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Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference Feb. 23 to Feature Noted Authors Jacqueline Woodson and David LaRochelle
15 Feb 2013 by College of Education, Leadership and Counseling / No Comments
The 21st annual conference is sponsored by the College of Education, Leadership and Counseling and brings together authors, illustrators, students and teachers.
Concert Organist Ahreum Han to Perform in Next Recital Celebrating 25th Anniversary of Gabriel Kney Pipe Organ
15 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Korea-born Han will perform Sunday, March 3. All are welcome to the free concert.
Undergrads: Submit Applications for June 2013 Study Abroad Courses by March 1
15 Feb 2013 by Study Abroad / No Comments
The courses: Topics in Ecology and Culture in Korea, Management 480 in London and Ireland, and The Church in Latin America in Guatemala.
Undergraduate Tuition Will Increase 4.5 Percent Next Year
15 Feb 2013 by Doug Hennes '77 / No Comments
Tuition rates will increase 4.5 percent for undergraduate students and an average of 3.3 percent for graduate students beginning this summer, the St. Thomas Board of Trustees decided Thursday. The board approved the increases as part of the university’s 2013-2014 budget, which also calls for a 2.5 percent increase in overall funding for the faculty and staff salary pool.
Leading in the New Landscape: Three Keys for Employment Success
15 Feb 2013 by Chato Hazelbaker / No Comments
Law students always have been concerned with how and where they will find their first job after law school, but over the past four years these concerns have grown increasingly acute.
Junior Achievement Hopes to Grow Program With Help From Nonbusiness Majors
15 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Junior Achievement volunteers spend about five hours in classroom settings giving of their time and talents but get back so much more than credit for volunteer hours.
Welcome, President-Elect Sullivan
14 Feb 2013 by Doug Hennes '77 / No Comments
The St. Thomas Board of Trustees elected Dr. Julie Sullivan, executive vice president and provost of the University of San Diego, as the first woman and the first lay person to serve as president of the University of St. Thomas in its 128-year history.
Please Remember Robert Michael Anderley in Your Prayers
13 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / 1 Comment
He was the brother of Jerry Anderley, associate vice president for facilities at the Physical Plant.
The Weigh-In: Joseph Ratzinger’s Lasting Legacy as the ‘Scholar Pope’
13 Feb 2013 by Don Briel, Ph.D. / No Comments
Pope Benedict XVI maintained a calm and prayerful expression of the papacy in a time of extraordinary turbulence, a time for which in some ways he was ill-equipped to respond but in other ways for which his papacy has been uniquely providential. We asked Don Briel to reflect on Benedict’s legacy.
‘Is the Supreme Court Threatening Religious Groups’ is Subject of ‘Hot Topics: Cool Talk’ Forum March 8
13 Feb 2013 by Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law and Public Policy / No Comments
The forums this year are focusing on the challenges of religious freedom here and around the world. All are welcome.
Who’s Afraid of the Dodd-Frank Act? Not Wall Street
13 Feb 2013 by Wulf A. Kaal / No Comments
Although compliance with Dodd-Frank Act requirements has increased costs for the hedge-fund industry, the industry is adjusting well to the new cost structure.
UST in the News for Feb. 13, 2013
13 Feb 2013 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
‘Gene Pollution in China’s Rivers,’ ‘Fat is Awesome,’ and the Pope’s resignation round out an eclectic mix of headlines this week.
Annual Pre-Medical Scholarship Competition Has Begun
13 Feb 2013 by Academic Counseling and Support / No Comments
Apply for the James E. and Katherine C. O’Phelan Scholarship and/or the Niels and Carol Sorensen Scholarship by Friday, March 8.
Professional Notes for Feb. 13, 2013
13 Feb 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s notes include faculty members Thomas Bushlack, Michael Hollerich, David Kelley, Anne Klejment, Paul Lorah, Catherine Marrs Fuchsel, Kimberly Vrudny, Marty Warren and Scott Wright; and graduate student Blaire Hysjulien.
The Scroll: Hail to the Seniors!
13 Feb 2013 by Dr. John Tauer / No Comments
Over the last four years, Dr. John Tauer has had the pleasure of coaching five outstanding student-athletes who will be honored Wednesday at “Senior Night” when the men’s basketball team takes on St. Olaf in Schoenecker Arena. In The Scroll today, Tauer reflects on the special character of these men, who have contributed to a 98-15 record and four consecutive MIAC championships.
The Politics of Purple: Focusing on Dialogue, Not Partisanship
12 Feb 2013 by Megan A. Casadecalvo, 2L and Henry D. Long, 2L / No Comments
When the presidential election was in full swing and political tempers were flaring, a new student organization at the University of St. Thomas School of Law was formed to resist the partisanship and vitriol. The Public Discourse group focuses on quite the opposite: open, nonpartisan debate about how public policy issues intersect with law.
Dr. Elise Amel Promoted to Full Professor
12 Feb 2013 by Dr. Susan Huber, executive vice president and chief academic officer / 2 Comments
The recommendation for promotion was made by the Tenure and Promotion Committee at its December 2012 meeting.
Lenten 45-Day Challenge Begins Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13
12 Feb 2013 by Wellness Center / No Comments
Individuals of all faith traditions are invited to participate during this time of preparation for Holy Week and Easter. Pick up a reflection journal and stay in touch with Campus Ministry and the Wellness Center on Facebook for a chance to win a $100 bookstore gift card.
Art Historian to Discuss Hellenistic Sculpture in Feb. 21 Lecture
12 Feb 2013 by Department of Art History / No Comments
Dr. Peter Schultz of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., will give the next lecture in the “Generations and the Tradition of Art” series. All are welcome.
Depth of Field: Cardinal Ratzinger on Campus
11 Feb 2013 by Mike Ekern '02 / No Comments
Before he became Pope Benedict XVI, he was known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger — and he visited St. Thomas in 1984 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of St. John Vianney Seminary.
Two Students to Present Research at Scholars at the Capitol Feb. 19
11 Feb 2013 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
Sam Jensen and Julie Rech will represent St. Thomas at the event, which will be held in the state Capitol’s rotunda.
Sugarhouse: Turning the Neighborhood Crack House Into our Home Sweet Home.
11 Feb 2013 by Dr. Matthew Batt / No Comments
Author and assistant professor of English Matt Batt offers an excerpt from his debut book, Sugarhouse, and answers a few questions about his writing.
The Scroll: One Gone, One Gained
11 Feb 2013 by Carol Bruess / 3 Comments
St. Thomas junior Rachel Murray didn’t think she would have anything in common with Cierra, a Cristo Rey High School student, when they began working together last fall as part of a St. Thomas class. But then Cierra stepped up and comforted Rachel as she dealt with the death of a friend, and Rachel’s impression of the teenager changed dramatically. Carol Bruess writes about their encounter today in The Scroll.
J-Term Courses Announced at the Study Abroad Fair
08 Feb 2013 by Study Abroad / No Comments
The Study Abroad Fair takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in Campus Way on the second floor of the Anderson Student Center.
For the Record: Passing the Torch
08 Feb 2013 by Neil Hamilton / No Comments
It was an honor to serve as the interim dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Law, and it is an even greater honor to introduce the new dean, Robert Vischer.
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