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- Faculty member wins Wednesday’s Banned Books Week Trivia Contest
- Oh, say can you sing?
Campus Life is looking for national anthem singers for UST sporting events.
- UST in the News
The Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex continues to make headlines locally and nationally.
- Family Weekend planned for Oct. 8-10
A variety of activities, including a talk by Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton, are planned for students and their families. Most of the activities are free.
- Young adults invited to Cor Jesu tomorrow
Confessions, worship and fellowship are all part of this prayerful event.
- Biology Seminar hosts National Academy of Sciences member
Dr. Steve Polasky, University of Minnesota, will talk on “Ecosystem Services and Conservation.”
- Library today: New electronic library resources available
New resources include ARTstor, a searchable database of more than a million images, and Films on Demand, a source of more than 5,000 streaming videos on a variety of subjects.
- Largest-ever freshman class contributes to several enrollment records here this fall
There were no dramatic enrollment swings in any direction, but the large freshman class gave a boost to already positive numbers.
- Dining Services announces new guidelines
These changes are part of the university’s efforts to reduce cost structure and preserve money for student programming.
- St. Thomas’ Journal of Law and Public Policy to host Oct. 7 symposium on presidential authority
Nationally known scholars will share their interpretations of the scope and use of the president’s constitutional powers.
- Target presents information session today
The event is sponsored by the Career Development Center.
- Today is September’s Faith Thursday
Faith Thursday will be held monthly throughout the academic year.
- School of Social Work hosts Popcorn Friday
Stop in between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.
- ‘Go Tommies!’ But represent St. Thomas in a positive manner
Jane Canney, vice president for student affairs, reminds everyone that sportsmanship, respect for others and representing the University of St. Thomas in a positive manner is always in season, especially at the annual Tommie-Johnniefootball game.
- Got a big foot?
A field-goal kicking contest next Monday is open to students (except JV and varsity football players), faculty and staff.
- Vaclav Havel Civil Society program to host lectures by noted professor of peacebuilding
Dr. Lisa Schirch of Eastern Mennonite University will visit St. Thomas and speak at House of Hope Oct. 10-13.
- Understanding the rankings
The recent U.S. News & World Report rankings got people talking again, and that’s good, says Dr. Michael Cogan, director of institutional research and analysis. But as he writes today in The Scroll, we need to be careful not to let rankings drive our decision-making process and we should stick to the way we approach teaching and facilitate learning at St. Thomas. Our model works.
- Catholic Studies’ professor debuts two compositions in Europe
Father Jan Michael Joncas penned two compositions that were premiered in public worship in Europe earlier this month.
- Campus Life, STAR sponsor school spirit T-shirt giveaway at volleyball game
The Tommies host Concordia College of Moorhead at 7 p.m. today.
- USG’s commuter senator position opens for special election
Candidates for this position on the Undergraduate Student Government must not reside in university-owned housing.
- Today is Free Legal Advice Wednesday
The Commuter Center will offer Free Legal Advice Wednesdays throughout the academic year.
- Health service offers first flu clinic of the fall on Minneapolis campus
Student Health Service offers vaccines and advice to help you through the flu season. Additional clinics will be scheduled over the next two weeks.
- Show Tommie your purple spirit in the upper quad
Tommie will hand out treats from noon to 1 p.m. today to those who are wearing purple.
- Students Today Leaders Forever hosts open house today
A service organization, STLF participants can fulfill Bus 200 requirements. Learn about the club’s “Pay It Forward Tour,” which will be held over spring break in Dallas, Texas.
- Blood drive donors, volunteers needed Oct. 19-20
Helping at the drive provides an opportunity for individuals and clubs to fulfill volunteer hours.
