Newman will hold its third annual Veterans Day Mass on Friday, Nov. 11 at 12:05 p.m. in St. John’s Chapel. The Mass will honor those who have served in the United States armed forces. University Chaplain Father John Fogliasso will give a special blessing for all current veterans. The Mass will conclude with the prayer… Continue reading Veterans Day Mass to be held Nov. 11
Newman University holds Kansas law and mental health forensics conference
The School of Social Work will hold a Kansas Law and Mental Health Forensics workshop from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. It is co-sponsored by the Newman School of Social Work, the Institute for Kansas Forensic Examiners (IKFE), several local law firms, and the Oklahoma Psychological Association. Assistant Professor… Continue reading Newman University holds Kansas law and mental health forensics conference
John Burke participates in Education Advisory Board roundtable session
Assistant Professor of Education John Burke is no stranger to academia. He has been teaching education courses at Newman University since 2012, has been a Superintendent for 32 years — currently at USD 261, Haysville, Kan. — and was a high school social studies teacher before that. Recently, Burke was invited by the Education Advisory… Continue reading John Burke participates in Education Advisory Board roundtable session
Activities on upcoming election help students get motivated and involved
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the people of the United States will be given a voice on who our next president will be. Are you ready to vote? Newman University will host some activities around campus leading up to election day in an effort to motivate students to vote and to gain more insight on the candidates. The Humanities… Continue reading Activities on upcoming election help students get motivated and involved
Eck family and auto dealerships pledge $100K to Newman University for new science facility
Newman University officials announced that the university has received a $100,000 pledge from Les and Pam Eck and the four auto dealerships owned by the Ecks in support of the new science and healthcare facility on the Newman campus and for student scholarships.
Daylight saving time: coming to a clock near you
That time of the year has finally rolled back around — 2016 daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. this Sunday, Nov. 6. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour if you wish to take advantage of an extra hour for studying, a power nap, or “treat yo self” time. With unending piles… Continue reading Daylight saving time: coming to a clock near you
Trunk or Treat brings superheroes, royalty and wild animals to campus
If you decorate it, they will come — and thus a new tradition for Newman University was born. A multitude of student groups decorated the trunks of their vehicles for the campus’ first ever Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 27. The Division of Student Life at Newman organized the event as a community service… Continue reading Trunk or Treat brings superheroes, royalty and wild animals to campus
Newman Theatre presents Mark Taylor Mannette’s ‘Premature Burial’ Nov. 10-13
The Newman University Theatre Department presents “Premature Burial,” written by Director of Theatre Mark Taylor Mannette. The play will be presented in the Jabara Flexible Theatre located in the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on Nov. 10, 11, and 12 at 8 p.m. with a special matinee show on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. The… Continue reading Newman Theatre presents Mark Taylor Mannette’s ‘Premature Burial’ Nov. 10-13
Newman 360Five: Halloween and Fall Fun
The 360five crew interviewed students and staff around campus to get the 411 on Newman fall favorites. So grab your pumpkin-colored blanket, pumpkin pie and pumpkin latte, and settle in for some fall flavor! Enjoy watching and don’t forget to subscribe and watch even more great episodes at our Newman 360Five YouTube channel!
Board Games Club brings together students and raises money for charity
Among the medical, political, spiritual, and artistic clubs on the Newman University campus resides a club that is simply fun and games. The Board Games Club meets from 7 to 11 p.m., every other Thursday, in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center. According to the campus clubs page on the university’s website, the club “is… Continue reading Board Games Club brings together students and raises money for charity
Club Presidents’ Council Meeting allows clubs to share ideas, collaborate
Newman University has a wide variety of clubs available to students, ranging from Swing Dance Club to the Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO). What many club members often do not consider is how much time and work goes into planning for each club event throughout the course of a semester. Thursday, Oct. 26, marked the… Continue reading Club Presidents’ Council Meeting allows clubs to share ideas, collaborate
Riverside Health Foundation awards $100K to Newman University for new science facility
Newman University officials announced today that The Riverside Health Foundation of Wichita has awarded a grant of $100,000 to Newman University in support of new and renovated healthcare and science facilities on the Newman campus. The grant was made to the $30 million Facing Forward – A Campaign for Newman University fundraising plan to improve… Continue reading Riverside Health Foundation awards $100K to Newman University for new science facility
Halloween 5K Walk/Run raises money for Make-A-Wish
The Newman campus was full of eager runners and walkers at the 2nd Annual Halloween 5K Walk/Run on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 26. The Newman University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) organized the community-wide event in order to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation. This event is the largest of many fundraising events that SAAC plans to host… Continue reading Halloween 5K Walk/Run raises money for Make-A-Wish
Kristen English to give financial aid presentation at Kapaun Mt. Carmel
It isn’t long into their high school careers that students start to receive letters from colleges about financial aid. For many parents and students, the entire process – determining which grants and loans they are eligible for, obtaining a tax return and transcript and filling out the necessary paperwork – can be extremely stressful, especially… Continue reading Kristen English to give financial aid presentation at Kapaun Mt. Carmel
Graphic design professor Laura Scholl blends light and music with WSU Impulse Percussion
Laura Scholl, assistant professor of graphic design and digital art, is collaborating with Wichita State University’s (WSU) Impulse Percussion Group. This collaboration takes advantage of her digital art and computer graphics specialty in lighting with live percussive music to create a moving, pulsing work of fine art. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday,… Continue reading Graphic design professor Laura Scholl blends light and music with WSU Impulse Percussion
Newman University Medical Professions Club invites alumni to talk with students
A group of students that help make up the Newman University Medical Professionals Club participated in a casual gathering of Newman medical professional alumni on Monday, Oct. 25 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center. The theme of the evening’s event was job shadowing; what types of shadowing are available and best practices on landing a… Continue reading Newman University Medical Professions Club invites alumni to talk with students
Wichita Difference Makers recognizes first Quiet Hero
The Difference Makers for Wichita Awards program was launched in October to recognize and celebrate community members for making a positive difference. Each month, individuals who do not seek recognition but rather are inspired through an unwavering commitment to the day-to-day service of others will be honored as a Quiet Hero.
