International Photo Contest Winners Announced
16 Nov 2012 by Study Abroad / No Comments
The International Education Center at St. Thomas congratulates this year’s winners of its annual International Photo Contest. Every year the IEC holds the contest for photos students take while studying abroad. This year the IEC received 195 photo submissions from 34 students.
Faculty and Staff: Annual Enrollment Deadline Is Friday, Nov. 16
14 Nov 2012 by Human Resources / No Comments
Faculty or staff members who do not complete the Annual Enrollment process online by 11:59 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, will lose their medical, dental and/or vision coverage. No exceptions will be made.
Professional Notes for Nov. 13, 2012
13 Nov 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s notes feature faculty Leah Domine, Catherine Hansen, Tom Hickson, Jennifer McGuire, Peter Parilla, Kevin Theissen, Kris Wammer, Fritz Wenzel, Scott Wright, and Kyle Zimmer; students William Arnold, Emily Chatmas, Jane De Lambert, Fartun Dirie, Anna Kennedy-Harper, Nick Hermann, Andrew Korte, Annie L’Heureux, Chia Lee, Rachel Lundeen, Kristopher McNeill, Joseph Muller, Benjamin Ruhme, Ryan Streitzm, Jacob Sundberg and Brady Ziegler; and alumna Dr. Laura Nelson.
St. Thomas’ Christmas Concert to Celebrate Its 25th Year Dec. 2
09 Nov 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
The annual tradition will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center this year while it’s usual host, Orchestra Hall, undergoes construction.
St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity Hosts Information Night and Course Sampler
08 Nov 2012 by The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity / No Comments
The event will include an opportunity for St. Thomas seniors to learn about the John Ireland Scholarship, which provides a full scholarship for full-time graduate studies in theology.
T’s Celebrates International Education Week With Menu Specials
08 Nov 2012 by Dining Services / No Comments
Cuisine from Greece, Saudi Arabia, Germany, China and Korea will be served during the week.
Mapping the Invisible Somali Twin Cities
07 Nov 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Junior Fartun Dirie’s research project turned abstract ideas into concrete maps. Through these “mental maps,” she seeks to understand local Somalis’ view on residential desireability, migration decisions and how they perceive the Twin Cities’ landscape.
Dr. Ron Bennett Wins Tekne Lifetime Achievement Award
02 Nov 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
The annual Minnesota Tekne Awards honor those who play a significant role in discovering new technologies that educate, improve lifestyles and impact the lives and futures of people living in Minnesota and all over the world.
University Lists Snow Emergency Guidelines
02 Nov 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Winter Hazard Awareness Week is Nov. 5 through 9 in Minnesota. The University of St. Thomas offers these guidelines for what to do and who to call in a snow emergency on campus.
Dr. Stephen Brookfield Wins Second Consecutive Cyril O. Houle Award
02 Nov 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
The prestigious annual award honors a book published in English in the previous year that reflects universal concerns of adult educators.
Professional Notes for Nov. 1, 2012
30 Oct 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s notes feature Dr. Michael Andregg, Dr. Mark Neuzil, Dr. Shirley Polejewski, James Rogers, Dr. Tori Svoboda and Dr. Kimberly Vrudny.
Sociology Student Finds Significant Gender Differences in Sexual Coercion Tactics
24 Oct 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / 1 Comment
Sociology student Kylee Joosten and her adviser, Dr. Lisa Waldner, researched differences in how males and females act as perpetrators of sexual coercion.
International Enrollment at St. Thomas Rises for Fourth Consecutive Year
24 Oct 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
The most notable highlight from this year’s report is the 67.8 percent increase in students from Saudi Arabia.
Professional Notes for Oct. 24, 2012
24 Oct 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s notes feature Dr. Sarah Armstrong, Dr. Stephen Brookfield and Dr. Matthew Kent.
Research Grants Available for Undergraduates
18 Oct 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Grants are available to support mentored undergraduate research during spring semester 2013.
Professional Notes for Oct. 16, 2012
17 Oct 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s notes feature Dr. David Jamieson and Deacon Andrew Jaspers.
Junior Heaven Fekadu Studies and Paints Peace Across Minneapolis With Local Nonprofit
15 Oct 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / 2 Comments
Over the summer, Fekadu conducted a research project that studied the painting of street murals over gang-tagged Minneapolis businesses with artist Jimmy Longoria, the only Chicano/Latino/Hispanic to be awarded a Bush Foundation Artist Fellowship.
Student Alumni Council Invites Everyone to Participate in Community Cleanup Nov. 4
12 Oct 2012 by Student Alumni Council / No Comments
Community Cleanup is a service event in which teams of students join together to clean the yards of elderly and disabled UST neighbors.
Professional Notes for Oct. 10, 2012
10 Oct 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s notes feature Dr. Mel Gray, Dr. David Kelley, Dr. Thomas Redshaw and James Rogers.
Learn How to Relax at Dr. Uta Wolfe’s Thursday Evening Classes
10 Oct 2012 by Wellness Center / No Comments
Wolfe, a psychology professor at St. Thomas, will host free, weekly classes on light relaxation techniques through the end of fall semester.
Senior Nina Ricceri Studied Abroad on Critical Language Scholarships, and You Can Too
05 Oct 2012 by Study Abroad / No Comments
With the help of two State Department Critical Language Scholarships, senior Antanina Ricceri studied Arabic in Oman, Jordan and Morocco.
Professional Notes for Oct. 3, 2012
03 Oct 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s notes feature faculty George Baboila, Dr. Mike Klein, Dr. Patricia Stankovitch, Dr. Martin Warren, Virgil Wiebe, Dr. Meg Wilkes Karraker and Jennifer Wright; staff Mark Jensen; and doctoral students Peter Keenan and Kristen Stevens.
Twenty-four Employees Inducted Into Quarter Century Club
02 Oct 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Father Dease also was inducted as an honorary member of the Quarter Century Club to celebrate his final year as president.
English Department Announces 2012-13 Common Context
28 Sep 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
The English Department is pleased to announce “Work” as this year’s Common Context for its 100-level writing courses.
Celebrate Banned Books Week Oct. 1-5
28 Sep 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Since its inception in 1982, Banned Books Week has promoted the idea that while not every book is intended for every reader, each person has the right to decide what to read, listen to or view.
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