publications
Publications
A Man of Uncommon Decency
15 May 2013 by Doug Hennes ’77 and Dave Nimmer / No Comments
With retirement in sight, Father Dennis Dease reflects on two decades of extraordinary change.
Cass Gilbert and the St. Paul Seminary: Creating an American Architectural Legacy
13 May 2013 by Victoria M. Young, Ph.D., and Katherine R. Solomonson, Ph.D. / No Comments
The renowned architect honed his design technique on campus before going on to design the Minnesota State Capitol and the U.S. Supreme Court building.
Maestro
13 May 2013 by Valerie Turgeon '13 / No Comments
From Mexico to India, Dr. Matthew George offers students a firsthand international music exchange.
Waste Not
09 May 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
David Dougherty ’65 followed an unexpected path from adventure-seeking college grad to an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
They Know They Can Dance
08 May 2013 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
With six national championships and a national ranking since 2004, the St. Thomas Dance Team dominates the stage.
Trust Yourself
08 May 2013 by Doug Hennes '77 / No Comments
John N. Allen has worked with real estate developers, investors and executives around the country, and as much as he respects them and values their perspectives and their role as mentors, he believes his success boils down to one intangible element.
Welcome to the Real World
07 May 2013 by Michael O’Donnell, Communication and Journalism Department / No Comments
TommieMedia Veterans Find Success in Journalism
Five Community Members Honored at St. Thomas Day Awards
03 May 2013 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. : Videos by Web and Media Services / 1 Comment
Each year, the University of St. Thomas celebrates St. Thomas Day, which recognizes the extraordinary contributions that members of the St. Thomas community have made to the university and the wider community.
UST Accomplishments During Father Dease’s Presidency
02 May 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The 22 years of Father Dennis Dease’s presidency were a time of massive change at the University of St. Thomas.
From the Dean: Calculating the Return on Investment: Part 1
02 May 2013 by Terence Langan / No Comments
As a dean, I often hear talk about the “return on investment” from a college education, especially for students majoring in the liberal arts. As an economist, I do not have a particular problem with this concept, so long as the returns on education are measured broadly and completely enough.
Are You a Good Person? The Notion of Moral Identity
02 May 2013 by Tonia Bock, Psychology Department / No Comments
To what degree is each of us a good person? Well, researchers of moral psychology want to know not only the degree to which each of us is a good person but also how we generally become good people.
Lives Intertwined
02 May 2013 by Michael O’Donnell, Communication and Journalism Department / No Comments
Miles Trump ’11 had been on the job at the Waseca County News only a few weeks when a phone call came that no reporter wants to get.
Sharp Minds: Neuroscience’s Interdisciplinary, Cutting-Edge Approach Attracts Faculty and Students
02 May 2013 by Kurt Illig, Director, Neuroscience Program / No Comments
A popular place for undergraduates on a sticky August afternoon in St. Paul might be the trails near the Mississippi River at Hidden Falls or the shady parks around Lake Como. But a summer stroll into Owens Science Hall finds a group of students contemplating some of the deepest mysteries of life.
Q&A with Matthew Meyer ’96
02 May 2013 by Terence Langan / No Comments
As a philosophy professor at the University of Scranton, Matthew Meyer integrates the liberal arts for his students much as his St. Thomas professors did for him. “I’m trying to make each of my students a philosopher in the original sense of the word, a lover of wisdom,” he said.
Gaining Insights Into Art
02 May 2013 by Craig Eliason, Art History Department / No Comments
The Dolly Fiterman Collection provides exhibition experience for students.
A Man in Sync
26 Apr 2013 by Clark Gregor / No Comments
Corey Eakins ’09 M.B.A., director of the Evening UST MBA Program, keeps pace with the busy lives of students.
Putting Your Value System to Work
26 Apr 2013 by John McVea, Ph.D., and Laura Dunham, Ph.D. / No Comments
Entrepreneurs use their personal values, experiences and dreams to inspire others to believe in and commit to their enterprise.
Active Service
24 Apr 2013 by Christopher Puto, Ph.D., Dean of the Opus College of Business / No Comments
Perhaps the most motivating members of our student body are the military veterans who have chosen to earn their degrees after they complete active duty. Whether they choose to begin or continue an undergraduate business degree or pursue an M.B.A. or other graduate business degree, these individuals bring a wealth of experience, deeply held convictions and a great sense of responsibility to their studies.
New UST President Has a Strong Business Education Background
24 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Dr. Julie Sullivan, executive vice president and provost of the University of San Diego, will become the first woman and the first lay person to serve as president of the University of St. Thomas in its 128-year history.
To Share or Not to Share
23 Apr 2013 by Amanda Wagner ’12 M.B.C. / No Comments
According to Facebook’s website, its mission is “to make the world more open and connected. People use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them.” But is this really true?
Millennial Illumination
19 Apr 2013 by Lisa Guyott / No Comments
Martha McCarthy ’11 and Emily Pritchard ’11 used their entrepreneurship studies to create the Social Lights.
His Time to Lead: Q&A with Steve Humerickhouse, Executive Director of the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity
17 Apr 2013 by Lisa Guyott / No Comments
The director of the annual conference reflects on the growth of diversity, the evolution of inclusion, and the hope of breaking new ground for the next 25 years.
Energizer
12 Apr 2013 by Kate Norlander '07 M.B.C. / No Comments
What keeps Alan Bignall ’85 M.B.A. going and going and going? In a word: passion. Bignall ispresident and CEO of ReconRobotics Inc., a company that creates tactical micro-robot systems used by the military, law enforcement and rescue teams. Currently, their robots can explore an environment that might be dangerous for humans to enter and provide auditory and visual feedback, even in complete darkness.
Back to Her Rural Roots
21 Feb 2013 by Mary R. Fisher / No Comments
For Kristi Schlosser Carlson ’06, a degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law combined her family background and her passions with a satisfying career as general counsel and director of government relations for the North Dakota Farmers Union, a grassroots organization driven by its members to advocate for family farmers.
Educating the Whole Lawyer
19 Feb 2013 by Robert Vischer, dean of the School of Law / No Comments
I firmly believe that St. Thomas fosters the professional formation of each student to internalize a deep sense of responsibility for others better than any other law school in the country, and our success on this front is one reason why I am excited to serve as your new dean.