Devin Smith, a newly hired graduate assistant, will focus on diversity programming in the Student Affairs Department, said Dean of Students Levi Esses. “What Devin’s going to be specifically doing is to look at minority students and try to plan and promote cultural awareness programming and multiculturalism on campus,” he said. Esses said the new… Continue reading Devin Smith will take the lead in diversity programming at Newman
Student Life team gathers for training and fun
The fall semester buzz is all around campus and the team of Resident Assistants (RA’s), Orientation Leaders and other staff in the Student Life department are getting their “teamwork” on. A dinner on Monday, Aug. 8 held in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center kicked off their adventure. Staff and students met to pick up their gear… Continue reading Student Life team gathers for training and fun
Amy Siple finds new homes for used hospital beds
As part of the renovations and upgrades in Eck Hall, Newman is getting all new hospital beds and bedside tables for the nursing lab area. This meant that the old beds and tables would no longer be used by the program. Associate Professor of Nursing at Newman University Amy Siple, M.S.N. immediately saw an opportunity to give… Continue reading Amy Siple finds new homes for used hospital beds
Fall enrollment deadline is fast approaching
If you haven’t enrolled yet, now is the time! Classes began on campus Aug. 20, and there is still time to sign up. Regular enrollment will be available until Aug. 28, and late registration will be available from Aug. 29 through Sept. 2 with a $100 late fee. Enrollment is easy. Visit our website for more information or simply enroll… Continue reading Fall enrollment deadline is fast approaching
Game created by recent Newman graduate is garnering attention
Newman University alumna Emily Simon ’16, who recently graduated with a double major in English and history, was an honors student, wrote for the student newspaper The Vantage, and won the Joyce Suellentrop Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in History two years in row.
Theology Program Potluck with Dr. Matthew Levering
Students, alumni and friends of the Theology program are invited to join us for a potluck on Tuesday, August 9th, at 6:00pm here on campus. We will be meeting in the Alumni Lounge of Dugan Library and will be joined by Dr. Matthew Levering, who will be on campus presenting for a faculty symposium. Dr.… Continue reading Theology Program Potluck with Dr. Matthew Levering
Theology Program at Midwest Catholic Family Conference
This will be our second year with a table at the Midwest Catholic Family Conference in Wichita on Friday, August 5th through Sunday, August 7th. If you are planning on attending the conference please drop by and say hello. We will have information available on the graduate program and a couple book drawings going on.… Continue reading Theology Program at Midwest Catholic Family Conference
Legacy Bank gifts $100K to Newman for new science, nursing, health sciences facilities
Newman University has received a $100,000 gift from Legacy Bank of Colwich, Sedgwick and Wichita to support the renovation and upgrading of existing nursing educational facilities and the building of a new, technologically advanced science and health sciences educational facility on the Newman campus in Wichita. Newman University had been raising funds for these facilities… Continue reading Legacy Bank gifts $100K to Newman for new science, nursing, health sciences facilities
Terrie Cox Pauly is the new coordinator of Colorado Springs MSW site
The Colorado Springs MSW Distance Education site has a new coordinator, and she’s no stranger to the Newman University community. Terrie Cox Pauly had worked for the Colorado Springs location for eight years before moving on to another organization. During her three-year absence, she still felt drawn to Newman, she said. So when she saw this role… Continue reading Terrie Cox Pauly is the new coordinator of Colorado Springs MSW site
There’s something for everyone in 2016 fall events
Summer may be almost over but the fun is just beginning. The fall semester is jam packed with many exciting events. From large musical and theatre productions, to academic lectures, to NCAA athletic games, there is something for everyone. Check out the campus calendar at http://news.newmanu.edu/calendar for student events, the academic calendar, theatre events, Campus Ministry… Continue reading There’s something for everyone in 2016 fall events
2016 Jet Open to raise money for athletics scholarships
Newman University will host the 32nd Annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open Charity Golf Tournament Aug. 7 and 8. The golf tournament is designed to raise funds for the Athletic Department, and gives Newman supporters an opportunity to come together and compete in a friendly game of golf. The tournament will be held over the… Continue reading 2016 Jet Open to raise money for athletics scholarships
The Wichita Business Journal honors three Health Care Heroes from Newman
Each year, the Wichita Business Journal features its list of Health Care Heroes as a way to honor companies, individuals and organizations for contributions they have made to help improve health care in Wichita and the surrounding area.
