St. John Paul II Newman Center

Lunchtime Lecture: Precision Medicine, Cancer Genetic Risk, & Health Disparities
2019-02-28 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | COMRB Moss Auditorium, 909 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
Where: COMRB Moss Auditorium

When: Thurs, February 28th (12:30pm-1:30pm)
Kent Hoskins, MD, will present “Precision Medicine, Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment, and Health Disparities.” This event is open to the entire UIC community and the public. Free lunch available (first come, first served). This event is sponsored by the Integritas Institute.
Dr. Hoskins’s clinical interests include counseling women who are at high risk for developing breast cancer due to a family history of the disease, and providing genetic testing services for women and their family members who are at risk for hereditary forms of breast cancer. He is also interested in helping women develop an individualized plan for reducing their chance of getting breast cancer, and in providing comprehensive care for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Let's Be Friends: Building Authentic Relationships
2019-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Newman Catholic Student Organization

Where: Newman Lounge
When: Thursday, Feb 21st @ 6PM
Join us for our third Newman Night of the semester on building authentic relationships with guest speaker, Pete Mockaitis! Finding true friends as a young adult is sometimes SO tough! But why?! As Christians and members of the Body of Christ, we are called to be in relationship with one another, so come learn tips for how to find and build authentic relationships!

Pete Mockaitis is an aspiring saint and award-winning coach who helps leaders lead better. His work has been featured in The New York Times and Forbes. Pete has served leaders hailing from world-class organizations (such as Google, FedEx, Amazon, FOCUS, Apple, Anheuser-Busch, and the United Nations) across 50 countries, and every Ivy League university. Pete is a huge advocate for the power of authentic friendships. His book Team Up tells the true story of his Catholic buddies working together to get holier. Pete began his career at Bain & Company and currently hosts the How to be Awesome at your Job podcast. The show has been downloaded over 5,000,000 times and consistently ranks as a top Business show in Apple Podcasts.

Save the Dates for the Spring Semester Newman Nights:
Mar 21st – Newman Coffeehouse (Open Mic Night)
Apr 11th – The Prayer Buffet
Apr 25th – Chicago Outing
May 3rd – Newman Formal

For further information, contact Becca.

Potbelly Fundraiser
2019-02-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 1018 S Canal St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Where: Potbelly Sandwich Shop (1018 S Canal St)

When: Feb 12th
We need YOUR help!!! Eat at Potbelly (1018 S Canal St) on Tues, Feb 12th between 4pm-7pm and 25% of all sales will go to support the Newman Center!!! Help us spread the word!

New Year, New Me! How to Practice Self-Care
2019-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Newman Catholic Student Organization

Where: Newman Lounge
When: Thursday, Feb 7th @ 6PM
Join us for our second Newman Night of the semester on self-care, which is very important and often neglected, especially by college students! Come get self-care tips from our guest speaker, Julia Hogan!

Julia Marie Hogan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Chicago. In addition to her work as a psychotherapist, she leads workshops and writes on topics related to self-care, relationships and mental health. Her book, It’s Ok to Start with You is all about the power of embracing your worth and is available at OSVCatholicBookstore.com and Amazon.com. She is passionate about empowering individuals to be their most authentic selves. You can find more of her writing online at Verily, Mind & Spirit, and 1in5minds. For more information, please visit juliamariehogan.com.

Save the Dates for the Spring Semester Newman Nights:
Feb 21st – “Let’s Be Friends: Building Authentic Relationships”
Mar 21st – Newman Open Mic Night
Apr 11th – The Prayer Buffet
Apr 25th – Chicago Outing
May 3rd – Newman Formal

For further information, contact Becca.

Busy Student Retreat
2019-02-04 - 2019-02-07 | St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Where: Newman Center

When: Feb 4th-7th
Need some time away from your busy schedule to reflect on your life? Then, check out this retreat! The Busy Student Retreat is an opportunity for you to deepen your relationship with God. Open to all students, faculty, and staff!
Includes:
~Opening Session (10am on Mon, Feb 4th in the Newman Library)
~Daily Reflection on Scripture (based on your schedule)
~Free Daily Spiritual Direction (based on your schedule)
~Closing Session (12pm on Thurs, Feb 7th)
~Closing Mass (5:15pm on Thurs, Feb 7th)
Pick up a registration form in Becca or Sister Diane’s office!
For further information, contact Sr. Bernadine Gutowski.
