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
‘All-Faiths’ prayer service to conclude Heritage Month
Concluding Heritage Month — a time when students, faculty, staff, and alumni celebrate the heritage and the founders of Newman University — is an ‘All Faiths’ prayer service that will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 in St. John’s Chapel located inside Sacred Heart Hall. The prayer service is a time for people of any faith… Continue reading ‘All-Faiths’ prayer service to conclude Heritage Month
Dustin Reed balances being full-time student, employee, wrestler, and father
Dustin Reed is a man with a lot on his plate. He is a full-time student, a full-time employee, ranked among the top five in the nation for Division II collegiate wrestling, and he is a full-time father. Juggling all of these facets of life is no small feat, but Reed finds joy and prosperity… Continue reading Dustin Reed balances being full-time student, employee, wrestler, and father
High Tea invites faculty, staff, students and community to attend
As part of Cardinal Newman Week, Newman University will present its annual High Tea event from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 21, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. A second, less formal High Tea will be held in the evening, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Eck Hall Lobby. History Behind High Tea Cardinal… Continue reading High Tea invites faculty, staff, students and community to attend
Heimerman Mission Talk reveals new answers
Director of Mission Effectiveness Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC presented her February Mission Talk at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center, to an audience that included relatives of the subject of the talk, Marciana Heimerman, ASC. Rohrbach began with a simple question — “Why was the Heimerman Science Center named for Marciana when she wasn’t a… Continue reading Heimerman Mission Talk reveals new answers
Homecoming week: No tailgating, no problem
The Newman University Homecoming will be celebrated as a part of Heritage Month during the week of Feb. 20-25, as a multitude of campus departments have banded together to organize a week designed to encourage campus involvement.
The works of Sean Lyman will be featured in this month’s Steckline Final Friday
The Newman University Steckline Gallery presents graphite and acrylic works by Sean Lyman in his show titled “The Overlooked” as the second Final Friday event of 2017. The exhibit begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, and will be on display through March 24. Both the reception and… Continue reading The works of Sean Lyman will be featured in this month’s Steckline Final Friday
Special Cardinal Newman Mass for Heritage Month
A special Cardinal Newman Mass will be celebrated for Heritage Month to honor the university’s namesake John Henry Cardinal Newman. Every February students, faculty, staff, and alumni come together to celebrate the Catholic heritage of Newman and its founders. The Cardinal Newman Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22 in St. John’s Chapel located… Continue reading Special Cardinal Newman Mass for Heritage Month
Steckline Gallery presents the work of Sean Lyman at Feb. 24 Final Friday
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present graphite and acrylic works by Sean Lyman in his show titled “The Overlooked” as the second Final Friday event of the 2017 spring semester. The exhibit, which begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, will be on display through March… Continue reading Steckline Gallery presents the work of Sean Lyman at Feb. 24 Final Friday
MyMajors program helps students find a major and career to best suit their passion
A new assessment tool was introduced to Newman University freshmen in the fall 2016 semester. The assessment is called MyMajors. Traditions and Transitions — a class for freshman that helps transition them from high school into college life while introducing them to the traditions at Newman — used the online assessment MyMajors in order to help… Continue reading MyMajors program helps students find a major and career to best suit their passion
Wheels up: Jets bowling teams on the road again
The Newman University Men’s and Women’s Bowling Teams close out their run of regular season tournaments this weekend as they prepare to make the 10-hour bus trip to Indianapolis, Ind., to compete in the Hoosier Classic. Unlike past seasons, 10-hour bus trips are something the teams have grown accustomed to, as the team has competed in… Continue reading Wheels up: Jets bowling teams on the road again
‘The Miracle of Father Kapaun’ world premiere next Thursday, Feb. 16
The Newman University Theatre Department is set to present the world premiere of the play “The Miracle of Father Kapaun.”
Newman University Theatre challenges participants with 24-Hour Theatre Project
On Saturday, Feb. 4, Newman University current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and alumni transformed into nocturnal beings, racing against time to create a theatrical masterpiece. The 24-Hour Theatre Project was introduced in the 1990s and then caught on very quickly throughout the decade. “I believe it was originally done in New York,” explained Director of Theatre Mark… Continue reading Newman University Theatre challenges participants with 24-Hour Theatre Project
Daniel Boring is not your typical nursing student
Daniel Boring is a Newman student, husband, father of three, and currently lives in Tulsa, Okla. However, the distance from Wichita to Tulsa doesn’t stop him from trying to reach his goal of becoming a successful nurse anesthetist. Here’s what a typical week in the life of Newman student Daniel Boring looks like: On Monday,… Continue reading Daniel Boring is not your typical nursing student
Newman group travels to Manhattan, Kan., to hear activist Angela Davis
A group of students, faculty, and staff traveled to Manhattan, Kan., on Wednesday, Feb. 1 to attend a keynote lecture event hosted by The Kansas State University Black Student Union. The speaker was internationally known Angela Davis. As a political activist, academic scholar, and author, Davis travels the globe talking to audiences about economic, racial, and gender justice.… Continue reading Newman group travels to Manhattan, Kan., to hear activist Angela Davis
Newman student to play role of ‘Father Kapaun’ in upcoming play
Junior Trevor Farney will be playing the lead role in Anne Welsbacher’s world premiere of “The Miracle of Father Kapaun” which takes the stage on Thursday, Feb 16.