This Christmas season Newman University is again sponsoring a Salvation Army Angel Tree for students, faculty, and staff to help make this Christmas special for someone in need. The Angel Tree is located on the 2nd floor of Sacred Heart Hall outside of St. John’s Chapel. Anyone who wishes to participate may choose a paper… Continue reading Newman University sponsors Angel Tree to help those in need this Christmas
Freshmen make first aid kits for Guadalupe Clinic
Newman University freshmen provided first aid kits to the Guadalupe Clinic as part of a class service project. The University of Kansas School of Medicine’s student-run JayDoc clinic works with Guadalupe Clinic, and these seven students are hopeful future “JayDocs.” Find the KU School of Medicine post and picture on Facebook >> Learn the skills and… Continue reading Freshmen make first aid kits for Guadalupe Clinic
Women’s Basketball soars past York College
The Lady Jets are 3-1 on the season after defeating York College on Saturday, Nov. 21, 78-43. The Lady Jets won handily over York, shooting 29-of-72 from the field and 15-of-18 from the free throw line. This win was more than a little confidence booster after a tight battle with Washburn University on Nov. 18… Continue reading Women’s Basketball soars past York College
360Five reminds you…
Newman360Five is here this week to remind you… Newman University has a lot of resources in the Dugan Library for you to be a successful student! Also, we have NU Cribz videos every Monday now until the end of the semester! And, on Fridays, you can get a FREE donut! Here’s another quick reminder — the extra… Continue reading 360Five reminds you…
Gonzalez named Heartland Conference Player of Year, Newman collect postseason honors
The Newman University volleyball team, which has broken three university records this season, garnered several postseason conference and all-region honors. Senior middle hitter Ashley Gonzalez, senior setter Alexus Litts and sophomore outside hitter Emily Harvey were all named to the All-Heartland Volleyball First team. Gonzalez and Litts also garnered individual post-season honors, Gonzalez being named… Continue reading Gonzalez named Heartland Conference Player of Year, Newman collect postseason honors
Icer Vaughan receives CIO award from WBJ
Newman University Chief Information Officer Icer Vaughan was among those who received a Wichita Business Journal 2015 CIO Award on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita. Vaughan was among 17 other Information Technology professionals to be honored. “It is very nice to get the opportunity to be acknowledged for the behind-the-scenes work that… Continue reading Icer Vaughan receives CIO award from WBJ
Students to open up study abroad with Indian ASCs
Newman students Brandi Boese, senior, and Diana Stanley, junior, will be spending their Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks a little differently than most students this year. Boese and Stanley will be traveling to Bangalore, India, on Nov. 24. They will be hosted by a Bangalore chapter of the ASC sisters who run the Aradhana Academy, a… Continue reading Students to open up study abroad with Indian ASCs
Volleyball team heads to Heartland Conference Tournament
The Newman University Volleyball Team, with a record-setting regular season of 25-8, left early the morning of Nov. 19 on its way to the Heartland Conference Tournament in Fort Smith, Ark. The team, holding the No. 2 seed, will play No. 3 Lubbock Christian at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 to kick off the tournament. The… Continue reading Volleyball team heads to Heartland Conference Tournament
Newman Music Department to present Christmas concert Dec. 6
The Newman University Music Department will present their annual Christmas concert “The Magic of Christmas” at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, in the Performance Hall inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center. Joining the Newman University Chorale and Troubadours will be the Newman University Concert Band and special guests, the Cheney High School Choir and… Continue reading Newman Music Department to present Christmas concert Dec. 6
Newman senior fulfills dream role in ‘Damn Yankees’
