Undergrads: Officially Withdraw From Fall Classes You’ve Registered for but Will not Attend
03 Sep 2012 by Office of the Registrar / No Comments
University policy states that undergraduate students who do not attend the first day of class may be dropped from class rosters at the discretion of the instructor.
Bruce Van den Berghe Announces Retirement
31 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
After 30 years of service to the University of St. Thomas, Bruce Van den Berghe, associate vice president for auxiliary services, will retire effective Oct. 5. “Bruce has been a key player in this institution for a long time,” said Mark Vangsgard vice president for business affairs and chief financial officer. “Most people do not realize that he is responsible for so many things.”
Recital Series Will Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Chapel’s Gabriel Kney Pipe Organ
31 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Organist David Jenkins will perform the first of five recitals on Sept. 16.
Scholars From Seven U.S. Law Schools to Gather Here Sept. 22 for Ethics Symposium
31 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The symposium is co-sponsored by the university’s Holloran Center on Ethical Leadership in the Professions and the St. Thomas Law Journal.
Students: Enter Your Banking Information Online Soon If You Are Expecting a Tuition Refund
31 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Paper tuition-refund checks are no longer an option for students at the University of St. Thomas.
Dining Services: Repairs to Affect Catering and Dining Services Sept. 12
31 Aug 2012 by Dining Services / No Comments
Replacement of exhaust hood roof motors on the roof of the Anderson Student Center will restrict catering options and dining hours at T’s and The View.
Sign Up for Fall Bowling Leagues
31 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Students, faculty and staff of all skill levels are invited to sign up by Thursday, Sept. 13. League bowling will run from Sept. 17 through Nov. 15 in the Anderson Student Center.
St. Catherine University Posts No-class Date, Hours Schedule for Sept. 5
31 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
St. Kate’s Opening Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 5, may affect the schedules of students taking ACTC courses.
Study Abroad: Priority Deadline Approaching for Theology 101 in Rome
31 Aug 2012 by Study Abroad / No Comments
The priority deadline for first-year students interested in taking Theology 101 in Rome during J-Term is Friday, Sept. 7.
St. Thomas School of Law Selects Four Finalist Candidates for Next Dean
29 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Dean Search Committee at the University of St. Thomas School of Law has announced four finalist candidates for the law school’s deanship. The St. Thomas community is invited to presentations by each candidate in September.
The Weigh-In: Lance Armstrong and the Complex World of Anti-Doping Arbitration
29 Aug 2012 by John T. Wendt, J.D., M.A. / No Comments
Armstrong claims the system was biased, and chose to no longer fight the doping charges leveled against him. “There comes a point in every man’s life when he has to say, ‘Enough is enough,’” the seven-time Tour de France winner and Olympic bronze medalist said in his announcement. “For me, that time is now.”
John Wendt sheds some light on the arbitration process and why Armstrong may have made his decision.
Please Remember Betty Ann Pitre in Your Prayers
29 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
She was the mother of Terence J. Pitre, assistant professor of accounting, Opus College of Business.
First-year Students: Explore Your Opportunities for Studying Abroad
29 Aug 2012 by Study Abroad / No Comments
Learn about Study Abroad options for J-Term, summer, a full semester and a full year.
Public Safety Posts Alert on Aug. 23 Window-peeping Incident
28 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The University of St. Thomas Department of Public Safety has issued an alert regarding a window-peeping incident that occurred Thursday evening, Aug. 23, near the intersection of Ashland Avenue and Moore Street.
Please Remember Stephen Stroh ’87, ’05 M.A., in Your Prayers
27 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
He was the nephew of Father John Malone, vice president for mission.
Human Resources Introduces MetLaw, a Voluntary Group Legal Benefit
27 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The University of St. Thomas will make available MetLaw, a voluntary group legal services benefit administered by Hyatt Legal Plans, to all benefits-eligible employees.
Undergraduate Students: Verify Address Information
24 Aug 2012 by Office of the Registrar / No Comments
Each fall semester the University of St. Thomas requires all degree-seeking undergraduate students to verify their address information. The verification process is done electronically through Murphy Online.
Please Pray for the Health of Michael Weber
24 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
He is the father of Erin Weber ’11 and Craig Martin ’11.
Graduate Programs in Software Offers New Mini Master of Mobile Technology
24 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
With apps, smart phones, and point of purchase sales, mobile technology is quickly becoming one of the hottest topics in business today.
First-floor Reserved Spaces Parking Privileges End Sept. 1 for City of Minneapolis Ramp
24 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The ramp is located at 11th Street and Harmon Place.
Please Remember Judy Sunberg in Your Prayers
20 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
She was the wife of former St. Thomas trustee Frank Sunberg. The Frank and Judy Sunberg Student Leadership Center is named after the couple.
Stephanie Boucher ’06: Standing in the Gap
20 Aug 2012 by Mary R. Fisher / No Comments
It may not be the gap between the 99 percent and the 1 percent, but an enormous void can be found in the world of criminal justice. It is the gap between individuals who are poor enough to qualify for a public defender, and those who can afford a private attorney.
Service-learning Pedagogy Presentations to Be Held Aug. 23
20 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Speakers include Susan Callaway, English; Debra Peterson and Tim Scully, Communication and Journalism; Mike Klein, Justice and Peace Studies; Ernest Owens, Management; and Kimberly Vrudny, Theology.
Please Remember Thydelro Lee Anderson, Sr., in Your Prayers
17 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Anderson’s daughter Monica Ricard and son-in-law Isaac Ricard are students in the Full-time UST MBA program.
Campus Groups Host Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk Cheer Station Aug. 24
17 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Feel free to bring noisemakers, creative posters, etc., to show your support.
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