notices
For Students
Call for Proposals Announced by 2013-14 Campus Sustainability Fund
21 Feb 2013 by Campus Sustainability Fund / No Comments
Students, faculty and staff are invited to submit proposals to “green” UST operations and campus life. The submission deadline is Tuesday, March 19.
Luann Dummer Center for Women Offers Undergraduate, Graduate Fellowships
20 Feb 2013 by Luann Dummer Center for Women / No Comments
Fellowship recipients will receive $4,000 stipends to support their research on an array of topics from a feminist perspective; faculty sponsors will receive $1,500 stipends.
Spring Blood Drive Needs Blood Donors, Volunteers
19 Feb 2013 by Wellness Center / No Comments
The drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, April 2 and 3.
International Student Services to Host Minnesota International Educators Workshops March 25
19 Feb 2013 by International Student Services / No Comments
Everyone, from interested students to professionals, is invited to register online to attend one or more of these professional development workshops.
J-Term 2014 Study Abroad Courses Announced
18 Feb 2013 by Study Abroad / No Comments
Choose from a wide variety of courses and international locations.
Undergrads: Submit Applications for June 2013 Study Abroad Courses by March 1
15 Feb 2013 by Study Abroad / No Comments
The courses: Topics in Ecology and Culture in Korea, Management 480 in London and Ireland, and The Church in Latin America in Guatemala.
Junior Achievement Hopes to Grow Program With Help From Nonbusiness Majors
15 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Junior Achievement volunteers spend about five hours in classroom settings giving of their time and talents but get back so much more than credit for volunteer hours.
Annual Pre-Medical Scholarship Competition Has Begun
13 Feb 2013 by Academic Counseling and Support / No Comments
Apply for the James E. and Katherine C. O’Phelan Scholarship and/or the Niels and Carol Sorensen Scholarship by Friday, March 8.
Lenten 45-Day Challenge Begins Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13
12 Feb 2013 by Wellness Center / No Comments
Individuals of all faith traditions are invited to participate during this time of preparation for Holy Week and Easter. Pick up a reflection journal and stay in touch with Campus Ministry and the Wellness Center on Facebook for a chance to win a $100 bookstore gift card.
Two Students to Present Research at Scholars at the Capitol Feb. 19
11 Feb 2013 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
Sam Jensen and Julie Rech will represent St. Thomas at the event, which will be held in the state Capitol’s rotunda.
J-Term Courses Announced at the Study Abroad Fair
08 Feb 2013 by Study Abroad / No Comments
The Study Abroad Fair takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in Campus Way on the second floor of the Anderson Student Center.
Wellness Center Hosts Annual Heart Hunt
08 Feb 2013 by Wellness Center / No Comments
The first student to find the heart and bring it to the Wellness Center will receive a $50 gift certificate to Axel’s Bonfire on Grand and two movie tickets. Like UST Wellness Center on Facebook for clues.
Campus Ministry Announces Launch of ‘Rediscover’ Catholicism Events
08 Feb 2013 by Campus Ministry / No Comments
Pick up a free Rediscover Catholicism book, by Matthew Kelly, at Mass on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13; join a discussion group; and attend a talk by Father Michael Becker on “Spiritual Intoxication and the Meaning of Life.”
St. Thomas Day at the Capitol is March 13
08 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for St. Thomas “Day at the Capitol” on March 13, to encourage legislators to continue to support funding for the Minnesota State Grant Program.
Eating Healthy on Campus Just Got Easier
07 Feb 2013 by Wellness Center / No Comments
Watch for Wellness Center and Dining Services “AdjUST Your Meal” signs and a “Swap This for That” campaign in several Anderson Student Center dining locations.
Federal Financial Aid Policy Will Affect Students Who Withdraw From All Classes
06 Feb 2013 by Financial Aid / No Comments
Meet with a financial aid counselor to consider the implications of withdrawing from school. The federal financial aid policy may result in students owing money to the university.
Renting Off Campus Next Year?
06 Feb 2013 by Off-Campus Student Services / No Comments
Students who wish to rent a single-family house or a duplex within the city of St. Paul Student Housing Overlay District surrounding UST must make certain the property is a registered-and-approved student rental.
TommieMedia, Reporters, Photographers Garner Minnesota Newspaper Association Awards
05 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
In all, TommieMedia reaped six firsts, one second and four third place awards. The Minnesota Newspaper Association’s awards convention is an annual event.
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.
Employers to Conduct On-Campus Interviews
01 Feb 2013 by Career Development Center / No Comments
Juniors and seniors seeking internships and entry-level jobs should apply for an interview at least 14 days in advance. To be eligible for the OCI program, students must attend an Orientation to On-Campus Interviewing seminar.
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.
Sign Up Now for Spring Intramurals
31 Jan 2013 by UST Intramural Sports / No Comments
Basketball, floor hockey, FIFA 13, pingpong, badminton and pickleball leagues are open to all current UST students, faculty and staff.
Undergrads: Officially Withdraw From Spring Classes You Have Registered for But Will Not Attend
31 Jan 2013 by University Registrar / No Comments
Undergraduate students may follow the proper procedures to drop classes through Friday, Feb. 15.
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.