Students Today Leaders Forever invites students to an information sessions tonight and Thursday.
See/Hear/Do
- STLF hosts two Pay It Forward Tour information sessions this week
- Campus Ministry offers Lenten retreat
The retreat will be held Friday through Sunday, Feb. 24-26, at the Gainey Conference Center, in Owatonna.
- Penny Wars fires opening salvo today in battle against cancer; Relay for Life slated for April 20
The fourth annual Tommie-Katie Relay for Life will be held Friday, April 20.
- Author Christopher Shannon to present ‘Irish Catholics on the American Screen’ lecture here next Monday
Shannon is a history professor who wrote ‘From Bowery to Broadway: The Irish in American Film’; his lecture will include film clips.
- Campus Ministry seeks spring semester liturgical ministers
Ministries include altar server, lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and hospitality minister.
- Dance Club auditions start Feb. 16; everyone makes the team!
The club will host a booth at the Activities Fair on Feb. 14. There’s a spot on the team for dancers of all skill levels.
- Throats blessed today, the feast of St. Blaise
St. Blaise is the patron saint of diseases of the throat and other illnesses. Father Erich Rutten, director of Campus Ministry, will offer the blessing.
- Faculty recital Saturday to feature David Jenkins and Christopher Kachian
The free recital will be held in St. Mary’s Chapel at the School of Divinity.
- School of Social Work’s Group Work Institute presents ‘Rituals and Activities’ workshop Feb. 17
The workshop, free to UST students, faculty and staff, will feature speakers working in various social work settings.
- Conference Feb. 16 is designed for Minnesota companies interested in doing business in Europe
Students are welcome to attend this conference, co-sponsored by the Opus College of Business.
- UAWE sponsors scholarships to Minnesota League of Women Voters Leadership Series
A panel of employment experts will speak Tuesday, Feb. 28, on “Mission Possible: Don’t Let Insecurities Sabotage Your Job Search.” Students should indicate an interest by Feb. 20.
- Need a tee time? AARC’s golf simulation room now open for reservations
St. Thomas AARC members are eligible to purchase time slots for practice times, an 18-hole game or a lesson with a pro. Nonmembers may buy practice time or a game with purchase of an additional pass.
- Student Diversity and Inclusion Services hosts Fun Night on Friday
Hip-hop spoken word artist Desdamona and DJ Enferno will entertain the campus community at the Fun Night. Also on Friday, stop by Student Diversity and Inclusion Services for an ice cream social from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Center for Ethical Business Cultures panel to discuss corporate responsibility, sustainability
This free public forum features a talk by Andy McCormick, vice president for public affairs for The Hershey Co., followed by a panel discussion. Seating is limited; register to attend.
- Women’s History Month book discussions begin Feb. 29
This year’s title is Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, written by husband-and-wife Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas Kristof.
- University honors longtime coach, director of athletics with Steve Fritz Court dedication Wednesday
The dedication will take place during halftime of the Tommie-Johnnie men’s basketball game.
- Bookstore holds J-Term book buyback Wednesday through Friday
A St. Thomas ID is required.
- Women’s center book club to discuss Jane Eyre Wednesday
You don’t need to have finished the book (or even have started it) to attend.
- Thursday’s Diversity Insights Breakfast Series speaker specializes in leadership, diversity and organizational transformation
The speaker, Howard J. Ross, will speak on “Bridging the Gap: How the Polarity in Our Culture is Pulling Itself Apart and What We Can Do to Help.”
- ‘Hands and Heart: A Global Perspective of Art, Design and Philanthropy’ on display Feb. 1-April 13
“Hands and Heart” is a selection from the jewelry designs and personal art collection of Robyne Robinson.
- President of Insightformation Inc. to speak at Strategic Planning breakfast Jan. 24
Guest speaker Bill Barberg is an internationally respected expert in strategy management and a frequent speaker at national and international conferences.
- St. Thomas trustee Richard Schulze to speak at First Friday Lunch Feb. 3
Richard Schulze is the founder and Chairman of Best Buy Co. Inc., which he started in 1983, and has served on the St. Thomas Board of Trustees since 1995.
- Selim Center announces February and March programs for those 50 and older
The popular programs range from a one-time dinner discussion to six-session short courses that meet weekly.
- Next ‘Hot Topics: Cool Talk’ forum to probe the government’s role in health care Jan. 27
Former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger will moderate the lunch-hour program at the School of Law.
- Discount tickets available for Ordway dance performance
Ronald K. Brown Evidence, a Dance Company, will perform on Sunday, Jan. 15. Tickets are $15 with a UST ID.
