National Book Award and National Book Critics Circle Award finalist is visiting writer at St. Thomas March 4-10
01 Mar 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Bonnie Jo Campbell, who earned degrees in philosophy and mathematics before she earned an M.F.A. in creative writing, has published award-winning short stories, a novel and a chapbook of poetry.
UST Bands, Festival Orchestra, German organ virtuoso headline March concerts, recitals
01 Mar 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
The bands give a concert March 7, followed by Festival Orchestra on March 8, German organist Felix Hell on March 15, and the UST Chamber Singers in “An Evening of Musical Theater Selections” March 21.
David Durenberger, former U.S. senator and health policy institute founder, speaks March 5
25 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Durenberger is founder and current chair of the National Institute of Health Policy in the University of St. Thomas’ Opus College of Business.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble back from Italian tour
24 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
The students performed concerts in Rome, Messina, Catania, Campodarsego and Villafrati, where they were welcomed with a traffic-stopping rendition of “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
Up ’til Dawn holds letter-writing party tomorrow
23 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
So far this year, St. Thomas students have raised more than $60,000 and have a goal of raising more than $100,000.
Women’s History Month lecture: Former Irish president and U.N. official to speak March 1 at St. Thomas
22 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Mary Robinson’s lecture is titled “The Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on Women and Children.”
Students: Boost your financial literacy
19 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Start with a free pizza supper on Feb. 24, courtesy of the Citizens League and St. Catherine University. Make reservations today!
Trustees approve lowest tuition increase in 16 years
19 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Emphasizing the need to keep a University of St. Thomas education affordable, the Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a 2010-2011 undergraduate tuition and fees increase of 3.5 percent.
UST in the News
17 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Here’s two weeks’ worth of UST-related media coverage.
DePaul University staffer and ‘global citizen’ to give Feb. 22 Habiger Lecture in Catholic Studies
15 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Joyana Jacoby, coordinator for university ministry service-immersion trips at DePaul University in Chicago, will give the annual Joseph and Edith Habiger Lecture in Catholic Studies.
Annual Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference set for Feb. 27 at University of St. Thomas
05 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Featured speakers at this 18th annual event are award-winning illustrator and author Chris Raschka and Phyllis Root, who has written more than 30 books.
Sign up for March 18 ‘Day at the Capitol’
04 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Join forces with students from other colleges and meet with legislators to discuss an important resource: the Minnesota State Grant Program.
You’re invited to class presentation about Singapore
03 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Learn about multicultural Singapore in this presentation today by Graduate School of Professional Psychology students.
UST in the News
03 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Here’s your weekly dose of St. Thomas-related news clips from far and wide.
Hourcar car-sharing service now available at St. Thomas
01 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Here’s a convenient, economical and earth-friendly way to drive without owning a car.
Concerts sure cure for winter doldrums
01 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
The Arpeggione Duo and The Society for the Doctrinal Affectation of Baroque Music give back-to-back concerts Feb. 5 and 6.
Please Pray for the Health of Sue Moyer, Former St. Thomas Employee
01 Feb 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
She recently underwent surgery for cancer and will begin chemotherapy soon.
Update: Please Remember in Your Prayers UST Trustee Patricia Dorn Jaffray
26 Jan 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 30.
UST in the News
25 Jan 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Two high-profile alumni got new jobs last week.
How well do you know UST? (Question No. 7)
25 Jan 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
This week’s question is: “Which satisfaction measure did the students respond to as the most important?”
Update: University computers to get security update tonight
22 Jan 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Leave your computer on so that the update can be installed remotely.
Please Keep Friends of Student in Your Prayers
19 Jan 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Champion for nontoxic cosmetics is next in First Friday Speaker Series Feb. 5
19 Jan 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Ann Garrity ’89 founded an online cosmetics marketplace for companies that sign a pledge not to use cancer-causing or hormone-disrupting ingredients in their products.
TPT to rebroadcast two St. Thomas programs
19 Jan 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
See “DePalma on North America as a Nation” and “Interfaith Bridges to Holy Land Peace” next month on tptMN, TPT’s statewide Minnesota Channel.
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