notices
Notices
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.
Already Thinking About Living Off Campus Next Year?
19 Oct 2012 by Off-Campus Student Services / No Comments
Off-Campus Student Services has sound advice and spring 2013 programs for potential renters.
Up ’til Dawn Offers Fun Service Opportunity
19 Oct 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
UST’s Up ’til Dawn program will host a letter-writing event on Nov. 14 to gain support in the fight to end childhood cancer. Funds raised will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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.
Sister Roz Offers Midterm Massages Oct. 23
18 Oct 2012 by Campus Ministry / No Comments
Come to Campus Ministry between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, to relax and get a massage from Sister Roz, the massage nun famous for her work at the St. Paul Saints games.
Research Grants Available for Undergraduates
18 Oct 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Grants are available to support mentored undergraduate research during spring semester 2013.
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.
Government and Nonprofit Career Fair Oct. 26 Open to Students, Alumni
18 Oct 2012 by Career Development Center / No Comments
This free event will be held Friday, Oct. 26, at the University of Minnesota. Bring a résumé and take advantage of workshops featured at the fair.
‘The Bride of Brackenloch’ Opens on Halloween at St. Kate’s
18 Oct 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Tickets are free to all ACTC students, faculty and staff with ACTC ID for this comical parody of gothic novels. Performances will run Wednesday, Oct. 31, through Sunday, Nov. 4.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Set for Oct. 19
15 Oct 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
St. Thomas students and faculty are invited to attend.
All Are Invited to the Opening Doors Campaign Celebration Thursday, Oct. 18
15 Oct 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Please join in celebrating the conclusion of Opening Doors from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the field house. Lunch will be provided.
St. Thomas Employee Federal Credit Union Celebrates Credit Union Week
15 Oct 2012 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
Credit union staff will host a celebration Wednesday, Oct. 17, on the Minneapolis campus and Thursday, Oct. 18, on the St. Paul campus.
Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue Aztec Dance Troupe to Perform on John P. Monahan Plaza Oct. 16
15 Oct 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a traditional dance performance. Food and prizes will be provided.
Davanni’s to Allow eXpress Card use on Deliveries
15 Oct 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Beginning today, Davanni’s will allow use of St. Thomas eXpress Cards for orders on deliveries to students in campus housing and to student, faculty and staff homes in the neighborhood.
‘Rock the Vote’ on Nov. 6
12 Oct 2012 by Dr. Jane Canney, Vice President for Student Affairs / No Comments
With the election just three weeks away, Dr. Jane Canney, vice president for student affairs, encourages students to prepare to vote on Nov. 6 and, in the meantime, to treat with dignity and respect people who may not hold the same opinion as you.
Student Alumni Council Invites Everyone to Participate in Community Cleanup Nov. 4
12 Oct 2012 by Student Alumni Council / No Comments
Community Cleanup is a service event in which teams of students join together to clean the yards of elderly and disabled UST neighbors.
Student Actuarial Team Takes First Place in Travelers Case Competition
12 Oct 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
A team of six University of St. Thomas students were judged to be the best among five university teams invited to compete in the Travelers Actuarial Case Competition on Oct. 5.
Early Planning Essential for Fulbright Scholarship
12 Oct 2012 by Study Abroad / No Comments
Every year, about three to four St. Thomas students apply for a Fulbright research or English-teaching assistant grant.