Events
Zora Neale Hurston window medallion unveiling reception, performance set for Feb. 19
10 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
This will be the first window medallion in the library to honor a female author and the first to recognize a writer of color. Hurston was a ground-breaking essayist and fiction writer whose work broke barriers of race and gender.
Father Michael Byron to address Lecture and Lunch series Friday
10 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Father Byron, of the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity, will share his “Reflections on 20 Years of Priesthood: Trajectories of Continuity and Change.”
International Education Center presents two study-abroad events this week
10 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
See the world through International Education with a Study Abroad Fair, a Study Abroad Information Session for Business Majors, and the Study Abroad Returnee Series all on tap this week.
Herb Tousley will speak at Investment Club meeting
10 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Tousley, director of the Master of Science in Real Estate Program and the Shenehon Center for Real Estate, will talk about real estate investing.
Opus College of Business kicks off Learners to Leaders initiative as bridge to communities
09 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The initiative is designed for college students and recent college graduates from underrepresented communities who have demonstrated leadership ability and expressed an interest in continuing their education at the graduate level.
‘Be the Change’ on Challenge Day, March 15-16
09 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
This event is designed to help students discover changes needed to make the community better for everyone. Sign up by Feb. 22; the first 100 students to register get a free T-shirt.
Newsweek’s Jon Meacham to speak Tuesday on ‘Conflict and Civility in the Age of Obama’
09 Feb 2010 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Meacham’s talk is the first at St. Thomas in an annual series intended to promote civil discourse.
Spring Community Dialogue features Kao Kalia Yang, award-winning Hmong writer, Feb. 16
09 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Hmong writer Kao Kalia Yang, author of The Latehomecomer, is a teacher, community activist and entrepreneur.
Study abroad: Travel to Tanzania with School of Education for summer 2010 studies
09 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
These sessions will be held this week; the first one starts at noon today.
Heart Hunt continues with Clue No. 2, health tip
09 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The student who finds the heart wins an ultimate Valentine package.
English Department Colloquium Series speaker to explore ‘Talking Books’ this Friday
09 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Harrison will talk about the impact of audiobooks on the field of literary studies.
Personal Counseling sponsors Healthy Relationship Screening Day tomorrow
09 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The event will include everything you want to know about relationships in time for Valentine’s Day.
Prizes offered at Renter Education Workshop
09 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Don’t miss the chance on Feb. 15 to win a $500 raffle for rent, 20 gift cards ranging from $25 to$150, free food and a panel discussion.
Heart Hunt 2010 starts today with first clue
08 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Wellness Center will publish a clue daily in the Bulletin Today along with a healthy relationship tip. The student who finds the heart wins an ultimate Valentine package.
American Marketing Association meets Tuesday
08 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The regional marketing manager for Chipotle will be the guest speaker.
Network at ‘Connecting in the PM Scene’
08 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Practice networking etiquette and make connections with Tommie Alumni this Thursday. Registration required.
Sign up for Senior Retreat, March 5, 6
08 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Join other seniors for this time set aside for reflection and relaxation at the Gainey Conference Center.
Retired judge Mary Louise Klas to speak at next ‘Faith and Work Breakfast’ Feb. 18
08 Feb 2010 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The breakfast is co-sponsored by St. Olaf Catholic Church and the John A. Ryan Institute for Catholic Social Thought at St. Thomas.
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.
‘No Greater Love’ Lenten retreat set for Feb. 27
05 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Experience a day of prayer rooted in the Eucharist and prayerful meditations. Father Erich Rutten will speak and students will have an opportunity for reconciliation.
Amnesty International holds organizational meeting Tuesday
05 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Amnesty International defines itself as “an international human rights organization whose mission is to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied.”
Symposium on the Armenian genocide is tomorrow
04 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The presentation will examine the genocide within the framework of national and international law.
‘The Human Experience’ to be shown Feb. 15
04 Feb 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
This film was shown last spring at St. Thomas to an enthusiastic audience. The filmmakers will be present to answer questions.
St. Paul police leaders to discuss ‘Balancing Public Safety and Civil Liberties’ here Feb. 11
04 Feb 2010 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Speaking will be Assistant Chief Matthew Bostrom and Senior Commander Colleen Luna.
Lux in Tenebris Masses begin tonight
03 Feb 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Reserve the 10 p.m. hour on Wednesdays for worship and peaceful reflection.