Newman University student Wesley Williams joined Campus Ministry on a Winter Service Trip to Santa Fe, N.M., where a group of 19 students with Father John Fogliasso and Campus Ministry Administrative Assistant Monica Borger volunteered at different organizations in the community. Williams recounts his experience below.
Final Friday Jan. 29 at Steckline Gallery presents ‘Interpersonal’ paintings by Gregory Folken
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Interpersonal” by Gregory Folken as the fifth show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibition of paintings, which begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, will be on display through Feb. 19. Both the reception and admission to the gallery are free… Continue reading Final Friday Jan. 29 at Steckline Gallery presents ‘Interpersonal’ paintings by Gregory Folken
Newman University Hall of Fame inductee’s future in fitness
Newman University Athletics Hall of Fame inductee (2013) Chris Clawson left his mark on the baseball record book in his three seasons at Newman University (1982-1984). Now, he’s leaving his mark on the world of fitness with Life Fitness. Featured in the Daily Herald Business Ledger, Clawson is the president of Life Fitness, which designs and manufactures… Continue reading Newman University Hall of Fame inductee’s future in fitness
Theology grad student publishes healthcare Op-Ed
Family medicine specialist Donna Flemming Ewy, Ph.D., recently had her editorial on healthcare and expanding KanCare in Kansas published in the Wichita Eagle. Read Ewy’s editorial >> In her editorial, Ewy calls for Kansas to “pay close attention to human dignity and act for the common good.” Catholic social teaching demands that we have ‘preferential option… Continue reading Theology grad student publishes healthcare Op-Ed
Year in Review: 2015 at Newman University
The Newman University community has experienced acts of incredible faith, feelings of extreme joy and the sorrow of tragic loss this year. Take a look back at our Year in Review with the most popular stories from students, athletics, alumni and more.
Fugate Enterprises gifts $2 million to Newman University
Fugate Enterprises has made a $2 million gift to Newman University to support its science, nursing, and allied health professions programs and students.
Faculty, staff, students volunteer with Salvation Army
Newman University sponsored a Salvation Army Angel Tree for the Newman community to help make Christmas special for families in need. For more than 25 years, Newman faculty, staff and students have participated in the Angel Tree Project. Continuing the tradition, this year Newman community members volunteered for the Salvation Army’s 2015 Distribution Days, which began Thursday, Dec. 17 and… Continue reading Faculty, staff, students volunteer with Salvation Army
Newman wrestlers excel, honor Reece Wright-Conklin
The Newman University annual invitational wrestling tournament traditionally attracts some of the top collegiate programs from the region. This year the Jets made their best showing in the history of the event, winning two individual titles and placing four wrestlers in the top four.
Fall Newman University Magazine is here
The Fall 2015 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: First four-year theatre major hopes program only gets bigger and better Rusty Carbaugh was the first student to go… Continue reading Fall Newman University Magazine is here
360Five is on a ‘Holiday Hiatus’
Newman360Five is now taking a “Holiday Hiatus!” We will return to our regularly scheduled shenanigans the first week of the Newman University Spring 2016 semester, which begins Jan. 19, 2016. We will use the break, however, to start filming and working on the next season. You can expect more skits, sketches and Newman360Five goodness in the new… Continue reading 360Five is on a ‘Holiday Hiatus’
Merry Christmas from Newman University
The holidays are upon us, and Newman University has prepared a season’s greeting with the aid of some faculty and staff members, and current and former students. Click here to view the Newman University online Christmas Card >> The online card features footage and sound of the Newman University Troubadours performing at the annual Christmas concert, The Magic of Christmas. Also seen in… Continue reading Merry Christmas from Newman University
Newman University closes Dec. 23 – Jan. 4
Newman University will be closed Dec. 23, 2015–Jan. 3, 2016 for the holidays. The university will reopen Monday, Jan. 4. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 19. Merry Christmas! We’ll see you next year!
Two Newman University students receive Forty & Eight nursing scholarships
Newman University nursing students Emily Spexarth of Colwich, Kan., and Clarissa Stuhlsatz of Garden Plain, Kan., each received a $500 scholarship to help cover the costs of their studies from the Forty & Eight, an independent military veterans charitable organization. Spexarth and Stuhlsatz received the Charles E. Bell Nurses Training Scholarship from the Forty &… Continue reading Two Newman University students receive Forty & Eight nursing scholarships
Newman University honors Fall 2015 nursing degree candidates
Newman University recognized 26 candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the Fall 2015 Nurses’ Pinning ceremony held Dec. 11 on the Newman campus.
