The annual Oktoberfest fundraiser and celebration is once again upon us. Come out and join fellow alumni and friends on Saturday, Sept. 26 for the 2015 Party on the Plaza. The event will feature authentic German food and drink, entertainment and a live and silent auction. The proceeds of this fundraiser will go toward student… Continue reading Dust off your lederhosen! Time for Party on the Plaza
Niedens named a scholar for Higher Learning Commission academies
Newman University Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Rosemary Niedens has been named a scholar for the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) Academy for Assessment of Student Learning, and the Persistence and Completion Academy. The HLC created the two academies to help member institutions develop strategies to improve in the areas of assessment of student learning and… Continue reading Niedens named a scholar for Higher Learning Commission academies
Remodeled conference room honors Hufford
The newly renovated conference room in McNeill Hall is being renamed the “Don Hufford Seminar Room,” in honor of retired Professor of Education Don Hufford, Ph.D. The Newman Cabinet recently approved a proposal by Provost Mike Austin, Ph.D., on behalf of faculty and staff in the School of Education. “For 20 years, Don Hufford has… Continue reading Remodeled conference room honors Hufford
Father Fog’s first pitch: Right down the middle!
Newman University Chaplain Fr. John Fogliasso trained all summer long. He received last-minute instruction from Newman Head Softball Coach Janice Esses. And despite being nominally nervous, Padre made all Jets proud when he tossed out the first pitch before the Wichita Wingnuts game Aug. 21, the opening evening social event of the university’s orientation weekend. “I… Continue reading Father Fog’s first pitch: Right down the middle!
Intramurals bring campus community together
Intramurals have returned at Newman University – with plenty of kick. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, intramurals held its first event, a game of kickball that pitted Newman students against some of the university’s staff. The final score of the game was a devastating 30 – 7, with the students taking the impressive victory. Still, everyone who participated… Continue reading Intramurals bring campus community together
Newman closed for Labor Day, Sept. 7
Newman University classes and offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for the Labor Day holiday. The university will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
College Republicans take stand against the death penalty
Newman senior Wesley Williams understands that in politics, his voice counts. Williams, chairman of the Newman University College Republicans, has been using that voice to take a stand against the death penalty in Kansas. As one of the founders of the Newman University chapter of College Republicans in May 2014, Williams has been looking for… Continue reading College Republicans take stand against the death penalty
Student Success Week Sept 8-11 will offer resources, fun
Newman University will present Student Success Week from Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Friday, Sept. 11. The goal of the week is to show Newman students the many resources available to them on campus and how to use them to their best advantage, said Coordinator of Early Intervention and Testing Services Debbie Haslam. “This week is… Continue reading Student Success Week Sept 8-11 will offer resources, fun
Newman Jet Days provides perfect take-off for new students
The 2015 Newman University Jet Days orientation kicked off bright and early at 8 a.m. on Aug. 21. As the new freshman and transfer students began unloading their jam-packed cars, the NU campus was preparing for a weekend full of activities. After move-in was completed, the Jet Day schedule started picking up steam. The new… Continue reading Newman Jet Days provides perfect take-off for new students
Newman 360Five episodes now online
Last weekend, Aug. 21 – 23 was busy for Newman University. In addition to current students returning to campus, Newman University held its freshmen and transfer orientation sessions, Jet Days ’15. On top of all the back to school chaos, Newman360Five returned with a vengeance. Newman360Five is a student led YouTube web series, first created… Continue reading Newman 360Five episodes now online
Newman Criminal Justice helps real superheroes
So you want to fight crime, but brightly colored spandex costumes and unnecessary exposure to radioactive spiders aren’t really your thing? No worries. At Newman University, we know superheroes are everywhere, even if being Batman may be off the table. The true heroes are everyday defenders of justice who keep our society safe by putting… Continue reading Newman Criminal Justice helps real superheroes
Newman bestows annual service awards
Among the highlights of the 2015 Fall Institute on Monday, Aug. 17 was the bestowal of the annual service awards to faculty and staff. Director of Mission Effectiveness and Archives Charlotte Rohrbach, ASC, Ph.D., was recognized for her long-term commitment to Newman University of 35 years. In her three and a half decades at Newman,… Continue reading Newman bestows annual service awards
Shella Augspurger – 2015 Staff Excellence Award recipient
Every year the Newman University Staff Assembly presents the Staff Excellence Award to acknowledge a staff member’s self-sacrificing hard work and dedication toward the Newman University Mission. The awardee is nominated by Newman University staff and a final vote is passed through Staff Assembly based on the nominations received. Director of Tennis and Women’s Tennis Head… Continue reading Shella Augspurger – 2015 Staff Excellence Award recipient
Nashville musician inspires students at Newman Jet Days
Some students come to college with confidence. Others are a little more reserved and cautious. ALL need at least a little help getting acclimated to their new surroundings and the new challenges of university life. That was exactly the goal of Jet Days 15, Newman University’s orientation weekend. Nashville musician Jason Levasseur did his part.… Continue reading Nashville musician inspires students at Newman Jet Days
2015-16 ‘Mission Talk’ series kicks off Sept. 2
