Welcome to the newman catholic student center at The University of Iowa!
The Newman Catholic Student Center is a Roman Catholic ministry to those associated with The University of Iowa to
promote their development within a faith community and to prepare them as disciples for the Church and for the world.
promote their development within a faith community and to prepare them as disciples for the Church and for the world.
Discover Spring Retreat
February 21-23, 2020
St. Mary's Church, Solon, IA
The theme of the spring student retreat is discernment. Join us for a weekend of exploring God's call and your unique mission. The retreat begins with 5:15 pm daily Mass at Newman on Friday, February 21 and we will return from St. Mary's in Solon on Sunday, February 23 by 1 pm. Transportation is provided. The deadline to register online, sign the release form, and pay $35 (cash or check) to Christine is Thursday, February 13, 2020. No one will be turned away due to cost - financial assistance is available. The first 30 students to register are eligible for an air mattress provided by Newman for the weekend.
2020-2021 Student ministry leadership applications
If you have ministry and leadership experience that you are ready to put into action you are invited to apply for one of eight Fellowships at Newman. Applications are due Thursday, February 27th and interviews will take place on Monday, March 2. Detailed information about the Fellowships can be found in the application form. The forms can be found on the Student Information Table and below on our website. For questions or to turn in an application contact Christine.
Not ready for a Fellowship but want to gain ministry and leadership experience? Consider joining a Lead Team. Details on Lead Teams can be found in the application. Lead Team applications are due Thursday, March 26. The forms can be found on the Student Information Table and below on our website. For questions or to turn in an application contact Christine.
Not ready for a Fellowship but want to gain ministry and leadership experience? Consider joining a Lead Team. Details on Lead Teams can be found in the application. Lead Team applications are due Thursday, March 26. The forms can be found on the Student Information Table and below on our website. For questions or to turn in an application contact Christine.
Academic scholarships
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Fr Ed fitzpatrick Discipleship award
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Catholic students attending The University of Iowa who are involved at the Newman Center are eligible for one of ten $500 academic scholarships for the next academic year through the Newman Catholic Student Center Scholarship Fund at The University of Iowa Center for Advancement. Scholarships are awarded on merit: the intent is to spread them over the various areas of graduate and undergraduate study. These scholarships will be awarded before the end of this spring semester.
Applications are due by April 1, 2020. |
All UI/Newman Center alumni who carry on the Center’s mission of discipleship for the Church and world through involvement in their parish or other non-profits are eligible for this award. The Fitzpatrick Endowment Fund makes a $500 financial gift to the recipients’ parish or non-profit of choice. Established in the year of Fr. Ed’s retirement (2015), numerous awardees have been recognized, including twelve in 2019.
Nominations for the 2020 award are due by April 15, 2020. |
Why should you attend? We’ve got thousands of reasons….and every one of them has a name, a student ID and is on a faith journey! Here are seven of our other favorite reasons this year's Anchored in Faith Gala is going to be fantastic:
7. FOOD, DELICIOUS FOOD….AND DRINKS TOO Indulge in the seasonally inspired menu to savour and enjoy. Complimentary beer and wine.
6. TO CONNECT Reconnect with old friends and make new ones in a fun atmosphere!
5. ALUMNI CELEBRITY HOST UI alumni and KWWL news anchor Ron Steele, ‘73 will be front and center as the night’s emcee.
4. ENTERTAINMENT What could be better than the joyous voices of the Newman Singers under the direction of Joe Mattingly?
3. AND THE WINNER IS… With both a silent and live auction, guests can bid on everything from getaways to experiences! Even those unable to attend the event can join in the fundraising by participating in the online silent auction – coming soon!
2. A SURPRISE HONOREE FOR THE ANCHORED IN FAITH AWARD SHHH- We have a surprise honor for one of our attendees….who will it be?
1. PASSION & PAYING IT FORWARD You're passionate about the Newman Catholic Student Center and the role it has in your life and that of our next generation of Catholics. This gala is one of our largest sources of revenue. Your support helps keep us strong. What are you waiting for? We’re on a mission together….get your tickets NOW!
7. FOOD, DELICIOUS FOOD….AND DRINKS TOO Indulge in the seasonally inspired menu to savour and enjoy. Complimentary beer and wine.
6. TO CONNECT Reconnect with old friends and make new ones in a fun atmosphere!
5. ALUMNI CELEBRITY HOST UI alumni and KWWL news anchor Ron Steele, ‘73 will be front and center as the night’s emcee.
4. ENTERTAINMENT What could be better than the joyous voices of the Newman Singers under the direction of Joe Mattingly?
3. AND THE WINNER IS… With both a silent and live auction, guests can bid on everything from getaways to experiences! Even those unable to attend the event can join in the fundraising by participating in the online silent auction – coming soon!
2. A SURPRISE HONOREE FOR THE ANCHORED IN FAITH AWARD SHHH- We have a surprise honor for one of our attendees….who will it be?
1. PASSION & PAYING IT FORWARD You're passionate about the Newman Catholic Student Center and the role it has in your life and that of our next generation of Catholics. This gala is one of our largest sources of revenue. Your support helps keep us strong. What are you waiting for? We’re on a mission together….get your tickets NOW!
Our Newman Center is a community of support for each other as we all try to live our Catholic faith. We are being called to build up our faith community in this year’s annual giving drive – the Newman Challenge. We are being challenged as a Catholic community to Be More, Do More and Give More for each other and in God’s name.
Thank you for your generosity!
Thank you for your generosity!
