For the second year in a row, Ascension Healthcare, Via Christi Health, Wichita State University and the city of Wichita partnered to host Medical Mission at Home — an event that offers spiritually centered health care to the underserved in the Wichita community. The event, which took place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April… Continue reading Community health care event draws Newman volunteers
Academic Awards Banquet celebrates students, faculty and staff
Newman University hosted its second annual Academic Awards Banquet April 18 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Annual silent auction to raise money for local charity
Every year, the staff assembly executive committee at Newman University hosts a silent auction to raise money for a local charity. This year’s event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 24 in the Mabee Dining Center on campus. The auction is open to the Newman community along with the general… Continue reading Annual silent auction to raise money for local charity
Students meet their donors at annual Scholarship Luncheon
The annual Scholarship Luncheon was held April 16 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The luncheon is a unique opportunity for students to meet the specific donors providing them with their scholarships. Senior Development Officer Beth Fatkin said, “I think this is a really neat event. The students can personally thank the donors for the scholarship help,… Continue reading Students meet their donors at annual Scholarship Luncheon
Meet the artist who created the Bishop Gerber sculpture
Sitting just outside the doors of the brand new state-of-the-art Bishop Gerber Science Center is a nearly 400-pound bronze sculpture. Lori Norwood, an artist based in Lawrence, Kansas, spent 16 months planning, mixing and forming the sculpture of Bishop Emeritus Eugene J. Gerber. The public is invited to enjoy a talk about her process at… Continue reading Meet the artist who created the Bishop Gerber sculpture
Notre Dame’s Lou Holtz speaks at Newman
Lou Holtz is a name that can be recognized for multiple reasons. Many of those reasons are likely sports related. Now retired from a long career as a head football coach, Holtz has taken to motivational speaking, and Newman University got a taste of his motivational speaking April 14. Holtz, along with Wichita State’s former… Continue reading Notre Dame’s Lou Holtz speaks at Newman
19th annual Literary Festival is a celebration of Harry Potter
Newman University is presenting its 19th Annual Literary Festival (Litfest), this year with a Harry Potter theme. “Magic Happens: A Celebration of Harry Potter,” takes place April 12 and 13, with all Litfest events taking place in the Jabara Theatre, located in De Mattias Hall. Litfest will feature two keynote speakers — both experts on the… Continue reading 19th annual Literary Festival is a celebration of Harry Potter
Samantha Rader is always looking for the next challenge
“Leave things better than you found them,” is a saying that sophomore Samantha Rader takes to heart. Though Newman University has no shortage of highly involved and highly motivated students, Rader runs with the best of them, quite literally. She is a member of the cross-country team and an Adorers of the Blood of Christ… Continue reading Samantha Rader is always looking for the next challenge
Spring musical “Pure Imagination” will rediscover the child within
The Newman University music department will present its spring musical, “Pure Imagination,” at 7:30 p.m. April 26, 27 and 28 in the Performance Hall of De Mattias Hall. Every year the music department creates an original musical. Last year, the musical “Peace, Love, & Music” centered around college students in the 1960s who speculate what… Continue reading Spring musical “Pure Imagination” will rediscover the child within
Bob Benson to present ‘Colorful Abstracts’ exhibit in Steckline Gallery
Artist Bob Benson will present his vibrant photographic works in the upcoming exhibit “Colorful Abstracts” in the Newman University Steckline Gallery. The exhibit begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. April 27 and will be on display through May 18. Both the reception and admission to the gallery are free and… Continue reading Bob Benson to present ‘Colorful Abstracts’ exhibit in Steckline Gallery
Newman Jets women’s bowling team head to national tournament
The women’s bowling team finished third at the sectional qualifier, which means the team will attend the Intercollegiate Team Championships tournament for the third year in a row. The national tournament will take place April 19 to 21 at Sun Valley Lanes in Lincoln, Nebraska. In the 15 years of the program’s history, the team… Continue reading Newman Jets women’s bowling team head to national tournament
Bachelor of Science program in business & strategic intelligence introduced this fall
Newman University is introducing a new Bachelor of Science program in business and strategic intelligence (BSI) to begin in the fall 2018 semester. No other college or university in the state of Kansas is currently offering a comparable program. The program will be a rigorous, multifaceted one that concentrates on students’ global problem-solving skills in… Continue reading Bachelor of Science program in business & strategic intelligence introduced this fall
The Farneys act up
“I’m not Trevor today, I’m Michael from ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,’” Newman senior Trevor Farney recounts when asked about how his acting career began. When he was young, Trevor remembers watching movies and realizing he wanted to act like the people he saw in films. He is not the only one in his family who… Continue reading The Farneys act up
Delaney Hiegert receives prestigious Rice Scholarship to KU School of Law