The first Mission Talk of the 2015-2016 academic year is coming up next week at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 2 in the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center, located on the second floor of the Dugan Library and Campus Center. Plan to attend this first talk, “Tanzania: ASC Mission,” which will be presented by Director of Development for Sciences and… Continue reading 2015-16 ‘Mission Talk’ series kicks off Sept. 2
Pope Francis Build: Helping two Wichita families in need of a home
Newman University partnered with Habitat for Humanity and the Catholic Diocese of Wichita to help two families in need of a new home. Both families are headed by working single mothers who are fighting to keep their children in school and keep them safe. The Most Rev. Carl E. Kemme, Bishop of the Wichita Catholic Diocese,… Continue reading Pope Francis Build: Helping two Wichita families in need of a home
Jet Days service project: 50K meals for poor in Tanzania
While most universities and colleges around the country have orientation sessions for new students, few include a service project as part of the agenda. During the Saturday morning Jet Days ’15 schedule, time was set aside for new students and parents, along with Newman faculty, staff and current students, to package 50,000 meals for children… Continue reading Jet Days service project: 50K meals for poor in Tanzania
Business expertise, ethics will be focus of new School of Business at Newman University
Newman University will create a new School of Business that focuses not only on knowledge and expertise in business, but also ethics, entrepreneurship and socially conscious practices in business. The new school will officially launch in the fall 2016 semester. “We’re taking this approach to the new School of Business because we have a lot… Continue reading Business expertise, ethics will be focus of new School of Business at Newman University
‘Jet Days’ Orientation begins Aug. 21
Beginning Aug. 21, 2015, Newman University will officially welcome new students to campus with an orientation that has been dubbed “Jet Days.” Jet Days is a two-day orientation process for freshmen and transfer students. The event will begin in St. John’s Chapel, where students will be greeted by Newman faculty and staff members. Students will then… Continue reading ‘Jet Days’ Orientation begins Aug. 21
Passing the torch: Totus Tuus ignites student faith
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the summer 2015 edition of Inside Newman Magazine. What if I told you that the most important part of your college career might happen in the summer? Believe it! Passing midterms and studying for finals are required to reach graduation, but exploring meaningful learning experiences outside the classroom… Continue reading Passing the torch: Totus Tuus ignites student faith
Reflections of a Newman University alum: Francisco “Pancho” Fields
At Newman University, our top priority is the student experience. During their time at Newman our students will engage in exciting and intellectually challenging academic experiences. They will develop close relationships with faculty members and explore new areas of interest. They will try new things, meet new people and explore their faith more deeply. And… Continue reading Reflections of a Newman University alum: Francisco “Pancho” Fields
Newman Residence Life Office moves to Merlini Hall
For the past few years, Residence Life has housed itself with the rest of the Student Life offices in the Dugan Library. However, over the summer, the program’s leaders decided that it would be beneficial to give the program its own space in Merlini Hall. Director of Residence Life Lucas Mullin said he believes the… Continue reading Newman Residence Life Office moves to Merlini Hall
Pastoral ministry program in Oklahoma celebrates 30 year anniversary
Aug. 8, 2015 was a special day for many in the Oklahoma City area, as members of the Newman University pastoral ministry program celebrated the 30th anniversary of the program’s first graduates. The pastoral ministry baccalaureate program was launched in Oklahoma City in 1983; the first graduating class was in 1985. The program is offered… Continue reading Pastoral ministry program in Oklahoma celebrates 30 year anniversary
Newman grad students’ drone research to help local fire departments
Charles Le started attending Newman University in August 2013 to pursue a graduate degree, mainly to enhance his knowledge but also to support his son who was, and still is, an undergraduate student at Newman. John Turner began his grad school journey in January 2014 and met Le while taking classes during the first cohort of… Continue reading Newman grad students’ drone research to help local fire departments
Newman University set to start triathlon program in 2016
Newman University will soon be the first school in Kansas to have a triathlon team. A triathlon program is set to start in the fall of the 2016-2017 academic year. Newman officials are now putting plans into place in order for the program to run smoothly. A triathlon is a three-part race that includes swimming, biking and running. A triathlon can done… Continue reading Newman University set to start triathlon program in 2016
NU’s Bo Bonner emcees program at Midwest Catholic Family Conference
Newman University Director of the Academic Resource Center Bo Bonner took on the role of emcee for the high school section of the Midwest Catholic Family Conference’s 16th annual conference for families Aug. 7-9. The event, which took place in the Convention Center of Century II, was open to all members of the family and was broken… Continue reading NU’s Bo Bonner emcees program at Midwest Catholic Family Conference
Newman Residence Life to use texting service to assist during Jet Days Orientation
With the 2015 fall semester upon us, Newman Residence Life is preparing for Jet Days Orientation, running from Aug. 21 through 22. Jets Days is a two-day orientation process for freshman and transfer students. During Jet Days, Residence Life has added the capability for new students and their families to text in questions to staff members if… Continue reading Newman Residence Life to use texting service to assist during Jet Days Orientation
What is Newman 360Five?
