Christmas is right around the corner and holiday activities and events are abundant at Newman University. One staple of the holiday season on campus is the annual Christmas Chorale Concert, which will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in the De Mattias Performance Hall. The 38 Chorale students directed by Deanne Zogleman will be joined by the Newman… Continue reading Newman Chorale presents annual Christmas concert
Newman SGA to host annual Christmas party for students
The Newman University Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting its annual Christmas party — free and open to all current students — on Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the Sister Tarcisia Roths, ASC, Alumni Center. The event will begin with a SGA meeting at 6:30 p.m. followed by holiday activities, dinner and beverages from 7-9 p.m.… Continue reading Newman SGA to host annual Christmas party for students
Holly Jolly Holiday Party is back for another year
Kaleidoscope has once again joined forces with many other clubs on campus to present the Holly Jolly Holiday Party for a second year. Kaleidoscope is a campus club that serves as a peer-to-peer interaction-based student organization, where LGBTQ students and Allies can work together to create a sense of human solidarity and concern for the common… Continue reading Holly Jolly Holiday Party is back for another year
Women’s soccer team completes season, makes history
Not only did the Jets finish third in the Heartland Conference and earn a place in the conference tournament, the team won the conference’s Silver Sportsmanship Award and several players won individual honors. While they may not have won the championship, the women’s team still shaped the history for Newman University soccer with 12 wins,… Continue reading Women’s soccer team completes season, makes history
Alumni office has big plans for Giving Tuesday
The Newman University alumni office has begun their #GivingTuesday campaign to raise money for student scholarships. Giving Tuesday is largely a social media movement that focuses on charitable giving. It falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year and serves as a reminder after Black Friday and Cyber Monday to give rather than spend. Newman’s… Continue reading Alumni office has big plans for Giving Tuesday
Steckline Gallery presents ‘Origami Cranes in Blue’
Artist Chiyoko Myose will present “Origami Cranes in Blue” at the Steckline Gallery for the November Final Friday show from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at Newman University. The event is free and open to the public. Myose is originally from Japan and moved to the U.S. 20 years ago. “Even though two decades… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents ‘Origami Cranes in Blue’
Learning and bonding in Topeka, Kansas
Newman University students are thankful
Thanksgiving is known as a time for family and food — but most of all, a time for recognizing and giving thanks for all the blessings that have been given to each and every one throughout the years. It doesn’t take long to find a thankful heart at Newman University. Junior Brittny Korte is a… Continue reading Newman University students are thankful
Coming soon: “Mamma Mia!”
Newman University will present the musical “Mamma Mia!” Nov. 15-18 in the De Mattias Performance Hall. This well-known musical features songs from Swedish band ABBA. “Mamma Mia!” is the story of a young girl growing up in the Greek islands who secretly invites to her wedding three men from her mother’s past in hopes of… Continue reading Coming soon: “Mamma Mia!”
Grant awards professional development opportunity for staff
Newman University was recently awarded the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) Leadership Transformation Grant to provide professional development opportunities to university staff through leadership training and development. Staff members will be offered leadership training courses through the KLC and after attending, will be urged to help in the efforts of continuing leadership education with others at… Continue reading Grant awards professional development opportunity for staff
House of Formation in Little Rock, Arkansas partners with Newman
Newman University partnered with the St. Joseph House of Formation in 2017 in order for seminarians to earn college credit during their first two years of their journey to priesthood. That partnership was extended to three years in 2018 and many are hoping that soon the seminarians will study at Newman for all four years… Continue reading House of Formation in Little Rock, Arkansas partners with Newman
Trunk-or-treat: A successful Halloween fundraiser
Newman University hosted a trunk-or-treat and carnival Monday, Oct. 29, to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event included a safe, fun, family-friendly environment for children of all ages to enjoy an evening of games and Halloween celebration. With about 600 ghouls, witches, superheroes, princesses and other special appearances participating in the events, Student… Continue reading Trunk-or-treat: A successful Halloween fundraiser
ASC sisters open their home, The Landing, to Newman student body
For the past several years, The Landing has served as a resource for the members of the Newman community, and it has been provided and cared for by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC). The ASC community members take pride in the connection they have with the university through their home they have… Continue reading ASC sisters open their home, The Landing, to Newman student body
Students take on Tulsa, OK, for the Nimrod Writing Conference
