Grab your costume and start your Halloween early with “Trunk or Treat” from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Wilkins Field. Trunk or Treat is a service project planned by the Division of Student Life of Newman University along with other student organizations and clubs to provide a safe and fun place for children… Continue reading Trunk or Treat community event hosted by student life at Newman University
Students invite families to participate in Family Weekend
This past weekend marked the annual Family Weekend, a chance for Newman students to invite their families to visit, partake in events both on and off campus and receive a little taste of the Newman experience. Invitations for the weekend extended beyond merely Newman students and their families, and included faculty members and alumni as… Continue reading Students invite families to participate in Family Weekend
Men’s bowling team strikes big win at MidStates Championship
The Newman University Men’s Bowling Team won the MidStates Championship at Northrock Lanes in Wichita during the weekend of Oct. 8-9. It was the first time ever for the Newman team to win the tournament, beating all the powerhouse programs, including Wichita State University.
New awards to honor community difference makers
With a goal to recognize individuals and organizations for the positive impact they create for our community, Newman University and the Wichita Eagle and Kansas.com announced the establishment of the Difference Makers for Wichita Awards.
Down Syndrome Buddy Walk is an opportunity for community to unite
The Down Syndrome Society of Wichita (DSSW) will be holding its 13th annual Buddy Walk Oct. 8, at Wichita State University Cessna Stadium, located on 21st Street and Hillside. How it all started In 1995, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) developed the mile long Buddy Walk to celebrate the month of Down Syndrome Awareness (October). This… Continue reading Down Syndrome Buddy Walk is an opportunity for community to unite
Success week helps students conquer midterms
Newman University Success Week Oct. 3-7 is providing help for students on the eve of fall midterms. The daily events are designed to help students achieve high grades on their presentations, tests and papers for midterms. This year there is a wide range of events from learning how to create compelling infographics to a service project.… Continue reading Success week helps students conquer midterms
Triathlon team races into first year
Triathlon is a sport at Newman University this year. Coach Jeff Lovgren comes to Newman with years of experience in the sport. Lovgren, along with Coach Heidi Coble, are leading the first institution-sponsored college triathlon program in Kansas. According to newmanjets.com, Lovgren and Coble are the co-owners and coaches of the Wichita Triathlon Team and led the team to the… Continue reading Triathlon team races into first year
Jill Fort, Ph.D. of Newman University to be honored at KICA awards reception
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Jill Fort, Ph.D. said she was shocked and honored at the news that she would be receiving a Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) Faculty of Distinction award. This year marks her eleventh year teaching at Newman University, and she said she loves every minute of it. Fort was also honored with the Newman University… Continue reading Jill Fort, Ph.D. of Newman University to be honored at KICA awards reception
President’s Community Service Honor Roll again recognizes Newman University
Newman University is again being honored for its service to others by being named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for 2015. This marks the sixth time Newman has been included in the prestigious honor roll. Newman was included on the past four lists, as well as in 2010 and 2008. Only one… Continue reading President’s Community Service Honor Roll again recognizes Newman University
Newman faculty Audrey Hane and Gina Marx attend WIBA event
Newman University faculty members Audrey Hane and Gina Marx attended a Wichita Independent Business Association (WIBA) event Sept. 28 featuring a training seminar titled Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence. For the first time since 2010, the Disney Institute partnered with WIBA to give community members the opportunity to participate. A crowd of approximately 200 gathered to take… Continue reading Newman faculty Audrey Hane and Gina Marx attend WIBA event
Newman University hosts open house for clinical partners
Newman University Advancement along with the School of Nursing and Allied Health hosted a special VIP open house Sept. 30. Staff, faculty and students within the nursing and health sciences programs were excited to unveil the new and improved renovations and state of the art equipment. The special guests consisted of administrators and staff of the hospitals and… Continue reading Newman University hosts open house for clinical partners
New arrivals in Dugan Library
Looking for a little less academic reading? Come check out the new arrivals in the Dugan Library featured in the rotating book collection. There’s a book to satisfy the bookworm in everyone — from cookbooks, mysteries, biographies, sci-fi, gardening, young adult fiction and audiobooks — they are all available. “It gives students a nice break,” said Director… Continue reading New arrivals in Dugan Library
Newman 360Five talks about theatre and staying fit
Check out this episode of Newman 360Five and get the inside scoop on the Newman theatre department and the all the shows lined up for the fall. Don’t miss this weekend’s musical, Triumph of Love! Following the exclusive interview with Associate Professor of Theatre and Director of Theatre Mark Mannette, you’ll get some great workout tips… Continue reading Newman 360Five talks about theatre and staying fit
Upcoming job fair provides a unique opportunity for Newman students
The Newman University Fall Job and Internship Fair will take place from 3:30-6 p.m., Oct. 11, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The job fair will feature 22 employees looking to hire or offer summer internships. This event gives students the opportunity to improve networking and communication skills and will provide the chance to begin developing relationships… Continue reading Upcoming job fair provides a unique opportunity for Newman students
Catholic Identity and Academic Freedom
On Tuesday, October 11, at 6:00 p.m. in the Alumni Center, there will be a panel discussion on academic freedom and the Catholic intellectual tradition. Our Provost, Dr. Kim Long, will be presenting an administrator’s perspective on the issue, and Associate Professor of Theology Joshua Papsdorf will address the issue from the perspective of Catholic… Continue reading Catholic Identity and Academic Freedom
CAB hosts Band and Bonfire event
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted their first ever Band and Bonfire night on Sept. 28. The event was planned by senior Josie Jenkins and sophomore Brandon Steiner. If you are a student, faculty or staff member on campus, you have probably heard of CAB — a group made up of a team of students… Continue reading CAB hosts Band and Bonfire event
2016 Party on the Plaza Rewind
The 2016 Party on the Plaza had to move inside due to rainy weather however the annual scholarship fundraising event was very successful. The Newman University Alumni and Advancement teams would like to thank the event committee, the hundreds of volunteers and the attendees who helped make it a record setting year for students. Watch… Continue reading 2016 Party on the Plaza Rewind
What goes into creating Party on the Plaza?