The University Relations team and student workers are re-launching Newman 360Five for the 2015-2016 academic year. Newman 360Five is a web series with student-produced content and regular segments that point out highlights and events on campus. The web series was started in 2010 by Newman students to capture events and news happening on campus for the week.… Continue reading What is Newman 360Five?
UK tennis player uses YouTube video to find a college
The Newman University tennis team recently signed Vanessa Brill from the United Kingdom – after watching a video Brill posted on YouTube highlighting her tennis skills. Brill will attend Newman beginning in the 2015/2016 academic school year. Brill caught the attention of Director of Tennis and Head Women’s Tennis Coach Shella Augspurger after a recruiter from the United Kingdom contacted Augspurger about the potential… Continue reading UK tennis player uses YouTube video to find a college
Newman alumna Tammy White honored by National Association of Professional Women
Newman University alumna and National Alumni Board member Tammy White was a 2015-2016 inductee into the VIP Woman of the Year Circle of the National Association of Professional Woman (NAPW). White was recognized for leadership in nonprofit services. White’s youngest daughter, Camber, had long dreamed of owning a horse. After winning one at 8 years old… Continue reading Newman alumna Tammy White honored by National Association of Professional Women
It’s not too late to sign up for fall classes
Classes for the Newman University Fall 2015 semester are about to begin. Weekend classes begin Saturday, Aug. 22, with full-semester and 1st 8-week classes starting the week of Aug. 24. If you’ve been thinking of going to college – as a new student, returning student, transfer or adult – there is still time to sign up… Continue reading It’s not too late to sign up for fall classes
31st Annual Jet Open draws 212 golfers
The 31st Annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open Charity Golf Tournament was a big success by anyone’s standards, drawing 212 golfers and raising approximately $100,000 to support Newman University Athletics. The event began with a pre-party on Aug. 1 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center, which included a live and a silent auction. Athletics officials estimate the auctions brought in… Continue reading 31st Annual Jet Open draws 212 golfers
Final Friday Aug. 28 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Clay with a Capital T’ ceramics by Clay Cartel
The Newman University Steckline Gallery will present “Clay with a Capital T. Tea Pots, Trays, Tureens” by The Clay Cartel as the first show of its 2015-2016 season. The exhibit of ceramics, which begins with a Final Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, will be on display through Sept. 18.… Continue reading Final Friday Aug. 28 at Newman University Steckline Gallery presents ‘Clay with a Capital T’ ceramics by Clay Cartel
NU alumna Wilma Moore-Black honors Gordon Parks
Newman University alumna Wilma Moore-Black ’92, traveled to Minneapolis, Minn., to honor a very historical fashion and documentary photographer from Kansas – Gordon Parks. The event took place on Aug. 6 during the National Association of Black Journalists Convention and Career Fair Day. Moore-Black was invited by David Parks, the son of Gordon Parks, to speak… Continue reading NU alumna Wilma Moore-Black honors Gordon Parks
Newman University sustains storm damage
Overnight storms caused an estimated $35,000 in damages to outdoor athletic facilities and trees on the campus of Newman University on Aug. 10. The university’s softball facility sustained the most destruction. The roof of the visitor’s dugout was torn off by high winds and the structure toppled. A section of fence at McCarthy Field, home… Continue reading Newman University sustains storm damage
Stuck in the mud
Having fun on campus can get a little messy! This past year, intramural sports were all the rage, and with so many options, what’s not to love? Student Life Coordinator Mic Brunner made sure Newman students were never bored, with co-ed options such as dodgeball, flag football, whiffle-ball and even a little mud volleyball. All… Continue reading Stuck in the mud
Newman learning communities
Nervous about being a college student? Newman University offers Learning Communities for first year students to help you instantly connect with other new Jets allowing you to quickly build relationships with fellow students and faculty. All new incoming students join a Learning Community during their first semester on campus, taking their first class (or two)… Continue reading Newman learning communities
NSP: Newman Studies Program
The Newman Studies Program (NSP) is our unique and nationally recognized academic core curriculum designed to prepare Newman graduates for success in the job market and beyond. NSP is designed to arm our graduates with the skills employers value most: communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. NSP courses combine two disciplines and are co-taught by faculty… Continue reading NSP: Newman Studies Program
What you need to know about Newman University
Scholarships Quality Education Made Affordable Newman offers students a variety of scholarships, grants and need-based aid to help make Newman affordable. For a complete list of scholarships, plus requirements and application information, please visit www.newmanu.edu/scholarships. Newman Academic Scholarships $3,000 to $15,000 per year. Academic scholarships are based on merit. All students are automatically considered for… Continue reading What you need to know about Newman University
Button up for the Wichita River Festival
Ask anyone in Wichita what they do in the summer, and chances are you’ll get the same answer – Riverfest. The 10 day, city-wide festival encompasses carnival food, amusement park rides, concerts, jet ski races and so much more. This year marked the 44th annual Wichita River Festival, at which nearly 20 bands rocked out on… Continue reading Button up for the Wichita River Festival