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Celebrate Tommie Volleyball’s NCAA Championship Nov. 29
26 Nov 2012 by Gene McGivern / No Comments
A reception for the Tommies’ NCAA champion volleyball team will be held at noon Thursday Nov. 29, in Schoenecker Arena. Students, alumni, parents and fans are invited. Cake will be served after a brief ceremony.
St. Thomas Wins 2012 Commuter Choice Award
26 Nov 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
St. Thomas was one of 12 Twin Cities’ organizations awarded the 2012 Commuter Choice Award for its successful programs that promote alternate transportation options.
Twenty-Three Seniors Nominated for Tommie Award
26 Nov 2012 by Student Affairs / No Comments
Preliminary voting for three Tommie Award finalists will take place Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 10-12. All students, faculty and staff are eligible to vote.
A Solid Meal and Some Company: Twenty-five Years with Loaves and Fishes
26 Nov 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
On the fourth Thursday of every month, St. Thomas volunteers have prepared and served meals in partnership with Loaves and Fishes, a nonprofit, volunteer-driven agency that serves nutritious meals to the Twin Cities’ hungry. St. Thomas has fed 250 people a month at dinners held at Faith Lutheran Church in the Frogtown neighborhood of St. Paul.
You Can See For Miles and Miles and Miles at the St. Thomas Observatory
26 Nov 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The university observatory will open its doors for public observing on Nov. 28 and Dec. 12.
Herald the Holidays at Dec. 4 Tree- and Crèche-Lighting Ceremony
21 Nov 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The annual event begins at 4:30 p.m. and all are welcome to enjoy the music, readings, hot chocolate and holiday cookies.
How is the Modern Corporation Responsible?
20 Nov 2012 by Ron James, CEBC President / No Comments
The Center for Ethical Business Cultures launches a new book that examines the journey of American business in corporate responsibility, tracing ideas across nearly two centuries.
International Enrollment at St. Thomas Ranks Fifth Statewide; Study-Abroad Participation Down 20 Percent in Annual Open Doors Report
20 Nov 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
The Institute of International Education’s Open Doors Report 2012 recently released its annual report about U.S. students who study abroad during college. It shows that despite a 20-percent drop in its undergraduate study-abroad participation, the University of St. Thomas remains among the leading American institutions for undergraduate students who study abroad, and it is the top private institution in Minnesota for international student enrollment.
The Meaningful Life and Work of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and the St. Joseph Worker Program
20 Nov 2012 by Dr. Karen Westberg / 3 Comments
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet developed the St. Joseph Worker Program in 2002. Women in the program spend a year in service, living in intentional community and working 36 hours each week at nonprofit organizations throughout the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis “all clear” issued after false gunfire reports
16 Nov 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Minneapolis Police gave an “all clear” Friday afternoon after spending more than two hours searching an office building near the St. Thomas campus following reports of possible gunfire.
The Scroll: “I Give You Thanks, For All You’ve Done”
16 Nov 2012 by Dave Nimmer / 1 Comment
Dave Nimmer says he is not a “big fan” of holidays, but he likes Thanksgiving because it gives him the opportunity to reflect on blessings in life and to thank people for the difference they have made. He offers some special thanks today in The Scroll.
Caruso in Running for Coach of the Year Honors Again
15 Nov 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
St. Thomas football fans can vote on Twitter for Coach Glenn Caruso in the 2012 Liberty Mutual National Coach of the Year program until Dec. 1.
Annual Survey Finds Twin Cities Holiday Shoppers in an Enthusiastic Mood This Year
14 Nov 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Equipped with 11 years of research data, University of St. Thomas marketing professors find the mood of holiday shoppers is close to pre-recession levels.
The Scroll: Christmas in the North (Campus)
14 Nov 2012 by Susan Alexander / No Comments
Susan Alexander is beginning to think a lot about Christmas, now that lights and other seasonal decorations are making their appearances. Her advice today in The Scroll is for you to follow her lead and string your own lights before too much snow flies.
Harvard and Stanford: Thank You for the Credibility
13 Nov 2012 by Christopher Puto, Ph.D., dean of the Opus College of Business / No Comments
MBA programs have come under fire from many directions in recent times. Depending on the source, MBA students are alleged to be overly analytical “lone wolves” who do not work well in teams, lacking in the so-called soft skills that build interpersonal relationships, and willing to compromise on shady ethical principles to sustain profits and market dominance.
KSTC-TV to Broadcast Four Winter Sports Games
12 Nov 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Four St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball and hockey games will be broadcast live on KSTC-TV (Channel 45) this winter.
St. Thomas’ Christmas Concert to Celebrate Its 25th Year Dec. 2
09 Nov 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
The annual tradition will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center this year while it’s usual host, Orchestra Hall, undergoes construction.
The Scroll: Ten Things I ‘Hate’ About St. Thomas
07 Nov 2012 by Susan Alexander / No Comments
Susan Alexander says one complaint she hears about The Scroll is that “it is too upbeat and pleased with everything purple.” In an effort to provide a little balance, she came up with a list of 10 things she doesn’t care for at St. Thomas. You can read them today in The Scroll.
Funeral Services for Patrick H. Lally, Longtime English Professor, Will be Held Nov. 8
06 Nov 2012 by Tom Couillard '75 / 2 Comments
For 37 years the Green Bay, Wis., native primarily taught American literature, including the novel since Word War II. He served under three university presidents, and also coached tennis.
Air Force ROTC Cadets Plan 26th Annual Vigil Nov. 10-11 in Honor of Veterans Day, POW-MIAs
05 Nov 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
An opening ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday near the lower quad’s flagpole. All are welcome.
The Scroll: Being Present
05 Nov 2012 by Lisa Weier / 1 Comment
A sentimental Lisa Weier is discovering the increasing importance of the need to be present to people here and now. She explains why today in The Scroll.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Awards $39,000 in Scholarships
02 Nov 2012 by Fowler Business Concept Challenge / No Comments
More than 60 St. Thomas students competed recently in the fourth annual Fowler Business Concept Challenge, earning a total of $39,000 in scholarships.
Dr. Ron Bennett Wins Tekne Lifetime Achievement Award
02 Nov 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
The annual Minnesota Tekne Awards honor those who play a significant role in discovering new technologies that educate, improve lifestyles and impact the lives and futures of people living in Minnesota and all over the world.
University Lists Snow Emergency Guidelines
02 Nov 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Winter Hazard Awareness Week is Nov. 5 through 9 in Minnesota. The University of St. Thomas offers these guidelines for what to do and who to call in a snow emergency on campus.
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien to Give Keynote at ‘Freed Speech’ Civil Discourse Forum Nov. 15
02 Nov 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The interactive forum at Pantages Theater continues the University of St. Thomas’ annual series on civility in public discourse.