Newman University alumnus Felipe Trigos ’09 returned to Newman University for a visit on Sept. 3 as a featured speaker in the History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series. A history major… Continue reading Felipe Trigos visits Newman as part of History Program’s Distinguished Alumni Series
Events
For the Love of Beer – Party on the Plaza
The Newman University Party on the Plaza scholarship fundraiser is coming up soon – Saturday, Sept. 26. The event features a silent and live auction, authentic German food, music, and… Continue reading For the Love of Beer – Party on the Plaza
Sloppy Joes adds five new members
On Monday and Thursday, Sept. 7 and 10, the Sloppy Joes held auditions for the Newman University improv troupe. The Sloppy Joe improv troupe has been around campus for well over five… Continue reading Sloppy Joes adds five new members
Newman University student dies in motorcycle accident
Early this morning, Thursday, Sept. 3, Newman University senior Reece Wright-Conklin died in a motorcycle accident. The 21-year-old member of the Newman Wrestling Team was on his way to a… Continue reading Newman University student dies in motorcycle accident
Theology Department, Gerber Institute bring speakers to Newman campus
In an effort to help the university community prepare for October’s Ordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family, the Newman University Department of Theology and the Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies are bringing two… Continue reading Theology Department, Gerber Institute bring speakers to Newman campus
Intramurals bring campus community together
Intramurals have returned at Newman University – with plenty of kick. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, intramurals held its first event, a game of kickball that pitted Newman students against some of… Continue reading Intramurals bring campus community together
Student Success Week Sept 8-11 will offer resources, fun
Newman University will present Student Success Week from Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Friday, Sept. 11. The goal of the week is to show Newman students the many resources available to… Continue reading Student Success Week Sept 8-11 will offer resources, fun
Newman Jet Days provides perfect take-off for new students
The 2015 Newman University Jet Days orientation kicked off bright and early at 8 a.m. on Aug. 21. As the new freshman and transfer students began unloading their jam-packed cars,… Continue reading Newman Jet Days provides perfect take-off for new students
Newman bestows annual service awards
Among the highlights of the 2015 Fall Institute on Monday, Aug. 17 was the bestowal of the annual service awards to faculty and staff. Director of Mission Effectiveness and Archives… Continue reading Newman bestows annual service awards
Nashville musician inspires students at Newman Jet Days
Some students come to college with confidence. Others are a little more reserved and cautious. ALL need at least a little help getting acclimated to their new surroundings and the… Continue reading Nashville musician inspires students at Newman Jet Days
2015-16 ‘Mission Talk’ series kicks off Sept. 2
The first Mission Talk of the 2015-2016 academic year is coming up next week at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 2 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center, located on the second floor of… Continue reading 2015-16 ‘Mission Talk’ series kicks off Sept. 2
Jet Days service project: 50K meals for poor in Tanzania
While most universities and colleges around the country have orientation sessions for new students, few include a service project as part of the agenda. During the Saturday morning Jet Days… Continue reading Jet Days service project: 50K meals for poor in Tanzania
‘Jet Days’ Orientation begins Aug. 21
Beginning Aug. 21, 2015, Newman University will officially welcome new students to campus with an orientation that has been dubbed “Jet Days.” Jet Days is a two-day orientation process for freshmen… Continue reading ‘Jet Days’ Orientation begins Aug. 21
Pastoral ministry program in Oklahoma celebrates 30 year anniversary
Aug. 8, 2015 was a special day for many in the Oklahoma City area, as members of the Newman University pastoral ministry program celebrated the 30th anniversary of the program’s… Continue reading Pastoral ministry program in Oklahoma celebrates 30 year anniversary
NU’s Bo Bonner emcees program at Midwest Catholic Family Conference
Newman University Director of the Academic Resource Center Bo Bonner took on the role of emcee for the high school section of the Midwest Catholic Family Conference’s 16th annual conference… Continue reading NU’s Bo Bonner emcees program at Midwest Catholic Family Conference
31st Annual Jet Open draws 212 golfers
The 31st Annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open Charity Golf Tournament was a big success by anyone’s standards, drawing 212 golfers and raising approximately $100,000 to support Newman University Athletics. The… Continue reading 31st Annual Jet Open draws 212 golfers
Final Friday Aug. 28 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Clay with a Capital T’ ceramics by Clay Cartel
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Clay with a Capital T. Tea Pots, Trays, Tureens” by The Clay Cartel as the first show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibit… Continue reading Final Friday Aug. 28 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Clay with a Capital T’ ceramics by Clay Cartel
31st Annual Jet Open Golf Tournament set for Aug. 1, 3
Newman University will host the 31st Annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open Charity Golf Tournament Aug. 1 and 3. The golf tournament is designed to raise funds for the Athletic… Continue reading 31st Annual Jet Open Golf Tournament set for Aug. 1, 3
Newman Summer Symposium focuses on Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Newman Studies Program
In early August, Newman University will host the 2015 fifth-annual Summer Symposium for Newman faculty. The themes for this year’s symposium are the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT) and the Newman… Continue reading Newman Summer Symposium focuses on Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Newman Studies Program
Black Hills Energy donates $18K to support nursing, science at Newman
Representatives of Black Hills Energy Corporation visited Newman University July 9 to present a gift of $18,000 to help support nursing and science education and facilities at Newman. Black Hills… Continue reading Black Hills Energy donates $18K to support nursing, science at Newman
