First play of Newman revived theatre program The Newman University Theatre Department will present Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me A Tenor” at 8 p.m. Nov. 17, 18 and 19, and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 20, in the Jabara Flexible Theatre in the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus.
Newman to begin collecting for ‘Soles4Souls’ shoe drive Nov. 11
From Nov. 11 to Dec. 19, Newman will be collecting shoes for the “Soles4Souls” shoe drive. People can drop off any lightly worn shoes and their shoes will be donated to people in need from many countries. Through “Soles4Souls” shoes have already been given to individuals in more than 127 countries including Kenya, Thailand, Napal,… Continue reading Newman to begin collecting for ‘Soles4Souls’ shoe drive Nov. 11
Newman University Music Department to present ‘Poetry in Music’
The Newman University Chorale and Troubadours will present their first vocal music concert of the year on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. in historic St. John’s Chapel inside Sacred Heart Hall at Newman University. The Newman Chorale will present Ralph Vaughn William’s Dona Nobis Pacem which features the poetry of Walt Whitman. The Newman Troubadours… Continue reading Newman University Music Department to present ‘Poetry in Music’
Newman University History Department Speaker Series welcomes author, blogger of ‘Making Sense of Jihad’ Nov. 3
Most Americans are aware of the uprisings against governments in the Middle East over the past year. Few, however, may understand the scenes they see in the media, some quite violent, as they depict extraordinary acts by ordinary citizens taking place in the streets of foreign cities. Newman University is offering the public the opportunity… Continue reading Newman University History Department Speaker Series welcomes author, blogger of ‘Making Sense of Jihad’ Nov. 3
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Newman closed tomorrow at noon for Fall Break
That’s right! Newman will close at noon tomorrow, Oct. 21 for Fall Break. No classes will be held and all offices will be closed in the afternoon. The university will reopen on Monday, Oct. 24.
Ceramic workshop with artist Katrina Florell set for Oct. 26
Artist Katrina Florell will hold a lecture and demonstration on ceramic molds and slip-dipping from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the ceramics studio in the De Mattias Fine Arts Center. A light lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is free and open to the public.
The Gerber Institute at Newman University presents ‘This Land is My Home,’ a lecture by Columban priest Father Bill Morton Nov. 2
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will present Father Bill Morton, a Columban priest from El Paso, Texas, at a lecture set for 7 p.m. on Nov. 2 in the Performance Hall of the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus, 3100 McCormick in Wichita. The lecture is free and… Continue reading The Gerber Institute at Newman University presents ‘This Land is My Home,’ a lecture by Columban priest Father Bill Morton Nov. 2
Newman University students to host ‘Heimerman Halloween Odyssey’ to support food, toy drive
You know that strange round building called the Heimerman Science Center? Well, next week numerous Newman student groups are joining together to transform their science building into the “Heimerman Halloween Odyssey (H2O).” They invite you to join them! The event, scheduled for Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., promises a safe, fun and educational Halloween… Continue reading Newman University students to host ‘Heimerman Halloween Odyssey’ to support food, toy drive
Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Silent Conversation’ by Michaela Valli Groeblacher
Newman University’s Steckline Gallery will present “Silent Conversation” by ceramic sculptor Michaela Valli Groeblacher. The exhibit, which begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, will be on display through Nov. 18. Both the reception and admission to the gallery are free and open to the public.
Great turnout for Newman Family and Alumni Weekend
This year’s Family and Alumni Weekend had a great turnout despite the weather. Although the weather forced organizers to move the tailgate event indoors, Family Weekend’s Men’s Soccer Tailgate included over 160 attendees.
Newman closes at noon next Friday for Fall Break
That’s right! Newman will close at noon Friday, Oct. 21 for Fall Break. No classes will be held and all offices will be closed in the afternoon. The university will reopen on Monday, Oct. 24.
Coming Nov. 2: Gerber Institute lecture by Bill Morton
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies presents the Speakers Series on “Land” Part 1 by Bill Morton, Nov. 2, 2011. A Colombian priest from El Paso, Texas, Fr. Morton will address issues of land use and property rights in the context of Catholic social thought. Check back soon for more information!
