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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.
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.
Library Week, April 15-19, Celebrates With Book Sales, Scavenger Hunt and More
12 Apr 2013 by UST Libraries / No Comments
A used book sale, a scavenger hunt, a live musical performance in the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library’s Great Hall (the first in the library’s history) and more will be held in celebration of this year’s Library Week.
Five Elected to Exempt Staff Council
12 Apr 2013 by Exempt Staff Council / No Comments
Three new members were elected from St. Thomas’ academic departments and two from administrative departments.
Notre Dame Law Professor and Former Dean Patricia O’Hara to Speak Here April 18
11 Apr 2013 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Her talk concludes a five-part series dealing with the challenges of Catholic higher education.
Art History Students Curate Works From Dolly Fiterman Collection for ‘Insights Into Modern Art’ Exhibition
11 Apr 2013 by Department of Art History / No Comments
The students selected 26 modern-art pieces from a “teaching collection” of 249 works Dolly Fiterman donated last year to the university.
Faculty-Staff Golf Tournament Tees Off May 31
10 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Register for this popular social golf outing by Wednesday, May 22.
Child Development Center Announces Diaper Drive, April 15-19
09 Apr 2013 by Child Development Center / No Comments
Donations of new disposable diapers and diaper wipes will be given to families in crisis who are served by Project Baby Bottoms, a local project dedicated to providing these materials to people in need.
Arpeggione Duo to Present Guitar and Cello Concert April 16 at St. Thomas Library
09 Apr 2013 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Christopher Kachian and Thomas Schönberg will perform in the first concert ever held in the library’s Great Hall.
HLC Self-Study Work Continues and Site Visit Dates Announced
09 Apr 2013 by Lucy Payne, Wendy Wyatt and Marty Johnston - Accreditation liaison officer and HLC accreditation faculty co-chairs / No Comments
The Higher Learning Commission will visit Nov. 11-13, 2013, and will meet with groups and individuals from across the campus.
Jay Phillips Center Commissions Interfaith Concert ‘Embracing the Beloved’
05 Apr 2013 by Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning / No Comments
The concert will be performed in the Twin Cities and Rochester and will feature music that reaches across Indian, Persian and Sephardic-Jewish musical traditions.
UST Small Business Institute Accepting Applications for Fall 2013
05 Apr 2013 by Small Business Institute / No Comments
The institute provides great learning opportunities for students and helps small business clients improve their performance and profitability.