‘Steel Rhythm’ sculpture on two-year loan to Newman University
A new sculpture by artist and Newman University adjunct faculty member Mike Miller was recently installed on the campus of Newman University. The work, “Steel Rhythm,” is on loan to the university for two years by the artist. The sculpture was installed just north of the De Mattias Fine Arts Center, and is set against the… Continue reading ‘Steel Rhythm’ sculpture on two-year loan to Newman University
Annual breakfast informs high school counselors about Newman University
More than 40 high school guidance counselors from across Kansas joined members of the Newman University Admissions Department for breakfast Dec. 4 to learn more about the university and its programs. Assistant Director of Admissions’ Events and Welcome Center Manager Amanda Booth said the purpose of the breakfast was to give high school guidance counselors… Continue reading Annual breakfast informs high school counselors about Newman University
Newman to launch Entrepreneurship minor in Fall 2016
Newman University will launch an Entrepreneurship minor academic program in the Fall 2016 semester. The new program is designed to provide a good option for those students who may later pursue a management degree, as well as those wanting to go into business on their own, said Sandra Hambrick, associate professor of informational technology and… Continue reading Newman to launch Entrepreneurship minor in Fall 2016
Preparation, research, passion guide students’ Scholars Day project
Students Ashley Hare, Rikkie Hemmert, Alyssa Keimig and Angela Walker began preparing for Scholars Day at the beginning of the semester. “We started talking about it the first week of school in our nursing research class,” Hare said. “We got together because we’re all social outside of class,” Keimig said. “We started talking about what we were… Continue reading Preparation, research, passion guide students’ Scholars Day project
Transfer Thursdays offer one-stop-shop for transfer students
Today, Dec. 10, kicks off the start of a brand new admissions program, Transfer Thursdays. The program, which runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, will be a way for transfer students to get paperwork done, set up tours and see the campus, talk with admissions and financial aid advisors, meet with faculty and… Continue reading Transfer Thursdays offer one-stop-shop for transfer students
Students relax before finals with ‘Breakfast and Bingo’
On the eve of finals, the Campus Activities Board hosted approximately 225 Newman University students for Breakfast and Bingo Sunday, Dec. 6. “Breakfast and Bingo is a signature Campus Activities Board event, and an excellent tradition at Newman,” said Mic Brunner, Student Life coordinator. The Sloppy Joes Improv Troupe’s final performance of the semester kicked off… Continue reading Students relax before finals with ‘Breakfast and Bingo’
Christmas concert sells out at Newman University
The Newman University Music Department presented its annual Christmas concert to a sold out Performance Hall on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, kicking off the season with traditional carols, contemporary songs and holiday cheer. During Director of Music Deanne Zogleman’s second year at Newman University, she began the tradition of inviting high school groups to perform with… Continue reading Christmas concert sells out at Newman University
NU counselors attend National Catholic Youth Conference
Two Newman University admission counselors, Georgia Drewes ’10, ’13 and Peter Paul Abella ’13, attended the 2015 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis, Ind. The NCYC is a powerful, biennial, three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic high school students. More than 23,000 young people attended the 2015 NCYC in Indianapolis from… Continue reading NU counselors attend National Catholic Youth Conference
Newman men’s basketball rolls in final non-league home game
Senior Gavin Thurman poured in a season-high 27 points and added eight rebounds, leading four players in double figures as the Newman Men’s Basketball Team led wire-to-wire to dispatch Bethel College, 99-77, on Monday, Dec. 7. In the final non-conference tune-up at home for the Jets (6-1), Thurman shot 9-of-13 from the floor and 3-of-6… Continue reading Newman men’s basketball rolls in final non-league home game
Newman Wrestling team hosts tournament, honors Reece Wright-Conklin
Newman University will host its sixth annual Jet Invitational Dec. 13. During the tournament the Newman Wrestling Team and Newman Athletic Department will honor Reece Wright-Conklin, the senior team member who died Sept. 3 after suffering injuries in a motorcycle accident.
