Newman360Five Season One is almost over! And what better way to close out their triumphant return to campus than by bringing back another old Newman video dubbed the “NU as a Food” video. This old video asked students and faculty the question, “If Newman University was a food what would it be and why?” We… Continue reading 360Five ponders “NU as a Food”
Alumni medical professionals host special event for medical students
Six Newman University alumni who are now medical professionals joined forces on Monday, May 2 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center to host a gathering for medical students on campus. The alumni – Brad Dart, orthopedics surgery; Bart Grelinger, neurology; Susan Giovanni, family medicine; Jerry Gaston, general surgery; Margaret Detmer, general dentistry; and Mitzi Bales, family medicine,… Continue reading Alumni medical professionals host special event for medical students
Silent Auction helps provide shelter for displaced youth
On Friday, April 15 the Newman University Staff Assembly hosted the 2016 Silent Auction. The auction was held in connection with the Shut Out Human Trafficking Week events, and a portion of the proceeds are given to the Wichita Children’s Home – an organization that provides many services for children at risk in regard to human trafficking. The… Continue reading Silent Auction helps provide shelter for displaced youth
Spring Scholars Day set for May 6
The Newman University bi-annual Scholars Day will take place for degree-seeking students beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, May 6, for a jam-packed day of more than 100 presentations in the course of just three hours. This is the final requirement for a student’s graduation and is part of the Newman Studies Program curriculum, which was implemented several years ago. Scholars Day is an… Continue reading Spring Scholars Day set for May 6
Second annual Jetspy Awards celebrate Newman University athletics
Every student-athlete at Newman University, along with the entire Athletic Department, celebrated the second annual Jetspy awards Monday, May 2 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The Jetspy awards banquet, a play on ESPN’s Espy awards, is an annual event put on by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. After its start last year, the event gained… Continue reading Second annual Jetspy Awards celebrate Newman University athletics
Kemper Foundation awards $250,000 to Newman University Facing Forward campaign for renovated and new science facilities
The William T. Kemper Foundation – Commerce Bank, Trustee, of Kansas City, Mo., has awarded a $250,000 grant to Newman University in support of the upcoming Bishop Gerber Science Center and upgrades to existing health sciences and nursing education facilities on the Newman campus. “We are extremely grateful to the Kemper Foundation for this substantial… Continue reading Kemper Foundation awards $250,000 to Newman University Facing Forward campaign for renovated and new science facilities
Meet new School of Business Dean Brett Andrews
Newman University will have its new business school dean on campus and on the job next week. Brett K. Andrews, MBA, Ph.D. was named to the position last month and is excited to begin his role as leader of Newman’s Business Department. To help students, alumni, faculty and staff get to know him, Andrews agreed… Continue reading Meet new School of Business Dean Brett Andrews
Megan Rucker elected to position with national radiologic technologist association
Director of Radiological Technologies at Newman University, Megan Rucker, has recently been elected to be an alternate delegate for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ education chapter. Rucker has a Master of Science degree in Education-Organizational Leadership. With seven years of experience in radiological technology, Rucker was a prime candidate for the role she will… Continue reading Megan Rucker elected to position with national radiologic technologist association
Cardinal Newman Scholars recognized for accomplishment
Newman University awarded its competitive Cardinal Newman Scholarship to nine successful high school seniors out of the 36 applicants. The individuals were selected by a scholarship committee composed of Newman faculty and staff. Applicants must have at least a 3.85 cumulative high school GPA and a 29 composite ACT score to apply. The Cardinal Newman Scholarship… Continue reading Cardinal Newman Scholars recognized for accomplishment
Newman University Western Kansas Center helping tackle teacher shortage
There is a growing concern about an unsettling teacher shortage trend throughout the state. At the March Kansas Board of Education meeting, Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson announced a Blue Ribbon Task Force would be created to look at the issue. During a job fair last fall in Emporia, 102 districts were represented but… Continue reading Newman University Western Kansas Center helping tackle teacher shortage
Goat Insurance fundraiser deadline is fast approaching
On May 6, Newman University Advancement Staff will be ending their monthlong fundraiser and giving away a goat. You heard that right. His name is Freddie, and if you don’t want to bring this little guy home, you need Goat Insurance. For a minimum donation of only $10, you will be guaranteeing your non-ownership of… Continue reading Goat Insurance fundraiser deadline is fast approaching
Campus Ministry Royals outing
Campus Ministry sponsored its second trip to a Royals game on Sunday, April 24. “After a great outing last semester, Campus Ministry decided to organize another trip to Kauffman Stadium for students this semester,” said Administrative Assistant Monica Borger. The group left at 8 a.m. for the 1:15 p.m. game against the Orioles, which the… Continue reading Campus Ministry Royals outing
Newman University women’s bowling team closes season at Nationals
Newman University women’s bowling team recently ended its season with its 11th straight appearance at the national tournament. The squad completed 24 baker games and collected 4,892 pins to earn an eighth seed going into match competition on April 21. The Lady Jets lost a close match to the ninth seed McKendree Bearcats and fell… Continue reading Newman University women’s bowling team closes season at Nationals
Alumni Last Call party for graduates
For the past six years the Alumni Association Board of Directors, along with the Student Government Association and now the Student Alumni Board, has hosted the “Last Call for Graduates” which is an event for graduating seniors. The party has become a tradition that many graduating seniors look forward to and this year the celebration… Continue reading Alumni Last Call party for graduates
Newman University historians speak at conference
The Kansas Association of Historians held their 2016 Conference at Baker University in Baldwin City, KS this past weekend and Newman University was well represented at the conference with three speakers presenting. Professor of History Cheryl Golden was pleased to be part of this annual event. “I like to say we had three generations of… Continue reading Newman University historians speak at conference
Book buy-back is almost here
With the impending end of the semester, campus is peaking with activity. From finals, end of the year celebrations and other end of year activities all looming over the entirety of the Newman community, there is one thing we must not forget: book buy-backs. Every semester during finals week as students finish with their textbooks, the… Continue reading Book buy-back is almost here
Newman University honors student achievements at Academic Awards Convocation
Newman University honored student scholars and leaders for their outstanding academic achievements and accomplishments at the 2016 Academic Honors and Awards Convocation, held April 21 on the Newman campus.
