Tom Wippler was in a 2-for-12 slump when he led off the 11th inning in a 6-6 MIAC playoff game against Concordia on Saturday. He hit a home run to win the game, and followed with two more in the next game. Slump over, and he’ll lead the Tommies as they open the NCAA regional playoffs Wednesday in Wisconsin. Read a profile on Wippler and follow the playoff games’ live blogs on the St. Thomas Magazine website.

Arlene died Monday. She was the administrative assistant to the IRT vice president.

This month’s issue includes stories on swing dancing and American Indian spirituality.

The clinic will reopen in September.

The other Cretin and I-94 entrance and exits likely will be closed at some point during the construction project but only for overnight periods.

The Commencement Mass will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, May 21, at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.

Just in time to ease the pressure of finals, the Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Chapel on the south campus. A dessert treat will be served following the liturgy.

That’s today’s advice from Tonia Jones in The Scroll. She still is having a hard time believing it’s already May 18 and graduation is just a few days away. But it’s true, so buckle down, she advises, and “do it!”

The project was judged by the quality of its design, workmanship and materials; the respectfulness of its historic and architectural character; and its impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

Campus Mail Services invites students to clean out their mail boxes before it does.

See what UST faculty and staff are up to this week.

The $66 million Anderson Student Center is the third and final phase of the largest building project in St. Thomas’ history.

The Tommies captured another national lacrosse title with a 12-9 triumph over Utah Valley University on Saturday in Denver, Colo.

Students are responsible for officially withdrawing from courses in which they are registered but do not attend.

Some sites will be closed throughout the summer.

Eight students will present their master’s essays.

Undergraduate day students do not automatically receive a printed grade report.

Pouliot has served the archdiocese for more than 50 years and Reiling is a longtime trustee and co-chair of the seminary’s endowment campaign.

Nick Huynh’s faculty mentor says “he has the magic combination of intellect, curiosity, passion and enthusiasm that will make him an outstanding biomedical researcher.”

Note early deadlines for payroll action items.

Come for the videos, and stay for the discussion with student producers at the Tuesday, May 18, event.

The Leadership Academy develops and sponsors professional development programs that expand the knowledge, skills and abilities of St. Thomas employees.

The booth is a project for their Generalist Practice for Social Change class.

Minneapolis campus employees, friends, family and students are welcome to stop by and learn about the program. The group will begin a new series May 25 in Terrence Murphy Hall.

Dr. Sarah Schmalenberger’s course will examine the work of women patrons of music and women music institution builders in the United States.