Senior Delaney Hiegert was recently accepted into the University of Kansas School of Law to continue her education and has been granted the highly prestigious Rice Scholarship, which brings Kansas residents with outstanding academic records and proven leadership ability to the program. Hiegert expressed her excitement: “I was beyond excited to find out I had been… Continue reading Delaney Hiegert receives prestigious Rice Scholarship to KU School of Law
Newman staff preps for upcoming registration days
To help welcome and prepare new students for the fall semester at Newman University, four registration days are planned over the next few months. Registrations days take place April 27, June 1, June 15 and July 13. They will be held in a variety of locations on campus from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Like other Newman events,… Continue reading Newman staff preps for upcoming registration days
The dedication of three new campus structures
Newman University will dedicate three new additions to campus on Friday, April 20. The ceremony to dedicate the Heimerman Plaza, Gerber Family Commons and Bishop Gerber Sculpture will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Heimerman Plaza, located where the Heimerman Science Center once stood. A reception with light refreshments will follow at 5 p.m. The ceremony and… Continue reading The dedication of three new campus structures
A lifelong goal to help others has become reality
Alumna Serina Hertel has been driven to use her talents to help others from a young age.
Conference of the Kansas Association of Historians to feature four Newman student presentations
Four Newman history students will make a special appearance at the conference of the Kansas Association of Historians from April 6 to 7 at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. Anthony Hamersky, Dakota Heard, Courtney Klaus and David Reed were all chosen to present their papers at the conference. Klaus is a sophomore working toward… Continue reading Conference of the Kansas Association of Historians to feature four Newman student presentations
Five student-directed spring plays include world premiere by Newman alumna
The Newman University theater department has five student-directed plays lined up for this spring. Each play was chosen by the student directing. The plays will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, and Friday, April 6, in the Jabara Theatre located inside De Mattias Fine Arts Center. The lineup will be the same on… Continue reading Five student-directed spring plays include world premiere by Newman alumna
A spring break spent on pilgrimage to Rome
Graduate students in the theology program recently returned from a pilgrimage to Rome.
New residence life team assembled
Five brand new resident assistants (RAs) have been hired for the 2018-19 academic year. The residence life team is excited about the new additions and eager for two veterans to return for another year. The 2018-19 RAs are Courtney Klaus, Katie Sullivan, Thor Balavage, Jonathan Coufal, Madison McCollum and Imkeleen Meyer. When searching for new… Continue reading New residence life team assembled
Newman promoted through LEARN
Being a college student is difficult. Keeping classes, sports, friendships, sleep schedules and other activities maintained is no easy task. This becomes an even more daunting task when you are a nontraditional adult student. Returning to college after previously earning a degree, completing some college or having never attended can be overwhelming. It might seem difficult… Continue reading Newman promoted through LEARN
Newman professor leads panel discussion at technology summit
The Information and Communication Technology Summit is an annual gathering held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with the purpose of sharing ideas, research and projects. This year’s event included a showcase of technology either being used or researched in the academic field, presentations, workshops and panel discussions. Laura Scholl, Newman University assistant professor of… Continue reading Newman professor leads panel discussion at technology summit
Salvage yard next door to become new property for Newman
The salvage yard next door to Fugate residence hall is finally in the process of becoming the property of Newman University. The university has held an interest in purchasing Koon’s Salvage Yard for some time now. Vice President for Finance and Administration Jennifer Gantz has been trying to contact the owners since she started at Newman… Continue reading Salvage yard next door to become new property for Newman
Sexual Assault Awareness Month on campus
Sexual Assault Awareness Month will be observed across campus during the first full week of April. Teal ribbons will be hung around campus on April 3 to help spread awareness and kick off the week of activities and events. The theme for this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month is “Embrace Your Voice,” according to the… Continue reading Sexual Assault Awareness Month on campus
Newman Alumni Weekend is April 20-21
The Newman University alumni relations office is gearing up for the annual Newman Alumni Weekend April 20-21. The weekend kicks off with a celebration dedication of the new Heimerman Plaza, along with the newly placed Bishop Gerber sculpture and the Gerber Family Commons from 4:30-5 p.m. Friday, April 20. Directly following the dedication, a reception… Continue reading Newman Alumni Weekend is April 20-21
Marjorie ‘Marge’ Chance changed the course of Newman University
Marjorie “Marge” Chance died March 15 at the age of 93. She was the epitome of a civic leader and will be missed greatly in the Newman University community as well as the Wichita community. Marge made a mark so great on Wichita that she was recruited to be a part of the Newman University board… Continue reading Marjorie ‘Marge’ Chance changed the course of Newman University
Newman offers research skills in a newly designed course
Newman University will offer a brand new research course beginning fall 2018. College Research Literacy is an online, 1-credit hour introductory class all about research.
