Meacham’s talk is the first at St. Thomas in an annual series intended to promote civil discourse.
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Newsweek’s Jon Meacham to speak Tuesday on ‘Conflict and Civility in the Age of Obama’
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Opus College of Business announces Julie Hays Teaching Award; nominations open to March 1
This annual award was created to recognize faculty members who exemplify Dr. Hays’ commitment to teaching and learning.
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St. Thomas students get a taste of philanthropy
The seven students chose four Twin Cities nonprofits who will receive Gibney Grants at a luncheon here today.
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Two student researchers chosen for Private College Scholars poster session at state Capitol
Nikki Arola and Kelly Ward, and faculty mentors Dr. John Tauer and Dr. Joseph Fitzharris, will give poster presentations on their collaborative research projects. The public is invited.
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Money is too controlling in Division I athletics
Dave Nimmer is fed up with the money that dominates big-time football, especially Division I athletics and the NFL. And that, he writes today in The Scroll, is why he has even greater appreciation for the emphasis on student athletes at Division III schools such as St. Thomas.
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Central Receiving sells surplus furniture
Get great deals on metal file cabinets, heavy wood oak library chairs, gym lockers, tables, office chairs and miscellaneous items. This sale is open to members of the UST community only.
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Doctorate in Leadership program information session set for Feb. 11
The session will take place in the Fireside Room, Murray-Herrick Campus Center.
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Latino Leadership Lecture March 10 canceled
The guest speaker is unable to travel to the United States at this time. This lecture was part of a series sponsored by the Center for Catholic Studies.
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Professional notes
See what St. Thomas faculty and staff have been working on.
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Spring Community Dialogue features Kao Kalia Yang, award-winning Hmong writer, Feb. 16
Hmong writer Kao Kalia Yang, author of The Latehomecomer, is a teacher, community activist and entrepreneur.
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Personal Counseling sponsors Healthy Relationship Screening Day tomorrow
The event will include everything you want to know about relationships in time for Valentine’s Day.
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English Department Colloquium Series speaker to explore ‘Talking Books’ this Friday
Harrison will talk about the impact of audiobooks on the field of literary studies.
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Heart Hunt continues with Clue No. 2, health tip
The student who finds the heart wins an ultimate Valentine package.
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Study abroad: Travel to Tanzania with School of Education for summer 2010 studies
These sessions will be held this week; the first one starts at noon today.
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Prizes offered at Renter Education Workshop
Don’t miss the chance on Feb. 15 to win a $500 raffle for rent, 20 gift cards ranging from $25 to$150, free food and a panel discussion.
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‘Be the Change’ on Challenge Day, March 15-16
This event is designed to help students discover changes needed to make the community better for everyone. Sign up by Feb. 22; the first 100 students to register get a free T-shirt.
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Opus College of Business kicks off Learners to Leaders initiative as bridge to communities
The initiative is designed for college students and recent college graduates from underrepresented communities who have demonstrated leadership ability and expressed an interest in continuing their education at the graduate level.
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Minnesota State Grant recipients: Be aware of FAFSA deadline
To be considered for Minnesota State Grant funds for spring semester, the U.S. Department of Education must receive your 2009-10 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on or before Tuesday, March 2.
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Nonexempt Staff Council requests Appreciation Award nominations
Nomination forms must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26.
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Please remember in your prayers Sandra Thomas
She worked as a housekeeper at the the university’s Gainey Conference Center in Owatonna, Minn.


