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Professional Notes for May 22, 2013
22 May 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s notes feature Dr. Ameeta Jaiswal-Dale and Dr. John Wendt.
Sue Huber to Retire as EVP in June 2014
22 May 2013 by Doug Hennes '77 / No Comments
Dr. Susan Huber, executive vice president and chief academic officer at St. Thomas since 2008, will retire from her position on June 30, 2014. Dr. Julie Sullivan, president-elect, said she will launch a national search this fall for Huber’s successor.
John Barron Leads Female Collegiate All-Star Bicycle Racing Team to Annual Nature Valley Grand Prix
22 May 2013 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
The collegiate all-stars, led for the seventh year by John Barron, the director of the university’s Service Center, will compete against elite and professional racers June 12-16. One of the six races in the grand prix, a time trial — known as the “race of truth” — will roll past campus on Mississippi River Boulevard on the morning of Wednesday, June 12.
Final Thoughts: Friends All
20 May 2013 by Father Dennis Dease / 1 Comment
You have been kind beyond description – to me and to St. Thomas. I will forever carry fond memories of those kindnesses, which I know were borne out of a genuine desire to make this a better university and to help us provide the best possible education for our students.
St. Thomas Moves Closer to Campus Ban on Tobacco Use
20 May 2013 by Doug Hennes '77 / 5 Comments
St. Thomas is one step closer to becoming a tobacco-free campus on Jan. 1, 2014. The President’s Staff has endorsed the tobacco-free concept and a committee will work out an implementation plan before returning to the President’s Staff this fall for final approval.
Faculty and Staff Say Farewell to Dease at Event Marked With Laughter, Tears and Standing Ovations
17 May 2013 by Jim Winterer '71 / 1 Comment
Dease, who retires next month, thanked faculty and staff for “making the St. Thomas culture so really, really special.”
Professional Notes for May 17, 2013
17 May 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s note features a multitude of faculty, staff and students.
Please Remember Dr. Robert (Rob) C. Foy II in Your Prayers
15 May 2013 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
A U.S. Air Force veteran and an English professor, he taught literature and was best known for teaching Shakespeare. He also served as the founding director of the Center for Faculty Development and as chair of the English Department.
A Man of Uncommon Decency
15 May 2013 by Doug Hennes ’77 and Dave Nimmer / No Comments
With retirement in sight, Father Dennis Dease reflects on two decades of extraordinary change.
The Scroll: What a Good Man is and What He Does
14 May 2013 by Dave Nimmer / 1 Comment
Dave Nimmer has many fond memories of Father Dennis Dease and the 22 years they have worked together at St. Thomas. As Dease prepares to retire next month, Nimmer pauses to offer his thanks today in The Scroll to “a man of uncommon decency.”
A Conversation With Mystery Writer Erin Hart
13 May 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Hart’s latest novel, The Book of Killowen, is the June selection of the Luann Dummer Center for Women’s monthly book club. She will attend the club’s meeting, which is free and open to the public, at noon, Wednesday, June 26.
UST in the News for May 13, 2013
13 May 2013 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
ALS, marriage, lists, climate change, real estate and more in this week’s headlines.
Maestro
13 May 2013 by Valerie Turgeon '13 / No Comments
From Mexico to India, Dr. Matthew George offers students a firsthand international music exchange.
Faculty and Staff Farewell Party for Dease is Friday
10 May 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
St. Thomas faculty and staff are invited to attend a thank-you celebration on Friday (May 17) for Father Dennis Dease, who will retire June 30 after 22 years as president.
The Weigh-In: Architecture Outside the Classroom
10 May 2013 by Victoria Young, Ph.D. / No Comments
Students travel to New Orleans to research local architecture, Frank Gehry and the lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina.
Waste Not
09 May 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
David Dougherty ’65 followed an unexpected path from adventure-seeking college grad to an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
Dr. Adam Kay receives 2013 Undergraduate Research Award for Faculty
09 May 2013 by Grants and Research Office / No Comments
Kay was honored for his outstanding commitment to supporting undergraduate research and faculty-student collaboration.
Tommie Traditions: The Ireland Hall Teeter-Totter Marathon
08 May 2013 by Sean Kern '13 / No Comments
One of the more original traditions at St. Thomas, the Ireland Hall teeter-totter marathon occurs each spring to help raise funds for Tubman.
They Know They Can Dance
08 May 2013 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
With six national championships and a national ranking since 2004, the St. Thomas Dance Team dominates the stage.
Trust Yourself
08 May 2013 by Doug Hennes '77 / No Comments
John N. Allen has worked with real estate developers, investors and executives around the country, and as much as he respects them and values their perspectives and their role as mentors, he believes his success boils down to one intangible element.
Please Remember Peter Coffey in Your Prayers
07 May 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
He was the first person to hold the University of St. Thomas’ International Management Chair.
Alumni Share Stories of St. Thomas’ Most Influential Community Members
06 May 2013 by Kate Metzger / 2 Comments
When the St. Thomas Alumni Association asked alumni in a recent survey whether there were faculty members who had strong positive effects on their educational experiences, more than 800 names were mentioned. These are the top five.
Five Community Members Honored at St. Thomas Day Awards
03 May 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. : Videos by Web and Media Services / 1 Comment
Each year, the University of St. Thomas celebrates St. Thomas Day, which recognizes the extraordinary contributions that members of the St. Thomas community have made to the university and the wider community.
Tommie Traditions: Tommie Award Defines Tradition
03 May 2013 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
The Tommie Award will be presented for the 81st time this week, to Eyo Ekpo, the latest in a long purple and gray line of the university’s best and brightest.
UST Accomplishments During Father Dease’s Presidency
02 May 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The 22 years of Father Dennis Dease’s presidency were a time of massive change at the University of St. Thomas.