Giving Day 2024

Today on our 5th Annual Giving Day, we ask you to help us continue our mission of empowering students.  Your support means financial aid for bright minds, resources for cutting edge education and opportunities that transform lives.  This year our goal is to reach 200 donors!

CURRENT GOAL STATUS

231 donors of 200 donors goal

Where to Give

The Newman Fund

The Newman Fund provides students with institutional aid and supports student services. This Giving Day, your donation to the Newman Fund will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to the generosity of Mary Lu Tuthill ’63 and Sheryl Stanley.

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Athletics

Your contribution to Newman Athletics allows student-athletes to focus on their academics and sports as they learn the values of discipline, hard-work, dedication, and teamwork. For every $25 donation this Giving Day, donors will be entered to win a free MIAA Network membership for the 24/25 school year.

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Fine Arts

Your gift to Fine Arts enables us to have robust music, theater and art programs that teach students confidence, creativity and character. This Giving Day, your donation to the Fine Arts will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,500 thanks to the generosity of Jodie, Randy and David ’17 ’18 Reed.

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Metanoia

The Metanoia program is on-campus living that enables students to grow in their personal faith while creating a community of believers that support and encourage each other. If they raise $5,000, students from Metanoia will dress up as their favorite saints and roam the campus one spring day along with Newman U cameras to document it all with a special video going out on social media.

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Arts & Science

Programs in the School of Arts and Sciences prepare graduates for their desired careers by developing the reflective and critical thinking, communication and research skills needed to be successful and transform society. Diana Stanley ’17 generously will match every dollar given to the School of Arts and Science up to $500.

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Business & Technology

The School of Business & Technology is committed to developing technologically equipped, future-ready professionals who exhibit intelligence, insight, and transformational leadership.

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Catholic Studies

The School of Catholic Studies provides students authentic and transformational opportunities to grow in their faith during their collegiate journey.

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Education & Social Work

Our education and social work students are taught not only the theories and practices they need but the intangible skills that enable them to go out into the workforce with empathy, dedication, and commitment. For every $20 you donate to the School of Education and Social Work you will be entered into a drawing for a spring break themed basket.

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Healthcare Professions

Our School of Healthcare Professions is the leader in Wichita for providing high quality education in healthcare programs. For every $10 you donate to the School of Healthcare you will be entered into a drawing for a basket of gift cards.

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Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs works hard to make sure that every student at Newman has the opportunity to participate in activities that align with their interest and culture.

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Make Your Gift

 

Join the Fun

Lucky Donors

Will you be the lucky donor to win extra money for the area of campus you love? Support for this challenge comes from Amanda Stanley ’08.

  • Be the 100th donor of the day and win an extra $125 for the area of campus you donated to. COMPLETED - Congratulations to Daniel Murphy, he just won an extra $125.00 for the Newman Fund.

  • Be the last donation of the day and win an extra $125 for the area of campus you donated to.COMPLETED - Congratulations to Zach Brake, he just won an extra $125.00 for Athletics.

  • Be the 7th donor of the day to donate $100 to any area of campus and win an extra $125 for the area of campus you donated to. COMPLETED - Congratulations to Stephanie Mullins, she just won an extra $125.00 for the baseball team.

  • Newman University was started in 1933, the person who donates closest to 19:33 in military time wins an extra $125 for the area of campus you donated to. COMPLETED - Congratulations to Samuel Hersh, he just won an extra $125.00 for Athletics.


New Donors

Each new donor will have their donation matched to the fund they donated to by our President, Dr. Kathleen Jagger, up to $5,000.

Attend Trivia Night

Support the Student Affairs Fund by attending Trivia Night on February 28. First Prize is $300.00


Hidden Jets

Students will be searching campus for our 10 hidden jets. If they find one, they get to designate $50 to the fund of their choice. Support for this comes from Betty Adams, ASC


Free Dorm Housing Drawing

For every $100 donated to the Student Affairs Fund, you will be entered into a raffle for free dorm housing for a semester. Rules include:

  • Each $100 donation to Student Affairs entitles the donor to one entry in the drawing
  • Donors may designate themselves or an eligible student for each entry.
  • The winner of the drawing will receive a semester of free housing, but they must select a room in a dorm for which they are eligible.
  • Winning the drawing does not guarantee a single room; the winner must choose from available rooms within their eligible dorm.
  • The winner of this drawing will still have to pay for their meal plan