First Year Experience Graduate Assistant Jordan Frederking traveled on behalf of Newman University to Dallas, Texas, where she participated in the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) Regional Conference March 3-5. NODA hosted graduate and undergraduate students from institutions throughout Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. The conference was designed to focus on retention, transitions, and orientation among college campuses by not only… Continue reading Frederking attends NODA Regional Conference
Joyful Jet Day prepares for takeoff
On Monday April 3, Newman Jets are cleared for takeoff for the 2017 Joyful Jet Day. Joyful Jet Day celebrates donors — alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the university — who generously give to Newman University, making it stronger with every gift. Joyful Jet Day is important to raise awareness among our students that their tuition only… Continue reading Joyful Jet Day prepares for takeoff
Alumni return for ‘Table Talks’ with Newman students
The Alumni Relations Department has partnered with Career Services to launch a series of events referred to as “Table Talks.” The talks are designed to not only allow Newman students the opportunity to talk to professionals who have graduated with their major, but also to bring back alumni to the university and allow them to reconnect with… Continue reading Alumni return for ‘Table Talks’ with Newman students
Top five reasons to attend the spring Career Fair
Dust off your best business attire and sharpen your resume with a razor blade. It’s time to prepare for the first chapter of your professional career. Newman University will host its annual Career Fair on Thursday, April 6, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center inside the Dugan Library. While there are… Continue reading Top five reasons to attend the spring Career Fair
Video: Bishop Gerber Science Center time-lapse update
Watch the construction unfold of the Bishop Gerber Science Center from a compilation of still photos from August 2016 through March 2017.
Joan Melzer selected as expert panel member for national nursing exam
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCSBN) has chosen Newman University Associate Professor of Nursing Joan Melzer, M.N., M.S. as a subject matter expert for a development panel. The panel is responsible for developing items for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). NCSBN, headquartered in Chicago, Ill., is responsible for developing… Continue reading Joan Melzer selected as expert panel member for national nursing exam
Spring Break photo contest
Planning on taking a road trip with friends over Spring Break? Heading to the lake? Catching some sun from the back patio? Newman University wants to know what you are doing over the break by hosting a casual photo contest. Upload your favorite Spring Break shots to either Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the hashtag #NUJetPride… Continue reading Spring Break photo contest
Students are reviving the NSLS Newman Chapter
Anyone walking around the Newman campus has more than likely noticed an increase in posters advertising live telecasts of well-known motivational speakers, famous actors and authors, and even a real estate tycoon. This boost in activity is due, in part, to Newman sophomore James Leggett, who has taken on the role of publicity chairperson for The National Society… Continue reading Students are reviving the NSLS Newman Chapter
Jennifer Gantz receives 2017 Chief Financial Officer award
Jennifer Gantz, the vice president for finance and administration at Newman University, is a recipient of the Wichita Business Journal 2017 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) award. An awards ceremony hosted by the Business Journal was held on March 9 at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. The 19 area recipients of the CFO award were invited to attend the luncheon… Continue reading Jennifer Gantz receives 2017 Chief Financial Officer award
‘Resonate with Stillness, Experience Light’ is Final Friday art exhibit
On Friday, March 31, the Newman University art program will host their monthly Final Friday exhibit in the Steckline Gallery with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Both the reception and admission to the gallery are free and open to the public.
Newman librarians are speaking up at conferences
Shhh! That’s what you’d expect from librarians, right? Well, not from Director of Library Services Steve Hamersky and Assistant Librarian Jeanette Parker who have been busy with different speaking engagements these past two semesters — and they’re not done talking yet! Hamersky and Parker both attended the Kansas Library Association (KLA) Annual Conference in October 2016 to give a… Continue reading Newman librarians are speaking up at conferences
Spring Break closings at Newman University
Spring Break week will be observed Monday, March 20 through Friday, March 24. There will be no classes during this time. Mass, confessions and adoration will not be held in St. John’s Chapel during Spring Break week. In addition, university offices will be closed on Friday, March 24. The Jets Softball team will play their scheduled… Continue reading Spring Break closings at Newman University
360Five: Capture the Flag — “Hunger Games” style
Check out this week’s episode of Newman 360Five promoting the Student Alumni Board’s capture the flag event! With a “Hunger Games” theme, some of our unfortunate actors landed on the “Fallen Tribute” list. Come out on April 1 to see if the odds are in your favor! Check out more videos on our Newman 360Five… Continue reading 360Five: Capture the Flag — “Hunger Games” style
Student Mary Cracraft saves grandmother’s life using skills learned in nursing program
Mary Cracraft is a third-semester nursing student at Newman University. During the 2016 Christmas break, she traveled to Blythdale, Mo., to spend time with her family. One night Cracraft felt a strong gut feeling to check up on her grandmother. The feeling was so strong she knew she could not ignore it.
