Newman names new dean for the School of Catholic Studies

Newman University’s School of Catholic Studies recently scored a new dean with a familiar face: Joshua Papsdorf.

Sean Forrest comes to Newman University

The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University welcomes speaker and singer Sean Forrest for a presentation of his powerful witness. Forrest speaks on campus at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan.… Continue reading Sean Forrest comes to Newman University

Gerber Institute at Newman University to present Notre Dame Professor Margaret Pfeil lecture on race and reconciliation Nov. 7

Margaret Pfeil, Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame Department of Theology will present “Restorative Justice and Racial Reconciliation” at Newman University at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7 in the… Continue reading Gerber Institute at Newman University to present Notre Dame Professor Margaret Pfeil lecture on race and reconciliation Nov. 7

Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies to host lecture on peace April 2

The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will host a presentation by Akiiki Daisy Kabargarama on April 2 on her new book Peace Begins with Me: Simple Lessons… Continue reading Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies to host lecture on peace April 2

Gerber Institute to present speaker on cyber addiction Nov. 15

The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will host Kevin Roberts, author and recovering cyber addict, as a guest speaker on cyber addiction in November. The lecture by… Continue reading Gerber Institute to present speaker on cyber addiction Nov. 15

Gerber Institute offers first presentation for lecture series “Perspectives on Immigration”

The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will present a lecture in the lunch and learn series “Perspectives on Immigration.” The lecture will be held from noon to… Continue reading Gerber Institute offers first presentation for lecture series “Perspectives on Immigration”

Newman University presents film about and lecture by wrongfully convicted Darryl Hunt Feb. 6

The Newman University Criminal Justice Program, with support from the Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies, will present Darryl Hunt hosting a screening of the award-winning documentary about his life, “The… Continue reading Newman University presents film about and lecture by wrongfully convicted Darryl Hunt Feb. 6

Gerber Institute to present palliative care lecture by New York Professor Timothy Kirk Nov. 11

The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will host Timothy Kirk, Ph.D. speaking on the topic “Palliative Care for Serious Illness: Supporting the Reconciliation of a Fractured Self,” at 7… Continue reading Gerber Institute to present palliative care lecture by New York Professor Timothy Kirk Nov. 11

Gerber Institute at Newman University to present Health Care Ethics lecture by New York Professor Timothy Kirk Nov. 11

The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will host Timothy Kirk, Ph.D. speaking on the topic of Health Care Ethics at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11 in… Continue reading Gerber Institute at Newman University to present Health Care Ethics lecture by New York Professor Timothy Kirk Nov. 11

Upcoming October events

October brings with it several interesting events to be held on Newman’s campus. The first is “Beyond Notre Dame’s Walls: Reading Great Books with the Homeless,” at 7 p.m. Thursday,… Continue reading Upcoming October events

Nationally known author E.J. Dionne to speak on health care Oct. 26 at Newman

Nationally known columnist, author and political commentator E.J. Dionne, Jr. will visit Newman University to speak on health care reform at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 26. The event will take place… Continue reading Nationally known author E.J. Dionne to speak on health care Oct. 26 at Newman

Newman University, Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies host nationally known author and commentator E.J. Dionne Oct. 26

Nationally known columnist, author and political commentator E.J. Dionne, Jr. will visit Newman University to speak on health care reform at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 26. The event will take place… Continue reading Newman University, Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies host nationally known author and commentator E.J. Dionne Oct. 26

Writer and commentator E.J. Dionne to speak on health care reform Oct. 26

Nationally known columnist, author and political commentator E.J. Dionne will visit Newman University to speak on health care reform at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 26.

More than 700 attend lecture by Rwandan genocide survivor

More than 700 people attended the Sept. 13 lecture by Rwandan genocide survivor and New York Times best selling author Immaculée Ilibagiza.

Overflow seating still available for appearance by Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza

Tickets for seating in the Performance Hall are sold out for the Sept. 13 lecture by Rwandan genocide survivor and New York Times best selling author Immaculée Ilibagiza, but overflow seating… Continue reading Overflow seating still available for appearance by Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza

Overflow seating still available for appearance by Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza

Newman University presents Rwandan genocide survivor and best selling author Immaculée Ilibagiza Sept. 13

Newman University in conjunction with Legatus – Wichita Chapter and The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies will host a lecture by Rwandan genocide survivor and New York Times best selling… Continue reading Newman University presents Rwandan genocide survivor and best selling author Immaculée Ilibagiza Sept. 13

Last healthcare reform breakfast panel set for Thursday, April 22

Only one breakfast panel on healthcare reform remains in the series of panel discussions presented by the Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies and Via Christi Health. The session will begin… Continue reading Last healthcare reform breakfast panel set for Thursday, April 22

Two Gerber Institute healthcare reform panels remaining

Two sessions remain in the panel discussions on healthcare reform presented by the Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies and Via Christi Health. The panels are scheduled for Thursday, April 15, and… Continue reading Two Gerber Institute healthcare reform panels remaining

Gerber Institute, Via Christi Health present breakfast panels on healthcare reform April 8, 15, 22

The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University and Via Christi Health are partnering to present three breakfast panel and participant discussions on healthcare reform. The discussions will take… Continue reading Gerber Institute, Via Christi Health present breakfast panels on healthcare reform April 8, 15, 22

Gerber Institute at Newman University presents author Paula Huston April 7

The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will present a lecture by Paula Huston, author of Forgiveness: Following Jesus into Radical Loving and several other spiritual works, at… Continue reading Gerber Institute at Newman University presents author Paula Huston April 7

Shakespearean scholar Bente Videbaek speaks March 10 presented by the History Speaker Series

The Newman University History Speaker Series will present Shakespeare scholar Bente Videbaek, Ph.D. at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on campus. The topic of… Continue reading Shakespearean scholar Bente Videbaek speaks March 10 presented by the History Speaker Series

Gerber Institute panel to explore ‘Reconciliation and the Death Penalty’ Jan. 26

The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University will present a panel discussion called “Reconciliation and the Death Penalty: What is the Way Forward?” from 7 to 9 p.m.… Continue reading Gerber Institute panel to explore ‘Reconciliation and the Death Penalty’ Jan. 26

Noted author speaks at NU next week

The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies will present Ron Hansen reading from his book Exiles at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. The event is free and… Continue reading Noted author speaks at NU next week