The Vatican today announced the appointment of Father Arthur Kennedy as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Boston, Mass.

He was the father of Judy Olson, the Center for Ethical Business Cultures.

It will reopen on July 6.

St. Thomas faculty, staff and students are keeping busy this summer.

The Tommies scored off the field as well: Steve Fritz has been named the 2009-10 Under Armour Division III West Region Athletics Director of the Year.

Gifts must be received by June 30 in order to be counted in this year’s campaign.

A total of 140 third to eighth graders will participate in this seventh annual summer camp.

Laura Deuberry (interior design), Rod Kirkwold (carpenter) and Roger Stowell (painter) will retire on Wednesday.

Sign up early as shifts to work UST’s State Fair booth fill fast.

He was the father of Dr. Karen Westberg, College of Applied Professional Studies.

See “Interfaith Bridges to Holy Land Peace” on July 5-6.

The center has made arrangements with the author to join Wednesday’s discussion via speakerphone.

The Bookstore will reopen for business on Thursday, July 1.

This July 21 discussion of Stephen Hawking’s book is designed to ease readers into the September selection: The Elegant Universe, by Brian Greene. Everyone is welcome.

Dr. Susan Huber, executive vice president and chief academic officer, announces several significant changes and appointments.

Between 250 and 300 workers are on site each day now. The complex should be available for the fall varsity teams by mid-August and for general use the week before classes start. See some new videos of the work under way.

The recently convened New Media Information Group will help increase the university’s visibility on social media sites and keep its online brand consistent.

Here’s the latest news published about St. Thomas in other media.

Visit the IRT Alerts page for real-time updates on this and all planned outages, unplanned outages and security alerts.

The date of the contribution rate change now coincides with the beginning of the academic year and the month in which the university generally awards annual pay increases and begins faculty contracts. Changes in eligibility and vesting periods will continue to become effective on July 1.

Here’s an FAQ about the dependent eligibility verification audit now under way for those covered on St. Thomas’ health care plan.

Welcome to the Swedenborgian Church of North America and the Minnesota Board of Public Defense Trial School participants.

Coach Chris Olean: “Matt is the best pitcher I’ve had in my 10 seasons at St. Thomas.”

He will be leaving St. Thomas for a new position as founding director of diversity at Allegheny College, Meadville, Penn.

The annual Minnesota Private College Week will be held June 21-25.