I would say this update is long overdue. Stay tuned for more interesting information. Right now, I just want to invite you to come visit on Monday, April 8 between 4 and 6. We are having an Open House in the Dugan Conference Center with the theme “Under the Big Top.” You will be able to learn about majors and financial aid, and have a good time. I hope to see you.
Transfer Transition
If you want to feel at home when you start at Newman, plan to attend one of the Transfer Transitions: Navigating Newman this summer. The first is being held on Thursday, May 17 from 5-8pm in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the NU campus. In order to attend you must have enrolled in summer or fall courses and registered for the event.
Other opportunities include Friday, June 8 from 9-12 noon in Jabara Theatre, Tuesday, August 7 from 6-9 pm and Saturday August 25 from 9 am -1:00 pm. If you have questions, please email markj@newmanu.edu or call 316-942-4291 ext.
Spring Enrollment
Just a note to remind you that now is the time to meet with your advisor and enroll for spring classes. If you are thinking of transferring to NU for the spring semester, now is a good time to make an appointment with admissions. If you enroll early you will be more likely to get the classes that you need.
Also, remember that you can see your midterm grades on JetStream.
Upcoming Events
if you are thinking of transferring to NU, please join us for our Tranfer Night on October 18 or for one of our November activities:November 9 or 15. Go to
http://www.newmanu.edu/transfernight to register.
Newman now has a Phi Theta Kappa alumni group. So if you are a member of PTK, check us out!
A quiet week?
On Monday my calendar looked like I was going to have a quiet week, at least until Friday. However, that certainly has not been the case. Are you feeling the same?
Wednesday morning I had a 7:30 meeting with the Immigrant Family Support Network and had to leave early for a meeting that was announced the day before. At noon I was privileged to go to lunch with one of my brothers and part of his family, including a month old baby who was pretty much the center of attention.
Yesterday I was invited to dinner with a group of friends and a woman who has started a school in Tanzania. I spent most of 2007 in Tanzania so i enjoyed hearing her story even though she is in a different part of the country than our sisters. She had heard about our Village of Hope and indicated that it had a great success rate and a very good reputation. All this reminds me that Diane Palmer just now packaged the last items to go to Tanzania via container.
This morning we had Butler community college advisors on campus and now we need to prepare for the Spanish Mass and meal following. This event is being sponsored by HALO and supported by El Rodeo and Monterrey Mexican Restaurants.
At any rate it has been an enjoyable, as well as a busy week.
Week of September 12
On September 12 we begin our 3rd week of classes. Hopefully you are settled into your classes and have an understanding of expectations. Perhaps you have even identified a study group or two. At any rate, now is the time to assess the amount of time and energy you have to get involved in a club or in outside the classroom activities. Attending the Involvement Fair on Wednesday, September 9, will help you to identify the club that most interests you.
All are invited to the Spanish Mass at noon on Friday. Come share the Latino culture and the food that will be available following the Mass.
If you are interested in athletics, there are options for attending volleyball matches and soccer games.Last night was a delightful evening for an outdoor soccer match and the women won.
if you have time and are interested in social justice issues, the diocese is hosting a conference on campus Saturday, September 10. Yes, that is tomorrow, prior to the week of September 12, but I thought I would mention it anyway.
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the demolition of the Twin Towers and the loss of thousands of lives, may each of us seek to be a person of peace and reconciliation each day.
End of First Week
By the time you read this you will have completed your first week at NU. I hope it has been an exciting and worthwhile week for you. Isn’t it nice to have this free weekend so soon? But let us remember all those who do the hidden jobs that make our lives so much easier. I encourage you to think of them and thank them as you enjoy whatever free time you have this weekend.
You can begin the weekend by joining other NU students for Palace Movie Night at 6 pm this evening, Friday, Sept. 2.
First Week of Classes
Special thanks to the students who posted to this blog. Tonight from 5:30 – 7:30 there is a Welcome Back Social in the lobby of Eck Hall. I hope to see you there — or if you cannot attend tonight, you have another chance on Tuesday, September 6 same time same place.
There are soccer games Thursday evening and Monday evening; on Tuesday the volleyball team plays Friends University; this Friday evening is Palace Movie Night. I hope you have the time and energy to join others for at least one of these activities. Come and bring friends and/or family.
May you have a relaxing Labor Day Weekend.
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Orientation
We had a great group here for orientation on Friday evening and Saturday. The next opportunity is this Saturday, August 27, starting at 8:30 in the Mabee Dining Center.
My one disappointment is that only 1 student actually posted to the blog. I hope the next group can do better — or do we need to use Facebook instead?
What is happening in your life as a transfer student?
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Orientation
At this time the August 19-20 transfer orientation is closed. So, if you have not registered for orientation, August 27 is your only option. If that date is not possible for you, please let me know and I will give you information about completing your orientation via podcasts.
