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Depth of Field: A Brief Visual History of Tommie-Johnnie Football
13 Sep 2012 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
Saturday in Collegeville “The Big Game” kicks off the MIAC schedule for both St. Thomas and St. John’s University. The Tommies have taken two straight from the Johnnies. Both teams are 2-0, the Tommies are ranked No. 6, and the Johnnies are unranked. Take a trip back to Tommie-Johnnie match-ups from the past by experiencing the Depth of Field visual history.
UST in the News for Sept. 13, 2012
13 Sep 2012 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
Real estate reigns, marriage matters – and someone disagrees with John Abraham in this week’s headlines.
Please Remember Albert Harper in Your Prayers
13 Sep 2012 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
He was the father of sophomore Jason Harper.
Professional Notes for Sept. 13, 2012
13 Sep 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Featured in this week’s notes are Dr. Jean Birbilis, Dr. Massimo Faggioli, Dr. Eric Fort, Dr. Mark Neuzil, Dr. William Ojala, Dr. Gerald Schlabach and a host of UST chemistry students.
Football Fans Reminded About Good Sports Behavior at Saturday’s Tommie-Johnnie Game
12 Sep 2012 by Jane Canney, Ed.D. / No Comments
As the Tommie-Johnnie game fast approaches, we would like to remind everyone to use good sports conduct, respect all in attendance and to represent our school in a positive manner. Go Tommies!
St. Thomas Moves Up Slightly in U.S. News’ ‘Best Colleges’ Rankings
12 Sep 2012 by Doug Hennes '77 / No Comments
St. Thomas ranks No. 113 of 281 schools in the magazine’s National Universities category, up from No. 115 a year ago.
The Scroll: Freshmen Should Take a Deep Breath … and Enjoy Life on Campus!
11 Sep 2012 by Dave Nimmer / No Comments
It’s been awhile since Dave Nimmer has been a college student, but he’ll never forget those freshman jitters. He can’t do much to calm them for this year’s batch of new Tommies, but in The Scroll today he does offer sound advice that should make their first semester run more smoothly.
Nick Serratore ’12 Mixes Patience and Vision in Graduate School Chemistry
11 Sep 2012 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
The Grand Rapids, Minn, native got his start in chemistry at St. Thomas four years ago, but what lies ahead now is five years of studies at the University of Wisconsin, a couple of years at a high-level research lab, and then perhaps an academic or industrial research position.
Smooth Operation: Engineering Professor, Student Study Peanut Grinder for Local Nonprofit
10 Sep 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
School of Engineering professor Dr. Jim Ellingson and junior Noel Naughton spent the summer grinding 25 pounds of peanuts in a project that aims to help small farmers in developing nations produce food more efficiently.
President’s Christmas Celebration Slated for Friday, Dec. 7
10 Sep 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
University employees and their guests are invited to this annual celebrationt, which will be Father Dennis Dease’s last as president of St. Thomas.
Promotions announced
10 Sep 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The granting of promotion recognizes the achievements of faculty in their teaching, professional engagement and service to the university.
Bruce Gleason Appointed Interim Director for the International Education Center
07 Sep 2012 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
Gleason is a tenured faculty member of the Department of Music and has taught at the university since 1999.
Master’s in Art History Alum Organizes ‘Internet Cat Video Film Festival’ to National Acclaim and 10,000 Attendees
07 Sep 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Katie Czarniecki Hill, ’12 M.A. in Art History and owner of two felines, organized the festival for the Walker Art Center’s Open Field summer program.
Dr. Camille George Engineers the Future of Breadfruit
07 Sep 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / 1 Comment
Dr. Camille George of St. Thomas’ School of Engineering is helping to revolutionize the way breadfruit is incorporated into the livelihoods of people in developing nations. Last month she travelled to Kauai, Hawaii, to install a breadfruit-drying device she co-designed with adjunct engineering professor Bob Bach for the National Tropical Botanical Gardens.
Minnesota’s Senior Triathlete, 88, Still Loves the Challenge of Competition
06 Sep 2012 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
Bob Powers ’49 is Minnesota’s senior triathlete at age 88, but age hasn’t slowed him down(too much). No one can compete with him – literally. He recently won his age group in the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship held in Burlington, Vt. As usual, he was the age group.
Please Remember Fred C. Molter in Your Prayers
05 Sep 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
He was the father-in-law of Ann Molter, Child Development Center.
Tommie Traditions: March Through the Arches
05 Sep 2012 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the University of St. Thomas class of 2016 was welcomed by the campus community at the 12th March Through the Arches. Members of this year’s freshman class gathered on Summit Avenue, passed through the Arches and were met with applause from administrators, faculty, staff and upperclassmen as they made their way to Schoenecker Arena for the interfaith blessing for the new school year.
Dease Reminisces About His Presidency in Academic Convocation Address
04 Sep 2012 by Father Dennis Dease / No Comments
Father Dennis Dease reflected on his 21 years as president of St. Thomas in his academic convocation address Tuesday afternoon in OEC auditorium. It was Dease’s final convocation speech, as he will retire next June 30.
Please Remember Mary Rigoni in Your Prayers
04 Sep 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Her funeral will be held today, Wednesday, Sept. 5, in Hurley, Wis.
Bruce Van den Berghe Announces Retirement
31 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
After 30 years of service to the University of St. Thomas, Bruce Van den Berghe, associate vice president for auxiliary services, will retire effective Oct. 5. “Bruce has been a key player in this institution for a long time,” said Mark Vangsgard vice president for business affairs and chief financial officer. “Most people do not realize that he is responsible for so many things.”
UST in the News for Aug. 30, 2012
30 Aug 2012 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
Real estate, construction, business and Tommie tote bags are making headlines in August.
Please Remember Betty Ann Pitre in Your Prayers
29 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
She was the mother of Terence J. Pitre, assistant professor of accounting, Opus College of Business.
Professional Notes for Aug. 29, 2012
29 Aug 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s notes feature Dr. Bob Werner, Geography Department, College of Arts and Sciences.
Mark Your Calendar for These Time-Honored Welcome Week Traditions
28 Aug 2012 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
The traditional March Through the Arches will be held at 11 a.m. this year, on Tuesday, Sept. 4. New first-year, transfer and international students will gather on the Summit Avenue side of the Arches at 10:45 a.m., and that’s also a good time for all of the applauders to gather in the lower quad.
Please Remember Stephen Stroh ’87, ’05 M.A., in Your Prayers
27 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
He was the nephew of Father John Malone, vice president for mission.