Newman University music director is guest conductor for Heart of America Men’s Chorus

Newman University Director of Choral Music Deanne Zogleman has been hired as guest conductor for the Heart of America Men’s Chorus. Zogleman will serve as the choir’s interim director through December 2011, while the chorus searches for a permanent director.

Newman University again cited for community service

Newman University has again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary service to America’s communities. The inclusion of Newman on the 2010 Honor Roll comes two years after the university was recognized in the 2008 list. Newman is one of only seven colleges and universities in Kansas and… Continue reading Newman University again cited for community service

Newman University Professor David Shubert signs contract to produce unique electronic chemistry textbook

Newman University Professor of Chemistry David Shubert, Ph.D. has recently signed a contract with Cengage Learning, a global provider of teaching, learning and research solutions, to produce an electronic textbook designed to make the study of organic chemistry more engaging – and perhaps entertaining – for college students. Shubert was interviewed on Thursday, June 16… Continue reading Newman University Professor David Shubert signs contract to produce unique electronic chemistry textbook

Newman University to offer new Marjorie Chance scholarships in nursing, allied health

Two new scholarships for students seeking degrees in nursing or an allied health field will be offered at Newman University thanks to the generosity of longtime Wichita resident, businesswoman and philanthropist Marjorie Chance.

NU’s Scott Nuss named SID of the Year

Newman University Sports Information Director Scott Nuss has been named the 2010-11 Heartland Conference Sports Information Director of the Year. The award recipient is selected each year by all sports information directors in the Heartland Conference. Read more about Nuss and the award.

Occupational Therapy students receive pins

Students in the Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program were recognized at a pinning ceremony May 15 on the Newman campus. The ceremony honors the completion of coursework and the beginning of two professional internships for students in the program. Upon completion of the internships, students prepare for a December 2011 graduation.

Sign up now for summer classes

Spots are still available in the remaining two summer academic sessions at Newman University. The eight-week session begins Monday, June 13 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 6. The second five-week session begins Monday, June 20 and runs through Saturday, July 23.

Spots still available for ‘Strengthening Families Summit’ June 8 – 9

Gov. Sam Brownback to speak June 8 A limited number of registration spots are still available for The Kansas Strengthening Families Summit, a two-day event presented by Newman University, other educational institutions, community leaders and public and private agencies to help Kansas families.

Newman offers new early childhood education degree

Newman University is now offering a new degree program that gives area residents an opportunity to earn a degree that qualifies them for both elementary and early childhood education.

Dual-admissions agreement with Dodge City Community College offers students scholarship, ease of transfer to Newman University

Newman University and Dodge City Community College (DCCC) have created an agreement that will offer a dual-admissions program and a special scholarship for DCCC students who continue their education at Newman. The agreement allows DCCC students who complete an associate of arts or associate of science degree to transfer to Newman University as juniors with… Continue reading Dual-admissions agreement with Dodge City Community College offers students scholarship, ease of transfer to Newman University

Newman University joins with other schools, agencies to present ‘Strengthening Families Summit’ June 8- 9

Newman University is joining forces with other educational institutions, community leaders and public and private agencies to present a two-day event designed to help Kansas families.

Ferreira Named to Academic All-District First Team

Newman University senior tennis player Laryssa Ferreira has been named to the 2010-11 CoSIDA/Capital One All-District 7 College Division Women’s At-Large First Team, the organization announced Thursday. Ferreira was Newman’s only representative on the team, which was voted on by the district’s sports information directors. Read more.

Sister Thomasine Stoecklein honored for service to Newman

Thomasine Stoecklein, ASC, who retired from Newman University after close to 50 years of service, was honored at a card shower and reception May 17 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The event included comments by Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Education Steven E Dunn, Ed.D., Newman Registrar Shirley Rueb,… Continue reading Sister Thomasine Stoecklein honored for service to Newman

Newman again appointed to national community service honor roll

Newman University has been named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its commitment to and achievements in service to America’s communities. Newman, which was also on the 2008 honor roll, is one of only six colleges and universities in Kansas and the only university in Wichita selected for inclusion on… Continue reading Newman again appointed to national community service honor roll

New nursing scholarship programs established

Gifts from one of the Spring 2011 honorary degree recipients will create new scholarship programs for students seeking a degree in nursing or an allied health field at Newman University. The gift will create one scholarship, called the Marjorie Chance Scholarship in Nursing, that will be awarded to selected students beginning in the fall 2011… Continue reading New nursing scholarship programs established

Up to the Minute slowing down for the summer

Starting today, May 19, Up to the Minute will be slowing down for the summer and will be issued every other week. During the summer, issues will appear on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, Aug. 11, and Aug. 25. The newsletter will resume weekly publication at the beginning of the fall 2011 semester.