Campus Ministry presents Sarah Kroger in concert
Newman University Campus Ministry will welcome Catholic singer and songwriter Sarah Kroger at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2 in St. John’s Chapel, where she will perform her new song, ‘This is my Story” among other selections. “‘This is my Story’ is a song about claiming God’s story for us,” Kroger writes in her blog. “We… Continue reading Campus Ministry presents Sarah Kroger in concert
‘Research and Refreshments’ features Associate Professor of Theology Joshua Papsdorf Ph.D.
The Dugan Library will host “Research and Refreshments” from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center. This event will feature Associate Professor of Theology Joshua Papsdorf, Ph.D. as he talks about his research, “Tools of righteousness: God’s plan for our bodies,” from his Spring 2016 sabbatical. The research project… Continue reading ‘Research and Refreshments’ features Associate Professor of Theology Joshua Papsdorf Ph.D.
Newman 360Five: So you think there’s nothing to do?
If you are asking yourself, “What is there to do on such a small campus?” — you’re in for a big surprise! In this episode of Newman 360Five, the team shows you a small peek of the activities and programs recently held at NU. The episode also shows you a few people doing cool things… Continue reading Newman 360Five: So you think there’s nothing to do?
Paid student positions now available for upcoming phone-a-thon
The University Advancement Department at Newman University is looking for students to work at the upcoming Annual Giving phone-a-thon. Unlike previous phone-a-thons, students will be paid for their work calling Newman alumni to solicit donations. Call Team Members will receive $10 an hour, while Call Team Captains will receive $11.50 per hour. Students must be available… Continue reading Paid student positions now available for upcoming phone-a-thon
Daughters of the Immaculata want to provide fellowship and faith to women on campus
“We are a group of Catholic women dedicated to nurturing relationships with Christ through the practice of prayer, formation, fellowship and service as demonstrated by Mary, the immaculate Mother of God.” That is the mission statement of the newest women’s group on campus, the Daughters of the Immaculata.
Ministry retreat offers a time of fellowship and community service
The Newman University Campus Ministry office held its annual fall retreat at Camp Tawakoni in Wichita on Friday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 16. The purpose of the retreat was to combine service and fellowship to bring students closer to each other and their faith. A total of 18 Newman students participated in the retreat and also helped with a Habitat… Continue reading Ministry retreat offers a time of fellowship and community service
Athletic alumni reunions bring old friends together again
There comes a time each year when the Newman community misses its alumni a little too much. This is why the Alumni Relations office organizes athletic alumni reunions – events that invite Newman graduates of specific sports to return to campus for a social get-together, food and games. Head Baseball Coach Zane Ehling and Head… Continue reading Athletic alumni reunions bring old friends together again
Job and internship fair gives Newman students a chance to connect
Newman University Career Services organized and held the Fall Job/Internship Fair for students on Tuesday, Oct. 11 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. A total of 26 businesses participated by setting up booths and talking with students about future careers. Director of Career Services and Cooperative Education Melody Head wanted students to have the opportunity to network… Continue reading Job and internship fair gives Newman students a chance to connect
Kapaun Mt. Carmel theatre students enjoy events on campus
The Newman Theatre Department will host a group of theatre students from Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School this Friday, Oct. 21. The students will have an opportunity to see the campus and have dinner at 6 p.m. in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center. Raffle tickets will be given out at the event and… Continue reading Kapaun Mt. Carmel theatre students enjoy events on campus
Newman Music Department presents ‘A Mass Celebration’ fall concert Oct. 23
Director of the Newman Music Department Deanne Zogleman says students have been rehearsing since the first week of school for the fall concert, which will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23 in St. John’s Chapel in Sacred Heart Hall. Zogleman said the concert will feature both the Newman Chorale and the Newman Troubadours — a… Continue reading Newman Music Department presents ‘A Mass Celebration’ fall concert Oct. 23
Oct. 20 LEAD Series features 40 Under 40 Panel
Newman University will present The LEAD Series – 40 Under 40 Panel at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 20 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The event is free and open to the public. The LEAD Series is a lecture series featuring key leaders in the community that was developed by Director of Student Activities Lauren Fontarum in 2014. Each year, the series focuses on… Continue reading Oct. 20 LEAD Series features 40 Under 40 Panel
Health Care Professions Day