Beginning tonight, Thursday Nov. 19, and continuing through the weekend, the Newman Theatre and Music Departments will present the classic musical, “Damn Yankees.” The show tells the story of Old Joe Boyd who sells his soul to the devil, in this case a man named Applegate, for the chance of a lifetime – to be… Continue reading Newman senior fulfills dream role in ‘Damn Yankees’
Newman University Jets are perfect, still have work ahead
The opening week of the 2015-16 season could not have gone any better for Head Coach Mark Potter and the Newman Jets Men’s Basketball Team. After two victories last weekend in the Oklahoma Christian Classic in Edmond, Okla., Newman University beat Pittsburg State 98-89 in an impressive home opener Nov. 17 to improve to 3-0 in… Continue reading Newman University Jets are perfect, still have work ahead
Diagnosis Wichita: #FocusForwardICT comes to Newman University
The Wichita Community Foundation engaged Reach Advisors, a New York-based research firm founded by Wichita native James Chung, to determine what Wichita needs to do to reshape the future of the city. Chung first presented Reach Advisors’ findings in September 2015. He returned in November and presented “Focus Forward – Step One: Diagnosis” again at… Continue reading Diagnosis Wichita: #FocusForwardICT comes to Newman University
Newman University holds tree lighting and Christmas party
A Christmas tree lighting and party will be held 5-7 p.m Sunday, Dec. 6 on Founder’s Plaza on the Newman campus. The Christmas party will be hosted by the Student Alumni Board and the Alumni Board of Directors. The highlight of the party will be a Christmas tree lighting. Hot cocoa with holiday treats will be provided,… Continue reading Newman University holds tree lighting and Christmas party
360Five Reminds You…
Newman360Five is here this week to remind you… Newman University has a lot of resources in the Dugan Library for you to be a successful student! Also, we have NU Cribz videos every Monday now until the end of the semester! And, on Fridays, you can get a FREE donut! Here’s another quick reminder — the extra… Continue reading 360Five Reminds You…
Newman University ‘Holly Days’ festivities begin Nov. 30
Not only will faculty and staff decorate doors and light Christmas trees to celebrate the season, but the entire Newman University community will also be able to take part in merry festivities across campus with “Holly Days.” Festivities include Open Houses – from Athletics to the Bookstore (and Scooters!) – as well as a Christmas… Continue reading Newman University ‘Holly Days’ festivities begin Nov. 30
University closes Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving break
Newman University will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday break. During the break, no classes will be held and offices will be closed. Classes resume and offices reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30.
President Carrocci pens Op-Ed on higher education
Newman University President Noreen M. Carrocci, Ph.D. recently wrote an Op-Ed on the value of higher education and, specifically, a liberal arts education. An edited version of the piece was published in the Nov. 13 Wichita Eagle. Carrocci’s article is presented below. It also available on her blog. The Eagle version can be read here. Here We Go… Continue reading President Carrocci pens Op-Ed on higher education
Final Friday Nov. 27 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Shackleton’ screen prints by Kevin Mullins
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Shackleton” by Kevin Mullins as the fourth show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibition of mixed media and screen printing, which begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, will be on display through Dec. 18. Both the reception and admission… Continue reading Final Friday Nov. 27 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Shackleton’ screen prints by Kevin Mullins
Paris attacks: French native and NU alum asks ‘Why?’
Newman University alumnus Robin Allard ’14 was just one hour away from being another victim of the recent Paris terrorist attacks. The first location of the Paris attacks occurred at the Stade de France at 9:20 p.m. local time. The attacks were carried out by suicide bombers in a series of deadly explosions. From Boulogne-Billancourt just… Continue reading Paris attacks: French native and NU alum asks ‘Why?’
