notices
For Students
Minneapolis Health Services to Close on May 16
03 May 2013 by Health Services / No Comments
The decision to limit UST’s Health Services to its St. Paul campus location was made due to decreasing demand in Minneapolis. Counseling and Psychological Services will move to Suite 100, Room S, Terrence Murphy Hall, Minneapolis.
Ugandan Refugee Who Saves Lives With the Help of Used Soap to Speak Here May 13
03 May 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Derreck Kayongo couldn’t believe all the soap we throw away, so he founded the Atlanta-based Global Soap Project that helps keep impoverished kids clean around the world.
Americana-Bluegrass Triple Bill On Stage May 10
03 May 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Friday evening program features the High 48s, Roe Family Singers and Becky Schlegel.
Student-produced Video and Global Citizenship Awards Featured at 24th International Dinner
26 Apr 2013 by International Student Services / No Comments
The event hosted by the Globally Minded Student Association was attended by 400 people and included a special recognition of Dr. Paul Schons, the long-time St. Thomas faculty member and founder of the study abroad program, who died in October.
Students to Say Farewell and Thanks to Father Dease April 30
25 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
A student-planned celebration will be held on the lower quad. Grab a T-shirt and plan to line up at 11:45 a.m.
Applications Accepted for Study Abroad J-Term 2014
25 Apr 2013 by Study Abroad / No Comments
Start making plans. Study Abroad already had 448 completed applications by the priority deadline on April 11. A list of courses that are full, waitlisted and open will be available in early May.
Student Victoria Speake Wins National Honor for Her Work in Family Studies
25 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Speake was recognized for demonstrating excellence in scholarship, accomplishments, leadership and service in the fields of family science and family studies.
2012 Post Graduation Survey of Undergraduate Alumni Now Available
25 Apr 2013 by Diane Crist / No Comments
UST alumni responses indicate increases in employment, graduate study, volunteerism and military service. Listed is a sample of the class’ employment status and median salary range by career path.
UST in the News for April 24, 2013
24 Apr 2013 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
Professors from the School of Law, Opus College of Business, Psychology, Philosophy, Engineering and Theology are called on for their expertise.
NPR Psychology Reporter Alix Spiegel to Speak Here Monday as Part of Minnesota Public Radio Series
23 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Spiegel has been at National Public Radio since 2003 and has won some of the nation’s top awards for journalism. Her talk is free, but reservations are required.
Educators Will Gather Here May 9 for Lecture on ‘Schools Without a Majority’
22 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
St. Thomas alumnus Dr. Joseph Scherer, executive director of the Superintendents’ National Dialogue, will speak at the 16th annual Julian Parker Lecture.
Global Citizenship Award Recipients for 2012-13 Announced
22 Apr 2013 by International Education Center / No Comments
The awards recognize members of the University of St. Thomas community for their outstanding commitment to international and intercultural awareness.
Planning Survey Still Open for Faculty, Staff, Students
22 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
More than 1,700 St. Thomas faculty, staff and students have completed a survey that will assist Dr. Julie Sullivan, president-elect, with strategic planning efforts after she becomes the 15th president of St. Thomas on July 1.
Evening Classes Canceled April 18 due to Inclement Weather
18 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Wintry weather has prompted St. Thomas to cancel undergraduate and graduate classes that begin after 4 p.m. today (April 18) on the university’s campuses in St. Paul and Minneapolis, announced Dr. Susan Huber, executive vice president and chief academic officer. The campuses will remain open for scheduled activities and events later this afternoon and evening, Huber said.
TommieMedia Wins Multiple Journalism Awards, Including Best Website
18 Apr 2013 by Alyssa Adkins / No Comments
The awards were presented at conferences held April 12-13.
UST Website, Facebook Provide Commencement Information
18 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Get the latest on St. Thomas’ May 25 undergraduate, graduate and graduate business commencement ceremonies.
UST to Offer Classes in Chinese, Irish Gaelic Languages This Fall
18 Apr 2013 by Modern and Classical Languages / No Comments
The Modern and Classical Languages Department announces that Elementary Chinese I will be offered for the first time at St. Thomas. Spoken Modern Irish Gaelic I also will be offered.
Undergraduate Student Government Invites Applications for VP of Finance Position
18 Apr 2013 by Undergraduate Student Government / No Comments
Apply by Wednesday, April 24.
Finn Street Parking Restrictions to Expand
18 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Faculty, staff and students who park near campus on Finn Street soon will have to make other arrangements.
Pray for Those Affected by the Boston Marathon Tragedies April 18
16 Apr 2013 by Campus Ministry / No Comments
Campus Ministry invites the community to take part in a vigil at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, April 18, on Campus Way, outside the Campus Ministry office (Anderson Student Center Room 207).
President-elect Sullivan Wants Your Thoughts
15 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Dr. Julie Sullivan, president-elect, is asking faculty, staff and students to complete a short survey that will assist her with strategic planning efforts. A link to the survey will be sent to St. Thomas email addresses on Tuesday, April 16.
UST Public Safety Announces Street Closings Near Campus
12 Apr 2013 by Public Safety / No Comments
This project will conclude a six-week infrastructure project.
State Grant Program ‘Thank You Note Event’ is Wednesday
12 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate Wednesday, April 17, in an on-campus effort to write thank you notes to Gov. Mark Dayton and state legislators about the Minnesota State Grant Program.
Statewide Tornado Drill Set for Thursday, April 18
12 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Prepare an action plan for safety in severe thunderstorms or tornadoes to help prevent injury or loss of life.
Next ‘Freed Speech’ Symposium on Civil Discourse Planned Here April 17
12 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The interactive forum continues a series on civility in public discourse that began in 2010.