Laura Scholl, assistant professor of graphic design and digital art at Newman University, will present during Wichita Design Week hosted by AIGA Wichita. According to AIGA Wichita’s website, “Wichita Design Week is a week-long series of events to further engage designers of all disciplines and those who use design through connection, information and inspiration. Design Week brings… Continue reading Laura Scholl to speak at AIGA Design Week
Recent graduate entered workforce prepared to transform society
Rebecca Tyndall, a 2018 graduate, believes her time at Newman put her a step ahead in her career as a forensic scientist and prepared her to transform society. Tyndall double majored in forensic science and biology and minored in psychology. She now works in the toxicology department of Quest Diagnostics where she performs testing on urine, blood… Continue reading Recent graduate entered workforce prepared to transform society
Upcoming ‘Cultural Extravaganza’ brings unique performances to the Newman campus
An event one year in the making has almost arrived. Newman University’s Multicultural Leadership Organization (MCLO) Cultural Extravaganza will take place 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, in the De Mattias Performance Hall. The Cultural Extravaganza, which is free and open to the public, is for all ages and members of the community. The upcoming event… Continue reading Upcoming ‘Cultural Extravaganza’ brings unique performances to the Newman campus
Steckline Gallery presents ‘Deconstruction’
Artist Melissa Livermore will present “Deconstruction” at the Steckline Gallery for the September Final Friday show from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Newman University. The event is free and open to the public. The show will be an interactive experience with mixed media elements including photography, videos and tangible art. The idea for… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents ‘Deconstruction’
Brian Collier of Notre Dame to present annual Hesburgh Lecture
Brian Collier, Ph.D., will present the 2018 Hebsurgh Lecture titled, “Save Our Schools, Save Our Country, and Save Your Family: A History of Change in Education in America,” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center at Newman University. Collier is a professor at Notre Dame and works with the Alliance for Catholic Education… Continue reading Brian Collier of Notre Dame to present annual Hesburgh Lecture
Party on the Plaza’s purpose is all about the students
Newman alumna named NCAA Woman Of The Year Top 30 Honoree
by David Rung Months after her graduation from Newman, alumna Delaney Hiegert continues to showcase just how much she exemplifies the term student-athlete. On Thursday, Hiegert was named as one of the Top 30 honorees for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year award. The NCAA Woman of the Year is a national award honoring academic achievement,… Continue reading Newman alumna named NCAA Woman Of The Year Top 30 Honoree
Mobile career kiosk to help students around Newman campus
Melody Head, director of Career Services and Cooperative Education, has designed a plan to help Newman students talk about future career possibilities when it’s most convenient for them with a mobile career kiosk. “For the most part, we are trying to move career services out where the student body community is every day. With the… Continue reading Mobile career kiosk to help students around Newman campus
The Balavage brothers: Is wrestling in their DNA?
Newman University has its own special connection with Scranton, Pennsylvania. It’s not the students’ love for TV’s hit show “The Office,” but Thor and Ivan Balavage, brothers on the Newman wrestling team who call Scranton their hometown. The two have a strong bond and deep passion for wrestling, which begs the question: Is wrestling in… Continue reading The Balavage brothers: Is wrestling in their DNA?
Counseling — a benefit students may not know they have
College students often feel overwhelmed, anxious and unsure who to turn to about stressors in their life. Student Support Services is here to help, offering free tutoring and counseling to Newman University students. Students have access to free tutoring and six free counseling sessions each academic year. Debbie Haslam, coordinator of early intervention and testing… Continue reading Counseling — a benefit students may not know they have
What’s in your minifridge? Students tell all
Newman University is filled with unique twists and flavors — from the expansive course options and study abroad opportunities, right down to various cultural experiences and other campus events. To quench some curiosity, we talked to students to see what other “tastes” they chose to bring with them to the residence halls — starting with… Continue reading What’s in your minifridge? Students tell all
The history of Newman University’s mascot
From different names to a changing campus landscape, Newman University has had many changes in its history — including that of the university mascot. Before Johnny Jet, Newman University’s mascot was the Jet Bird beginning in the early ’70s. With a red pilot hat and blue satin beak, Jet Bird led the crowd with energy… Continue reading The history of Newman University’s mascot
Kelly Belanger keynote to address Title IX, college athletics
Alumna named in Wichita Business Journal 40 under 40
Jessica (Fagherazzi) Oberwortmann ’14 has been driven to succeed her entire life, and now she is doing just that. Oberwortmann began doing marketing and branding work for friends on the side but the requests got so large that eventually, she turned it into her very own business — JF Marketing + Branding. Oberwortmann grew up… Continue reading Alumna named in Wichita Business Journal 40 under 40
Theatre shows to be revamped as Daniel Williams joins the team
The Newman University theatre department is happy to welcome new Technical Director and Designer Daniel Williams to their team. Williams comes to Newman with more than 30 years of professional experience in set design, technical directing, teaching and more. This semester, Williams will teach a course on stagecraft and a course on scene painting while… Continue reading Theatre shows to be revamped as Daniel Williams joins the team
Newman SGA excited for a new year
