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Neighborhood Relations

The Neighborhood Relations office at St. Thomas connects our neighbors with the university and connects St. Thomas with all of you.

Whether you're a homeowner, student-renter, landlord, small business owner or university faculty and staff: all of us aim to work for the common good in our neighborhood. St. Thomas is here to help facilitate that engagement.

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NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFING

Lee and Penny Anderson Arena

  • Project Overview
  • Construction Updates
  • Questions from Neighbors

    • Project Overview

    The university is excited to bring the Lee and Penny Anderson arena to campus. The proposed project will include one building to house a dual-purpose competition venue for the university’s hockey and basketball programs with capacity for approximately 4,000 to 5,500 spectators. It is expected to be completed in August of 2025, just in time for the hockey and basketball seasons. The arena will also serve as a space for commencement, convocations, job fairs, and other events. 

    Construction Updates

    Download the PDF to learn more about the construction management plan.

    Questions from Neighbors

    Arena Conversations in the Community

    Over the past several months, the University of St. Thomas has continued to gather questions from neighbors about the development of the multipurpose Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. This list is intended to inform the public about the multipurpose arena and clarify any information that has been shared in the community.

    Read some of the questions and comments we have received, in addition to our responses.

    Project Overview

    Project Overview

    The university is excited to bring the Lee and Penny Anderson arena to campus. The proposed project will include one building to house a dual-purpose competition venue for the university’s hockey and basketball programs with capacity for approximately 4,000 to 5,500 spectators. It is expected to be completed in August of 2025, just in time for the hockey and basketball seasons. The arena will also serve as a space for commencement, convocations, job fairs, and other events. 

    Construction Updates

    Construction Updates

    Download the PDF to learn more about the construction management plan.

    Questions from Neighbors

    Questions from Neighbors

    Arena Conversations in the Community

    Over the past several months, the University of St. Thomas has continued to gather questions from neighbors about the development of the multipurpose Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. This list is intended to inform the public about the multipurpose arena and clarify any information that has been shared in the community.

    Read some of the questions and comments we have received, in addition to our responses.

    Upcoming Events Happening On Campus

    The Tommie Sports ticketing website lists all of the athletics events happening on campus each month.

    Review the calendar to learn when the neighborhood may see an increase in activity.

    Resources and Contacts

    Find campus and community contacts, resources and benefits available to neighbors of St. Thomas neighbors.

    Resources and Contacts

    Our Staff

    Jerome Benner Headshot

    Jerome Benner

    Jerome is the Director of Neighborhood and Community Relations for St. Thomas. He manages our relationships with neighbors and our partnerships in the community. Jerome will be your best resource for any questions or concerns related to activities happening on campus. Feel free to contact him directly at Jerome.benner@stthomas.edu.

    University News

    April 16, 2024

    English Professor Published in Nightmare Magazine

    Shannon Scott, a faculty member in the English department at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, recently wrote a story titled “My Containment” that ran in Nightmare Magazine, a popular horror and dark fantasy subscription. “My Containment” is a short story that follows the connection between an American man and a mysterious woman, who… The post English Professor Published in Nightmare Magazine appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

    • April 16, 2024

      Professor Klein Discusses Justice and Relationship-Building

      Dr. Mike Klein, an assistant professor in the department of Justice and Peace Studies at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church community at a Meet The Authors Sunday Forum on April 14. Klein and Sharon Lennartson, chairwoman of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community (MMDTC), shared information about the MMDTC… The post Professor Klein Discusses Justice and Relationship-Building appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

    • April 15, 2024

      Bringing Native Contributions to the Forefront of U.S. History

      It was one of the most important commodities ahead of the American Revolution: gunpowder. Brought to North America by white settlers, the earliest known chemical explosive also had a profound effect on Native communities across the continent. Dr. Jennifer Monroe McCutchen, an assistant professor of history at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, is… The post Bringing Native Contributions to the Forefront of U.S. History appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

    • April 15, 2024

      When Students Become the Teachers, Everyone Learns

      A traditional college professor is a “sage on the stage,” which is a wise scholar who imparts the necessary knowledge – usually via a “chalk and talk” lecture – for their students to transform into competent professionals and well-rounded human beings. At the University of St. Thomas, faculty lean toward being a “guide on the… The post When Students Become the Teachers, Everyone Learns appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

    • April 15, 2024

      College of Health Receives Grant to Support School Social Worker Pipeline

      The School of Social Work at the Morrison Family College of Health just received a $622,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Education to help attract and prepare students for a career in K-12 school social work. Facing a shortage of support services staff in schools across Minnesota and the nation, the funds will allow… The post College of Health Receives Grant to Support School Social Worker Pipeline appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

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