The Newman Bond

"The World Needs a Little Talk - The Newman Bond" is a special episode featuring hosts Austin Schwartz and Matthew Umbarger discussing a graphic novel called "The Fall" by Jared Meralt. This episode is a crossover with another podcast, "The Newman Bond," where they analyze apocalyptic stories. The hosts introduce themselves excitedly and talk about their experience wi...

The podcast episode titled "The Class of 2023 (Words of Wisdom) - The Newman Bond" features advice from students graduating in 2023 at Newman University. They share their insights and tips for new and current students to make the most of their college experience. Here are the key takeaways: 1. **Get Involved**: Don't just study all the time; join clubs and activities to avoid burnout...

Dr. Tomoko Bell is a biologist at Newman University who loves exploring extreme environments and marine biology. Originally from Tokyo, Japan, she found her passion for biology at a young age during a biology camp in Australia. Her interest in extremophiles—organisms thriving in extreme conditions—led her to study these unique creatures, like the water bear, which can survive in space and high rad...

Lisa Garcia, an alumna of Newman University, discussed how gaming has been a big part of her life. She teaches anatomy at Wichita State University and is pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership. Lisa enjoys gaming, especially tabletop games and online games like RuneScape and World of Warcraft. Gaming helped her stay connected with her husband during his military service, and she values the...

Richard Rico is a sports photographer who has been capturing moments at Newman University for three years. He takes photos of various sports events like softball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, and tennis. Richard enjoys the challenge of finding good lighting and different angles to capture the best moments. He started photography back in the 1970s and picked it up again after retiring. Richard&#39...

Christy Railsback is an expert in costume design and an adjunct professor at Newman University. She began her journey in 2001 by costuming "The Imaginary Invalid," Newman's first play in the De Mattias Performance Hall. Since then, she's designed costumes for numerous theater and vocal productions. Christy also teaches makeup and costume design classes at Newman and has worked wi...

The Newman Bond episode talks about three incredible athletes from Kansas. First, Janelle Carson Smith, born in 1947, defied gender norms to become a track star in the 1960s. Despite challenges, she set records and qualified for the Olympics, becoming a hometown hero in Fredonia, Kansas. Next, Margaret Thompson Murdoch, a shooting champion, started competing at age 11 and went on to win numerous n...

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a special time for Catholics to prepare for Easter. On this day, Catholics attend Mass and receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross. This symbolizes penance and reminds us of our spiritual journey towards Easter. The use of ashes dates back to ancient times and is mentioned in the Bible. It's a visible sign of repentance and a reminder of...

Christy Thomas, a graduate of Newman University, founded Girls on the Run Heart of Kansas Council in 2011. She was inspired by the program's goal to empower young girls through physical activity and life lessons. Christy's journey started with social work and included experiences like fostering children and completing a triathlon. Her passion for helping others led her to establish Girls o...

Join us for an insightful interview with Virginia Eubanks, author of "Automating Inequality," as she discusses the impact of technology on social justice and the pitfalls of automated systems in the United States. Discover how these technologies affect marginalized communities and what can be done to address these issues.

A welcome message from Kathleen S. Jagger, president of Newman University.