Hayes, a St. Thomas senior and electrical engineering major, was crowned on Jan. 27

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She was the grandmother of Dr. Matthew Batt, English Department.

Everyone knows textbooks are expensive, but the St. Thomas Bookstore is trying to provide alternatives for students, including a new Rent-a-Book program that will save students a lot of money. Dave Nimmer writes about the program today in The Scroll.

Safety escorts are available by calling Public Safety.

Last year, another St. Thomas grad, Shane Kitzman, won the award.

The nomination deadline is Friday, Feb. 17.

Among the honors for the St. Thomas-based program was a Special Award of Excellence.

The system will be more convenient for students and will allow the library to avoid occasional conflicts in scheduling.

The Center for Intercultural Learning and Community Engagement is still here – in Room 153, Murray-Herrick Campus Center.

Susan Alexander was all set to roll out a big political campaign on behalf of dogs at St. Thomas. Then she read the university’s Political Activity Policy and realized she would need to shelve her plans to champion the rights of canines that have come to trust her as their leader on campus. Read about her predicament today in The Scroll.

The university is prohibited by the IRS from participating or intervening in any political campaign activities on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office.

See what St. Thomas faculty, staff and students are up to this week.

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.

ISS lists February events for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff – starting with its open house tomorrow.

In need of purple and gray game-day apparel, you’ll have an extra hour and a half to shop on Wednesday.

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.

A Minnesota State Grant requires 15 or more credits; other awards require 12 or more credits.

The forum will include a sample UST MBA class and a GMAT preparation class presented by the Princeton Review; you may win a free GMAT prep course worth $1,249.

The dedication will take place during halftime of the Tommie-Johnnie men’s basketball game.

The AARC and ASC have new Facebook pages for Tommie fans to follow.

Classes are offered with reduced rates for students and promotional package discounts for all AARC members.

In his four years at St. Thomas, his teams have posted records of 7-3, 11-2, 12-1 and 13-1.

The Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas will now celebrate a 9 a.m. Mass on Sundays in addition to 11 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. Masses.

A former St. Thomas trustee, Sheran was one of the university’s best-known and most-respected graduates.