Director of Athletics Victor Trilli inducted into Sheridan College Hall of Fame
Victor “Vic” Trilli, who is in his ninth year as the director of athletics at Newman University, was inducted into the Sheridan College Athletics Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Trilli was nominated both for his playing prowess at Sheridan and his contribution to college athletics as a student-athlete, coach and administrator. He was… Continue reading Director of Athletics Victor Trilli inducted into Sheridan College Hall of Fame
Potter’s fond farewell
Men’s Head Basketball Coach Mark Potter may be retiring from the court, but he certainly made his mark at Newman University. As Potter begins a career in motivational speaking, the people he inspired the most came together for a final farewell. His last week at Newman was certainly an emotional one for Potter — from… Continue reading Potter’s fond farewell
Get ready to spring ahead!
Daylight Saving Time is once again upon us. The spring time change will take place on Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. Be sure to move your clocks, watches and VCRs ahead one hour before hitting the sack on Saturday night. And if you’re still using a VCR, you might want to visit your local electronics… Continue reading Get ready to spring ahead!
Newman invites potential Jets to campus for Accepted Student Day
A total of 80 hopefully soon-to-be Jets and their families were walking the campus at Accepted Student Day, which took place on Saturday, March 4 at Newman University. The day began with a light breakfast and social time as accepted seniors and their families arrived for the big day with a full schedule ahead of… Continue reading Newman invites potential Jets to campus for Accepted Student Day
Students get the opportunity to travel to Liberia for pilgrimage
Between May 11 and 20, 2017, a delegation of two sisters — one associate and one sojourner — and two women Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC) scholars from Newman University will go on a pilgrimage trip to Liberia in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the five Martyrs of Charity (ASC Sisters) who lost their lives… Continue reading Students get the opportunity to travel to Liberia for pilgrimage
‘Tis the season — traveling season
When looking at which university to attend post-high school graduation, many students find themselves lost in the complexities of the decision-making process. Weighing the pros and cons of the different schools can be both exhausting and overwhelming, and is only the beginning. In the wake of comparing schools is the application process, as well as the process… Continue reading ‘Tis the season — traveling season
‘Guatemala Study and Serve’ alumni reception allows new group to prepare for trip
Every other year, Assistant Professor of Spanish Sonja Bontrager takes a group of students to Guatemala for the “Guatemala Study and Serve” program, where they speak, learn, and interact with the Spanish culture through an immersive, real-world experience. This year, before the group of 13 students departs in May, Bontrager hosted the first “Guatemala Study… Continue reading ‘Guatemala Study and Serve’ alumni reception allows new group to prepare for trip
Theology graduate program students to visit the Holy Land
Assistant Professor of Theology Matthew Umbarger will be leading a group of theology graduate students during a trip to the Holy Land, which will take place March 16-27, 2017. This trip will mark the first time a pilgrimage to the Holy Land has been organized through the program at Newman University. The group consisting of nine… Continue reading Theology graduate program students to visit the Holy Land
5 activities for Spring Break on a budget
We all know that the spring semester is the most difficult semester to get through, but don’t fret! Spring Break is right around the corner. So take this time to relax, have fun, explore, and celebrate that you have made it this far into the semester without a total, permanent break down. Here are some… Continue reading 5 activities for Spring Break on a budget
Final Friday March 31 at Newman University Steckline Gallery features works by Laura Scholl
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Resonate with Stillness, Experience Light” by Laura Scholl as the seventh show of its 2016-2017 season. The exhibition of Scholl’s new works, which begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 31, will be on display through April 25. Both the reception… Continue reading Final Friday March 31 at Newman University Steckline Gallery features works by Laura Scholl
Spring 2017 ‘Phone-a-Thon’ is opportunity for donors to support students and university
The Phone-a-Thon has been a staple at Newman University for decades. For the spring Phone-a-Thon, 10 students — plus one student captain — will spend three hours per night, starting at 6 p.m., March 5 through March 16, calling alumni and friends of the university asking for donations to help provide for the financial needs… Continue reading Spring 2017 ‘Phone-a-Thon’ is opportunity for donors to support students and university
Newman University will be tobacco free beginning July 1
Beginning July 1, 2017, all properties owned, operated, leased, occupied, or controlled by Newman University will be tobacco free. The policy was passed unanimously by the cabinet of Newman President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D., — which includes the vice presidents for Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Finance and Administration, University Advancement, and Student Affairs — on… Continue reading Newman University will be tobacco free beginning July 1
Annual prayer breakfast focuses on ‘Pray All Ways Always’
The annual Newman University Prayer Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The program will begin at 7:45 a.m. and conclude at 8:30 a.m. Students, faculty, staff, ASC, and alumni are invited. The event is sponsored by the Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies. Please RSVP for a free… Continue reading Annual prayer breakfast focuses on ‘Pray All Ways Always’