2017 fall semester Dean’s List announced
Newman University officials have released the 2017 fall semester Dean’s List. A total of 489 students have met the qualifications to be recognized on the Dean’s List, validating a semester of hard work and dedication. Students who have completed 12 credit hours and have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher qualify for… Continue reading 2017 fall semester Dean’s List announced
‘March Madness’ comes to Newman
March is when the weather warms up, flowers begin to bloom and summer is right around the corner. It is also the time when the 68 team bracket that is March Madness begins. This year, Newman got a taste of the madness. The Fugate Gymnasium is NCAA qualified, which allows tournament teams to practice at… Continue reading ‘March Madness’ comes to Newman
Wichita Sports Hall of Fame inducts two from Newman
Director of Athletics Victor “Vic” Trilli and Volunteer Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach Mike Pelfrey will each be inducted into the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame.
Noel Torres first Newman Jet to become NCAA national champion
Senior Noel Torres is the first Newman student to become a national champion in the NCAA Division II. Torres won the 184-pound national championship at the 2018 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championship in Cedar Rapids, Iowa during the second weekend of March. According to the official Newman Jets website, “The redshirt senior countered a takedown… Continue reading Noel Torres first Newman Jet to become NCAA national champion
Don Meyer uses abstraction in upcoming Steckline Gallery show, “Microclimate”
The upcoming show, “Microclimate,” by Don Meyer will be on display in the Steckline Gallery from March 30 to April 20. The exhibit will open with a Final Friday showing beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m. March 30. An Art for Lunch event will be held at noon Tuesday, April 3. A native… Continue reading Don Meyer uses abstraction in upcoming Steckline Gallery show, “Microclimate”
‘Solidarity Through Song’ — annual prayer breakfast is music to the ears
A tasty breakfast and an uplifting prayer service full of song might just be the best way to start the morning. The annual prayer breakfast at Newman University was held March 15 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The breakfast, sponsored by the Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies, is organized by a committee of staff, faculty and… Continue reading ‘Solidarity Through Song’ — annual prayer breakfast is music to the ears
Occupational therapy students spend a day in the capital
Nancy Dahlinger, assistant professor and director of the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program, accompanied six Newman University students to the Kansas Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA) Day on the Hill in Topeka. The event was held Feb. 21. Students are given the option to go every year to learn about how government can impact their career field. More than… Continue reading Occupational therapy students spend a day in the capital
Newman awards highest scholarship to five high school seniors
Five high school seniors were recently named Cardinal Newman Scholarship recipients — Newman University’s highest and most exclusive financial award — for the 2018-19 academic year. These five students were among 26 candidates who were invited to campus on March 2 for in-person interviews with a selection committee. The interview is the last step of… Continue reading Newman awards highest scholarship to five high school seniors
Alumna Karen Lemon: Vicar of faith
The Rev. Karen Lemon, an alumna of Newman University, received an unexpected calling from the Holy Spirit 24 years ago. Alone in her home church, All Saints Episcopal Church in Pratt, Kansas, Lemon was discerning the Holy Spirit calling her to do something she had never contemplated, ordained ministry. “I had always been active in and out of the church,… Continue reading Alumna Karen Lemon: Vicar of faith
Space Law 101 presentation to be held on campus
Elsbeth Magilton of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Speakers Bureau will give a presentation titled, “Space Law 101,” at 7 p.m. March 28 in the Bishop Gerber Science Center, room 105. The event is free and open to the public. Magilton is a professor of law and the director of space, cyber and telecommunications law programs at the University… Continue reading Space Law 101 presentation to be held on campus
Where in the world is NU?
Where are you headed to this spring break? Will you be walking along the streets of Paris or visiting the “big apple”? What about getting a stellar tan in Cancun, or hanging out on the beaches of Texas? Maybe you’re just a busy bee working double shifts at your job to earn extra money while you… Continue reading Where in the world is NU?
Newman senior Ariana Esparza is headed to the Disney College Internship Program
Senior Ariana Esparza’s world just got a little more magical.