Newman Council 2026-2027
President: Shane McKevitt, ‘27
Hometown: Hatboro, PA
Major: Professional Writing
What I like about the Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center and being involved there: "I like the strong community based on faith in Christ and participation in the life of the Church on campus. Being a member of the Newman Council allows me to help grow the community I love and ensure the Center is a place for all students to experience the light of the Gospel on campus."
My advice for new students: "I recommend to keep up with your coursework and put school first. Clubs, extracurriculars, friend groups, and campus events are all vital to the college experience, but your priority should always be to make sure assignments are going to be completed well and submitted on time."
Vice President: Nathan Orient '28 Hometown: Sinking Spring, PA Major: Biology What I like about the Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center and being involved there: "My favorite aspect of the Newman center is all of the development opportunities available. There are so many ways you can read, listen, and be instructed to grow in your faith." My advice for new students: "Set yourself up for success. Make sure to surround yourself with people who want the best for you and are willing to work to help you. Be willing as well to help them be the best. Study hard, the work will all be worth it at the end."
Name: Greta Reisinger, '28
Position: Secretary
Hometown: West Chester, PA
Major: History
What I like about the Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center and being involved there: I love that at almost any time throughout the week I can take a break in between my classes and visit the center. There is a beautiful chapel that I can pray before the Blessed Sacrament in, I can find a quiet place to study, or I can hang out with friends! Our leadership at the center and everyone involved works very hard to make the center feel like a welcoming, Christ-filled place at the heart of KU's campus. Even though I have been coming to the center since the start of my freshman year, I still feel like I am being welcomed and cared for by the amazing students and faculty involved here.
My advice for new students: As you begin to fill your schedule with all of the awesome activities KU offers for its students, make sure you build in time for prayer and quiet time with the Lord! Constant time with friends, fun events, and studying will become exhausting and feel unfulfilling if you don't allow Christ to walk with you as you adjust to life on campus.
Position: Treasurer
Hometown: East Brunswick, New Jersey
Major: History
What I like about the Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center and being involved there: My favorite part of the Newman center (Aside from our Lord who in the Most Blessed Sacrament is Reposed here) would have to be the sense of fellowship and community, this is felt in particular at Mass and our Wednesday dinners.
My advice for new students: Learn to budget your time. Set aside one hour to read everyday (make sure it's a book you enjoy).