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Newman University has already begun setting goals, strategizing and planning for the new academic year. The 2018-19 SGA executive committee consists of President Marisa-Nicole Zayat, Vice President Thao Nguyen, Secretary Adrienne Esposito and Treasurer Kyle Mazza. SGA will try something new this year by meeting weekly instead of every… Continue reading Newman SGA excited for a new year
Free tutoring services are back and available for all students
Classes are officially back in full swing — and so are the tutoring services to help students succeed. Newman University offers its students free peer tutoring in most subjects, including upper-level chemistry, upper-level biology, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, theology, history, philosophy, physic business courses, economics, information technology and nursing. Case Bell, director of Academic Resource… Continue reading Free tutoring services are back and available for all students
T&T students volunteer in the world of art
Cheryl Golden, Ph.D., professor of history and director of international studies at Newman University, connected with the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita for one of her Traditions and Transitions (T&T) class service projects. Golden’s class signed up for various shifts Sept. 6 at the museum’s Homeschool Family Day event. The day’s theme was “travel the… Continue reading T&T students volunteer in the world of art
Party on the Plaza brings Tuscany to Newman campus
Party on the Plaza: A Night in Tuscany is only weeks away. This year’s event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, following a 5 p.m. Mass in St. John’s Chapel at Newman University. The annual fundraiser, once known as Party on the Ponderosa, has evolved throughout the years. The party eventually moved to Founder’s… Continue reading Party on the Plaza brings Tuscany to Newman campus
Back to school outfits – thrift style!!!
College fashion doesn’t have to be expensive. Watch the Newman 360Five crew show you how thrift store shopping can be fun, fashionable, and easy on your wallet.
Sister Kevin tells story of stained glass in Chapel of New Covenant
“The decade of the 1990s will be remembered in our community for many things,” said 1998 Provincial Charlotte Rohrbach. “One thing will be the complete renovation of our Province Center and, in particular, our worship space.” The Sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) rededicated their chapel June 21, 1998. Sister Mary… Continue reading Sister Kevin tells story of stained glass in Chapel of New Covenant
Newest Jets experience ‘Jet Days’ orientation
Nearly 200 new students and their families filtered into De Mattias Fine Arts Center to begin orientation on Aug. 24.
Newman welcomes students back to campus
The student life department at Newman University hosted its annual Welcome Back Bash for the whole Newman community. Students were treated to free food trucks, rock climbing, games and activities. Staff and faculty were also welcome to join in on the celebration and purchase their lunch from the food trucks as well. The new academic… Continue reading Newman welcomes students back to campus
Parents take on freshmen move-in day
The Newman University campus was buzzing once again as students arrived on Aug. 23 for a day of settling in and getting acquainted. The 2018-19 freshman class moved into Carrocci Hall, bringing with them feelings of nervousness, excitement and anticipation. But there was another group of people there that day — the parents. Parents spend… Continue reading Parents take on freshmen move-in day
Making a difference in Liberia
Sister Therese Wetta arrived in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, on April 25 to re-open the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) mission, which closed more than 25 years ago. Wetta and Sister Zita Resch are living in the house that the ASC originally lived in during their time in the ’80s. After the… Continue reading Making a difference in Liberia
ASC sisters help refugees with asylum mission
The Newman University founding order, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), has opened their arms to asylum-seekers, providing them with care and hospitality at the ASC Wichita Center. The ASC strives to find opportunities in which they can enhance their mission and at the end of June, Sister JoAnn Mark received a call… Continue reading ASC sisters help refugees with asylum mission
New director of Steckline Gallery prepares for her first year
Steckline Gallery at Newman University has a new director. Shannon Johnston has taken on the daily tasks of the gallery, replacing the previous director, Mary Werner. Werner, who will retire from Newman at the end of the 2018-19 academic year, has been the gallery’s director for more than 12 years. Newman Provost Kimberly Long, Ph.D.… Continue reading New director of Steckline Gallery prepares for her first year
‘Art for Lunch’ at Steckline Gallery a fun tradition
“Art for Lunch” is a tradition for Newman University’s Steckline Gallery. The event is held the Tuesday after every Final Friday show and provides the community with a chance to listen to the Final Friday artist talk about their work. “The intention is to make art more relatable,” said Shannon Johnston, director of Steckline Gallery.… Continue reading ‘Art for Lunch’ at Steckline Gallery a fun tradition
Funds being raised for renovations to St. John’s Chapel
Renovations were last made to St. John’s Chapel at Newman University in 1994, and now — more than 20 years later — it is time for a revamp. Located at the heart of Sacred Heart Hall, the chapel is home to daily Mass, confessions, services and other special events throughout the year. When Father John… Continue reading Funds being raised for renovations to St. John’s Chapel
Newman 360Five: Rainy Days
We love the rain — but it sure makes it tough to walk from class to class! The Newman 360Five crew provides tips on getting around campus on the rainiest of days in this helpful and hilarious episode. Check out more videos on our Newman 360Five YouTube channel — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Steckline Gallery presents “36days” by Paul Flippen
For its first show of the 2018-19 season, the Steckline Gallery at Newman University will present “36days” featuring art by Paul Flippen.