March 16 is new date for the Miss Kansas LEAD Series talk at Newman University
Miss Kansas is coming to Newman! Each year, the Student Life Department at Newman University hosts a LEAD series, which is a series of lecturing events that revolve around an annual theme. These events are designed to help students “Learn, Engage, Achieve, and Develop” goals which come together and create the associated acronym, LEAD. The… Continue reading March 16 is new date for the Miss Kansas LEAD Series talk at Newman University
Newman University Homecoming scored a huge success
Homecoming Games Jet Pride filled the Fugate Gymnasium in forms of cheers, painted faces, horns, squeaking shoes against the gym floor, and the dribbling of a basketball at the Newman University women’s and men’s basketball games Thursday, Feb. 23. Both teams won against St. Mary’s with the women’s game score being 73-68 and the men’s… Continue reading Newman University Homecoming scored a huge success
360Five: Learning slang terms from around the world
Ever hear someone use a phrase and you have no clue what they’ve just said? In this week’s episode of Newman 360Five, the crew competes to see who can guess various slang terms from England and Australia! Check out more videos on our Newman 360Five YouTube channel — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Newman student David Baalmann presents research at conference in New Orleans
Senior Newman student David Baalmann recently traveled with Assistant Professor of Chemistry John Leveritt, Ph.D. to attend and present research at the 61st Biophysical Society Meeting which took place Feb. 11-15 in New Orleans, La. The international conference takes place annually to give researchers a platform to share their work. Baalmann described the experience as exciting, stating that his… Continue reading Newman student David Baalmann presents research at conference in New Orleans
‘Difference Makers for Wichita’ Banquet honors 10 for service to the community
Ten local individuals and businesses were honored for their service to the community at the “Difference Makers for Wichita Awards” Banquet held Saturday, Feb. 25 in the Dugan-Gorges Campus Center on the Newman University campus.
And the winners are…
Homecoming Week at Newman University is filled with exciting events that allow students to celebrate with their collegiate community. One of the most popular events is the homecoming women and men’s basketball games, which includes the coronation of the homecoming king and queen. The 2017 Homecoming Court was voted on by students during a two-day… Continue reading And the winners are…
Newman students talk with legislators in Topeka
Newman University attended the KICA Student Day at the Kansas State Capitol on Feb. 13, 2017. The event is sponsored by the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA). It is an opportunity for independent colleges all across Kansas to lobby and gather interest for themselves and speak to state legislatures. Representing Newman University at the event were students Jacob Hobbie, Hibah… Continue reading Newman students talk with legislators in Topeka
CAB hosts Ultimate Lip Sync Battle
On Wednesday Feb. 22, the Newman Campus Activities Board hosted the Ultimate Lip Sync Battle in Performance Hall inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center. As the lights dimmed, one could feel the curiosity building up in the auditorium. When the music began, a familiar figure appeared on stage with a letter jacket, sunglasses, and duckbill hat dancing… Continue reading CAB hosts Ultimate Lip Sync Battle
Potter’s last game at home bittersweet, but business as usual
The end of an era is near. Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Potter will coach his last game at home Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Following the Heartland Conference Tournament in Tulsa, Okla., which will take place in March, Potter will move on to his next journey in life.
Newman and Starkey partner to find the right person for the job
Those on campus may have noticed a new employee working hard in the halls of McNeill, Eck, and Heimerman. Masha Moore joined the Newman family in early January 2017 as a part-time associate within the Housekeeping Department — and employment in the Wichita community is something she has been looking forward to for some time now.… Continue reading Newman and Starkey partner to find the right person for the job
Athletics Breakfast provides time to mingle with athletes
The fourth annual Athletics Breakfast will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 in the Gorges Atrium. Great Western Dining will be serving breakfast from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m and Chris Cakes, a company that specializes in flipping pancakes onto people’s plates, will be serving pancakes until 12:30 p.m. Directly following the breakfast,… Continue reading Athletics Breakfast provides time to mingle with athletes
Remembering Sister Loretta Gegen, ASC
On Monday, Feb. 20, Newman University students, faculty, and staff received an e-mail with the news that Loretta Gegen, ASC, had passed away at the age of 91. Executive Assistant to the President Tracy McGarey encouraged those in the Newman community to, “Please ask God’s blessings on Sister Loretta, her family, and her Sisters, the… Continue reading Remembering Sister Loretta Gegen, ASC
David Burkus to kick off the School of Business Speaker Series
The Newman University School of Business will be kicking off the School of Business Speaker Series with an event featuring nationally recognized speaker and author David Burkus. The event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. on March 28 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. This will be the first of an annual series of… Continue reading David Burkus to kick off the School of Business Speaker Series