All vehicles must be removed from Lot U by 10 p.m. Parking in the alley area between Summit and Grand avenues (bordered by Finn Street and Cretin Avenue) also will close for pot hole patching and repairs.
- Parking Lot U to close at 10 p.m. today; heat postpones roof work at 2185 Grand
- UST in the news
A roundup of recent news headlines featuring St. Thomas and its experts.
- Graduate Programs in Software hosts information session July 19
You can learn about software degree programs at St. Thomas, including the new B.A.-M.S. master’s track.
- Drive aisle connecting east, west ends of parking Lot K to be closed July 19-27
The closure will not affect access to the lot, and all of the current spaces will remain available.
- School of Education now affiliated with six charter schools
The Minnesota Department of Education approved St. Thomas as the “authorizer” of four additional charter schools in the Twin Cities.
- McNair Scholars to present Summer Research Symposium August 11
The McNair Scholars Program encourages low-income and first-generation undergraduate students and groups traditionally underrepresented in graduate school to continue their education and ultimately receive their Ph.D.
- Please remember Virginia Alexander in your prayers
She was the mother of Pat Alexander, Luann Dummer Center for Women and the Center for Faculty Development.
- Minneapolis Data Center electrical work will result in service outages July 21
The work will affect both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.
- Farewell reception planned for Dr. Pam Nice on July 28
She has served as associate director of the Center for Faculty Development and as an adjunct professor in the English Department at St. Thomas since 1990.
- One general-counsel candidate withdraws from search process; Friday’s interview schedule changed
There will be one open-interview session on Friday instead of two.
- Graduate Program in Music hosts Jane Frazee Distinguished Scholar/Artist Series on July 17
The 2011 distinguished scholar-artist is Dr. Jackie Wiggins, professor of music education and chair of the Department of Music, Theater and Dance at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich.
- Student-organized ‘Outrun Anxiety’ 5K walk and run planned Sunday in Eden Prairie
The inaugural event is being organized by St. Thomas Business 200 students.
- Erin Thigpen says ‘thank you’ to St. Thomas community
- Additional shuttle buses added for open interviews with general counsel-chief human resources finalists
Open interviews with the six finalists will be held Wednesday through Friday. Extra shuttles are planned to accommodate Minneapolis campus staff and faculty.
- Chapel welcomes organ designer Gabriel Kney
Kney designed the organ in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, which was dedicated nearly 25 years ago. He recently visited his instrument for the first time since its installation.
- School of Divinity student receives ministry fellowship
Andrew Jaspers received the fellowship from the Fund for Theological Education
- Just have to dance? UST Dance Club wants you!
The UST Dance Club is looking for passionate and dedicated young women who love to dance to be a part of the club for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year.
- Welcome to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference
The annual regional conference will be held here Friday and Saturday.
- Farewell reception for Associate Registrar Richelle Wesley planned Thursday
She has accepted a new position as an assistant dean at Hamline’s School of Law.
- Application deadline extended for Staff Mentorship Program
Applications for the program will be accepted until July 22.
- Wednesday was ‘Tom Sullivan Day’ in St. Paul
The St. Paul City Council proclaimed the day to honor Dr. Thomas Sullivan, who just retired after 45 years as a St. Thomas philosophy professor.
- UST photographer wins honorable mention for his work on ‘Feats of Strength’ magazine story
Mike Ekern won the award from the University Photographers Association of America.
- Open interviews start Wednesday for general counsel-chief human resources finalists
The six interview sessions are open to all and comments are welcome.
- Graduate Program in Music hosts Research Roundtable July 7
Graduate music students who have recently completed their theses will give formal presentations of their research.
- IRT announces weekend upgrades, possible interruptions, to central systems
In addition, ODSP (a Banner Operational Data Store used for Reporting) will be down over the weekend.