For 24 hours on Feb. 26, Newman University Jets will come together in support of the university by giving back to the areas of campus that matter most to them.
The theme for the 6th Annual Giving Day is “Together We Give, Together We Grow,” with $24,600 in pledges to match donations dollar for dollar.
“There are lots of ways people can spend their money and many organizations to donate to, but choosing to support Newman is an investment in the future unlike any other,” Director of Annual Giving Laura Hartley said. “You get to be a silent contributor to someone else’s story, helping them accomplish their goals and I think that is a pretty amazing thing.”
Hartley said one of the biggest goals for the 2025 Giving Day is to hit the milestone of 300 donors, and there are plenty of opportunities to not only give big but also win big.
Students can stop by the booth as early as 9 a.m. Feb. 26 in the Student Success Center to donate, play games, win prizes and more.
Get involved on Newman Giving Day
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- Make your money go further with Giving Day matches
- Fun drawings
- Giving Day Game Show Marathon
- Pop Culture Pandemonium Trivia Night
- Online and donor competitions
- Social media
Make your money go further with Giving Day matches
Fine Arts match
Thanks to the generosity of Randy, Jodie and David ’17 Reed, every dollar donated to the Fine Arts Fund will be matched up to $5,500. Your gift to Fine Arts enables Newman to have robust music, theater and art programs that teach students confidence, creativity and character.
Make a gift to the Fine Arts Fund
Newman Fund match
The Newman Fund provides critical funding for student financial aid while helping fund support services for students, such as tutoring and career services. It is the backbone of Newman University’s fundraising. This year, up to $6,000 given to the Newman Fund will be matched thanks to generous contributions.
Make a gift to the Newman Fund
School of Arts and Sciences match
This year, the School of Arts and Sciences is raising money for lab coats with the goal of 50 people donating $50 to cover the cost. In 2017, Newman University started awarding lab coats to juniors in good academic standing who are pursuing a science bachelor’s degree. At an annual ceremony, the lab coats are awarded to students to recognize their hard work and scholarly achievements. The coats have a Newman University logo and are personalized with the student’s name, serving as a tangible reminder of their Newman education as they enter the field. Gifts will be matched up to $1,000.
Make a gift to support School of Arts and Sciences
Athletics match
Your contribution to Newman Athletics allows student-athletes to focus on academics and sports as they learn the values of discipline, hard work, dedication and teamwork. Gifts will be matched up to $1,000.
Make a gift to support the Athletics Fund
Metanoia match
The Metanoia program is a Catholic on-campus living community that enables students to grow in their faith while supporting and encouraging each other in all aspects of their Newman education. Gifts will be matched up to $1,000.
School of Business & Technology match
The School of Business & Technology is committed to developing technologically equipped, future-ready professionals who exhibit intelligence, insight and transformational leadership. Gifts will be matched up to $1,000.
Make a gift to the School of Business & Technology
School of Catholic Studies match
The School of Catholic Studies provides students with authentic and transformational opportunities to grow in their faith during their collegiate journey. Gifts will be matched up to $1,000.
Make a gift to the School of Catholic Studies
School of Education & Social Work match
Our education and social work students are taught not only the theories and practices they need but also the intangible skills that enable them to join the workforce with empathy, dedication and commitment. Gifts will be matched up to $1,000.
Make a gift to the School of Education & Social Work
School of Healthcare Professions match
Our School of Healthcare Professions is the leader in Wichita for providing high-quality education in health care programs. This year, the school is raising money for classroom improvements. Gifts will be matched up to $1,000.
Make a gift to the School of Healthcare Professions
Student Affairs match
The Office of Student Affairs works hard to make sure every student at Newman has the opportunity to participate in activities that align with their interests and culture. Both our Trivia Night and our drawing for a semester of free housing are initiatives raising money for Student Affairs. Gifts will be matched up to $1,000.
Make a gift to support Student Affairs
Fun drawings
Win free dorm housing for a semester.
For every $100 donated to the Student Affairs Fund, you will be entered into a raffle for free dorm housing for a semester for the student of your choice.
This contest applies to any of the three residence halls (Carrocci Hall, Beata Hall, or Fugate Hall). Rules include:
- Each $100 donation to Student Affairs entitles the donor to one entry in the drawing
- Donors may designate themselves or an eligible student for each entry.