Seminar, alumna book author explore the ‘British Invasion’ Nov. 13 – 14
Anyone old enough to know the difference between a “Rocker” and a “Mod” knows that the British music invasion of the 1960s was a thrilling era that set the course for popular music, fashion, the arts, politics and lifestyles for decades to come. Thanks to an upcoming seminar offered by Newman University, members of any… Continue reading Seminar, alumna book author explore the ‘British Invasion’ Nov. 13 – 14
Civil rights activist Richard Lapchick on the power of sports
Richard Lapchick, Ph.D. delivered his lecture “Diversity in Sports” to a group of Newman University students, faculty, staff and alumni on Tuesday, Nov. 10, covering civic and social issues including race, gender, human trafficking and domestic violence. Lapchick began his speech saying that after reading in depth what Newman University is and what values it holds,… Continue reading Civil rights activist Richard Lapchick on the power of sports
Bernadine Wessel, ASC speaks about immigrant women in South Korea
Bernadine Wessel, ASC spoke on the subject of Immigrant Women in South Korea during the Nov. 4 Mission Talk at Newman University. Immigrant women become wives to Korean men for a number of reasons. Some may be forced by their family for monetary gain. Some women are lured by promises of a simple life and… Continue reading Bernadine Wessel, ASC speaks about immigrant women in South Korea
It’s not unusual to watch 360FIVE
Newman360Five toured New Hall and uploaded the first installment of “NU Cribz,” so after you catch the latest episode of 360Five you should watch that too! But before that, check out our highlight of the recent instrumental ensemble concert the Newman Music Department recently produced. It’s fantastic! But the episode doesn’t end there. We also shot… Continue reading It’s not unusual to watch 360FIVE
Sarah Kroger: Catholic singer connects with NU students
Last week, the Newman University Campus Ministry Office hosted Sarah Kroger to continue the annual tradition of holding a concert in St. John’s Chapel. Kroger is a popular Catholic singer/songwriter from Melbourne, Fla. She performed songs from her albums “Your Time” and “Hallelujah Is Our Song” for a crowd of close to 60 people. The crowd consisted… Continue reading Sarah Kroger: Catholic singer connects with NU students
Joshua Papsdorf speaks to Public Relations Society on ethics
Joshua Papsdorf, Ph.D., associate professor of theology at Newman University, was the featured speaker at a meeting of the Kansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America on Oct. 27. Papsdorf’s focus was on ethics in the business world. Recently, Pope Francis visited the United States and made trips to prominent locations. Capitalizing upon the Holy… Continue reading Joshua Papsdorf speaks to Public Relations Society on ethics
Newman hires new Director of Career Services, revamps programs
Newman University has hired a new director of Career Services – Melody Head. Head was a high school business teacher for 32 years before she retired and began working at the Kansas Workforce Center in Dodge City. During her time as an educator and workforce center employee, Head said she learned the importance of understanding… Continue reading Newman hires new Director of Career Services, revamps programs
SGA Service Fair highlights volunteer opportunities
Newman University fosters a culture of service, encouraging faculty, staff and, especially, students to serve their community. This week, the Newman University Student Government Association invited Wichita-area organizations, including Rainbows United, Inc. and The Salvation Army, to take part in a Service Fair to present volunteer opportunities to students. CATHOLIC CHARITIES According to Volunteer Coordinator Michael… Continue reading SGA Service Fair highlights volunteer opportunities
Groundskeeper’s efforts should make for colorful Spring on Newman campus
While students and faculty were busy working on mid-term papers and tests, Newman University Head Groundskeeper Darrin McKim was tackling a major project of his own. He was planting 5,000 flower bulbs – 2,000 red tulips, 2,000 grape hyacinth and 1,000 paper whites. It took three and a half weeks and some “sore knees” to finish planting all the bulbs… Continue reading Groundskeeper’s efforts should make for colorful Spring on Newman campus
Library to host ‘Long Night Against Procrastination’
For students putting off their final research papers or capstone projects, there will soon be an opportunity to take that first step toward procrastination domination. The Dugan Library and the Academic Resource Center will be hosting the first ever Long Night Against Procrastination from 6 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 18 in the Dugan Library.… Continue reading Library to host ‘Long Night Against Procrastination’
360Five – Sloppy Joe Improv wears volleyball shoes