On Oct. 20, Associate Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D., and her husband, Sonny, spent their Saturday traveling with a group of six students to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the “Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers.” According to its website, “Nimrod” is an international journal for prose and poetry writing founded by the University of Tulsa… Continue reading Students take on Tulsa, OK, for the Nimrod Writing Conference
First-time Faithful Journeys conference a success
Let the college search begin
Applying for college is a big step in life whether the applicant is a traditional student fresh from high school graduation or a nontraditional student who is returning after being away from education for a few years. Either way, most soon-to-be students begin their college search with campus visits. Newman University hosts a special day… Continue reading Let the college search begin
Student Life gains a new multicultural engagement director
The Student Life office at Newman University has welcomed new Director of Multicultural Engagement and Campus Life Joseph Shepard. Shepard is a graduate of Wichita State University where he earned both a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Master of Public Administration. He also earned a nonprofit management certification as well. He most recently worked for the Kansas Leadership… Continue reading Student Life gains a new multicultural engagement director
National champion wrestler Noel Torres receives his ring
On Saturday, Oct. 27, alumnus Noel Torres received his national wrestling championship ring from his performance in March 2018. The Jets held the annual Red and Blue Dual in Fugate gymnasium and afterward hosted a social hour for wrestling alumni. Torres first laid eyes on his ring at the event that evening. He said, “This means… Continue reading National champion wrestler Noel Torres receives his ring
President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., receives honorary degree
Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., received an honorary degree from Newman University, Birmingham in the United Kingdom Oct. 23, 2018. The honor was given, in part, to celebrate the partnership between the two universities while honoring Carrocci for her many charitable works and her work as an academic leader. This is Carrocci’s first… Continue reading President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., receives honorary degree
Newman students, alumni and professor present as panel at KATE Conference
Last month, Associate Professor of English Susan Crane-Laracuente, Ph.D., reached out to two of her colleagues with a rough idea for a panel proposal. Together, the three crafted “What Now? Millennial Writers Engaging the World” to be held at the Kansas Association of Teachers of English (KATE) Conference. The individuals who were invited to participate… Continue reading Newman students, alumni and professor present as panel at KATE Conference
Banquet’s guest speaks about her time with Mother Teresa
The Beata Benefactors Banquet is held annually to thank and honor donors who have supported Newman University throughout the year. The banquet begins with a social hour, dinner and ceremony, which includes a presentation from a special guest speaker. This year, Susan Conroy will attend the event to speak about her time with Mother Teresa,… Continue reading Banquet’s guest speaks about her time with Mother Teresa
Drive and determination prominent in Newman student TaTy’Terria Gary
Transfer Thursdays offer flexibility for nontraditional students
Newman hosts at least two Transfer Thursdays each semester. These days allow more time for potential transfer students to speak with admissions counselors, faculty and get a campus tour if needed. Transfer students can range from military professionals to cosmetologists to mothers returning to complete their degree and anything in between. According to Assistant Director of… Continue reading Transfer Thursdays offer flexibility for nontraditional students
Sonography students at Newman are a step ahead
The Newman University diagnostic medical sonography program is unique in many respects. The program offers students a hands-on learning experience on campus and an end result of a bachelor’s degree, which is not typical of most sonography programs. Newman provides didactic and lab work at the university for personal instruction, and students learn three different… Continue reading Sonography students at Newman are a step ahead
Newman Troubadours spread the joy of music with Ruma sisters
Opportunity for friendship and faith with Newman FCA
Newman University student-athletes are working to reignite interest in the current Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) membership. The university’s FCA group has been active for the past several years. According to Clarissa Krum, assistant women’s basketball coach, Newman athlete Sarah Peterson started setting up meetings with fellow students and the group has been meeting off… Continue reading Opportunity for friendship and faith with Newman FCA
Alumna wins major teaching award
Newman alumna and secondary education teacher Emily Williams was nominated and chosen as the 2018 Kansas Secondary School History Teacher of the Year. Williams was nominated because of her passion for educating and the mass amounts of work she does for the school and her students. She is highly involved at Derby High School, where she teaches U.S.… Continue reading Alumna wins major teaching award
Traditions and Transitions classes will embark on field trip to Topeka
