notices
For Faculty/Staff
Compliance With HEOA Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Requirements
06 Nov 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
This article serves as UST’s annual notice to students regarding peer-to-peer file sharing policies and procedures as required by the recently updated Higher education Opportunity Act of 2008.
Webviewer Scheduled to Be Offline Nov. 14-18
05 Nov 2012 by Campus Scheduling Services / No Comments
Plan ahead: The online request form to reserve spaces on campus will not be available those five days.
Digital Services Restored on Minneapolis Campus
02 Nov 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Digital services were restored this morning to four buildings on St. Thomas’ Minneapolis campus after a disruption beginning on Thursday affected computers, telephones and certain building controls.
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.
Admissions Hosts Prospective Students, Families for Fall Junior Visit Day Nov. 10
02 Nov 2012 by Enrollment Services / No Comments
More than 500 guests will attend the event and tour the UST campus.
U.S. Postal Service Announces New Prices, Services for 2013
31 Oct 2012 by Campus Mail Services / No Comments
First class postage stamps will cost one cent more starting Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013; in addition, the Postal Service will debut its first global forever stamp the same day.
Don’t Forget to Vote in the General Election Nov. 6
30 Oct 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
McNeely hall is a polling location for St. Paul’s Ward 4, Precinct 6. Parking will be affected on Election Day as a result. A number of resources are available to voters who live on or off campus.
Omicron Delta Kappa to Honor 34 Students for Leadership and Scholarship on Nov. 3
30 Oct 2012 by Omicron Delta Kappa / No Comments
The Omicron Delta Kappa Society, founded in 1914, is a national society honoring students, faculty and staff for leadership and scholarship in collegiate life.
First Draft of HLC Institutional Audit Released to St. Thomas Community
26 Oct 2012 by HLC Self-Study Team / No Comments
The self-study team for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaccreditation is pleased to share the first draft of our institutional audit. The audit will become part of the 2013 self-study.
Stay Informed About Campus Emergencies With USTALERT
26 Oct 2012 by Public Safety and UST CARES / No Comments
With the recent string of bomb threats at colleges and universities across the country, it’s important to stay informed on what to do should an emergency situation arise on our campus.
Bunch Who Lunch Presents Dr. Massimo Faggioli of the Theology Department
26 Oct 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Bunch is a group of St. Thomas staff and faculty who gather a few times throughout the year for lunch and socializing with other St. Thomas employees, while learning something new each time with exciting speakers and topics.
Registration Begins for Campus Climate Facilitator Workgroups
26 Oct 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in Facilitator Workgroups or an online form to express their perspective on the University of St. Thomas campus climate.
Use SAD Lamp to Escape ‘Winter Blues’
26 Oct 2012 by Wellness Center / No Comments
Located at the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library circulation desk, students, faculty and staff with UST ID can check out the lamp, or light-therapy box, for one hour at a time.
Sign Up for International Education Week Soccer Tournament
25 Oct 2012 by International Student Services / No Comments
Undergraduate and graduate students, staff and faculty are invited to register as an individual or as a team of seven or eight players.
IRT to Upgrade Banner, Murphy Online Dec. 1-7
25 Oct 2012 by Information Resources and Technology / No Comments
Check the systems involved and the dates they will be unavailable, and don’t plan course registration and other Banner-related activities during this time period.
Active Annual Benefits Enrollment for 2013 Begins Oct. 29 and Runs Through Nov. 16
24 Oct 2012 by Human Resources / No Comments
Educational sessions will be held on the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses throughout the enrollment period.
Grounds Department Begins Seasonal Campus Maintenance
22 Oct 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Be alert for startling bursts of water and air from irrigation systems while walking on the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses, and clear the way for removal of window air conditioners.
CEBC to host public forum on ‘Restoring Integrity to Our Financial System’ Nov. 13
22 Oct 2012 by Center for Ethical Business Cultures / No Comments
The program, “From Fool’s Gold to Financial Integrity,” will examine insights of Joe Nocera, a regular columnist for the New York Times.
October is National Theological Libraries Month
19 Oct 2012 by Archbishop Ireland Memorial Library / No Comments
Archbishop Ireland Memorial Library celebrates National Theological Libraries Month with an expanded theology book sale and a crossword puzzle contest. The grand prize is a 32-gigabyte USB drive.
Interested in Free Access to Scholarly Research on the Web? Celebrate Open Access Week Oct. 22-28
19 Oct 2012 by UST Libraries / No Comments
Open Access Week is an effort to promote open access publishing as a new norm in scholarship and research. OA publishing allows unrestricted (free of cost, password and subscription) access to scholarly, peer-reviewed research on the Web.
London Business Semester Hosts Two Informational Launch Sessions This Week
18 Oct 2012 by Study Abroad / No Comments
The London Business Semester, specifically designed for business majors, is in its 18th year. Launch sessions will be held Wednesday and Thursday in McNeely Hall.
Random ‘Bang’ Sounds in Anderson Student Center Explained
18 Oct 2012 by Campus and Residence Life / No Comments
Elizabeth Fischer, project engineer for Opus Construction, explains the cause of “bolt bang,” a common phenomenon in steel buildings with single-plate, bolted connections.
Wellness Center Lists Winners of Wellness 5K
18 Oct 2012 by Wellness Center / No Comments
The center has long-sleeve shirts available from the 5K; stop by and pick one up for $5.
Health Services Offers Flu Vaccine Clinics Oct. 30, Nov. 1
18 Oct 2012 by Health Services / No Comments
Flu season has begun. The Minnesota Department of Health recommends influenza vaccination for everyone ages six months or older.
International Spotlight: Juan Ferreras Camilo to Present on the Dominican Republic Oct. 18
18 Oct 2012 by International Student Services / No Comments
Ferreras Camilo is the presenter for this month’s CultureLink Tea, which will be held at 2 p.m today, Thursday, Oct. 18, in Scooter’s in the Anderson Student Center. The talk is free and open to the St. Thomas community. Tea and Dominican snacks will be provided.