Friends, family and co-workers celebrate Shirley Rueb
After more than 50 years at Newman university, first as a student and then as an employee, Shirley Rueb, registrar, retired. But the Newman community couldn’t let Rueb go without celebrating and reminiscing. More than 100 guests gathered on Aug. 12 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center for a ceremony during which Rueb was presented with… Continue reading Friends, family and co-workers celebrate Shirley Rueb
Kansas governor invites nursing professor to help with Alzheimer’s group
Amy Siple, associate professor of nursing, has been appointed by Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer to serve as a member of the Alzheimer’s disease Plan Working Group for the state. “Alzheimer’s and related dementias are getting ready to hit our nation like a tsunami due to the aging of our population,” said Siple, associate professor of nursing… Continue reading Kansas governor invites nursing professor to help with Alzheimer’s group
Freshmen move in for their first year at Newman
Freshman move-in day at Newman University kicked off at 8 a.m. Aug. 23 with a little help from Residence Life, First Year Experience (FYE) members, Campus Ministry, the women’s basketball team and the Newman cheer and dance team. Chick-fil-A made an appearance and served iced coffee, tea and Chick-n-Minis — their famous bite-sized breakfast. The… Continue reading Freshmen move in for their first year at Newman
From alumni to employee
Many students say Newman University is a place that became their home during their college journey and describes their fellow students, staff and faculty as a family they didn’t expect to find. It’s no wonder more than thirty employees across campus are alumni of the university. J.V. Johnston J.V. Johnston, vice president (VP) for university… Continue reading From alumni to employee
Student Ashleigh Taylor receives Maud Wyatt Memorial Scholarship
Ashleigh Taylor is entering her senior year as a recipient of the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) 2018 Maud Wyatt Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is meant to recognize students who value their education at a private college. Only one student is selected from each of the 19 independent universities in Kansas to be the recipient of the… Continue reading Student Ashleigh Taylor receives Maud Wyatt Memorial Scholarship
Traditions and Transitions provides Newman students with unique opportunities
Newman University empowers graduates to transform society, and Traditions and Transitions (T&T) is just one of the many programs helping students do so from the very start of their college career. T&T is a freshman seminar designed to improve students’ academic success and help in their social transition to college life. In 1998, David Shubert,… Continue reading Traditions and Transitions provides Newman students with unique opportunities
Promoting Newman in Colorado Springs
Scott McIntosh, assistant professor of strategic intelligence, and Nikki Zdrojewski, graduate and adult admissions director, recently took a trip to Colorado Springs to spread the message of Newman University, largely focusing on military personnel. Zdrojewski visited the Newman University outreach campus in Colorado Springs to act as a liaison, coordinating campus objectives between the Wichita… Continue reading Promoting Newman in Colorado Springs
34th annual Jet Open success
Newman University athletics recently hosted the 34th annual Laurie Bell Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. The fundraiser began with its traditional kickoff party, which was held Sunday, Aug. 5, at the Crestview Country Club. Donors, supporters and golfers gathered for a silent and live auction while enjoying cocktails and appetizers. The big ticket item of the… Continue reading 34th annual Jet Open success
Nursing student Jenny Sellaro professes vows as ASC sister
Newman student Jenny Sellaro recently took her vows to join the congregation of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), in Wichita, Kansas. According to its website, the ASC is a vowed religious community of Roman Catholic women founded in 1834 as a teaching order by St. Maria De Mattias, in the small town… Continue reading Nursing student Jenny Sellaro professes vows as ASC sister