notices
For Faculty/Staff
RecycleMania 2013 is Under Way; RecycleManiacs Hope to Pile on Another Victory
05 Feb 2013 by Bob Douglas / No Comments
The eight-week competition runs through Saturday, March 30.
Professional Notes for Friday, Feb. 1
01 Feb 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s notes include Dr. Sarah Armstrong, Dr. Massimo Faggioli, Dr. Mike Klein and Dr. Salina Renninger.
Apply Now for Undergraduate Summer Research and Housing Grants
31 Jan 2013 by Grants and Research Office / No Comments
Applications are being accepted for Young Scholars Grants, Community-Based Research Grants and Summer Housing Grants.
W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2012 Now Are Available
31 Jan 2013 by Payroll Department / No Comments
A paper W-2 will be mailed to your home address by Thursday, Jan. 31.
Consul General of Ireland to Visit Feb. 7
31 Jan 2013 by Center for Irish Studies / No Comments
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a reception for Consul General of Ireland Aidan Cronin, who will give brief remarks. This event is of special interest to students who wish to study in Ireland.
Campus Community Invited to Faculty and Staff Years-of-Service Celebration
30 Jan 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The campus will celebrate faculty and staff years-of-service anniversaries – ranging from five to 40 years – with the University of St. Thomas from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in the James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, Anderson Student Center. A recognition ceremony will take place at 4 p.m.
Nominate a Company for the Minnesota Business Ethics Award
17 Jan 2013 by Center for Ethical Business Cultures / No Comments
Nominations are due by Friday, Jan. 25.
Candidates Sought for Upcoming Nonexempt Staff Council Election
17 Jan 2013 by Nonexempt Staff Council / No Comments
You can nominate yourself or a co-worker. NESC members serve two-year terms and generally devote two to five hours per month to council duties.
New Administrator Named for Short-term Disability and FMLA Benefits
15 Jan 2013 by Human Resources / No Comments
St. Thomas has selected Sun Life FMLASource as its new short-term disability and FMLA administrator effective immediately.
Happy First Birthday, Anderson Student Center!
11 Jan 2013 by Anderson Student Center / No Comments
Celebrate on Thursday, Jan. 17, with free pizza and cake. Donations of children’s toys for those 3 to 12 years old will be accepted to support a Cheerful Givers nonprofit collection for children whose families can’t afford birthday celebrations.
Friendship Families Sought for New International Students
10 Jan 2013 by International Student Services / No Comments
International Student Services connects volunteer families with international students so that they can participate in occasional American household activities and life in the United States.
J-Term Fitness Classes Are Under Way
09 Jan 2013 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
It’s not too late to sign up for January Term fitness classes.
Have Problems With Sleep?
04 Jan 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Wellness Center is offering a Sleep Squad Program to help students improve sleep habits and achieve success in school and beyond.
Fire Alarms Will Be Tested During Next Two Weeks
04 Jan 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Those in the vicinity of a test will see a bright flashing light and hear a loud, horn-like sound coming from the alarm.
Public Safety Alert: Theft Reported in O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library
20 Dec 2012 by Public Safety / No Comments
Public Safety would like to alert the University of St. Thomas community of a theft in O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library.
Empty Your Office Trash Can Before Leaving for Break
19 Dec 2012 by Physical Plant / No Comments
The Physical Plant requests that all garbage from offices, classrooms, conference rooms, lounges, etc. be emptied into the containers in the hallways of the building before employees leave for the holiday break.
Please Remember the Victims of the Newtown, Conn., Tragedy in Your Prayers
17 Dec 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Resources are available to St. Thomas students, faculty and staff in need of emotional support after Friday’s tragedy.
Food for Thought Holiday Buffet Open to Students, Faculty and Staff
17 Dec 2012 by Dining Services / No Comments
The Food For Thought restaurant on the Minneapolis Campus invites St. Thomas faculty, staff and students to its annual Holiday Buffet taking place on Wednesday, Dec. 19. It will run from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $9.95 per person and will be available beginning at 9 a.m. the day of the buffet at the cash register in Food For Thought.
It’s an Emergency – What Should You Do?
14 Dec 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Emergencies can happen – even on a quiet college campus. Are you prepared? Reviewing emergency procedures, discussing your department’s office safety plan, and registering your mobile phone numbers with St. Thomas’ emergency notification system are important in preparing for an emergency on campus.
Make Sure You Can Change Your Password
13 Dec 2012 by Information Resources and Technologies / No Comments
If your NetID password expires during the Christmas break, you will be able to change it only if you have filled out your NetID challenge questions.
Three Tommie Award Finalists Announced
13 Dec 2012 by Student Affairs / No Comments
Eyo Ekpo, Rae Horton and Shalaw Mohammed have been voted finalists for the 2013 Tommie Award.
Bon Voyage, J-Term and Spring Study Abroad Students and Faculty!
12 Dec 2012 by International Education Center / No Comments
St. Thomas will send 461 students to 29 countries during J-Term 2013, and 138 students to 16 countries for spring semester.
Undergraduate Students: Access Fall Grades on Murphy Online
12 Dec 2012 by University Registrar / No Comments
Undergraduate final grades deadline is Jan. 2.
Mileage Reimbursement Goes Up Jan. 1, 2013
12 Dec 2012 by Accounts Payable / No Comments
Accounts Payable announced this increase, which applies to UST business use of personal vehicles.
Payroll Posts Information for Filing New W-4, MWR Forms
11 Dec 2012 by Payroll Department / No Comments
Employees can complete a new W-4 form at any time. Michigan and North Dakota residents who work in Minnesota must complete a new MWR form by Feb. 28 to continue exemption from Minnesota income tax withholding in 2013.