Support NU athletics at Jets Madness
Join us Friday Oct. 14 for Newman’s annual Jets Madness on campus in the Fugate Gymnasium. Events include a 3-point shootout, slam dunk contest, crowd competitions with awesome prizes, team scrimmages, and more. Get a glimpse of what the event will include by checking out our YouTube channel. Events start at 8 p.m. so come… Continue reading Support NU athletics at Jets Madness
Documentary film ‘Telling Amy’s Story,’ panel discussion Oct. 18 to help stop Domestic Violence
Verizon Wireless, StepStone and the Newman University Department of Social Work will present a special screening of the documentary “Telling Amy’s Story” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Performance Hall of the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus. The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary refreshments will be… Continue reading Documentary film ‘Telling Amy’s Story,’ panel discussion Oct. 18 to help stop Domestic Violence
Party on the Plaza raises $91K for scholarship support
This was a successful year for Newman University’s annual Party on the Plaza event. Drawing nearly 500 people to the campus, it raised more than $91,000 to support scholarships at Newman. Funds were raised through sponsorships, ticket sales and live and silent auctions. With federal funding for higher education being reduced, scholarships are becoming more… Continue reading Party on the Plaza raises $91K for scholarship support
Newman Jets to take part in Kansas 150 Festival Oct. 8
Members of the Newman University Women’s Basketball Team and Cheer/Dance squad will participate in the parade set for 11 a.m., Oct. 8 in downtown Wichita to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Kansas statehood. The parade kicks off the “Kansas 150 Festival,” an event created by volunteers, municipalities, businesses and other organizations across the state to… Continue reading Newman Jets to take part in Kansas 150 Festival Oct. 8
University to celebrate Newman feast day Oct. 9
Newman University will celebrate the first feast day of Blessed John Henry Newman with a Mass at noon* and 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9 in St. John’s Chapel. The feast day was announced by Pope Benedict XVI during the Beatification Ceremony of Newman held in England last September. Breaking from traditional practice, the Pope proclaimed the feast… Continue reading University to celebrate Newman feast day Oct. 9
This year’s first ‘Mission Talks’ set for Oct. 11-12
Oct. 11-12 marks the start of this year’s “Mission Talks” at Newman. The first talks will take place from noon to 12:50 p.m. both days in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center. Join Director of Archives Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC and other presenters in the 2011 Summer Symposium, who will speak on the relationship between Newman University’s mission… Continue reading This year’s first ‘Mission Talks’ set for Oct. 11-12
Fall 2011 Challenge now online
The fall 2011 edition of the Newman Challenge Alumni Magazine has recently been published and distributed. The magazine is also available in an online format, which contains information and photographs not included in the print edition.
Several hundred volunteers packaged meals at the SWIPE Numana food packaging event
The SWIPE Numana food packaging event that took place Saturday, Oct. 1 had a great turnout of volunteers. Several hundred volunteers packaged more than 32,000 meals at the event. The meals will go to famine victims in the horn of Africa. Watch highlights from the event on Newman’s YouTube channel.
Mark your calendars for ‘Telling Amy’s Story’ and help stop domestic violence
Verizon Wireless, StepStone, and the Newman University Department of Social Work are bringing to the Newman University campus the documentary “Telling Amy’s Story” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Performance Hall of the De Mattias Fine Arts Center. The documentary is a story about a Pennsylvania woman who, after years of domestic violence and… Continue reading Mark your calendars for ‘Telling Amy’s Story’ and help stop domestic violence
This year’s Party on the Plaza a success!
Last Saturday, Sept. 24, Newman hosted its annual “Party on the Plaza” with this year’s theme, “Oktoberfest.” This year had a great turn out showing more than 450 attendees, exceeding last year’s attendance by almost double! Proceeds from the event will be used toward student scholarships in the future. You can watch scenes from the… Continue reading This year’s Party on the Plaza a success!
Newman University again posts record enrollment
Newman University officials announced today that the university has again posted record-high enrollment figures. According to the official federal enrollment report following the 20th day of fall classes, 3,021 students are enrolled for the fall 2011 semester, an increase of 275 over the previous year and the first time enrollment has reached the 3,000 mark… Continue reading Newman University again posts record enrollment
Newman’s annual Family Weekend Oct. 7
It’s that time of the year again; on Oct. 7 – 9 Newman hosts its annual Family Weekend with over 100 people from five different states attending this year! This year’s festivities are even better than last year’s, so get ready for an amazing weekend. Not only is it Family Weekend, but Newman’s Alumni Weekend as… Continue reading Newman’s annual Family Weekend Oct. 7
Newman University hosts ‘Party on the Plaza-Oktoberfest’ event this Saturday
This weekend on Saturday, Sept. 24, Newman hosts its annual “Party on the Plaza” with this year’s theme, “Oktoberfest.” The event will take place from 4:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Founders Plaza, just south of the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus. Check out a YouTube video about the upcoming event.
Kansas turns 150 this year
The state of Kansas turns 150 years old this year, but the state lacks the funds to throw itself a birthday bash. No worries, Kansans have taken it upon themselves to help give our state the birthday party it deserves. People of Wichita have rallied together to come up with funds to have a celebration.
