Interim Director of the School of Education and Associate Professor Max Frazier was invited to two significant events in the month of February — the Jardine Film Festival and the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network (KEEN) conference in Topeka. Jardine Stem and Career Explorations Academy presented the Jardine film festival Feb. 13. Frazier was invited by seventh… Continue reading Max Frazier, Ph.D., celebrates education through two significant events
Nursing students attend legislative conference
Director of Nursing Teresa Vetter accompanied seven nursing students to the 42nd Annual Kansas State Nursing Association (KSNA) Legislative Conference in Topeka this year.
Alumna Crista Switzer aids elderly with technology business
Alumna Crista Switzer ’12, helps people of all ages — with a special focus on the elderly and helping them understand technology with ease. The goals of abcd TECH, her one-woman business, include “simplifying your technology: setting up Wi-Fi, cell phones, computers, and more. Our goal is to remove the stress from technology enabling you… Continue reading Alumna Crista Switzer aids elderly with technology business
Time For tea
High tea at Newman University is a long loved tradition by many. The tea is lovely and the finger foods are delightful, but those two components are not what keeps the tradition of high tea alive. High tea is traditionally practiced in England. Newman celebrates it because John Henry Cardinal Newman, who was from England,… Continue reading Time For tea
Homily celebrates Newman namesake
Below is the Cardinal Newman Mass homily as delivered by Father John Fogliasso, university chaplain, Feb. 21, 2018. Welcome to the annual Cardinal Newman Mass. It is great to see so many students, staff, faculty and members of administration coming together to pray for this community, as well as to reflect upon what we might… Continue reading Homily celebrates Newman namesake
Alumnus Adam Sawyer hired for technology support
Having technology issues? No problem. Meet Adam Sawyer, the new help desk and classroom technology coordinator. He may be recognizable due to the fact that he is a December 2017 Newman graduate. The transition from student to staff is one he thinks he will enjoy and said, “speaking to more of the staff will be nice.” Sawyer… Continue reading Alumnus Adam Sawyer hired for technology support
‘Difference Makers for Wichita’ to honor 10 service-minded individuals
Ten local individuals and businesses will be honored for their service to the community at the “Difference Makers for Wichita” awards banquet to be held Feb. 24 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman University campus. The Difference Makers for Wichita awards program was launched in 2016 to celebrate the contributions and positive influences of… Continue reading ‘Difference Makers for Wichita’ to honor 10 service-minded individuals
Kevin Bryant finds success in the classroom and on the court
Graduate student Kevin Bryant is in his fourth year of basketball at Newman University. Last semester he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems and he is now in his first semester of the MBA program at Newman. Bryant was born in Ulm, Germany. His father is a U.S. citizen and his mother… Continue reading Kevin Bryant finds success in the classroom and on the court
Christian philosopher James K.A. Smith to speak on ‘Resident Aliens: The City of God in a Secular Age’
Christian philosopher and speaker James K.A. Smith will be at Newman University from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 23 and 24, in the Jabara Flexible Theater located in the De Mattias Fine Arts Center. The colloquium, titled “Resident Aliens: The City of God in a Secular Age,” is a result of the first-time partnership… Continue reading Christian philosopher James K.A. Smith to speak on ‘Resident Aliens: The City of God in a Secular Age’
Steckline presents art by Kevin P. Kelly at Final Friday exhibit
The Steckline Gallery at Newman University will present “Taco Bell Interior” featuring art by Kevin P. Kelly. The exhibition will begin with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 23 and will be on display through March 23. Both the reception and admission to the gallery are free and open to the… Continue reading Steckline presents art by Kevin P. Kelly at Final Friday exhibit
Dr. Suzanne Berg was more than just a communication professor
A favorite advisor, professor and friend of many passed away last week, at just 36 years old. While I could attempt to muster up words to give Dr. Suzanne Berg the credit she deserves for being the passionate, intellectual, joyful, empowering, compassionate, spunky, stylish, beautiful and quirky woman she is, I’d rather let her words… Continue reading Dr. Suzanne Berg was more than just a communication professor
‘It’s not you, it’s them’ – micro aggression and unconscious bias panel
The Diversity program will host a panel about facing microaggression and unconscious bias on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 5-8 p.m. in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. A microaggression is a statement, action or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic… Continue reading ‘It’s not you, it’s them’ – micro aggression and unconscious bias panel
Alumna Sarah Balderas makes big impact in immigration law
At Newman University, students are prepared to transform society. Since Sarah Balderas graduated from Newman in 2015, she has been making her way through Washburn Law School, many internships and has had a big impact on the lives of her clients. She has been involved in public service and immigration law through her internships and… Continue reading Alumna Sarah Balderas makes big impact in immigration law
