New, unwrapped gifts can be donated at four locations on the St. Paul campus and at the School of Law on the Minneapolis campus.
- Veterans Association extends Toys for Tots drive through Dec. 21
- Finals week starts tomorrow; are you ready?
The Academic Support Center is available to help with last-minute questions and planning.
- Payroll posts information for filing new W-4, MWR forms
UST employees can file a new Form W-4 at any time. Michigan and North Dakota residents who work in Minnesota must complete a new MWR form by Feb. 28.
- Campus Ministry hosts Study Day Mass tonight
The Finals Feed in The Grill immediately follows tonight’s Mass.
- Shuttle hours change during holidays, J-Term
The J-Term shuttle schedule will start on Thursday, Dec. 22, and continue through Friday, Jan. 27.
- McNair Scholars Program 2012-2013 application available online
The program assists low-income and first-generation undergraduates to pursue doctorates.
- Sign-up for spring intramurals has begun
An online-registration system will be used for spring intramurals.
- Please remember William Satzer ’49 in your prayers
He was the father of Patricia (Paddy) Satzer, Schoenecker Law Library, and of William Satzer Jr. ’70.
- CILCE corner: Early College Awareness hosts campus visit from St. Matthew’s School
Each semester ECA hosts multiple campus visits by students from populations traditionally underrepresented at college. Student and faculty volunteers are needed to lead activities this spring.
- Mileage reimbursement to stay the same in 2012
The reimbursement will remain at 55.5 cents per mile.
- Community Justice Project seeks used computers, printers in working condition
Computer and printer donations, says professor of law Nekima Levy-Pounds, will help change the lives of young African American men.
- Free legal advice available for UST students today
Advice is offered on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis.
- Parking Services lists Christmas-New Year’s holiday break parking changes
Permits are required to park on campus during J-Term.
- Luke Spehar ’10 to give concert here tonight
He has recorded two albums of original material and spent several months touring the country.
- SIFE helps ‘can’ hunger with food drive
Students in Free Enterprise hope to collect at least 5,000 pounds of food over the next few months.
- Plan ahead: ACTC bus schedule changes are coming in January 2012
A new schedule will take effect on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012.
- Catholic Studies master’s essay presentations scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 15
This event is free and open to the public.
- Take a survey for a chance to win an iPod shuffle
The survey has been approved by St. Thomas’ Institutional Review Board.
- Four Art History graduate students present qualifying papers Thursday
Ryan Barland, Kristine Elias, Marria Thompson and Carolyn Tillman will give presentations at Thursday’s Graduate Student Forum.
- Professional notes
Discover what St. Thomas faculty, staff and students are up to this week.
- Wellness Center hosts finals Stress Spa Retreat tomorrow
Massage sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please remember James ‘Jim’ Mechler in your prayers
- English Department master’s essay presentations set for Friday
Students also will discuss the writing process. Everyone is welcome.
- Winter weather can create serious safety issues
The Physical Plant and Environmental Health and Safety note precautions you can take for safer winter driving and walking across campus.
- Master of Social Work student seeks more survey input from UST students
The purpose of the survey is to understand how students think about and use counseling services on a college campus.