The Jay Phillips Center for Jewish-Christian Learning – a center sponsored jointly by the University of St. Thomas and St. John’s University – has expanded its mission and adopted a new name. The center now is named the Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning. Its mission to promote understanding and combat prejudice has expanded to [...]
- Jay Phillips Center for Jewish-Christian Learning expands mission, adopts new name
- Tech Tuesday: Conficker computer virus could strike again
IRT lists the steps it’s taken to keep UST “worm” free. Watch for Bulletin Today updates and alerts on the IRT Web site about preventing a possible new outbreak tomorrow, April Fools’ Day.
- Tim Wise, prominent U.S. anti-racism writer and activist, to speak April 7
His topic is “Between Barack and a Hard Place: Challenging Racism in the Age of Obama.” The lecture is part of the Multicultural Student Services Community Dialogue Series.
- Student Sustainability Committee will walk to HIRE Minnesota community gathering
To attend the gathering at Macalester College, R.S.V.P. online.
- SIFE team competes in regional competition
UST’s SIFE team won the first-runner-up trophy. Students from all majors are invited to join the team to promote a more sustainable world and become responsible leaders.
- Panel to discuss ‘Transitioning Into Today’s Job Market’
On Thursday, professionals and recruiters from well-known companies will offer advice on how students can position themselves for a competitive job market. Register online.
- Undergraduate domestic, international students needed as international student ambassadors
International student ambassadors help with recruiting efforts and campus visits by prospective international students.
- Student Health Service launches pilot health-care clinic on Minneapolis campus
The Quick Clinic is in Terrence Murphy Hall and open from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Professional notes
Left to right: Dr. Joseph Fitzharris with UST seniors Madison Bruber, Shaun Sticka and Danielle Scotti at the Missouri Valley History Conference earlier this month. Fitzharris called the students’ presentations "thoroughly professional and very well done." Professional notes Madison Bruber, Danielle Scottie and Shaun Sticka, seniors in the History Department, presented papers at the Missouri [...]
- Runners, walkers: Register now for April 18 ‘Running to Open Doors’ 5K run/walk
Not a runner? Turn out to cheer or volunteer!
- Please remember in your prayers the family of Elizabeth Frei
The Fargo, N.D., family lost their home to the rising waters of the Red River.
- Please pray for the health of Susan Miller
Miller is in critical condition at St. Mary’s hospital in Duluth.
- Why aren’t the Tommies sleeping?
Dr. Roxanne Prichard will discuss the sleep habits of UST undergraduates at tomorrow’s Psychology Department Research Talk.
- Road race relay team looking for a few good runners
Three more runners are needed to join a crew of UST faculty, staff, students and alumni who will run this summer from LaCrosse, Wis., to Minneapolis in the Ragnar Great River Relay.
- Students gear up for third annual Arch March on Sunday
They are raising money by walking from the St. Thomas arches to the Ronald McDonald House.
- Welcome to the St. Thomas community
The University of St. Thomas welcomes Pat Provinske, who recently joined the campus community.
- Do you have aging parents?
A brown bag session, “Critical Conversations: Making Decisions as a Family,” will be held Wednesday.
- Nonexempt Staff Council election voting ends at midnight
Hourly employees are invited to vote online for six of 11 candidates running in the council’s election.
- Wellness Center, STAR add kickboxing class
Punch cards go on sale today for the Tuesday classes.
- Purchasing Services updates ‘preferred hotels’ list
Discounted hotel rates are available to faculty, staff, students and visitors to the University of St. Thomas.
- Panel presentation on ‘Careers in Health Care’ to be held April 9
Join this discussion of short- and long-term industry trends and fundamentals of career management that are critical in any economy.
- Keffer librarian Donna Nix to talk about great gift book ideas for children and young adults.
She will give the presentation at noon tomorrow.
- May 2009 undergraduate commencement participation list goes online
Check to see if your name has been cleared to participate in the May graduation ceremony.
- Welcome external organizations that will hold events over spring break here
Note the “Teaching English as a Foreign Language” seminar, the International Dyslexia Association Conference, St. Patrick’s Day Human Race and reflection with Robert Bly and Father Richard Rohr.
- Memorial ceremony planned to scatter David Wilkoske ashes
He worked in the university’s Physical Plant for more than 25 years.