Guadalupe Clinic partnership beneficial for all
Newman University students have been volunteering at the Guadalupe Clinic for many years. Nursing students play a big role in patient care at the clinic and Spanish speaking students play an important role in translating at the clinic. The Guadalupe Clinic is a part of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. It is a unique, donation-based… Continue reading Guadalupe Clinic partnership beneficial for all
Dynamic student Claire Setter gets the most out of her college experience
“I was more of a quiet folk in high school. I was involved in a couple things like music, but the idea of having any leadership role was kind of far-fetched to me when I first came to Newman. I think I really found myself here.” Meet junior Claire Setter — a biology pre-med major with… Continue reading Dynamic student Claire Setter gets the most out of her college experience
Little heroes with lots of heart
Newman University partnered with Wichita’s Littlest Heroes (WLH) Saturday, Feb. 10, to provide a fun day for children who are battling a life-threatening medical condition. The athletic department hosted a free breakfast and free basketball and cheerleading clinics for the little heroes and their families. The WLH organization was founded in 2014 with the goal of… Continue reading Little heroes with lots of heart
Homecoming Week at Newman University
Newman University celebrated Homecoming Week from Feb. 5 -10 with a week’s worth of fun, entertainment and Jet spirit. Each year in February, Jet pride is felt all around campus as students celebrate together. Newman’s Got Talent It all started with the Newman’s Got Talent contest Monday night in the De Mattias Performance Hall. Singers,… Continue reading Homecoming Week at Newman University
Newman University to compete in the MIAA as associate member in 2019-20
Newman University has accepted an invitation from the Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) to participate as an associate member in all 14 NCAA sports the university sponsors beginning in the 2019-20 academic year. Associate membership will provide all of Newman’s NCAA athletic programs with a full regular-season conference schedule, as well as opportunities to qualify… Continue reading Newman University to compete in the MIAA as associate member in 2019-20
Newman Jets softball team looks forward to solid season
Softball season started last week for the Newman Jets and continues through May. Head Softball Coach Janice Esses is hard at work conditioning her team to build upon the successes of last season. She said the goals she has laid out for the team this year are to return to the post-conference tournament and to compete… Continue reading Newman Jets softball team looks forward to solid season
Student Kevin Clack receives internship opportunity with KSN
Junior Kevin Clack recently began an internship with KSN-TV — a local news station in Wichita. Clack, who hails from Seguin, Texas, is a communication major with minors in Spanish and journalism. He is currently the treasurer of the Student Government Association, plays on the men’s tennis team and is the sports editor for the… Continue reading Student Kevin Clack receives internship opportunity with KSN
The intriguing history behind the Feast Day of St. Maria De Mattias
Feb. 4 is the Feast Day of Saint Maria De Mattias — the founder of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC). According to the history of ASC, “Maria De Mattias was proclaimed a saint by Pope John Paul II at St. Peter’s in Rome on May 18, 2003.” Feast Days find their beginning… Continue reading The intriguing history behind the Feast Day of St. Maria De Mattias
Newman community remembers Suzanne V.L. Berg, Ph.D.
On Tuesday morning, the Newman community received the news that Assistant Professor of Communication Suzanne V.L. Berg, Ph.D., had died unexpectedly.
A day of tradition and tea
High tea is a cherished tradition that has become a part of the year that Newman University staff, student, and faculty look forward to each year. It has been a highlight of Cardinal Newman Week since its inception during the mid-1980s. In an article written by Gabby Loxterman and Charlotte Rohrback, ASC, it was explained… Continue reading A day of tradition and tea
Professional baseball player joins Newman coaching staff
Lack of experience is no issue for the newest member of the Newman baseball coaching staff. Mike Pelfrey played professional baseball for 12 years before returning to his hometown of Wichita. Pelfrey graduated from Wichita Heights in 2002 and attended Wichita State University where he pitched for the Shockers for three seasons. Pelfrey was drafted… Continue reading Professional baseball player joins Newman coaching staff
Everyday Hero: Jean Pouncil-Burton – Telling stories
Once upon a time, there was a fascinating woman who loved to tell stories. She’d read aloud from books, raising and lowering her voice as the story dictated, switching voices as the characters changed. Sometimes she’d recite stories from memory – folk tales, ghost stories, historical stories and more – exciting her audiences with gestures… Continue reading Everyday Hero: Jean Pouncil-Burton – Telling stories
Everyday Hero: Larry Hanafin – Bringing light to a cause
By Amy Geiszler-Jones For the past 15 years, retiree Larry Hanafin has been helping the lights shine bright for one of the Wichita area’s most popular holiday displays. Now the volunteers and staff of The Arc of Sedgwick County want to shine the light on Hanafin’s efforts as a volunteer for the nonprofit organization that… Continue reading Everyday Hero: Larry Hanafin – Bringing light to a cause
