notices
For Faculty/Staff
University authorizes audit of health care plan
14 May 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The audit will identify and remove from coverage employees’ ineligible spouses or dependents who are receiving benefits.
Openings available in Faculty and Staff Golf League
10 May 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Play alternates weekly between the front and back nines at Highland National Golf Course in St. Paul.
St. Thomas to reduce contribution to pension funds, lengthen eligibility and vesting periods
05 May 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The pension plan changes are among several steps to reduce operating expenses while holding 2010-2011 undergraduate tuition and fee increases to 3.5 percent.
Luann Dummer Center for Women announces advisory board opening
05 May 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Expressions of interest should be received no later than Monday, May17.
Professional Notes
04 May 2010 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Faculty, staff and students share their expertise far and wide.
‘Stewardship of the Commons: Reclaiming the “We”’ seminar set for June 7-10
04 May 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Faculty and staff are welcome. The registration deadline for this HECUA-facilitated workshop is May 21.
Credit union offers versatile vehicle loans
30 Apr 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Purchase or refinance a vehicle or get cash to be used for any purpose, using the equity in a vehicle that is owned free and clear.
Second annual retreat for faculty women planned July 15-16
30 Apr 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Registration is limited to 20; sign up by May 14.
It’s air conditioner time
29 Apr 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Physical Plant staff will begin installing window air conditioners in campus buildings on Monday, May 3.
Human Resources enhances Service Awards Program
27 Apr 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The program provides special recognition to faculty and staff celebrating milestone anniversaries.
Professional Notes
27 Apr 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
A highlight of this week’s “notes”: Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., hosts the premiere of a new hymn and gives an honorary degree to its composer, St. Thomas’ own Father Jan Michael Joncas.
NESC organizes spring office supply swap
26 Apr 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
A contribution to the swap is not requried in order to pick up office supplies from the swap.
Bid welcome to new staff member
26 Apr 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Web and Media Services welcomes a new staff member.
Business Office implements employee past-due account policy
22 Apr 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Student workers are excluded from the new policy, which takes effect on May 3.
Credit union offers vehicle loan special at 4 percent for five years
20 Apr 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
If you are thinking about buying a new or used vehicle, pick up a loan application in Room 209, Loras Hall.
Professional Notes
20 Apr 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Here’s a weekly roundup of scholarly and professional activities by St. Thomas faculty, staff and students.
Helen Hunter receives 2010 Nonexempt Staff Council Appreciation Award
19 Apr 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Hunter has worked at St. Thomas since 1984.
Faculty-Staff Golf Tournament tees off May 28
19 Apr 2010 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
The tourney is open to the first 100 faculty and staff, both current and former, and spouses who register by May 19.
Intercultural Communication in Service-Learning workshop offered April 28
15 Apr 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The workshop will be led by Kevin Sauter, Communication and Journalism Department, and faculty director for Service-Learning.
Welcome, new staff members
12 Apr 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Four staff members recently joined the campus community.
Leadership Academy to offer session on Catholic activist Dorothy Day April 12
07 Apr 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Dr. Anne Klejment will share her research and lead the discussion on “Dorothy Day: Activist and Future Saint.” Register online.
Welcome, new staff members
26 Mar 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Two staff members recently joined the campus community.
Payroll announces early cutoffs for faculty and staff
25 Mar 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
There will be early deadlines for all payroll action items due to the upcoming holidays and spring break.
Professional Notes
23 Mar 2010 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Read on for what faculty, staff and students at St. Thomas have been up to this week.
Employee benefits survey results released
22 Mar 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Results of the January survey are available on the Human Resources Web site.