Everyone also is invited to Solemn Vespers on the Commemoration of All Souls celebrated by Father Dennis Dease on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
- Campus Ministry announces Mass times for Solemnity of All Saints on Nov. 1
- Boo! Are you afraid of the dark?
Shine a light on kindness with a key ring from the Acts of Kindness Campaign.
- Theologian, neuroscientist to discuss ‘Neuroscience and the Soul’ Thursday
Dr. Paul Gavrilyuk, Theology, will give a historical understanding of the soul; Dr. Adam Johnson, Bethel University, will speak on neuroscientific developments; and Dr. Thomas Sullivan will respond.
- Learn about geology, environmental science careers and internships at informal noon conversation Tuesday
Dr. Thomas Hickson and Erik Smith will lead an informal conversation about their experiences in these fields and the career prospects that are available to students.
- Public Safety issues bulletin regarding increased illegal downloading of copyrighted material
The bulletin also provides downloading tips.
- Local artist Beth Barron to speak at Feminist Friday on Nov. 4
“I will forever be compelled by the ‘stitch,’ ” says the artist, “and the metaphor of it as a ‘mark’ to catalog time, events and emotion.” Barron will speak on “Allowing the Path to Unfold, One Stitch at a Time.”
- Senior Class Gift Committee meets Tuesday
All seniors are invited to join the committee and help plan the legacy of the Class of 2012.
- Academic Support Center offers ‘tricks’ and treats today
(And academic support Monday through Friday.)
- Campus Ministry launches new Facebook page
“Like” the new page to be entered in raffles.
- Michael Ciresi to speak on ‘Law in the Community’
Hosted by the Pre-Law Society, the event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Everyone is invited to this talk by one of the country’s top trial attorneys.
- BUSN200 hosts 20th anniversary celebration week, Oct. 31-Nov. 4
Everyone is invited to stop by the new BUSN200 Center in McNeely Hall for treats according to a schedule posted here.
- Please remember Anne Baniak in your prayers
She was the mother of Liz Zupfer ’91, Alumni and Constituent Relations, and Mary Marion ’95 M.B.A.
- Social Work invites campus community to visit on Halloween
Visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the Peanuts gang in character and bring along a “great idea” related to a social justice issue to share with the Great Pumpkin.
- UST in the news
Catch up on the latest news headlines featuring St. Thomas and its experts.
- Master of Social Work program holds information session on Nov. 5
Registrations will be accepted up to 24 hours prior to the session.
- Every day is the last day in The Grill
Gayle Lamb has worked as Dining Services cash operations manager for 26 years and spends a lot of time in The Grill. As she prepares to close its doors in less than three months and move to the new Anderson Student Center in January, she reflects today in The Scroll on the history of what she calls “a great community gathering space.”
- Wellness Center sponsors individual dietitian appointments
Registered dietitian Christina Meyer-Jacks will be available on Thursdays this fall to schedule consultations with students on a range of topics such as nutrition and increasing athletic performance.
- Having trouble in your relationships?
Counseling and Psychological Services will offer a second Relationships Group this fall semester; it starts today.
- Omicron Delta Kappa to honor students, faculty for leadership and scholarship
The event will honor student-leader and faculty inductees for distinctive scholarship, leadership, involvement and character and also will celebrate ODK’s 20th anniversary at St. Thomas.
- Dashing monsters will close Summit Avenue, Mississippi River Boulevard early Saturday morning
Summit Avenue will be closed at 8 a.m. for a road race Saturday morning. The road will reopen about 10:30 a.m.
- Wellness Center’s Relaxation Class splits into two sessions for today only
Students are asked to choose the 5:40 to 6:10 p.m. session or the 6:10 to 6:40 p.m. session.
- Library today: Special Food-for-Fines drive starts Nov. 1
Donate canned food to the Francis Basket Food Shelf in exchange for waived library fines: One can equals $2 in fines. (Donations cannot be accepted for lost or damaged items.)
- USG to hold election for neighborhood senator
Candidate election packets can be picked up today.
- Skype to the Dominican Republic today to meet Alta Gracia employees
Through a Skype conference, meet some of the people who benefit from the purchases of Alta Gracia Fair Trade school apparel in the UST Bookstore.
- National Youth Sports Program to present first Ressler-Ahrens Award for Youth Development at 21st anniversary celebration Friday
The award will be presented to former Minnesota Twin Frank Quilici and Rep. Carlos Mariani