Heritage Month — history and tradition
Rich history and timeless tradition are important traits of Newman University. The two come together throughout Heritage Month, celebrated each year in February. The celebration honors the university’s namesake, John Henry Cardinal Newman, and its founders, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC). Events scheduled throughout the month will honor the university’s history and mission.… Continue reading Heritage Month — history and tradition
Intramural Sports coming back to life at Newman
Director of Student Activities Morgan Calvert — with the help of student employees Quincy Barnard and Vincent Couto — is working on bringing fun competitions back to the Newman University community through a revamped intramural sports program. Calvert explained that the program offers “a way for students to get involved and actively engages them in a… Continue reading Intramural Sports coming back to life at Newman
Holocaust Awareness Night
The International Student Association (ISA) hosted a Holocaust Awareness Night event Jan. 25 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. Professor Larry Justice presented on the book, “Until We Meet Again: A True Story of Love and Survival in the Holocaust.” Justice’s childhood friend Michael Korenblit wrote the book about his parents’ experience in concentration camps during… Continue reading Holocaust Awareness Night
Wrestling team making a name for themselves
The Newman wrestling team has had great success on the mat this season — but it’s not over yet. The team recently turned out four champions and two runner-ups at the 9th Annual Kansas Cup hosted at Newman University. The team as a whole scored 153 points and all 10 wrestlers placed in the top five… Continue reading Wrestling team making a name for themselves
Father Tatro returns to Newman for Gerber Institute ‘Lunch and Learn’
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies welcomes Father Joe Tatro as he presents, “Catholic Anthropology and The Application to Therapeutic Practice.”
High tea returns for Cardinal Newman week
During Cardinal Newman Week, Newman University will present its annual high tea with two separate events Tuesday, Feb. 20. The first event, a high tea, will take place from 2-4 p.m., and the second, an evening tea, from 5:30-7 p.m. Both events will take place in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. This is a public event… Continue reading High tea returns for Cardinal Newman week
Angela McCoy volunteers as chaperone on March for Life pilgrimage
On Jan. 19, roughly 100,000 people from around the United States gathered for the 45th March for Life event in Washington, D.C. Among these individuals was Angela McCoy, administrative assistant in Academic Affairs at Newman. According to its website, the March for Life is “a demonstration that stands against the greatest human rights violation of… Continue reading Angela McCoy volunteers as chaperone on March for Life pilgrimage
Newman alumna makes playwriting waves
Newman alumna Chelsea “C.L.” Smet is no stranger to being honored for her work as a playwright. In 2015, Smet was a senior working on her theatre performance major at Newman University when she had won a Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival national award for playwriting. She graduated from Newman that same year and… Continue reading Newman alumna makes playwriting waves
Completion of Heimerman Plaza adds touching tribute and fresh atmosphere
Heimerman Plaza, the area where the Heimerman science building once stood, is now complete with a walking path in the shape of the original building, benches and a memorial wall that will also double as an outdoor classroom with a small sitting area. A few repairs, such as a crack in one section of the… Continue reading Completion of Heimerman Plaza adds touching tribute and fresh atmosphere
Newman University’s favorite furry friends
“Animals are such agreeable friends — they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” — George Eliot Every person who owns a pet knows how special they are. The Newman University campus has plenty of furry friends around. Many live on campus with their humans who are staff members at the university. Daisy Director of… Continue reading Newman University’s favorite furry friends
Lab Coat Ceremony recognizes students for their accomplishments
Newman University held its first-ever Lab Coat Ceremony on Jan. 18 with help from a grant provided by Volunteer Kansas.
Business professor presents to downtown audience
Assistant Professor of Strategic Intelligence Scott McIntosh presented a lecture titled “Russia’s Interests from Antiquity to the 19th Century” at the Museum of World Treasures on Jan. 18. The museum hosts “Coffee With a Curator” every third Thursday of the month. The event features a 50-minute presentation and a continental breakfast for those who attend. McIntosh’s… Continue reading Business professor presents to downtown audience
Podcast allows history professor to reach global audience
Professor of History Kelly McFall, Ph.D., has been a familiar face on the Newman campus for nearly 13 years.
ASC sister to reopen mission in Liberia
Sister Therese Wetta said she received “a call from God” many years ago to reopen the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) mission in Liberia, West Africa. After years of it weighing on her heart, the time has finally come for her to fulfill the calling. Wetta will move to Grand Cress, Liberia on… Continue reading ASC sister to reopen mission in Liberia