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Tommies Get Social During #USTFINALS
23 May 2013 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
It’s the last week of the semester at UST and Tommies are venting about #USTFINALS, sharing their favorite #TommieMemories, and Instagramming their favorite campus locales. See what everyone is talking about during the week leading up to #USTCommencement 2013.
Prayers are Requested for the Health of Abe Knudson
23 May 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
He is the husband of Laura Lee ’07, a communications-journalism graduate.
UST in the News for May 23, 2013
23 May 2013 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
The recent end of the Minnesota legislative session has brought out St. Thomas experts to weigh in on many topics from taxes to child care workers.
Fiscal Year-End Policies Announced
23 May 2013 by Controller's Office / No Comments
From the Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Controller’s Office.
Selim Center Announces Three Free Summer Programs for Those 50 and Older
23 May 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
No need to register; just show up and enjoy the program.
Please Remember Evon Peterson in Your Prayers
22 May 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
She was the mother of Dr. David Peterson, a, College of Education, Leadership and Counseling.
Professional Notes for May 22, 2013
22 May 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s notes feature Dr. Ameeta Jaiswal-Dale and Dr. John Wendt.
Campus Climate Survey Shows Strong Satisfaction at St. Thomas
22 May 2013 by Doug Hennes '77 / No Comments
More than eight of 10 St. Thomas faculty, staff and students who responded to the campus climate survey earlier this year expressed satisfaction with the university and the way it is operated. There were overall favorable responses between 58 and 84 percent in seven theme areas, and 40 percent of faculty, staff and students completed all or part of the survey.
Sue Huber to Retire as EVP in June 2014
22 May 2013 by Doug Hennes '77 / No Comments
Dr. Susan Huber, executive vice president and chief academic officer at St. Thomas since 2008, will retire from her position on June 30, 2014. Dr. Julie Sullivan, president-elect, said she will launch a national search this fall for Huber’s successor.
John Barron Leads Female Collegiate All-Star Bicycle Racing Team to Annual Nature Valley Grand Prix
22 May 2013 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
The collegiate all-stars, led for the seventh year by John Barron, the director of the university’s Service Center, will compete against elite and professional racers June 12-16. One of the six races in the grand prix, a time trial — known as the “race of truth” — will roll past campus on Mississippi River Boulevard on the morning of Wednesday, June 12.
Ten Seminarians to be Ordained as Priests Saturday
21 May 2013 by The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity / No Comments
The graduates of the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity will be ordained by Archbishop John Nienstedt at the Cathedral.
Students: Beware of Off-campus Textbook Buyers
21 May 2013 by UST Bookstores / 1 Comment
UST Bookstores warn students about rogue book buyers who often pay prices far lower than those offered at the university’s book buyback.
St. Thomas Dedicates Harpole Fountain
21 May 2013 by Doug Hennes '77 / No Comments
St. Thomas dedicated the Murray J. Harpole Legacy Fountain on Monday during a ceremony on John P. Monahan Plaza outside the Anderson Student Center. The fountain is a gift from Pentair Ltd. and five current or former directors of the company in honor of the late Harpole, its founder and first chief executive officer.
The Scroll: My Italian Playlist
21 May 2013 by Lisa Weier / 1 Comment
Lisa Weier wrapped up her Rome Catholic Studies semester by dancing to “L’amore Verrá” with a classmate and their teacher, “a sassy and confident Italian woman named Marta.” Weier writes about the experience – one of many great memories of her semester in Rome – today in The Scroll.
Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement Announces Reorganization
20 May 2013 by Student Diversity and Inclusion Services / No Comments
The announcement includes interdepartmental moves of important programs and services such as: the Tutor Mentor, Literacy Connections and Early College Awareness programs, the Community Engagement Network, and UST’s Institutional Review Board.
MPR to Air David Plotz Talk at Noon Tuesday
20 May 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The program was recorded at St. Thomas last week.
Final Thoughts: Friends All
20 May 2013 by Father Dennis Dease / 1 Comment
You have been kind beyond description – to me and to St. Thomas. I will forever carry fond memories of those kindnesses, which I know were borne out of a genuine desire to make this a better university and to help us provide the best possible education for our students.
St. Thomas Moves Closer to Campus Ban on Tobacco Use
20 May 2013 by Doug Hennes '77 / 6 Comments
St. Thomas is one step closer to becoming a tobacco-free campus on Jan. 1, 2014. The President’s Staff has endorsed the tobacco-free concept and a committee will work out an implementation plan before returning to the President’s Staff this fall for final approval.
Faculty and Staff Say Farewell to Dease at Event Marked With Laughter, Tears and Standing Ovations
17 May 2013 by Jim Winterer '71 / 1 Comment
Dease, who retires next month, thanked faculty and staff for “making the St. Thomas culture so really, really special.”
St. Thomas Summer Construction Roster Includes Eight Major Projects
17 May 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Projects are scheduled late May through the end of August.
Aquinas Yearbook Printed Supplement Will Be Available This Summer
17 May 2013 by Aquinas Yearbook / No Comments
A printed supplement of the 2013 digital online Aquinas yearbook will be available for purchase for $25 this summer.
Professional Notes for May 17, 2013
17 May 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s note features a multitude of faculty, staff and students.
Speakers Announced for 2013 Commencement Ceremonies
16 May 2013 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
Undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 25.
2013 Minnesota Business Ethics Award Honors Four Companies
15 May 2013 by Center for Ethical Business Cultures / No Comments
The award is co-sponsored by the St. Thomas-based Center for Ethical Business Cultures.
Dates Set for 2013 Orientation and Registration
15 May 2013 by Student Orientation / No Comments
New first-year domestic students have been invited to sign up for Orientation and Registration where an adviser will meet with students individually to review their fall course schedule.
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