Meet the Newman University incoming freshman class
On June 5, students of the incoming freshman class came to the Newman University campus for registration and orientation. The event provided an opportunity for Newman staff to sit down… Continue reading Meet the Newman University incoming freshman class
Newman University honors 2015 graduates
The Newman University Spring 2015 Commencement ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Century II Convention Hall. The Commencement ceremony included an address by Newman… Continue reading Newman University honors 2015 graduates
Investigative science program concludes
The 26th Newman University Investigative Summer Science Program concluded on June 26. The 2015 ISSP included 25 students from 16 different high schools. The completion of the ISSP left students… Continue reading Investigative science program concludes
Music Theatre for Young People camp now at NU; performances set for June 18, 19
Camps for sports, science, music and more continue this summer on the Newman University campus. This week, Newman is hosting the local organization Music Theatre for Young People, or MTYP,… Continue reading Music Theatre for Young People camp now at NU; performances set for June 18, 19
Newman welcomes transfer students with ‘Transfer Orientation’
On June 12, Newman University hosted Transfer Orientation for students that have decided to transfer from their current schools to Newman. Orientation was held in the Alumni Center inside the… Continue reading Newman welcomes transfer students with ‘Transfer Orientation’
How to survive the June 6 Wichita Gladiator Dash
More than 1,250 people have signed up for this year’s Wichita Gladiator Dash. The event will begin at 11 a.m., June 6 at Sedgwick County Park. Although the turnout is already… Continue reading How to survive the June 6 Wichita Gladiator Dash
Newman University, KUSM-Wichita present June 16 HealthPulse lecture on ‘Mindful Living’
Newman University Associate Professor of Social Work Michael Duxler, Ph.D. and Professor of Communication and Dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies Audrey Hane, Ph.D. will present “Mindful Living: Stopping the Distraction… Continue reading Newman University, KUSM-Wichita present June 16 HealthPulse lecture on ‘Mindful Living’
Student performers get a taste of Newman University living
This summer, Newman University will host a number of camps and programs on campus. One of those programs is the Broadway Academy of Performers, also known as BAP. This camp… Continue reading Student performers get a taste of Newman University living
Newman University honors spring 2015 graduates at ceremonies, commencement
Newman University staged a number of ceremonies and special events May 15 and 16 to celebrate Spring 2015 graduation. This year, two of the major events were moved to new… Continue reading Newman University honors spring 2015 graduates at ceremonies, commencement
Newman University M.S.Ed. hooding ceremony gives extra recognition for graduates
More than 70 May 2015 and August 2015 graduates of the Newman University Master of Science in Education program were recognized May 15. Honorees and their families and friends packed the Dugan Gorges… Continue reading Newman University M.S.Ed. hooding ceremony gives extra recognition for graduates
Newman hosts Baccalaureate ceremony at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
With the adjustment from two graduation events each year to one single event in the spring, Newman University made some changes to this year’s graduation event locations. Due to the… Continue reading Newman hosts Baccalaureate ceremony at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Newman salutes departing faculty and staff
Several faculty and staff members who have left or will soon be leaving Newman University were recognized for their service at the university-wide Community Meeting May 19 in the Dugan-Gorges… Continue reading Newman salutes departing faculty and staff
Chorale, faculty and staff members head to Chicago for chorale festival
After three trips over the past eight years to Carnegie Hall in New York City and to the Lincoln Center in Washington D.C., the Newman University Chorale is set to make its debut… Continue reading Chorale, faculty and staff members head to Chicago for chorale festival
Newman University honors Spring 2015 nursing degree graduates
Newman University recognized 26 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the annual Nurses’ Pinning ceremony held May 15 on the Newman campus. The event is a… Continue reading Newman University honors Spring 2015 nursing degree graduates
Newman University to hold Spring 2015 graduation activities May 15-16
Newman University will stage a number of events May 15 and 16 to celebrate 2015 graduation. Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony A Nurses’ Pinning ceremony will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m.,… Continue reading Newman University to hold Spring 2015 graduation activities May 15-16
NU bids farewell to faculty members
Farewell parties were staged this past week to honor six faculty members who are retiring or otherwise leaving Newman University at the end of the Spring 2015 semester. Many nembers… Continue reading NU bids farewell to faculty members
Scholars Day shows students’ research, growth
More than 100 students had the opportunity to show what they have learned during their academic career at Newman University at Scholars Day, which took place from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading Scholars Day shows students’ research, growth
Newman University students to present at third annual Scholar’s Day
On May 8 Newman juniors and seniors will perform presentations at the annual Scholar’s Day event on the university campus. The event will feature original research, projects and papers by each student.… Continue reading Newman University students to present at third annual Scholar’s Day
Newman students craft bracelets, raise money for earthquake victims in Nepal
When disaster strikes a faraway place, many immediately look for some way to help. Some may donate to a service organization committed to helping, while others may try to raise… Continue reading Newman students craft bracelets, raise money for earthquake victims in Nepal
2015 Art DOG campaign raises over $1 million
The 2015 ICT Art DOG (Day of Giving) campaign ends with a loud bark of gratitude. Wichita Community Foundation President and CEO Shelly Prichard announced in an email to the… Continue reading 2015 Art DOG campaign raises over $1 million