Events
Library today: Celebrate Black History Month
18 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The online African American Studies Center is an excellent resource for history, women’s studies, American studies, and several other disciplines.
African film screenings open to UST community
18 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
“Ezra,” a film about the abduction of child soldiers into the continent’s recent civil wars, will be shown on Monday, Feb. 22, as part of the ENGL 337 African Film class series.
North Dakota State University researcher to discuss catalysts at weekly Chemistry Seminar
18 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Guest speaker for this week’s Chemistry Seminar is Dr. Mukund Sibi, from the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology at North Dakota State University.
Ash Wednesday Masses announced
17 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Masses will be celebrated at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas and the St. Paul Seminary on the St. Paul campus, and the School of Law atrium on the Minneapolis campus.
Relay for Life kickoff set for Feb. 25
17 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Find out more, sign up and enjoy free food at this event hosted by UST Colleges Against Cancer.
Class council offers freshmen free off-campus, private screening of ‘Avatar’ on Saturday
16 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Beginning at noon today, free tickets are available at the Box Office. The event includes transportation, popcorn and a drink.
Study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country
16 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
At today’s get-together, Study Abroad staff will talk about the opportunities available in Spain and Latin America, and study-abroad returnees will share their experiences.
‘Pray the Devil Back to Hell’ to be shown twice
16 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
A good example of global women’s rights, this film will be shown in lieu of a book discussion in preparation for the March Women’s History Month Lecture.
Got talent? Scooter’s has electric keyboard
16 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The keyboard was financed with beverage-contract funds.
Noted basketball coach Ken Carter to speak here next week
16 Feb 2010 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Carter, portrayed the 2005 film ‘Coach Carter,’ will share his message that ‘average is just not good enough, period.’
Two mission-related book groups seek summer readers for fall programs
16 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Participants can choose between a Catholic higher education reading group, and an environmental stewardship and sustainability reading group.
Spring Activities Fair moves to new location
16 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The fair will be held from noon to 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 16.
‘Why Best Buy Is Betting on Female Customers and Employers’ topic of Master’s Pub Friday
16 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Graduate business students are invited to this presentation by Angela Chambliss, senior manager for Best Buy’s women’s leadership forum (WOLF).
‘Praying the Stations with Mary’ will be held Feb. 24, March 24
16 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
This special meditation on the Way of the Cross will be held in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas.
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.
Pray the Psalms evenings with UST community
15 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Evening Prayer will be offered at 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Dr. Michael Naughton to lead Theology Night Live! discussion Wednesday
15 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The evening’s topic is “From Career to Calling: Strategies for Flourishing.”
‘The Human Experience’ nears sellout
12 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Thirty tickets remain for Monday’s showing.
Fanamaniac cheers on hockey, basketball teams
12 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Students with their St. Thomas ID cards will receive a free spirit giveway and can ride a free bus to the games.
Romanian Orthodox Spirituality Symposium set for March 6
12 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Five theologians will give lectures on “Nicaea and Constantinople: A Confession of Faith, Witness and Source of Unity.” Open to the public; register online.
Heart Hunt: Take Clue No. 4′s advice to heart
11 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Find the hidden heart and win an “Ultimate Valentine’s Package.”
Spring yoga, kickboxing, Pilates classes begin
11 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Fitness sessions are beginning this week. Punch cards are available for purchase at the UST Life-Work Center in Minneapolis and the Box Office in St. Paul.
Chemist to discuss analytical techniques
11 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Guest speaker for this week’s Chemistry Seminar is Dr. Dwight Stoll from the Department of Chemistry at Gustavus Adolphus College.
Students can donate cost of a meal to help Haiti
10 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
St. Thomas students with meal plans can participate in the United for Haiti project this week.
Heart Hunt continues with Clue No. 3, health tip
10 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The student who finds the heart (and brings it to the Wellness Center) wins an “Ultimate Valentine’s Package.”