Communication major Delaney Hiegert spends her summer writing
Delaney Hiegert is looking forward to getting her junior year at Newman University started. She has a whole new set of skills that she will be bringing to the table as she begins her role as editor in chief of the university newspaper, The Vantage. Hiegert wanted to spend her summer learning more about journalism… Continue reading Communication major Delaney Hiegert spends her summer writing
Newman alumnus Florian Temengil makes his second trip to the Olympics
Newman University alumnus Florian Skilang Temengil is headed to the Olympic Games for the second time. Temengil graduated from Newman in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sonography. While at Newman, Temengil competed in heavyweight freestyle wrestling and helped the Newman Wrestling Team secure a second-place national finish in 2008. Temengil’s first trip to… Continue reading Newman alumnus Florian Temengil makes his second trip to the Olympics
Newman student follows her faith in mission work
Linnea Ristow is pursuing her dream at Newman University as a pre-med student, but is realizing her dream as a mission worker in Uganda this summer. She has wanted to do this type of work since early childhood. At the age of 12, she organized an art auction to raise money for the organization Empower a Child… Continue reading Newman student follows her faith in mission work
Anthony Hamersky to travel Poland in search of ancestry and to embrace culture
Newman University sophomore Anthony Hamersky is bound for Poland on July 19, 2016. Hamersky, along with a group from the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, will attend the 2016 World Youth Day festivities in Kraków, Poland, which take place July 25 through July 31. World Youth Day (WYD) is a Catholic centered event that provides youth the opportunity to… Continue reading Anthony Hamersky to travel Poland in search of ancestry and to embrace culture
Educational symposium offers leadership learning to Newman student
Kristen Deckert will be a second year student at Newman University in the fall and expects to graduate from the radiologic technology program in May, 2017. Deckert was honored to be chosen as a Kansas representative at the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Educational Symposium. The ASRT event was held in Las Vegas in late June, and Deckert… Continue reading Educational symposium offers leadership learning to Newman student
Newman staff member holds a passion for architecture
Help Desk and Classroom Technology Coordinator Sonja Vogt has loved architecture since the third grade. Learning the skill of perspective drawing and floor plan drawing while attending elementary school led her to learn more about the only architect she’d heard of at that point, Frank Lloyd Wright. Her passion for architecture and Wright’s work has continued… Continue reading Newman staff member holds a passion for architecture
Sabbatical promises to be a busy time for Professor of History Cheryl Golden
The main focus of Professor of History Cheryl Golden, Ph.D. during her sabbatical this fall will be to put the final touches on her book, but she actually has a few other goals in mind as well. She has been teaching history at Newman University for 18 years and highly enjoys the interaction with students… Continue reading Sabbatical promises to be a busy time for Professor of History Cheryl Golden
Sunderland Foundation makes $200K gift to Newman University campaign for new science facilities
Newman University has received a $200,000 gift from the Sunderland Foundation of Overland Park, Kan., to support the building of new, technologically advanced science and health sciences educational facilities and the renovation and upgrading of existing nursing educational facilities on the Newman campus in Wichita. The gift will help Newman in its ongoing commitment to… Continue reading Sunderland Foundation makes $200K gift to Newman University campaign for new science facilities
Incoming Provost Kimberly Long focuses on learning the culture, building relationships
In May, Newman University officials announced the hiring of a new provost and vice president of Academic Affairs to replace departing Provost Michael Austin, Ph.D. Now, in July, Kimberly McDowall Long, Ph.D. has officially taken her post – and is learning about Wichita and Newman.
Fr. Gile to Speak on Pope Francis
Newman Theology Professor and Dean of Graduate Studies, Fr. Joseph Gile, will be speaking at the Spiritual Life Center on July 21st. Fr. Gile will be discussing the question, “Is Pope Franics a Liberal?” For more information or to register for the event, please visit the Spiritual Life Center website.
Newman Theology Faculty and Alumnus at Summer Symposium
July 14-16 Newman Theology Professor John McCormick and MA/MTS alumnus Dusty Gates will both be presenting as part of the Spiritual Life Center’s Summer Symposium. Dr. McCormick will be speaking on “Green Discipleship” and Dusty Gates will be presenting on the Inklings. For more information or to register, visit the Spiritual Life Center website.