Saturday, Oct. 8, Newman University Health Care programs and Student Admissions joined together and held a Health Care Professions Day. This is the second year Health Care Professions Day (HCPD) has been offered to deciding junior and senior students. “(We wanted to) see how we could target students interested in all the different health care options that… Continue reading Health Care Professions Day
T&T service project shows 2nd graders the joy of reading
Stacy Jones, Ph.D., associate professor of biology, leads a T&T class for freshman students, and every year each T&T class does a service project of their choosing. Four years ago, Jones signed her class up to go to St. Joseph Catholic School and read children’s books to a second-grade class. St. Joseph is close to… Continue reading T&T service project shows 2nd graders the joy of reading
Teresa Wilkerson kicks off WSU Business Booster Event
On Oct. 7, Teresa Wilkerson, assistant dean of adult and transfer studies at Newman University, kicked off the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship Business Booster Series. This series was created specifically for the self-made business owner, is aided by fellow business mavericks and includes three-hour workshops that are designed to practice skills that will spruce up… Continue reading Teresa Wilkerson kicks off WSU Business Booster Event
Register and vote in upcoming election
Registering to vote in this year’s election for local, state and national offices is easier than one may think. The Registrar’s Office, at Sacred Heart Hall Room 230, has Kansas voter registration applications that contain instructions for completing the form. Once the application is completed it can be folded, stamped, and mailed. This will be the first… Continue reading Register and vote in upcoming election
Newman 360Five: Dorm room essentials
This week’s episode of Newman 360Five gives you much needed information about what items are must-haves for college residential living. Amy and Josie venture into the Newman residence halls to discuss some tips to help make your dorm life a little better. Visit the Newman360Five YouTube channel to watch episodes anytime — don’t forget to subscribe… Continue reading Newman 360Five: Dorm room essentials
National conference invites local author and Newman alumna Clare Vanderpool to speak
Newman alumna and award-winning local author Clare Vanderpool will be among the speakers at KidLitCon 2016, which will be held Oct. 14 and 15 at the Drury Inn Broadview Hotel in Wichita. KidLitCon is a national conference presented by KidLitosphere Central, an organization for bloggers, writers, publishers, teachers and others involved in children’s and young adult literature. The… Continue reading National conference invites local author and Newman alumna Clare Vanderpool to speak
Being a first generation college graduate will be a proud moment for these two Newman students
Maria Martinez and Gabriela Figueroa both have one semester left before they graduate with education degrees earned at the Newman University Western Kansas Center in Dodge City. While they may have the same choice in majors, however, Martinez and Figueroa have few things in common. Martinez is married and a proud mother of three while Figueroa is happily… Continue reading Being a first generation college graduate will be a proud moment for these two Newman students
No Classes on Friday, Oct. 14 in observance of Fall Break
Fall Break is here — and that means students will get some well-deserved rest after working hard preparing for their midterms. All offices on campus will be closed on Friday, Oct. 14. Classes and regular office hours will resume on Monday, Oct. 17. Have a great weekend!
Final Friday Oct. 28 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Dynamic’ with eight artists
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present the exhibit “Dynamic” that will feature eight artists. The exhibit was curated by Gehry Kohler and begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, and will be on display through Nov. 19. Both the reception and admission to the gallery are free… Continue reading Final Friday Oct. 28 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Dynamic’ with eight artists
Dinner shows thanks to Advanced Standing teachers
A dinner was held on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Newman University to thank the teachers throughout Wichita and surrounding areas who are a part of the Advanced Standing program at the university. Each year, the Advanced Standing program offers teachers in the high schools a chance to come to the university for not only some… Continue reading Dinner shows thanks to Advanced Standing teachers
Westar Energy donates $15K to Facing Forward campaign
Representatives of Westar Energy visited Newman University Sept. 29 to present a gift of $15,000 to help support nursing and science education facilities at Newman through the Facing Forward campaign. The company’s Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Partnerships Donald R. Sherman and Business Manager Bridget Bowman made the ceremonial presentation of a check to… Continue reading Westar Energy donates $15K to Facing Forward campaign
Levi Esses receives Bethany Athletic Association Award of Merit
Dean of Students Levi Esses was selected to receive the 2016 Bethany Athletic Association Award of Merit. “I was surprised! It was just an honor to receive the Award of Merit and just to be recognized,” said Esses. “But it wasn’t just an award for me necessarily, it was for all of the people that have helped me… Continue reading Levi Esses receives Bethany Athletic Association Award of Merit