Fran and Geri Jabara, seated, were honored at a Dec. 12 luncheon that featured past recipients of the Leona J. and Harvey J. Ablah Awards.
Events
Students, honorary degree recipients to be recognized at Newman University Fall 2009 graduation ceremonies
NU will host several ceremonies to commemorate Fall 2009 graduates including a pinning ceremony for nursing students as well as Baccalaureate on Friday, Dec. 11, and Commencement on Dec. 12.
Newman hosts Wichita Business Journal ‘Newsmakers’ celebration
Close to 200 people attended the Dec. 3 reception hosted by Newman University to honor the Wichita Business Journal 2009 “Newsmakers.”
Newman student senior art show reception Friday, Dec. 4
“Harvest Time Senior Show,” a closing reception for Newman’s graduating senior art majors Kim Ebert, Dale Shubert, Prasuz Tamrakar and Andrea Unrein, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.… Continue reading Newman student senior art show reception Friday, Dec. 4
‘Jinglin’ All the Way’ Christmas concert set for Dec. 6
Start the Christmas season by joining the Newman University Music Department for a special musical offering, “Jinglin’ All The Way,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 in Performance Hall, inside… Continue reading ‘Jinglin’ All the Way’ Christmas concert set for Dec. 6
Newman Athletic Department holds second annual ‘Drop and Shop’
The Newman University Athletic Department is giving parents an opportunity to take care of their Christmas shopping while their children play games with NU student-athletes at the second annual “Drop… Continue reading Newman Athletic Department holds second annual ‘Drop and Shop’
Newman and WBJ Recognize Area’s Business Leaders
Newman University and the Wichita Business Journal have partnered again to recognize the 2009 Yearbook Honorees in business for the Wichita metro area.
NU salutes 2009 Hispanic Scholars
Twenty four Wichita high school students were honored Dec. 2 for successfully completing the Newman University Hispanic Scholar Program.
Today is NU Day at Newman!
Wow! Newman is expecting 120 visitors for NU Day today! NU Day is a chance for all to check out Newman U. to see what we’re all about. And, it’s… Continue reading Today is NU Day at Newman!
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
Hack Art Lab’s A Few Small Steps opening reception Friday, Nov. 20
Newman University will be closed on “Final Friday” due to the Thanksgiving break, but will host an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m on Friday, Nov. 20 at the Steckline… Continue reading Hack Art Lab’s A Few Small Steps opening reception Friday, Nov. 20
Newman University Presents Reading by Acclaimed Poet Red Hawk tonight
Join Newman University as the Department of English presents renowned poet Red Hawk reading from his works at 7 p.m. tonight in the Jabara Flexible Theatre, inside the De Mattias… Continue reading Newman University Presents Reading by Acclaimed Poet Red Hawk tonight
Upcoming exhibits at the Steckline Gallery
An opening reception for Hack Art Lab: A Few Small Steps, will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 in the Steckline Gallery.
Upcoming exhibits at the Steckline Gallery
An opening reception for Hack Art Lab: A Few Small Steps, will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 in the Steckline Gallery.
Activities set for Homecoming Week, Nov. 16-21
Homecoming Week kicks off with a student chili feed at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16 in the Alumni Lounge.
NU Mission Talks
Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC, Ph.D., director of Mission Effectiveness/Archives, will present a Mission Talk entitled: “So Did 19th Century Religious Orders Have Mergers?” on Nov. 11 at noon in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC… Continue reading NU Mission Talks
‘Handle’ art exhibit opens Oct. 30
An opening reception for “Get A Handle On It,” an exhibition of works by several artists, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Steckline Gallery, inside the… Continue reading ‘Handle’ art exhibit opens Oct. 30
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
Education conference, research center dedicated in memory of Susan Reeves, ASC
A standing-room-only crowd attended a reception and dedication ceremony Oct. 26 for the Susan Reeves, ASC Memorial Conference and Research Center in the lower level of McNeill Hall. The center… Continue reading Education conference, research center dedicated in memory of Susan Reeves, ASC
Noted author speaks at NU next week
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies will present Ron Hansen reading from his book Exiles at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The event is free and… Continue reading Noted author speaks at NU next week
Newman presents Halloween with the Wichita Thunder!