Greek, Roman historian to lecture tonight at Newman University
Illinois State University Assistant Professor of History Georgia Tsouvala, Ph.D. will visit Newman University to lecture on her most recent publication, Before Title IX: Women Athletes in Ancient Greece and Rome. The lecture, which kicks off Newman’s annual History Speaker Series, will take place tonight at 7 p.m. in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the… Continue reading Greek, Roman historian to lecture tonight at Newman University
Don’t miss Gerber Institute lecture by author Warren St. John Sept. 19
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will host a lecture by author Warren St. John at 7 p.m., Sept. 19 in the Performance Hall of the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus. A reception and book signing will follow at 8:30 p.m. in Gorges Atrium, also in the Fine… Continue reading Don’t miss Gerber Institute lecture by author Warren St. John Sept. 19
Newman University student receives Hispanic Rising Star Award
Newman University junior Yanely Rocha, a criminal justice and pre-law major, recently was awarded the Hispanic Rising Star Award from the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Only 10 individuals receive the award each year. Yanely was nominated and chosen for the award based on her voluntary community service as well as the future goals she… Continue reading Newman University student receives Hispanic Rising Star Award
Newman alum Trisha Cavanaugh Spader named one of 2011’s ‘Women to Watch’
Newman University alumna Trisha Cavanaugh Spader, class of ’04, was recently named one of the 2011 “Women to Watch” award winners in the Emerging Leaders category by the Kansas Society of CPAs in conjunction with the American Institute of CPAs. Spader will accept the award at the “Women to Watch” luncheon, on Sept. 16, 2011 at the Hilton Airport… Continue reading Newman alum Trisha Cavanaugh Spader named one of 2011’s ‘Women to Watch’
‘Party on the Plaza-Oktoberfest’ event coming soon at Newman University
Just around the corner on Saturday, Sept. 24, Newman will host its annual “Party on the Plaza” with this year’s theme, “Oktoberfest.” The event will take place from 4:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Founders Plaza, just south of the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus.
Golf cart donated to ASC Sisters
Martin Park, owner and president of Mommy’s Helper Inc. in Wichita, donated a new golf cart on Friday, Sept. 9, to the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC). The golf cart was donated on behalf of the men’s and women’s golf teams, and Newman University.
Candlelight ceremony for Mental Illness Awareness Week set for Oct. 2 at Newman University
Event features guest speaker Coach Mark Potter The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Wichita, the Newman University School of Social Work and other Sedgwick County mental health service agencies are sponsoring a Mental Illness Awareness Week event at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 2 in the Dugan Library building at Newman University. The event is free and open… Continue reading Candlelight ceremony for Mental Illness Awareness Week set for Oct. 2 at Newman University
Newman University presents Hesbergh/Constitution Day Lecture Oct. 4 featuring Vincent Munoz
Newman University and the Notre Dame Club of Wichita will present Vincent Phillip Munoz, Ph.D. as guest speaker for this year’s Hesburgh/Constitution Day Lecture at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman campus, 3100 McCormick in Wichita. The lecture is free and open to the public.
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. 1, in the Fugate Gymnasium on the Newman campus, 3100 McCormick in Wichita. Volunteers will package up to 40,000 meal packs that will each provide… Continue reading Volunteers needed for Newman University/SWIPE Numana food packaging event to benefit the hungry
Newman University again named to Military Friendly Schools List
G.I. Jobs ranks Newman in top 20 percent Newman University is among the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students, according to the G.I. Jobs 2012 list of Military Friendly Schools. The veteran-owned business, which annually rates schools and businesses nationwide on their support… Continue reading Newman University again named to Military Friendly Schools List
Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Wichita as I See It’ by Doug Billings
Newman University’s Steckline Gallery will present “Wichita as I See It” by printmaker Doug Billings as the second show of its 2011-2012 season. The exhibit, which begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, will be on display through Oct. 21. Both the reception and admission to the… Continue reading Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Wichita as I See It’ by Doug Billings
Register for Second 8-Week Session
Now is the time to register for second 8-week semester sessions. Pick up a Newman University Course Catalog near Financial Aid at Student Accounts in Sacred Heart Hall. Classes will fill up fast! Registration closes October 28, 2011, so sign up now! For more information contact John Clayton at [email protected] or 316-942-4291 ext. 2233.
Newman University Spanish mass held on Friday, Sept. 16
A Spanish mass will be held at 12:05 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16. in St. John’s Chapel at Newman University. Fr. Marco DeLoera will be celebrating the mass and discussing the celebration of Mexican and Guatemalan heritage. A Mexican lunch will follow the mass.