Party on the Plaza is a major fundraising event for Newman University. The event itself only lasts a few hours one day of the year, but the planning that goes into executing the event is a massive undertaking that starts the year before. This year’s event planning was co-chaired by Therese Wetta, ASC and Administrative Assistant Pam… Continue reading What goes into creating Party on the Plaza?
Another successful year for Party on the Plaza
The results are in! Party on the Plaza 2016 raised more than $140,000 for student scholarships at Newman University. More than 460 attendees came to the university’s biggest fundraiser in support of the Newman Fund. The money raised at the event is specifically designed to help make a quality education more affordable for deserving students from… Continue reading Another successful year for Party on the Plaza
Gary A. Lamberti, Ph.D. speaks at Newman for the Hesburgh Lecture Series
Students, faculty and staff were given the opportunity to sit in on a talk about the global freshwater crisis and what solutions are being formed to make a difference. Professor of Biological Sciences at University of Notre Dame, Gary A. Lamberti, Ph.D., traveled to Wichita to speak as part of the annual Hesburgh Lecture Series. The… Continue reading Gary A. Lamberti, Ph.D. speaks at Newman for the Hesburgh Lecture Series
Triumph of Love: Small cast, big musical
After memorizing songs, dance moves and a multitude of puns, a cast of seven will be presenting the 2016 Newman musical, Triumph of Love, written by Pierre de Marivaux and directed by Associate Professor and Director of Theatre Mark Mannette. Mannette describes the farce, or dramatic comedy, as: “Frolicking fun, rifed with mistaken identities and… Continue reading Triumph of Love: Small cast, big musical
Newman University students have an opportunity to get a free flu shot
Have you gotten your flu shot yet? The Newman University Student Government Association (SGA) has purchased 100 doses of the Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine and will be administering the vaccination to students on Oct. 3 in the Eck Hall nursing lab located on the first floor. The doses will be divided evenly between two sessions for students to choose… Continue reading Newman University students have an opportunity to get a free flu shot
Nursing & Allied Health students participate in Board of Trustees dinner
Last Thursday marked the quarterly Board of Trustees dinner held at Newman University. Each meeting showcased a different department. For the month of Sept., students of Nursing and Allied Health were featured. It kicked off with a cocktail hour located in Eck Hall, followed by a tour of the recently renovated spaces. Nursing and allied health students… Continue reading Nursing & Allied Health students participate in Board of Trustees dinner
Newman community loses a beloved friend and colleague
Emily Dickinson once said, “Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.” Those who knew and loved Professor of Education Don Hufford, Ph.D. will certainly keep him alive in the stories and memories they have to share. Hufford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 27 while surrounded by his loving family.