- The winner will receive a semester of free housing, but they must select a room in a dorm for which they are eligible.
- Winning the drawing does not guarantee a single room; the winner must choose from available rooms within their eligible dorm.
- The winner of this drawing will still have to pay for their meal plan.
Make a gift to the Student Affairs fund
Win a wine and chocolate basket
For each $20 donation made to the School of Healthcare Professions, you will be entered into a drawing for a wine and chocolate basket, valued at $200.
Make a gift to the School of Healthcare Professions
Win a MIAA Network membership
For each $20 donation made to Athletics, you will be entered into a drawing for a free MIAA Network membership, valued at $140. With the membership, you can watch almost all the MIAA contests online.
Make a gift to Newman Athletics
Giving Day Game Show Marathon
The Newman Gaming Club is hosting a night full of game shows with plenty of prizes and chances to play. Doors open at 6 p.m. Feb. 26 in the De Mattias Performance Hall.
How to Play: All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to compete and win fabulous prizes; more donations give you a greater chance to play. Plus, your donations can unlock even more surprises throughout the night.
Pop Culture Pandemonium Trivia Night
Pop culture fans are in for a treat with a 6:15 p.m. Pop Culture Pandemonium Trivia Night in the Dugan-Gorge Conference Center. Categories include movie soundtracks, athlete nicknames, game slogans, music mashups and television screenshots.
Teams of up to six individuals can register for the event, which costs $10 per person, or $50 for a table of six. Sign up today to compete for big prizes: $300 for first place, $150 for second and $120 for third.
All proceeds will directly benefit Giving Day.
Students of Newman University’s Hispanic American Leadership Organization are excited to introduce a “build your own food” board experience in addition to trivia. Guests may purchase an optional $50 platter for their team’s table and experience authentic dishes including tacos, gorditas and tostadas. The platter will be served family style for each table and includes three meat options (asada, al pastor and chicken tinga) plus rice, beans, homemade salsa options, chips and queso fresco. Each player at the table will also receive an aguas frescas to drink.
Online and donor competitions
- Quittin’ Time: The person who donates closest to 5 p.m. (CST) will get an extra $100 added to the same fund they donated to.
- Night Owls: Donate after 11 p.m. and be entered into a drawing for an extra $100 added to the same fund you donated to.
- Early Birds: Donate before 6 a.m. and be entered into a drawing for an extra $100 added to the same fund you donated to.
- Art Lovers: Donate to the Fine Arts Department before 2 p.m. and be entered into a drawing for an extra $100 for Fine Arts
- Be True to Your School: Donate to any of the schools before 6 p.m. and be entered into a drawing for an extra $100 to the school you donated to.
- Fanatics: Donate to the Athletics Fund before 8 p.m. and be entered into a drawing for an extra $100.00 for Athletics.
- Give with Faith: Donate to Metanoia before 4 p.m. and be entered into a drawing for an extra $100 to Metanoia.
- Facebook Share: On Giving Day, share one of our Giving Day posts on Facebook before 2 p.m. and be entered into a drawing for $100 to be added to the fund of your choice.
- Post on Instagram: Post a photo on Giving Day of you wearing your Newman gear on Instagram before 6 p.m. with the hashtag #GiveToNewman and be entered into a drawing for $100 to be added to the fund of your choice.
- Write on X: Tell us why you love Newman University on X on Giving Day using the hashtag #GiveToNewman and be entered into a drawing for $100 to be added to the fund of your choice.
- Giving Day Throwback: Post a photo from your time as a student on the social media platform of your choice on Giving Day with the hashtag #GiveToNewman and be entered into a drawing for $100 to be added to the fund of your choice.
Social media
In addition to donating to a particular fund, Newman community members can support Giving Day by tuning into livestreams on Facebook and Instagram, sharing posts and tagging other Newman community members to give via social media.
Newman University would like to thank each generous sponsor, as well as the staff, faculty and students who contribute to Giving Day in the form of their time, talents and treasure.
“I am amazed and humbled by how many students are willing to give during Giving Day,” Hartley added. “It just shows how much they believe in Newman University.”
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Learn more about Newman Giving Day
On Newman University’s 6th Annual Giving Day, we invite others to continue our mission of empowering students.
