Grammy-winner and Humanitarian John Legend to Speak Here Friday, April 8
30 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Founder of the “Show Me Campaign” to end poverty, Legend will speak and perform three songs here that evening.
Father Bill Baer to Speak at Season’s Final ‘Faith and Work Breakfast’ April 7 at St. Olaf
30 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Baer, former rector of St. John Vianney College Seminary here, will talk about what has happened to “the Lord’s Day.”
U.S. Rep. Ellison and General Nash to Discuss ‘The Role of Religion in U.S. Foreign Policy’ April 8
30 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The program is sponsored by St. Thomas’ Muslim-Christian Dialogue Center. All are welcome to attend.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Father Stan Martinka
30 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Martinka graduated from St. Thomas in 1950; he received the university’s Humanitarian Award in 1993 for his years of service to the poor in Guatemala and Mexico.
Duke Theologian to Discuss ‘the University’s Third Dimension’ in Lecture Here Monday
29 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Professor Huetter will explain why this third dimension … the time for contemplation … keeps the soul of a university alive.
Creating Expert Teachers is Goal of Fellowship Program Announced by School of Education
29 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The program, which includes a stipend and graduate credits, begins in August.
April 9 Conference to Examine ‘Nonviolence in the Islamic Traditions’
29 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Co-sponsored by more than a dozen Twin Cities organizations, the daylong event here brings together Muslim scholars and activists who will address misperceptions of Islamic traditions.
Shared Governance Review Committee is Sending a Survey to Faculty Members Today
28 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The survey is part of the five-year review of the university’s Shared Governance Plan.
Operation Hope Founder John Bryant to Discuss ‘Love Leadership’ at April 4 Talk
28 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Homeless as a teen, Bryant became a social entrepreneur whose work has been recognized by five U.S. presidents.
Friend and Former Legal Counsel to Mother Teresa to Speak Here Wednesday
28 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
James Towey once led the White House Office of Faith-Based Initiatives and recently was named president of Ave Maria University.
Two Champions of Workplace Diversity to be Honored at Multicultural Forum Next Week
17 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
This year’s forum, the 23rd, will attract 1,500 participants from 25 states.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble to Perform in World Premiere of ‘Light From the Yellow Star’ at the Ordway Monday
10 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The evening brings together the talents of St. Thomas musicians, an Israeili composer, a Holocaust survivor, and the St. Paul City Ballet. Admission to the St. Thomas-sponsored event is free for UST students.
Catholic Scholar to Discuss St. Benedict and American Culture in Lecture Monday
09 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Dr. Russell Hittinger will speak on “What St. Benedict Taught the Dark Ages: His and Ours.”
Co-chairs Announced for Reaccreditation Self-study
08 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Dr. Wendy Wyatt and Dr. Marty Johnston will serve as the faculty co-chairs as we prepare for the 2013 reaccreditation visit.
St. Thomas Day Award Videos can be Seen Online
07 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The videos were first shown the St. Thomas Day celebration here Saturday evening.
Organ and Trumpet ‘Sounds of Luxembourg’ Concert Here March 11
04 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The concert is sponsored by the Luxembourg American Cultural Society.
University of St. Thomas to Honor Five at Annual St. Thomas Day Event Saturday
03 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The annual event, which dates to the 1800s, affirms the university’s values as it honors its most exceptional members.
Chamber Singers Receive High National Honor, to Perform at Chicago Choral Convention
03 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
For a choral group, being selected to perform at the national convention is “like winning the World Series.” Listen to their “Down in the River” here.
Annual Passover Seder for the Interfaith Community Planned April 3 at Mount Zion Temple
01 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The Seder will be led by Rabbi Amy Eilberg of the St. Thomas-St. John’s Center for Interfaith Learning.
Public Safety Posts Alert on two Attempted Office Burglaries
01 Mar 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Window panes were forcibly removed from two office doors late Saturday night.
March Music Events Scheduled at St. Thomas
28 Feb 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Some events, including a world premiere at the Ordway, are part of the Twin Cities interfaith art pARTners festival.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Dr. Berenice Bleedorn
25 Feb 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
An educator for more than 40 years, she was known widely for her work in the field of creativity.
Noted Russian Organist Konstantin Volostnov to Perform Here March 7
25 Feb 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The Moscow native has been performing, recording and winning awards in Russia, Europe and the United States.
E-mail Distribution List Created for Those Interested in Social-justice Activities
18 Feb 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Members of the St. Thomas community are invited to add their names to the list maintained by the Justice and Peace Studies Program.
Faith-related Centers Here to Host March 8 Dinner and Discussion on ‘Doing Virtuous Business’
18 Feb 2011 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
One panelist is Yale’s Ted Malloch, author of Doing Virtuous Business. The book is the subject of an upcoming PBS program.
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