Newman University honors graduating nurses

Clearwater graduate earns top nursing award Newman University recognized 27 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the annual Nurses’ Pinning ceremony held May 13, 2011 on the Newman campus.

Today’s Visitors

NU welcomes to campus a big group today! Welcome Nicole Fears, Southeast Missouri State University transfer, Florissant, Mo., nursing; Athalee Pat, Sunrise Christian Academy senior, Peck, Kan., English; MacKenzie Stramel, Sterling College transfer, Hutchinson, Kan., sonography; Lauren Baker, Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School senior, Derby, Kan., psychology; Meagan Unruh, Cowley County Community College, Wichita, Kan., paralegal; and Shanda McElroy, Butler Community College transfer, Wichita, Kan., elementary education.

Newman University celebrates spring 2011 graduates

Newman University celebrated spring 2011 Commencement weekend May 13 -15 with a variety of activities honoring graduates and members of the greater Newman community.

Catholic Advance reports on NU master’s of theology graduating class

A story in the Catholic Advance, the official newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, reports on the first class of students to graduate from the Newman University master’s of theology program. Twenty five students will receive their master of theological studies degrees May 14. Another eight will receive their master of arts in theology… Continue reading Catholic Advance reports on NU master’s of theology graduating class

Newman 360Five

In this, the final episode for the spring 2011 semester, hosts Adam Grelinger and Ray Williams ask students to share their favorite memories of Newman. “Thank you Newman Community for all of your support. Catch you next semester!” – Adam and Ray

NU will host Music Theatre of Wichita workshop for teens

Music Theatre of Wichita in cooperation with Newman University will stage a summer camp style one-week intensive musical theatre academy for teens and theatre educators called MTWorkshop. The workshop, which will take place on the Newman campus July 10-16, is designed for those interested in advanced musical theatre programs and careers.

Newman University honors participants in Native American Scholar Program

Newman University honored 17 Native American students from seven high schools in the Wichita area at a recent banquet for their participation in a program designed to keep them in school and consider a career in the sciences.

Newman University raises $3,000 for Women’s Initiative Network

Members of the Newman University Staff Assembly Silent Auction Committee met with staff and participants from the Wichita Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) May 2 to present a check for $3,012. The money was raised through the Staff Assembly’s 12th annual Silent Auction, held April 8.

Jets battle Wingnuts to 8-8 tie

It was a battle to the end as the Newman baseball team took on the independent minor league Wichita Wingnuts at Eck Stadium on Monday night. The Jets’ eight-run inning in the sixth led way to an 8-8 tie. Newman’s closing pitcher Gage Daniels held the Wingnuts to only one run in the last three… Continue reading Jets battle Wingnuts to 8-8 tie

NU English Professor Bryan Dietrich to read from new book May 6

Newman University Professor of English Bryan Dietrich, Ph.D. will read from his new book, Prime Directive, at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011 in the Jabara Theatre.

Fine Arts Department presents Conrad Snider large-scale ceramics show April 30

The Newman University Department of Fine Arts will host a large-scale ceramics demonstration, discussion, and slide show Saturday, April 30 presented by noted artist Conrad Snider. The event will take place inside and outside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center, on the north side of the Newman campus adjacent to Highway 54, and is free and open… Continue reading Fine Arts Department presents Conrad Snider large-scale ceramics show April 30

Newman University Steckline Gallery closes season with group art exhibit ‘SHE’ April 29 – May 30

The Steckline Gallery at Newman University will close its 2010-11 season with a group exhibit of artworks called “SHE,” beginning with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29. The show will run through Friday, May 20.

Students, honorary degree recipients to be recognized at Newman University spring and summer graduation ceremonies

Newman University will hold the Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement ceremony for spring and summer 2011 graduates on May 13 and May 14, respectively. The university will also honor graduating nursing students on May 13, as well as Occupational Therapy Assistant students on May 15 who have completed coursework and will begin internships.

NU closed Good Friday

The Easter Holiday has arrived! Classes will be suspended and offices will be closed at Newman University Friday, April 22 in observance of Good Friday. Classes and offices will resume normal hours on Monday, April 25. Happy Easter!