Contributed by Director of Editorial Services Ken Arnold

Several student and alumni groups at Newman University as well as the university’s sponsoring order, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, are joining forces to stage “Walk for Mobility ’08,” a fundraising event to benefit the Free Wheelchair Mission. The walk will take place Saturday, April 12 on the Newman campus at 3100 McCormick in Wichita.

Contributed by Director of Editorial Services Ken Arnold

Students in the Newman University “Study and Serve in Guatemala 2008” program have launched a campaign to collect 11,000 new toothbrushes by May 1 for Guatemalan children. The campaign, called Project SONRISA has thus far collected more than 5,000 toothbrushes and caught the attention and participation of others in the Newman community as well as dentists, schools and churches across the state and individuals in foreign countries.

Contributed by Director of Editorial Services Ken Arnold

The Newman University Wrestling Team finished its season March 15 with a runner-up finish at the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) National Championships in Lakeland, Fla. The Jets missed the No. 1 spot by only 10 points to returning national champion Grand Valley State University. Nine Newman Jets earned All-American status at the championship tournament.