Sloppy Joes Improv Troupe ends fall semester at ‘Breakfast and Bingo’
The Sloppy Joes Improv Troupe performed its final on-campus show Sunday, Dec. 6 before the biannual Breakfast and Bingo event. The show is consistently the most well-attended show of the fall semester, and this year was no different. With every seat in the Jabara Flexible Theatre filled, audience members had to stand in the back. The student-led… Continue reading Sloppy Joes Improv Troupe ends fall semester at ‘Breakfast and Bingo’
Fall Scholars Day allows students to shine
More than 110 Newman University students presented the best of their original research and special projects on Dec. 7 at the 2015 fall semester Scholars Day. Scholars Day is the culmination of students’ research projects. As part of the Newman Studies Program, the university’s innovative approach to the “core curriculum,” each student pursuing an undergraduate… Continue reading Fall Scholars Day allows students to shine
Three businesses with ties to Newman receive honors
Foley Equipment, Star Lumber and Dondlinger Construction have received honors from the Wichita Business Journal by being selected for its first Family Business Awards. Foley Equipment: Legacy Award, 75 years Star Lumber: Legacy Award, 75 years Pictured Left to Right: Newman Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Chemistry David Shubert, Ph.D.; Goebel Family Star… Continue reading Three businesses with ties to Newman receive honors
Social Work alumna speaks to students and alumni at MSW social
Newman University School of Social Work students and alumni gathered for the Student Association of Social Work’s first holiday social Wednesday, Dec. 2. Special guest and alumna Erika Walker spoke at the event about her experience in the Master of Social Work Program and working as a social worker. The Student Association of Social Work… Continue reading Social Work alumna speaks to students and alumni at MSW social
Boese blogs about India experience with Bangalore ASC
Students Brandi Boese, senior, and Diana Stanley, junior, traveled to India last week on Newman University’s first ambassador trip to the Bangalore Chapter of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ. “They are helping as interns,” said Professor of History Cheryl Golden, Ph.D. “They work with both young students and the sisters themselves to develop… Continue reading Boese blogs about India experience with Bangalore ASC
Newman University continues ‘Holly Days’ with #nuhollydays
All week, students, faculty and staff have enjoyed food and festivities with Newman University “Holly Days.” Organized by the Division of Student Life, “Holly Days” celebrates the season, with departments across campus holding Open Houses complete with Christmas decorations, goodies and fellowship. Below are photos from Open Houses throughout the week. Use #nuhollydays when posting about… Continue reading Newman University continues ‘Holly Days’ with #nuhollydays
Students prepare for Scholars Day presentations
Finals week is almost here and students are pushing to finish papers, projects and presentations before they head home for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Some students have another challenge to complete before they even get to their finals. On Monday, Dec. 7, while some students are at home sleeping/cramming for finals, many other students… Continue reading Students prepare for Scholars Day presentations
College scholarship advice from the director of undergrad admissions
For students seeking to make their education more affordable, there are many institutional and outside college scholarships that are available. These scholarships, whatever the size, can help take the bite out of the rising costs of higher education at any university, public or private, and allow students to make decisions about their future free from… Continue reading College scholarship advice from the director of undergrad admissions
Get great deals on Christmas gifts at the NU Bookstore
If you haven’t yet finished your Christmas shopping, check out the Newman University Bookstore in the coming days for some great deals. The bookstore is currently holding an After-Thanksgiving Sale that includes 15 percent off all Newman imprinted items and an extra 15 percent off clearance items. The sale continues through Saturday, Dec. 5, and on Sunday, Dec. 6 from… Continue reading Get great deals on Christmas gifts at the NU Bookstore
Newman receives Kansas Health Foundation grant for science outreach programs
Newman University received a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, Wichita, Kan., to support Newman science outreach programs in the upcoming 2016 year. According to Director of Grants Bill Meitl, this is the first year Newman has received this particular recognition grant. The money will be used in the spring and summer for the Newman Native… Continue reading Newman receives Kansas Health Foundation grant for science outreach programs
Hello it’s Newman 360Five!
Hello! It’s us, Newman360Five and we’re back this week making pop-culture jokes! This episode opens with Justin’s new obsession, the acapella app on smartphones that allows for anyone to create acapella masterpieces. Then we flip back to “When Campus Critters Attack!” this time featuring Kati Bush, and the story of how a campus cat bit… Continue reading Hello it’s Newman 360Five!
‘The Magic of Christmas’ comes to Newman Dec. 6
On Sunday, Dec. 6, the Newman University Music Department will present its annual Christmas concert. This year it is titled, “The Magic of Christmas,” and is expected to be a great start to the holiday season. The show will be presented at 3 p.m., in Performance Hall inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center. The box office opens… Continue reading ‘The Magic of Christmas’ comes to Newman Dec. 6
Newman, Catholic Charities team up for Christmas appeal
Newman University graphic design students collaborated this year to continue the university’s relationship with Catholic Charities and the creation of its Christmas appeal. This is the fifth year Newman has contributed to the organization’s efforts, but the first year for Laura Scholl, assistant professor of graphic design and digital art, to take on the project.… Continue reading Newman, Catholic Charities team up for Christmas appeal
Newman lends support to extension of Perkins Loan Program
Newman University – represented through the American Council on Education – is among the 53 higher education organizations and 535 education and financial aid institutions to request that the U.S. Congress extend the Perkins Loan Program for one year. According to the letter written to Congress by Molly Broad, president of the American Council on Education (ACE), as of… Continue reading Newman lends support to extension of Perkins Loan Program
New Sports Information Director David Rung begins duties at Newman
Newman University has hired a new sports information director, David Rung. Rung is replacing the former Newman SID, Tim Hanson, who held the position for four years. Hanson left Newman to accept the SID position at Rogers State University in Claremore, Okla. Rung, who started on Nov. 30, is originally from Harrisburg, Penn. He received… Continue reading New Sports Information Director David Rung begins duties at Newman
Newman named to Wichita Business Journal 2015 Newsmakers
Newman University has been named a 2015 Newsmaker by the Wichita Business Journal. The Journal is identifying people and businesses that made an impact in the local business community over the past year. The university, along with President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. and Provost Michael Austin, Ph.D., were selected for the creation of a business school.… Continue reading Newman named to Wichita Business Journal 2015 Newsmakers