Registration Day welcomes new Jets
Newman University welcomed 52 eager incoming students on Friday, April 22 at the first of four registration days to be held during the summer. The planned registration days give new students the opportunity to meet staff, finalize housing and financial aid, talk to advisors, register for classes and much more. The day began with a welcome reception and check-in, while… Continue reading Registration Day welcomes new Jets
360Five highlights student-athletes’ abilities
Newman 360Five has been busy this past week highlighting the talents and abilities of our student-athletes. Recently, 360Five finished a full video feature of Daniel Nwosu Jr.’s poetry. Nwosu is a basketball player at Newman University. When he is off the court, he enjoys spoken word poetry. Watch the “Re: Education of Love” video by… Continue reading 360Five highlights student-athletes’ abilities
Newman University women bowlers competing in nationals at Northrock Lanes
The Newman University Women’s Bowling Team is hoping “home cooking” will help them make a successful run during the Intercollegiate Team Championships April 21-23 at Wichita’s Northrock Lanes. This is the 11th time the Jets have qualified for the national tournament in the program’s 13-year history. Newman is rolling for its first team title. You can watch the… Continue reading Newman University women bowlers competing in nationals at Northrock Lanes
‘Joyful Jets’ attend Scholarship Luncheon
Close to 120 donors, guests and students came together in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman University campus Monday, April 18 for the 2016 Scholarship Luncheon. The annual event is designed to give scholarship recipients and their respective scholarship donors an opportunity to meet, enjoy lunch and get to know each other. The event… Continue reading ‘Joyful Jets’ attend Scholarship Luncheon
Library to host ‘Triumph Over Procrastination’ event April 24
The Dugan Library will collaborate with Newman University faculty, support services staff and student tutors next week to offer academic assistance to students for one night in one place. “Triumph Over Procrastination” will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 24 in the Dugan Library. Refreshments will be available at the event. According… Continue reading Library to host ‘Triumph Over Procrastination’ event April 24
Newman University Music Department presents ‘Dancing Through Life’
The spring 2016 musical offering from the Newman University Music Department, “Dancing Through Life,” is a show within a show about the spring show at Newman. The show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. April 28 through 30, in the Performance Hall inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus. The event will showcase music… Continue reading Newman University Music Department presents ‘Dancing Through Life’
‘Shut Out Human Trafficking Awareness Week’ comes to a close, impacts students
Newman University was selected to participate in “Shut Out Human Trafficking Awareness Week” April 11 through April 16 with a series of events to raise awareness and educate the public about the worldwide epidemic. The week is sponsored by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS) and the United States Fund for UNICEF –… Continue reading ‘Shut Out Human Trafficking Awareness Week’ comes to a close, impacts students
Upcoming National Nurses Week celebrates students, faculty and staff
Friday, May 6 officially marks the beginning of National Nurses Week. This weeklong celebration ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is celebrated as the founder of modern nursing. The American Nurses Association supports and encourages the annual celebration that highlights the commitment and contributions of professionals as well as the time and care they provide.… Continue reading Upcoming National Nurses Week celebrates students, faculty and staff
Ike Ndolo rocks the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center
Most people who attended the March 16 concert had never heard of the name Ike Ndolo before he and his band took the stage in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center at Newman University. The four-man Christian folk/blues group from Nashville strapped up, plugged in – and took the crowd for an unexpected joyride with an explosive set list. “Riverside,” an… Continue reading Ike Ndolo rocks the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center
ArtDoG revisits Newman University
Once again Newman University is participating in Wichita’s Art Day of Giving (ICT ArtDoG) on the Final Friday of this month, April 29. Wichita ArtDOG is a 24-hour online fundraising event created to rally community support for local arts organizations. This unique one-day fundraiser is a project sponsored by the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF). The… Continue reading ArtDoG revisits Newman University
Newman Faculty and Alumni at the Catholic Culture Conference
This weekend, April 22-23, 2016, the Spiritual Life Center is hosting their second annual Catholic Culture Conference here in Wichita. Along with keynote speaker, Anthony Esolen, our own Dr. Matthew Umbarger will be speaking on Saturday, as will MA in Theology alumni Dusty Gates and Jackie Arnold. Should be a great event, so please come and join… Continue reading Newman Faculty and Alumni at the Catholic Culture Conference
Ludlow estate gift to Newman University helps future students, university and donors
