Newman Theological College Student Association (NTCSA)

What is the NTCSA?

The Newman Theological College Student Association is the collective representation of current NTC students.

What is the NTCSC?

The Newman Theological College Student Council is a body of students elected by the NTCSA. There are seven executive members given specific tasks and up to eight undergraduate and graduate student representatives. The seven specific positions are: President, Vice-President Finance, Vice-President Academic, Vice-President Social Life, Vice-President Spiritual Life, Vice-President Communications, and Secretary.

What do they do?

The NTCSC facilitates communication between student body and the College faculty, administration and staff by representing student voices at all levels of Newman College governance. They also serve to further the intellectual, social and spiritual life of students by planning and running events and activities. The NTCSC also supports the Colllege by recruiting student volunteers for NTC events, like Convocation.

2025 - 2026 NTCSA Membership

Executive Council Members

President: Laura Guindon

VP Academics: Ben Taylor

VP Finance: Francis van Uden

VP Student Life: Veronika Urda

VP Spiritual Life: Daniel Witzaney

VP Communications: Mary Dominguez

Secretary: Juliana Reichel

Graduate Representatives: Luis Esquivel, Ben Wilkins

Undergraduate Representatives:

Donovan Morgan, Ianua Robertson, Joshua Walter

How can I get involved?

NTCSA events and activities are put on for you – attend, participate, and enjoy!

Every year we need an official Students’ Council – nominate someone and vote in March!

The NTCSA council NEEDS to hear opinions and suggestions from its membership – send us an email or talk to a Council member!

There are lots of events and activities going on every year and we always need volunteers to help set up, take-down, plan, and run them – volunteer some time!

The NTCSA has a number of committees that need some members willing to attend most meetings and contribute ideas – join a committee!

All NTCSA Council members are Newman students volunteering their time with or without any experience or expertise – talk to us about becoming a Council member!

The NTCSA executive is a group of sx people who value community life on campus and want to give their time to make it happen – talk to us about running for the Executive next year or shadow the person in the position this year!

What does the NTCSC do for me?

Brings forward the academic, environmental, and administrative concerns of students to relevant college bodies.

Provides on-campus social events and activities for your enjoyment and to help you feel part of the NTC community.

Helps facilitate daily Masses as well as Prayer for Christian Unity services, special College liturgies, other prayer opportunities and liturgical ministry training for students.

Offers events focused on works of charity and provides service opportunities in the community for students.

Gives students the opportunity to apply to become a delegate to the annual Canadian Theology Student Conference and grow in their knowledge and understanding of ecumenism.

Provides students with opportunities to participate in paper and project sharing events where they can share the things they have been working on in their degree programs.

Provides prizes at the Orientation Day BBQ.

Helps make your Convocation a very special event byorganizing volunteers and by providing an NTC gift for each student who graduates.

Assists students who are experiencing an unexpected financial crisis with financial assistance through the Student Emergency Fund.

Gives students practical administrative experience that will assist them in their future ministry.