‘Our Time to Lead’ is Theme of 25th Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity in Minneapolis April 9-11
22 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The forum began as a two-hour video conference in 1988 and is now the nation’s leading conference for advancing diversity in the workplace.
A Scholarly Endeavor in India Marked the Start of Katarina Schuth’s Lifelong Research Journey
21 Mar 2013 by Sr. Katarina Schuth / No Comments
Sr. Katarina Schuth conducted her first significant research while completing her doctoral degree in cultural geography, which led to her dissertation, “Patterns of Literacy in Villages of South India.” After months of preparing for field work, which entailed lugging volumes of “The Census of India” back and forth from the Syracuse University library to Minnesota, she finally was ready for the adventure of a lifetime.
The Scroll: Recovery, Redemption, Resurrection
19 Mar 2013 by Dave Nimmer / No Comments
Dave Nimmer still remembers a Good Friday service a decade ago when Christ’s words touched him and those who asked Jesus to remember them when he came into his kingdom. “I was watching all of humanity, through eons of time, pass in front of me: the young and old, the youthful and fragile, the saints and sinners,” he writes today in The Scroll, and “I knew all was well with my soul.”
World-renowned Biblical Scholar Avivah Zornberg to Speak at Adath Jeshurun April 18
15 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Jay Phillips Center at St. Thomas is a co-sponsor of the talk. It’s free and open to all.
Theologian Dr. John Martens Appointed Columnist for America Magazine
14 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
He writes about Sunday Scripture reading for America’s The Word column.
Wulf Kaal’s Diverse Education Informs the Work He Does – In and Out of the Classroom
14 Mar 2013 by Wulf Kaal / No Comments
KaaI’s unique background enables him to seek socially optimal solutions to real-world problems independent of political or economic pressure.
Habemus Papam: St. Thomas Community Reacts to the Selection of Pope Francis
13 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Dr. Don Briel, Dr. Charles Reid Jr., Dr. Massimo Faggioli and Monsignor Aloysius Callaghan offer their initial thoughts on the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the 266th Pope. St. Thomas students celebrate on campus.
Noted French Concert Organist to Perform in Sunday Recital Celebrating Kney Organ’s 25th Anniversary
13 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Michel Bouvard will perform Sunday afternoon in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas. All are welcome to the free concert and reception.
St. Thomas Nominated as ‘Top Workplace’
13 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
St. Thomas again has been nominated to participate in the Star Tribune’s “Top Workplaces” survey, and 500 randomly selected St. Thomas employees will receive emails next week asking them to complete a short questionnaire.
U.S. News Ranks Graduate Programs
12 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
St. Thomas graduate and professional programs in business, education, law and social work are included in the Best Graduate Schools rankings published today (March 12) by U.S. News & World Report.
The Inspiration Behind the Faculty Award-Winning Collaboration of Stephen Brookfield and John Holst
12 Mar 2013 by Stephen Brookfield and John D. Holst / No Comments
In the field of adult education the Cyril O. Houle World Award for Literature in Adult Education is awarded annually to the English language book that exemplifies outstanding scholarship. Recently, Stephen Brookfield and John D. Holst from the College of Education, Leadership and Counseling learned that they won the 2011 World Award for their book Radicalizing Learning: Adult Education for a Just World.
Studying the Sleep Habits of College Students
08 Mar 2013 by Roxanne Prichard / No Comments
Roxanne Prichard studies how and when we sleep and the environmental, biological and psychological variables that impede sleep. Simply put, she studeies what is it that makes us go to sleep and wake up when we do and the factors that interfere with that process.
Air Pollution Health Advisory Issued
07 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air pollution health advisory effective Friday until midday Saturday for the southern two-thirds of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities area.
Applications due March 22 for Malevich Student Leadership Scholarship
06 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Scholarship criteria include leadership, volunteerism and academics.
Roth Investment Option Coming in April for UST’s Voluntary Retirement Arrangement
06 Mar 2013 by Human Resources / No Comments
TIAA-CREF and Fidelity representatives will answer questions at the HR Fair on March 12-13. Submit a revised Salary Reduction Agreement form by March 22 to qualify for contributions to begin the first pay period in April.
Conversations with President-elect Sullivan are April 4
06 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Dr. Julie Sullivan, who will become president of St. Thomas on July 1, will offer opportunities for discussion and engagement with St. Thomas faculty and staff in forums on Thursday, April 4.
Library to Host March 11 Book Launch for Extended Family: Essays on Being Irish American
04 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The new book’s essays and articles were compiled by James Silas Rogers, editor of the New Hibernia Review. The reception Monday is open to all.
‘Jumpstart to Wellness’ at the 19th Annual Human Resources Fair, March 12 and 13
01 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The grand prize drawing this year will be for a $100 gift card of your choice.
Shenehon Real Estate Analysis: 2013 is Off to Promising Start But Inventory of Homes for Sale Remains Historically Low
28 Feb 2013 by Shenehon Center for Real Estate / No Comments
January data shows year-t0-year improvements in most categories. In some areas of the Twin Cities, the unusually low inventory is triggering a shift from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market.
FY14 Budget Information Session is at Noon Today, Feb. 28
28 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Bring a brown-bag lunch; cookies and beverages will be provided.
As a Master’s Student in Iowa, Dr. Heather Shirey Heard Brazil Beckoning and Followed
28 Feb 2013 by Heather Shirey, Ph.D. / No Comments
Preparing for my first semester of college at the University of Iowa, I made some decisions about my course schedule that ended up being rather fortuitous for my later scholarship. First, to fulfill my language requirement, I chose to study Brazilian Portuguese.
Public Safety Alert: Hennepin Avenue Aggravated Assault
27 Feb 2013 by Public Safety / No Comments
Public Safety would like to alert the University of St. Thomas community of an aggravated assault on the 1100 block of Hennepin Avenue.
Sociology and Criminal Justice Majors, Minors: Applications Accepted for Gessner Memorial Scholarship
27 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Application forms and essays are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 13.
MPR to Air ‘Celebrating and Preserving Winter’ Program at Noon Wednesday
26 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The program was recorded at St. Thomas last week and features remarks by Bill McKibben of 350.org and J. Drake Hamilton of St. Paul-based Fresh Energy.
Positions Available on Up ’til Dawn Executive Board
21 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Students are invited to apply. Open posts include: assistant director and chairs of catering, finance, and communications, as well as two spots open for public relations chairs.
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