Newman University alumni Carm and Michael Ludlow, M.D. have made a bequest in their estate plans in the amount of $500,000 to their alma mater. The gift will be designated to the Margaret H. Ludlow Endowed Scholarship Fund to help future Newman students who have a demonstrated financial need. “We are extremely grateful to the… Continue reading Ludlow estate gift to Newman University helps future students, university and donors
Newman science outreach programs moving forward
The Newman University Hispanic Scholar and Native American Scholar programs are quickly coming to a close. The programs began meeting every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. beginning on Feb. 3 and they will finish the program on April 27. The Newman Hispanic Scholar and Native American Scholar programs are designed to motivate high school… Continue reading Newman science outreach programs moving forward
Newman University Vantage staff members collect awards at Kansas conference
The Newman University student-run newspaper, The Vantage, came home with 24 awards from the Kansas Collegiate Media Conference April 7 -8. The conference, held in downtown Wichita at the Drury Plaza Hotel, welcomes all two-year public colleges and four-year public and private universities in the state to participate in the two-day conference. The event consists… Continue reading Newman University Vantage staff members collect awards at Kansas conference
Senior art show ‘Four Square’ is coming to Newman University April 29
Coming soon to Newman University, “Four Square,” a culminating art exhibition in the De Mattias Fine Art Center Hallway Gallery will showcase the works and talents of soon-to-be graduating seniors from the Newman University Art Department. The exhibition opens April 29 and features art majors Kati Bush and Abby Schmeidler, Newman Professor of English Bryan Dietrich,… Continue reading Senior art show ‘Four Square’ is coming to Newman University April 29
Video: Bo Bonner talks about the Pope, the Earth, and Oklahoma rednecks
Former Newman University faculty and karaoke divo Bo Bonner returns to discuss the Pope’s Laudato Si in this edition of the Lead Series themed “Care for the Earth” and titled “Pope Francis’s Laudato Si and Living with the Lay of the Land.” Bonner discusses many current topics on the subject in a colorful way including… Continue reading Video: Bo Bonner talks about the Pope, the Earth, and Oklahoma rednecks
Spring 2016 Newman University Magazine published
The Spring 2016 issue of the Newman University Magazine has hit doorsteps of homes across the country. The online edition is also available at mag.newmanu.edu. Below are a few of the Feature Articles from this issue: Newman takes bold steps to create new and renovated science, nursing and health sciences facilities In the very near… Continue reading Spring 2016 Newman University Magazine published
‘Shut Out Human Trafficking’ events help build awareness
Newman University has staged several events since April 11 to help build awareness of the modern scourge known as human trafficking. The events, part of “Shut Out Human Trafficking Awareness Week,” will continue through April 16 with a film, the annual Newman Staff Assembly Silent Auction, and a free concert by contemporary Christian musician and singer… Continue reading ‘Shut Out Human Trafficking’ events help build awareness
Last Final Friday exhibit of the season features Allyson Glenn and ‘Human Animal’
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Human Animal” by Allyson Glenn, MFA, as the eighth and final show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibition of colorful abstract expressionism, which begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29, will be on display through May 22. Both the reception and admission to… Continue reading Last Final Friday exhibit of the season features Allyson Glenn and ‘Human Animal’
Spring Instrumental Concert will be April 17
The Spring Instrumental Concert “Soundtracks: Magical Music from the Movies” will be presented at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 in the Performance Hall, inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the Newman campus. Sponsored by the Newman University Music Department, Soundtracks features the Newman University Instrumental Ensemble, which is a growing conclave of students… Continue reading Spring Instrumental Concert will be April 17
SGA announces elections, president-elect shares platform
On Tuesday evening, April 12, student leaders and Student Government Association Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates crowded around a table at Applebee’s and waited for election results to be released at 9 p.m. That evening, Newman University Dean of Students Levi Esses released the results to the Newman community via email announcing that a total of 343… Continue reading SGA announces elections, president-elect shares platform
Joyful Jet / Tuition Stop Day – April 18
On Monday, April 18 pedestrians on campus may spot signs that read “TUITION STOP DAY” – also known as “Joyful Jet Day.” Joyful Jet Day celebrates donors—alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students – 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… Continue reading Joyful Jet / Tuition Stop Day – April 18
Kylie Werth to attend the Pope’s international event ‘World Youth Day’
Newman University student Kylie Werth, Campus Ministry/SGA Secretary, has been selected by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) to attend this year’s universal Catholic conference World Youth Day in Poland. Werth’s journey begun out of curiosity. She had heard of FOCUS before, but had never really had any interaction with them. She said, “Honestly, I was clicking… Continue reading Kylie Werth to attend the Pope’s international event ‘World Youth Day’