First volleyball conference match at home
The Newman women’s volleyball team will have their first conference match at home against St. Edwards on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. With an overall score of 12-5 and a conference score of 1-1, coach Destiny Clark says, “I think it will be a successful season for us.” Coming from a state record and a… Continue reading First volleyball conference match at home
Newman students find dream golf house
There is great camaraderie among all of the Newman athletic teams, but one team in particular is a little closer than the others… literally closer. Last year the members of the men’s golf team decided to rent a house together. Seven members of the team were game for the idea so the team got into… Continue reading Newman students find dream golf house
Party on the Plaza 2016 puts the “fest” in “Ocktoberfest”
Fugate Gymnasium was filled with approximately 450 people as the 2016 Party on the Plaza festivities commenced, as popular event moved indoors due to rainy weather. Since 2010, Newman University has held it’s annual fundraiser on Founders Plaza, raising more than $125,000 each year for student scholarships. The “Oktoberfest” theme has been around since 2011, and… Continue reading Party on the Plaza 2016 puts the “fest” in “Ocktoberfest”
Black, Borho, Carney, Do and Galichia join Newman University Board of Trustees
Newman University officials announced that Brian A. Black, David Borho, John Carney, Pat Do, M.D., and Joseph Galichia, M.D. have joined the university’s Board of Trustees, effective Sept. 22. Brian A. Black is senior leader of Global Executive Development and Diversity for Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business from… Continue reading Black, Borho, Carney, Do and Galichia join Newman University Board of Trustees
FASB selects Newman adjunct John Exline for position
Newman University adjunct John Exline currently teaches Managerial Accounting for the MBA program and is described by his fellow workers as being, “eminently qualified,” “hardworking,” and “passionate.”
Steckline Gallery to present its second show of the 2016-17 season
The Steckline Gallery at Newman University will feature “Hard Pressed and Pulled,” the second show of the 2016-17 season. The exhibit will feature the work of Wichita artists Doug Billings, Marc Bosworth, Gregory Folken, Brad Ruder, Travis Russel and Kathleen Shanahan. The show will begin with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m.… Continue reading Steckline Gallery to present its second show of the 2016-17 season
You can call him MUD
Meet Scott Mudloff — or is it “Roger”? — Coming from Loveland, Colorado with his wife and two furry kids. “Steven” has joined the Jet Family as our brand new Student Director of Student Life. From making fire department calls to saving clogged toilets, “Seth” holds responsibility of our campus housing and residence halls. He says… Continue reading You can call him MUD
Senior Bailey McGuffey plans Halloween costume drive for capstone project
Senior Bailey McGuffey is reaching out to the community for help with her capstone project. McGuffey will be holding a Halloween costume drive, which involves collecting new and gently used costumes of all sizes to distribute to underprivileged children at the Lord’s Diner. Last year, when McGuffey was volunteering at her weekly Wednesday night shift… Continue reading Senior Bailey McGuffey plans Halloween costume drive for capstone project
History Club Welcomes Constitution Day Speaker
On September 19, Deputy District Attorney Justin Edwards gave a speech about our Constitution and held a Q&A for the faculty and staff. Justin Edwards graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2000 where he obtained his Juris Doctorate, and is now chief trial attorney with the Office of the District Attorney, Eighteenth Judicial District of… Continue reading History Club Welcomes Constitution Day Speaker
Students push for a tobacco-free campus
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Newman University began its research for a tobacco-free campus in the Spring of 2015, and could see results as soon as 2017. There is much that goes into an initiative of this scale, and a lot of people to see it through to fruition. The journey began with then… Continue reading Students push for a tobacco-free campus
Wichita Business Journal honors Newman Health Care Heroes
Last Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Wichita, Kan., an event was held by the Wichita Business Journal honoring “Health Care Heroes” in the Wichita community. This event honored individuals who have made an impact in the health care arena. Two of those honored that night—Brad Dart, Ph.D. and Alice Wiggins—are Newman… Continue reading Wichita Business Journal honors Newman Health Care Heroes
Newman presents Triumph of Love, a musical
October 6 marks the first performance of the fall musical, Triumph of Love. The performance will take place in the De Mattias Performance Hall. The show is based on an 18th Century comedy by Pierre Marivaux about the trials and tribulations of a young Princess as she attempts to win the love of an exiled Prince. Tickets… Continue reading Newman presents Triumph of Love, a musical
Soccer team unites players from around the world
In most countries, soccer is not called soccer. In fact, it is mostly known as ‘football’ around the world. Many of the players on the Newman men’s soccer team are from countries where they’ve grown up knowing the sport as football. Ten countries in total are represented on the team: Scotland, England, Spain, Brazil, Quebec, Germany,… Continue reading Soccer team unites players from around the world
Meet the Newman 360Five crew
The student run Newman YouTube channel, Newman 360Five, is back publishing videos about life at NU. This season episodes are distributed on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter twice a week. Each Monday the team has a quick look at events upcoming that week on campus in a new segment titled “What’s NU?” and on Thursdays the crew… Continue reading Meet the Newman 360Five crew
Newman student Linnea Ristow shares her summer with those in need
Sophomore biology major Linnea Ristow didn’t spend her summer break the way many students do. Instead of heading to the lake or beach, she spent her twelve weeks of freedom building mud huts, walking through African slums, and riding on the backs of boda bodas—motorcycle taxis that are used extensively in the Ugandan capital of… Continue reading Newman student Linnea Ristow shares her summer with those in need
Party on the Plaza tickets are a hot commodity
The halls at Newman University are filling with anticipation for the university’s signature fundraiser. The Party on the Plaza is almost upon us. Have you purchased your tickets yet?