Wednesday Feb. 22, the Newman Campus Activities Board hosted the Ultimate Lip Sync Battle in Performance Hall inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center. As the lights dimmed, one could feel the… Continue reading CAB hosts Ultimate Lip Sync Battle
Potter’s last game at home bittersweet, but business as usual
The end of an era is near. Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Potter will coach his last game at home Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Following the Heartland Conference Tournament in… Continue reading Potter’s last game at home bittersweet, but business as usual
Athletics Breakfast provides time to mingle with athletes
The fourth annual Athletics Breakfast will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 in the Gorges Atrium. Great Western Dining will be serving breakfast from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading Athletics Breakfast provides time to mingle with athletes
David Burkus to kick off the School of Business Speaker Series
The Newman University School of Business will be kicking off the School of Business Speaker Series with an event featuring nationally recognized speaker and author David Burkus. The event will… Continue reading David Burkus to kick off the School of Business Speaker Series
‘All-Faiths’ prayer service to conclude Heritage Month
Concluding Heritage Month — a time when students, faculty, staff, and alumni celebrate the heritage and the founders of Newman University — is an ‘All Faiths’ prayer service that will take place at… Continue reading ‘All-Faiths’ prayer service to conclude Heritage Month
High Tea invites faculty, staff, students and community to attend
As part of Cardinal Newman Week, Newman University will present its annual High Tea event from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 21, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. A second,… Continue reading High Tea invites faculty, staff, students and community to attend
Heimerman Mission Talk reveals new answers
Director of Mission Effectiveness Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC presented her February Mission Talk at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center, to an audience that included relatives of the subject of… Continue reading Heimerman Mission Talk reveals new answers
Homecoming week: No tailgating, no problem
The Newman University Homecoming will be celebrated as a part of Heritage Month during the week of Feb. 20-25, as a multitude of campus departments have banded together to organize a… Continue reading Homecoming week: No tailgating, no problem
The works of Sean Lyman will be featured in this month’s Steckline Final Friday
The Newman University Steckline Gallery presents graphite and acrylic works by Sean Lyman in his show titled “The Overlooked” as the second Final Friday event of 2017. The exhibit begins with… Continue reading The works of Sean Lyman will be featured in this month’s Steckline Final Friday
Special Cardinal Newman Mass for Heritage Month
A special Cardinal Newman Mass will be celebrated for Heritage Month to honor the university’s namesake John Henry Cardinal Newman. Every February students, faculty, staff, and alumni come together to celebrate… Continue reading Special Cardinal Newman Mass for Heritage Month
Steckline Gallery presents the work of Sean Lyman at Feb. 24 Final Friday
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present graphite and acrylic works by Sean Lyman in his show titled “The Overlooked” as the second Final Friday event of the 2017 spring… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents the work of Sean Lyman at Feb. 24 Final Friday
‘The Miracle of Father Kapaun’ world premiere next Thursday, Feb. 16
The Newman University Theatre Department is set to present the world premiere of the play “The Miracle of Father Kapaun.”
Newman University Theatre challenges participants with 24-Hour Theatre Project
On Saturday, Feb. 4, Newman University current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and alumni transformed into nocturnal beings, racing against time to create a theatrical masterpiece. The 24-Hour Theatre Project was introduced… Continue reading Newman University Theatre challenges participants with 24-Hour Theatre Project
Newman group travels to Manhattan, Kan., to hear activist Angela Davis
A group of students, faculty, and staff traveled to Manhattan, Kan., on Wednesday, Feb. 1 to attend a keynote lecture event hosted by The Kansas State University Black Student Union. The speaker… Continue reading Newman group travels to Manhattan, Kan., to hear activist Angela Davis
Newman student to play role of ‘Father Kapaun’ in upcoming play
Junior Trevor Farney will be playing the lead role in Anne Welsbacher’s world premiere of “The Miracle of Father Kapaun” which takes the stage on Thursday, Feb 16.
Newman University Theatre Department presents: the 24-Hour Theatre Project
Six years ago, an idea was put into play for the Newman University Theatre Department. The purpose is for all Newman University students, prospective students, faculty, staff, and alumni to… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department presents: the 24-Hour Theatre Project
History Department hosts speaker Erin Weber, author of ‘Lennon vs. McCartney’
The Newman University History Department presents Erin Weber, author of “Lennon vs. McCartney: How Beatles History was Written and Re-Written,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.… Continue reading History Department hosts speaker Erin Weber, author of ‘Lennon vs. McCartney’
The Newman community prepares to celebrate rich history during Heritage Month
Newman University has a rich history, and every year students, staff, faculty, and alumni celebrate its founders and Catholic traditions during Heritage Month. The celebration takes place in February and… Continue reading The Newman community prepares to celebrate rich history during Heritage Month
New ‘Flight Crew’ hopes to increase Jet spirit on campus
Newman University has a new way to spread some Jet spirit — the “Flight Crew.” The Crew is a new group on campus that will make regular appearances at games… Continue reading New ‘Flight Crew’ hopes to increase Jet spirit on campus
March for Life emphasizes kindness, compassion
A group of Newman University students traveled to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 27 to participate in a peaceful demonstration designed to raise awareness of and promote an end to abortion. Normally the… Continue reading March for Life emphasizes kindness, compassion
Career Connections event to offer ‘speed-networking’
The Newman University Career Services team is hosting a unique one-hour networking event beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. You’ve heard of speed-dating,… Continue reading Career Connections event to offer ‘speed-networking’
Newman University Theatre Department presents world premiere of ‘The Miracle of Father Kapaun’ Feb. 16-19
The Newman University Theatre Department will present the world premier of the play “The Miracle of Father Kapaun.” The play will be performed at 8 p.m. on Feb. 16, 17… Continue reading Newman University Theatre Department presents world premiere of ‘The Miracle of Father Kapaun’ Feb. 16-19
Freshman Jets participate in Takeoff Leadership Retreat
A total of 39 freshman students filled four vans on Saturday, Jan. 21 and headed to Camp Tawakoni in Augusta, Kan., for the Takeoff Leadership Retreat. This 2017 Newman retreat… Continue reading Freshman Jets participate in Takeoff Leadership Retreat
Newman University will present the LEAD Series with Diana Crook, M.D. Jan. 24
Newman University will present The LEAD Series with Diana Crook, M.D. at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The LEAD Series is a lecture series that was developed in… Continue reading Newman University will present the LEAD Series with Diana Crook, M.D. Jan. 24
Sarah Sanford will present ‘Lightfast’ during January’s Final Friday at Steckline Gallery
Artist Sarah Sanford loves exploring the physical nature of light. She has been photographing light for more than a decade, capturing its movement and reflective ways. Beginning Friday, Jan. 27,… Continue reading Sarah Sanford will present ‘Lightfast’ during January’s Final Friday at Steckline Gallery
Offices at Newman to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Newman Unversity will close on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will resume and offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Newman University celebrates successful Facing Forward campaign with ‘Topping-Off’ ceremony
A large crowd consisting of the Newman University community along with local news media gathered inside Eck Hall Jan. 9, 2017 as Vice President for University Advancement J.V. Johnston took… Continue reading Newman University celebrates successful Facing Forward campaign with ‘Topping-Off’ ceremony
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
Get tickets now for the 2017 Athletics Hall of Fame Feb. 3-4
Four individuals and two teams will be honored at several events on the first weekend of February during celebrations for the 2017 Newman University Athletic Hall of Fame. Former Newman… Continue reading Get tickets now for the 2017 Athletics Hall of Fame Feb. 3-4