Spend Halloween in the Coliseum and watch the Wichita Thunder vs. the Missouri Mavericks. As a friend of NU, get a deal on tickets and enjoy the family fun this… Continue reading Newman presents Halloween with the Wichita Thunder!
NU Jets Basketball vs. WSU Shockers Nov. 7 & 8
Get your tickets now! NU Jets b-ball vs. WSU shockers. Men play Nov. 7 & women play Nov. 8.
Family Weekend kicks off at 4:30 today!
Grab your coats, we have the hot chocolate! Family Weekend kicks off today at 4:30. Don’t miss the fun! Plenty of Hot Chocolate!
Roads Closed for Family Weekend
Big fun is planned on campus this weekend for Family Weekend activities. Beginning at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, certain roads will close on campus in preparation. Please drive carefully… Continue reading Roads Closed for Family Weekend
Evening Event for Transfer Students
Transfer students are invited to learn more about Newman during Transfer Evening on Oct. 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. A second event is planned… Continue reading Evening Event for Transfer Students
Family Weekend kicks off with a block party
Family Weekend, Oct. 23-25, begins with a block party on Friday, from 4:30-7 p.m. next to Wilkens Field on campus.
Author Ron Hansen at Newman for Gerber Institute reading Nov. 5
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies will present Ron Hansen reading from his book Exiles at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The event is free and… Continue reading Author Ron Hansen at Newman for Gerber Institute reading Nov. 5
Students and families invited to Family Weekend Oct. 23-25
Newman University invites students and their families to enjoy a variety of activities, interact with other Newman students and family members, meet Newman University employees and learn more about the… Continue reading Students and families invited to Family Weekend Oct. 23-25
Party on the Ponderosa Pictures
Check out some photos from the Party on the Ponderosa, which was held to raise funds for Newman student scholarships and was the finale to Newman’s year-long 75th Anniversary celebration.
Gloriann Liu photography exhibit opens Friday at Steckline Gallery
An opening reception for “Hidden War of Afghanistan,” an exhibition of works by award-winning photographer Gloriann Liu, will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 in the… Continue reading Gloriann Liu photography exhibit opens Friday at Steckline Gallery
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.
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.
Newman University president takes flight to honor first female airline pilot
NU President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. was one of several female business and city leaders invited to help McConnell Air Force Base celebrate aviation pioneer Emily Warner, who in 1973… Continue reading Newman University president takes flight to honor first female airline pilot
Newman gears up for 2009 Kansas State Fair
Newman has a booth at the 2009 Kansas State Fair that started Friday, Sept. 11 and runs through Sept. 20 on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kan.
Newman students team up with Buffalo Bob and Cowtown Cowboys to make a Party on the Ponderosa promotional video.
Newman students, Senior Administrative Assistant to the Provost Debbie Edens, the Cowtown Museum, and Buffalo Bob and the Cowtown Cowboys joined up to make a video promoting Newman’s final Party… Continue reading Newman students team up with Buffalo Bob and Cowtown Cowboys to make a Party on the Ponderosa promotional video.
History Speaker Series presents Gregg Zachary and Gustav Niebuhr Thursday, Sept. 10
The Newman University History Speaker Series presents Gregg Zachary and Gustav Niebuhr in an interfaith dialogue about multiculturalism at 7 p.m. Thursday Sept. 10, in Performance Hall, De Mattias Fine… Continue reading History Speaker Series presents Gregg Zachary and Gustav Niebuhr Thursday, Sept. 10
Newman University recently received $4,445 for scholarships from Hockey Jersey Night with the Wichita Thunder
Newman recently received a check for $4,445 to be used for student scholarships from the Newman University Hockey Jersey Night with the Wichita Thunder that took place last March.
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.
The Party on the Ponderosa Rides Again Sept. 26
Mid-America Ag Network owner Larry Steckline and his wife Carla Stovall Steckline will host the Party on the Ponderosa from 5-10 p.m. on Sept. 26 at their ranch to raise… Continue reading The Party on the Ponderosa Rides Again Sept. 26
Steckline Gallery begins 09-10 season Aug. 28
The Steckline Gallery will hold its first art exhibit opening reception for the 2009-10 academic year from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28.