Hey there 360Five Nation! It’s Thursday so you know what that means… another installment of Newman360Five! In this week’s episode, Justin finally returns after that mishap with the sketch and the sign. We catch up with the Sloppy Joe Improv team and the Volleyball team as they walk a mile in each other’s shoes –… Continue reading 360Five – Sloppy Joe Improv wears volleyball shoes
Three Newman University Alumni named ‘Best Docs’
Congratulations to three Newman University alumni, Bart Grelinger, Larry Hund and Patrick George Wolf who were placed on the Best Doctors in America List for 2015. The list is an online resource created by Best Doctors, Inc, who believes that the best physicians are picked by other physicians. Their reviewers are asked the question, “If… Continue reading Three Newman University Alumni named ‘Best Docs’
Newman University celebrates Veteran’s Day with a special Mass
Newman will be holding it’s second annual Veteran’s Day Mass at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the St. John’s Chapel on campus. The mass will be held to honor all the men and women who have served our country. Campus Ministry Administrative Assistant Monica Borger said that holding a Veteran’s Day mass is… Continue reading Newman University celebrates Veteran’s Day with a special Mass
Special Kansas license plate available for Newman students, parents
Newman University is creating a special vehicle license plate for purchase. These plates are open to Kansas residents for purchase, but displaying Newman pride is a fantastic way for parents to support their students. The state of Kansas will only produce these plates for consumer purchase if 500 people sign-up. Click here to sign up… Continue reading Special Kansas license plate available for Newman students, parents
Newman Campus Ministry holding time of consecration to Jesus from Oct. 19 to Nov. 21
Newman Campus Ministry is helping students, faculty and staff who want to deepen their faith with a time of preparation for consecration to Jesus Christ. The prayerful journey began Oct. 19 and will end on the Consecration Day of the Presentation of Mary, Nov. 21. The intent of this 33 day period is for the… Continue reading Newman Campus Ministry holding time of consecration to Jesus from Oct. 19 to Nov. 21
Newman Women’s Basketball team has high energy for upcoming season
Basketball season is fast approaching and the Newman Lady Jet’s are eagerly awaiting the onset of a new season. The Lady Jet’s, who have only five returning players out of a roster of 14, adapted well to the changes within the squad. “The new kids bring a lot of energy and everyone works hard,” Head… Continue reading Newman Women’s Basketball team has high energy for upcoming season
Newman Music and Theatre Departments to present ‘Damn Yankees’
The Newman University Music and Theatre Departments are gearing up for the fall musical “Damn Yankees,” which will open Thursday, Nov. 19. The show will be presented Nov. 19 – 22 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. All shows are in the Performance Hall, inside the De Mattias Fine Arts Center on the… Continue reading Newman Music and Theatre Departments to present ‘Damn Yankees’
Here’s a ‘spoopy’ recap of last week’s Spooky Joe Improv Show
Wichita, Kan. – Last week, Newman’s “Halloweek” events reached their spooky climax with the Oct. 30 “Spooky Joe” improv show. The Sloppy Joe Improv Troupe performed multiple silly and strange improvised theater games for a crowd of about 50 students, faculty and staff – over half of which wore goofy and gory costumes to compete… Continue reading Here’s a ‘spoopy’ recap of last week’s Spooky Joe Improv Show
Wallace Foundation grants $1 million for Newman University science and health programs
Newman University has received a $1,000,000 grant from The Dwane L. and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation to support the university’s science and health science programs. “Newman is truly grateful for this gift that will not only help our students in the science, nursing and allied health fields, but also enhance the quality of care… Continue reading Wallace Foundation grants $1 million for Newman University science and health programs
Keep calm & get into med school
Whether you’re about to start high school or have recently graduated college, you’ve probably heard how important it is to plan ahead, especially if you’re looking to tack “M.D.” behind your name. Luckily, Newman University has no shortage of Biology majors researching, dissecting, and examining their way into the hearts of medical school admissions committees… Continue reading Keep calm & get into med school
Winter will be a little less cold thanks to T&T students
Winter is a wonderful time of year for many of us. Playing in the snow, warming up next to a fire, and visiting friends and family are all things that create fond memories of wintertime pasts. But for the under-served, winter can be a dreadful time of year. 2,783 people in Kansas will not have… Continue reading Winter will be a little less cold thanks to T&T students