Students to attend Game Development Conference in Michigan
Newman University Associate Professor of History Kelly McFall, Ph.D. is packing his bags for a trip to Michigan along with student Annie Dang and alumna Emily Simon ’16 … to play games. The group will be participants in the annual “Reacting to the Past” (RTTP) Game Development Conference (GDC) that focuses on designing games for… Continue reading Students to attend Game Development Conference in Michigan
Virtual Tutoring closes the gap between distance
Newman University has always offered tutoring for its students, even at a distance, but newly discovered video telecommunicating technology allows the university to take that one step further. Virtual Tutoring began in a pilot phase last year, and staff were so impressed with the success that they are making it official and offering it along with… Continue reading Virtual Tutoring closes the gap between distance
Final Registration Day is fast approaching
The fourth and final Registration Day for the 2016 Fall Semester is set for July 15, and Newman University advisors and Student Life staff are getting ready for the last group of freshman and transfer students who will be taking their first steps as Newman students. The three previous Registration Days have brought over 150 new… Continue reading Final Registration Day is fast approaching
John Moragues leaves lasting legacy at Newman
Associate Professor of Social Work John Moragues, MSSW has served as both educator and the distance education coordinator for the Newman University Master of Social Work program in Colorado Springs, Colo., since 2005. During his time there he has boosted enrollment, expanded the program facilities, and educated more than 300 MSW recipients. Moragues said that… Continue reading John Moragues leaves lasting legacy at Newman
Newman closes for July 4th holiday
No classes will be held and all offices will be closed at Newman University Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Classes and offices will resume normal hours on Tuesday, July 5. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Investigative Summer Science Program a favorite among students
Every year at Newman University, the Investigative Summer Science Program provides two weeks of education, lab time, keynote speakers, field trips, and fun for high school students around Kansas and beyond. This year’s camp brought 25 students, 11 from Wichita, surrounding cities as far as the Kansas City/Lawrence area, and even a couple of out-of-state students residing in Deerfield,… Continue reading Investigative Summer Science Program a favorite among students
Nursing program continues to stay at the top of its game
The spring nursing Class of 2016 has something big to cheer about—100 percent of the students have passed their national licensing exams on the first try. This is a huge achievement and very well deserved of the class that has shown a strong work ethic and perseverance.
SHA Class of ’64 members meet for 70th birthday party
Twenty-eight members of the Sacred Heart Academy Class of 1964 gathered at the Mediterranean Grill June 20 for a group 70th Birthday Celebration Luncheon. . No, they weren’t all born on the same day. As alumna Karen (Chippeaux) Flanigan explained, “We are all turning 70 this year and decided to have a birthday party for all of us.”… Continue reading SHA Class of ’64 members meet for 70th birthday party
Newman University honors 2016 graduates
The Newman University Spring 2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement ceremonies were held on Saturday, May 14 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple. The Undergraduate ceremony was held at 10 a.m. The Graduate ceremony was held at 3 p.m. A total of 258 graduates were recognized. The Undergraduate Commencement ceremony included an address by Newman… Continue reading Newman University honors 2016 graduates
Newman University campaign for new science facilities receives $140K from local companies
Newman University has received a total of $140,000 in gifts from three Wichita-area businesses in support of upgrades and new construction for the university’s science, nursing and health sciences programs. The gifts received come from BKD, LLP – Wichita, Commercial Mechanical Inc. (CMI), and Simpson Construction Services, Inc. “We so appreciate the support from the… Continue reading Newman University campaign for new science facilities receives $140K from local companies
5th annual Wichita Gladiator Dash benefits Newman Athletics
Competitors on the reality television show “Survivor” have nothing on the nearly 1,400 people who braved the heat and challenging obstacle course June 11 for the 5th annual Wichita Gladiator Dash at Sedgwick County Park. The event is staged and coordinated by the Newman University Athletic Department and benefits Newman and the Child Advocacy Center of… Continue reading 5th annual Wichita Gladiator Dash benefits Newman Athletics
Newman University breaks ground for Bishop Gerber Science Center
Close to 300 people gathered on the Newman University campus June 10 for an historic moment in the university’s 83 years of existence – the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Bishop Gerber Science Center. The groundbreaking marks the official beginning of construction for the new, 51,400 square foot, two story science center, which will replace… Continue reading Newman University breaks ground for Bishop Gerber Science Center
Tyler Bugner is going places – Colorado to be exact
When asked who inspires him most in life, Tyler Bugner simply responded, “My parents. They’ve been my biggest mentors and have taught me everything, to work hard in life.”
Newman University students named to Deans List
Newman University officials have announced the students on the Deans List for the spring semester of 2016. To qualify for this achievement, a student must complete 12 credit hours and have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Students named to the Dean’s List are listed by by hometown.
New Alumni Directory published
The 2016 Newman University Alumni Directory has been published and is in the mail. If you ordered a copy and do not receive one by July 1, or you did not purchase a copy and would like to have one, email [email protected].
Newman All-Alumni Reunion draws participants from across the nation, seven decades
The Newman University All-Alumni Reunion held June 10-12 offered something for everyone, as participants from as far away as California, New York, Florida and Virginia converged on the Newman campus to see old friends, make new ones, and observe the changes in the school since they were last here. The event drew more than 230… Continue reading Newman All-Alumni Reunion draws participants from across the nation, seven decades
Senior Nathan Siple on ministry, music and dental school
Ministry through service Student Nathan Siple will enter his senior year at Newman University in the Fall of 2016. As part of his ministry, he has performed in concerts for various events around campus including the Prayer Breakfast, Ike NDolo concert, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) events. He is also active with Campus Ministry.… Continue reading Senior Nathan Siple on ministry, music and dental school