notices
Notices
‘Moses, Jesus and Mary in the Quran’ Subject of Lecture at St. Thomas March 19
07 Mar 2013 by Muslim-Christian Dialogue Center / No Comments
John Kaltner, the speaker, is a professor of Muslim-Christian relations at Rhodes College in Memphis. All are welcome.
Please Remember Juli Crees in Your Prayers
06 Mar 2013 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
Juli Crees ’11 M.A. was a teacher in the Minneapolis Public School System.
Applications due March 22 for Malevich Student Leadership Scholarship
06 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Scholarship criteria include leadership, volunteerism and academics.
Roth Investment Option Coming in April for UST’s Voluntary Retirement Arrangement
06 Mar 2013 by Human Resources / No Comments
TIAA-CREF and Fidelity representatives will answer questions at the HR Fair on March 12-13. Submit a revised Salary Reduction Agreement form by March 22 to qualify for contributions to begin the first pay period in April.
Library to Host March 11 Book Launch for Extended Family: Essays on Being Irish American
04 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The new book’s essays and articles were compiled by James Silas Rogers, editor of the New Hibernia Review. The reception Monday is open to all.
Faculty and Staff Annual Campaign Begins; It’s Been a Long Journey to the Top
01 Mar 2013 by John Bannigan / No Comments
Make a donation to the campaign as a retirement gift for Father Dease and help keep St. Thomas’ participation rate in first place among Minnesota’s private colleges and universities.
‘Jumpstart to Wellness’ at the 19th Annual Human Resources Fair, March 12 and 13
01 Mar 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The grand prize drawing this year will be for a $100 gift card of your choice.
Library’s Noonartsound Series Begins Tuesday, March 5
01 Mar 2013 by St, Thomas Libraries / No Comments
Dr. Shelly Nordtorp-Madson, Art History, and Dr. Chris Kachian, Music, will present this noontime series. They will cover various periods in art, sculpture, painting, costume history and more – coupled with guitar performances of period music.
Exempt Staff Council Nominations Requested
28 Feb 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Nominate yourself or someone you know to serve on the Exempt Staff Council.
Center for Writing Looking for Undergraduate Peer Consultants
28 Feb 2013 by Virginia Lyons / No Comments
Students of any major can gain skills this fall that will impress graduate programs and employers. The application deadline is March 15.
Professional Notes for Feb. 28, 2013
28 Feb 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This week’s notes feature faculty members Sanjeev Bordoloi, Mark DelCogliano, Massimo Faggioli, John Martens and John Wendt.
FY14 Budget Information Session is at Noon Today, Feb. 28
28 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Bring a brown-bag lunch; cookies and beverages will be provided.
Public Safety Alert: Hennepin Avenue Aggravated Assault
27 Feb 2013 by Public Safety / No Comments
Public Safety would like to alert the University of St. Thomas community of an aggravated assault on the 1100 block of Hennepin Avenue.
Fourth Annual Augsburg-St. Thomas Faculty and Staff Fitness Challenge Begins March 6
27 Feb 2013 by Health and Human Performance / No Comments
The challenge will run eight weeks – from Wednesday, March 6, to Tuesday, April 30.
Sociology and Criminal Justice Majors, Minors: Applications Accepted for Gessner Memorial Scholarship
27 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Application forms and essays are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 13.
MPR to Air ‘Celebrating and Preserving Winter’ Program at Noon Wednesday
26 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The program was recorded at St. Thomas last week and features remarks by Bill McKibben of 350.org and J. Drake Hamilton of St. Paul-based Fresh Energy.
Please Remember Anita Burns in Your Prayers
22 Feb 2013 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
She was the mother of Father James Burns, a faculty member at the College of Education, Leadership and Counseling.
Take a Tommie to Lunch – Sign Up for a Mentor Today
22 Feb 2013 by Alumni and Constituent Relations / No Comments
Offered by the Alumni Association, this mentorship program gives students the opportunity to meet with an alumnus or alumna to discuss networking, job searching and more. Register by March 5.
Nominate UST Women for 2013 Sister Pat Kowalski Women’s Leadership Awards
22 Feb 2013 by University Advocates for Women and Equity / No Comments
The award will go to a student and an exempt staff member with clarity of vision, courage of convictions and generosity of spirit in their work for women at St. Thomas. Nominations are due by March 8.
Nominations Sought for Awards That Honor Service to Women
22 Feb 2013 by University Advocates for Women and Equity / No Comments
The Good Sister Award and the Pauline Lambert Advocacy Award will be given to women on campus; the Sapientia Award for Creative Work Focused on Women is open to men or women. The nomination deadline is March 8.
UST to Administer Campus Climate Survey
22 Feb 2013 by Office of Institutional Effectiveness / No Comments
A secure link to the survey will be sent to UST email addresses on Tuesday, Feb. 26.
Campus Life Accepting Proposals for Beverage-Contract-Fund Projects
22 Feb 2013 by Campus Life / No Comments
Proposals must be for the purchase of durable goods that will enhance the student experience. Requests for clothing (e.g., uniforms, robes) will not be considered.
Positions Available on Up ’til Dawn Executive Board
21 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Students are invited to apply. Open posts include: assistant director and chairs of catering, finance, and communications, as well as two spots open for public relations chairs.
Please Remember Catherine McPherson in Your Prayers
21 Feb 2013 by Tom Couillard '75 / 1 Comment
She was the mother of Jeff McPherson, Physical Plant.
Body Image Awareness Week Begins Feb. 25
21 Feb 2013 by Wellness Center / No Comments
Events will be held on campus throughout the week to recognize issues and provide information concerning body image.