Reception to honor new women faculty, staff; Kowalski Leadership Award to be presented
23 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Two students, Kelly Rodriguez and Lauren Miller, will be presented with the Sister Pat Kowalski Women’s Leadership Award. The event is Thursday, March 25.
Wellness Center offers Spring Break Kits
22 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Stop by the center this week to pick up a water bottle filled with safety tips, and essentials for a relaxing and safe Spring Break.
Nonexempt Staff Appreciation Breakfast set for March 31
22 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The annual event includes a silent auction, Opening Kitchen Doors cookbook sales and a school supplies donation opportunity for the children of Haiti.
Lunch at Luann’s Book Club to discuss Haunted Ground, by Erin Hart
22 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The group will meet Wednesday, March 24. Bring lunch and join the discussion, even if you have not read or finished the book.
Fall Leadership Institute invites program proposals from individuals, student groups
19 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The presentation topic should relate to the theme “i-LEAD.” Individuals and groups interested in submitting proposals are asked to send it to the FLI Committee by Friday, March 26.
Full-time MBA Program Deferred Admission application deadline is April 15
19 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The Deferred Admission program allows seniors to secure a spot two years in advance, allowing time for full-time work experience. The next informational session is Tuesday, March 23.
Sigma Chi chapter seeks campus ‘sweetheart’
19 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The Sigma Chi Sweetheart is held in high regard and becomes the fraternity’s female representative on campus. Applications are due by April 24.
Library today: Spring cleaning? Donate books to library book sale
18 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Bring in your books until April 8. Also note that a database trial of the Naxos Music Library will run through April 30.
Volunteers Needed to Assist UST Blood Drive
18 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
This is an opportunity for a class or club to complete volunteer hours.
Luann Dummer Center for Women offers grants for faculty and staff
17 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Apply for curriculum development grant for faculty by May 3. Applications for professional development awards for staff and faculty are accepted throughout the year.
CultureLink Tea features talk on Poland
17 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Enjoy tea and taste desserts as first-year student Justyna Szatan talks about her experiences growing up in the home country of Copernicus, Chopin and Pope John Paul II.
Community-based research grants Q & A set for March 25
17 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Grant recipients will be provided a $4,000 stipend and free on-campus housing for the summer while completing a research project in conjunction with a community partner.
Monday African film screenings open to UST community
12 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The next showing is Monday, March 15, and will feature two classic short films.
Wellness Center hosts Red Cross blood drive April 6-7
08 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Sign up online. You may give someone another chance at life.
Design front, back covers for 2010 Student Planner
04 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Students are invited to submit designs by noon Wednesday, March 17. The winners will receive a UST Bookstore gift certificate.
Great Books reading group to discuss The Demon-Haunted World, by Carl Sagan
03 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The group will meet Wednesday, March 24. Everyone is welcome.
Faculty Center for eLearning hosts webinar
03 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The center invites UST faculty to “Team-Based Learning: Small Group Learning’s Next Big Step,” to be held Monday, March 8.
Dr. Massimo Faggioli to lead Theology Night Live! discussion today
03 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The evening’s topic is “Vatican Council II: Catholicism, Modernity and Reform.” Everyone is welcome.
Foreign Affairs Club to screen ‘Promises’
02 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Discussion about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will follow the movie tomorrow in the John R. Roach Center for the Liberal Arts.
Your ride is waiting … on the Tommie Taxi
02 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Pick up two free $15 Tommie Taxi vouchers today (while they last).
Dr. Sarah Noonan will speak on ‘The Power of Story and Learning’ on Thursday
02 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Participants can expect to improve their interpersonal communication and storytelling. They will experience techniques for the exchange of stories with students and learn how story serves as the foundation for dialogue and intercultural communication.
Chair massages return for students
02 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Massages will be offered on Thursdays throughout the semester.
Geoscientist to discuss ‘The Haitian Earthquake’
01 Mar 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Learn the science behind the disaster from Dr. Thomas Hickson, Geology Department.
UST SIFE team competes in Sam’s Club Environmental Sustainability Challenge
26 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The team worked with two local small businesses. Students of all majors are welcome to join the team.
Community Justice Project symposium seeks
to dismantle ‘Pipeline to Prison for Youth’26 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Register online for this third annual symposium; participants will examine preventive measures, early intervention strategies and rehabilitation techniques.
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