Board of Trustees welcomes five new members
Fall 2009 | Section: University NewsThe Newman University Board of Trustees recently elected four new members. John Rapp ’00 also joined the board as Newman Alumni Association representative.
The Newman University Board of Trustees recently elected four new members. John Rapp ’00 also joined the board as Newman Alumni Association representative.
A 12-foot by 4 ½-foot mural of Father Emil Kapaun was unveiled Aug. 5 in St. John’s Chapel at a special ceremony with the artist and Bishop Michael Jackels.
Over the past 10 years, 96 percent of Newman graduates who successfully completed the university’s pre-med program and received a positive recommendation from Newman’s Pre-medical Committee have been accepted into medical schools.
Fran and Geri Jabara and Monsignor William Carr will be awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters during the Fall 2009 Commencement ceremony.
The Newman University Troubadours received a standing ovation following their June 13 appearance at the most respected concert hall in the nation.
A new painting of a man who is revered by many in the Wichita and Newman communities will soon be completed and installed in St. John’s Chapel.
Michael Bayer and B. Lee Cooper will receive honorary Doctorate degrees at the Spring 2009 Commencement.
Newman University is responding to the needs of the community during the economic downturn by offering several special programs and events.
Assistant Professor of Education Ted Anders, Ph.D. recently helped the university “Go Green” by initiating the donation and installation of a lighting system in a teacher education classroom on the school’s main campus.