For the first time ever, all freshman Traditions and Transitions (T&T) classes will travel to Topeka as part of an educational field trip. Each year the theme of T&T classes is based on a particular reading — usually, a nonfiction historical book that involves exploring issues of the past that remain relevant in today’s world.… Continue reading Traditions and Transitions classes will embark on field trip to Topeka
Upcoming instrumental concert to feature classic pieces
The Newman University instrumental ensemble will present its Fall Classics Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in the De Mattias Fine Arts Center Performance Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. The fall concert is set to feature many classics that the audience will recognize and enjoy from a variety of… Continue reading Upcoming instrumental concert to feature classic pieces
Dean of education enters stage left
Newman University welcomed Dean of the School of Education Cameron Carlson during the summer of 2018. Carlson’s qualifications and extensive experience in education were well-known, but many of his co-workers don’t know that he has another talent — acting. During a recent production of “Death by Chocolate,” Carlson made his Newman theater debut as Alfred Mellox.… Continue reading Dean of education enters stage left
Wichita Area Sister Cities visit Newman to discuss educational exchanges with China
On. Oct. 2, Newman University received a visit from Chinese representatives of the Wichita Area Sister Cities (WASC) — a nonprofit organization that serves to facilitate relationships between international communities. Wichita is “siblings” with four international cities including Kaifeng in China, Orléans in France, and Cancún and Tlalnepantla de Baz in Mexico. President Dwight D.… Continue reading Wichita Area Sister Cities visit Newman to discuss educational exchanges with China
Alumni Happy Hour is back
Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving Ray Williams is helping revive Alumni Happy Hours in the Wichita area. Newman alumni used to plan a gathering once a month at a local restaurant or bar to help them stay connected to the university and to each other. The gatherings, though, have been dwindling as of… Continue reading Alumni Happy Hour is back
Steckline Gallery presents “Elements”
Artist Laura Bigger will present “Elements” at the Steckline Gallery for the October Final Friday show from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Newman University. The event is free and open to the public. “‘Elements’ is an ongoing body of work that acknowledges raw materials and the periodic table of elements as the building… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents “Elements”
Alumni return to Newman to perform
Every five years, Newman University’s musical alumni get a chance to connect with both the university and its students in a very fun way. Alumni who participated in the Chorale and Troubadour groups during their time at Newman are invited back to sing alongside the current members of each group in the Fall Alumni Concert.… Continue reading Alumni return to Newman to perform
Newman University gets spooky for Trunk or Treat
Newman University is getting spooky with this year’s Trunk or Treat. Grab your costume and pumpkin basket and monster mash your way to a night filled with tricks and treats. Trunk or Treat will take place 5-8 p.m Monday, Oct. 29, at the Founder’s Plaza. Itt is free and open to the public. Trunk or Treat is… Continue reading Newman University gets spooky for Trunk or Treat
Bridging the gap between business and emotional intelligence
The Newman University School of Business is integrating a comprehensive emphasis on emotional intelligence into its curriculum in order to produce more well-rounded graduates. Dean of the School of Business Brett Andrews has a goal of becoming the No. 1 private business school in the state of Kansas. “In order to do that,” he said, “we need… Continue reading Bridging the gap between business and emotional intelligence
Alumnus on path to success in his career
Alumnus Luke Sponsel has recently become health care operations manager at Reeds Cove Health and Rehabilitation in Wichita. Sponsel graduated from Newman University with his Bachelor of Science in healthcare science in 2017 and his Master of Business Administration in healthcare administration in 2018. Sponsel had an internship with Reeds Cove while obtaining his master’s… Continue reading Alumnus on path to success in his career
Alumna Delaney Hiegert is finalist for 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year
Newman alumni continue to impress their alma mater with their accomplishments, and Delaney Hiegert, 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year finalist, is no exception. Her impressive academic and athletic career and her nomination for this award is a testament to her star quality. Hiegert, a recipient of the Rice Scholarship at the University of Kansas… Continue reading Alumna Delaney Hiegert is finalist for 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year
Conference at Newman will concentrate on end-of-life care
Teresa Wilkerson helps Wichita celebrate entrepreneurs
Teresa Wilkerson, Ph.D., assistant dean of adult studies, recently spoke at an event geared toward Wichita entrepreneurs. Get Started Wichita took place Sept. 27 at the Wichita Boathouse. Competitors pitched their ideas to a panel of experts for a chance to win up to $20,000 in cash and prizes. Wilkerson said encouraging entrepreneurism is vital… Continue reading Teresa Wilkerson helps Wichita celebrate entrepreneurs