The time capsule contained newspapers, invitations and graduation programs, and a 1939 silver dollar from … (guess where).
- Benefactor’s grandson opens O’Shaughnessy Hall time capsule to find silver dollar surprise
- Three champions of workplace diversity to be honored at Multicultural Forum March 17-18
Now in its 22nd year, the forum is co-sponsored by the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas.
- Please remember in your prayers Margaret Ann Campbell
She was the mother of Greg Campbell, Auxiliary Services.
- Pit Stop features naturally flavored water
Apple, cucumber, raspberry and pineapple have been sampled so far.
- Personal Counseling reaches out via Facebook, Twitter
Keep informed via social media about events, activities and services offered by Personal Counseling.
- UST SIFE team competes in Sam’s Club Environmental Sustainability Challenge
The team worked with two local small businesses. Students of all majors are welcome to join the team.
- Community Justice Project symposium seeks
to dismantle ‘Pipeline to Prison for Youth’Register online for this third annual symposium; participants will examine preventive measures, early intervention strategies and rehabilitation techniques.
- Dede Hering wins first Acts of Kindness Award
“Her kindness has made a difference to the callers and to the staff she works with at UST.”
- Fascinated by ‘that great heart’
I.A. O’Shaughnessy always has fascinated Doug Hennes, and he tries to explain why today in The Scroll, which today publishes for the 100th time since it started in September 2008.
- UST in the news
Stories from far and wide this week …
- African Film class to show ‘Long Night’s Journey Into Day’ on March 1
The UST community is invited to view this documentary of South Africa’s quest for restorative justice.
- Thwaits Distinguished Speaker Series presents ‘Engineering Engineering Education’ March 8
C. Judson King will discuss global trends in engineering education and the importance of rooting engineering education in a liberal foundation.
- Real Estate Society hosts commercial real estate professional
Jon Yanta, a UST alumnus and senior vice president of brokerage services at NorthMarq, will be today’s guest speaker.
- Graduate Programs in Software hosts information session March 6
GPS offers graduate programs specifically designed for working professionals with classes scheduled evenings and Saturdays.
- Community invited to REAL Student Body Walk
Students from St. Thomas, Macalester, Hamline and St. Kate’s will walk to support healthy body images. The event culminates with a rally featuring spoken word artists.
- World religions scholar to discuss the value of interfaith relations in talk here March 11
Harold Kasimow will present the lecture sponsored by the Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning.
- SHINE hosts weeklong ‘One Body’ prayer vigil
Sign up to pray for Christian unity during this Lenten 24-7 vigil, which will be held from 11:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, to 11:50 p.m. Sunday, March 7.
- Club, organization budget requests due Friday
Get request forms online to obtain funding for spring 2010.
- Chemistry majors to present Chemistry Seminar
The weekly Chemistry Seminar is held at 2:55 p.m. Fridays in Owens Science Hall.
- David Durenberger, former U.S. senator and health policy institute founder, speaks March 5
Durenberger is founder and current chair of the National Institute of Health Policy in the University of St. Thomas’ Opus College of Business.
- Library today: Text reference service now available
Text questions to a reference librarian at various scheduled times throughout the week.
- Symphonic Wind Ensemble back from Italian tour
The students performed concerts in Rome, Messina, Catania, Campodarsego and Villafrati, where they were welcomed with a traffic-stopping rendition of “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
- How well do you know UST? (Question No. 11)
This week’s question: “What percent of the total credits generated in spring 2010 (115,720) were generated at sites other than St. Paul?”
- Please remember in your prayers Richard Proulx
He received an honorary doctorate from the University of St. Thomas last May.
- Work out anytime, anywhere with Wellness Center’s Fit-in-14 fitness challenge booklet
Design a workout that can be done anywhere and at your convenience. Stop by the Wellness Center to pick up a booklet while supplies last.
