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Publications
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.
Vischer Leads the Way: New Dean of the School of Law Brings Vision and Experience
18 Feb 2013 by St. Thomas School of Law / No Comments
Robert Vischer, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, was appointed the new dean of the school in October. He began his duties on Jan. 1.
Hooked
18 Feb 2013 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
Michaela Anderson ’15 is ready to show the fishing world that success on the water has no gender bias.
Leading in the New Landscape: Three Keys for Employment Success
15 Feb 2013 by Chato Hazelbaker / No Comments
Law students always have been concerned with how and where they will find their first job after law school, but over the past four years these concerns have grown increasingly acute.
Who’s Afraid of the Dodd-Frank Act? Not Wall Street
13 Feb 2013 by Wulf A. Kaal / No Comments
Although compliance with Dodd-Frank Act requirements has increased costs for the hedge-fund industry, the industry is adjusting well to the new cost structure.
The Politics of Purple: Focusing on Dialogue, Not Partisanship
12 Feb 2013 by Megan A. Casadecalvo, 2L and Henry D. Long, 2L / No Comments
When the presidential election was in full swing and political tempers were flaring, a new student organization at the University of St. Thomas School of Law was formed to resist the partisanship and vitriol. The Public Discourse group focuses on quite the opposite: open, nonpartisan debate about how public policy issues intersect with law.
Sugarhouse: Turning the Neighborhood Crack House Into our Home Sweet Home.
11 Feb 2013 by Dr. Matthew Batt / No Comments
Author and assistant professor of English Matt Batt offers an excerpt from his debut book, Sugarhouse, and answers a few questions about his writing.
For the Record: Passing the Torch
08 Feb 2013 by Neil Hamilton / No Comments
It was an honor to serve as the interim dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Law, and it is an even greater honor to introduce the new dean, Robert Vischer.
The Fastest Game on Ice
06 Feb 2013 by Valerie Turgeon '13 / No Comments
University of St. Thomas alum Jon Palmeri ’07 straps on his skates for Red Bull Crashed Ice, a competition that makes the X-Games look like a kiddie ride.
Final Thoughts: The Importance of National Championships
01 Feb 2013 by Doug Hennes '77 / No Comments
I will never forget the looks on the faces of three St. Thomas coaches when their teams won national championships.
Anderson Student Center – a Year by the Numbers
30 Jan 2013 by Tom Couillard '75 / No Comments
Early plans for the student center focused on ways to bring the community together – to meet, eat and play. Is the building a success? Well, the numbers are in and it’s clear that Tommies love a good meal and new UST swag. Check out all the impressive numbers from the first year.
Trustee Profile: A Voice of Reason
29 Jan 2013 by Doug Hennes '77 / No Comments
Marianne Short considers herself fortunate to have been counseled by brilliant lawyers and wise judges throughout her career, but she believes the best advice she ever received was from her father when she was a child – and it had little to do with her chosen profession.
Post-Election Reflections on Civility
28 Jan 2013 by Father Dennis Dease, president / No Comments
One evening, I noticed a framed photo of the late Vaclav Havel, former president of the Czech Republic. He’s standing next to a painting depicting a Gospel writer with an angel whispering in his ear. Havel, with a sheepish grin, is cupping his ear as if to eavesdrop for a little “inspiration.”
Life After Catholic Studies
08 Dec 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Undergraduate and Graduate Alumni Speak About Bringing Catholic Studies Into the “Real World”
Vision and Opportunity: Fall Speakers
08 Dec 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The integration of law and the Catholic intellectual tradition was the vision of Monsignor Terrence J. Murphy, president and chancellor of the University of St. Thomas for more than 35 years. In his book, A Catholic University, Vision and Opportunities, he emphasized the importance of teaching religious and ethical values in classrooms and in public forums as necessary for a healthy society and effective leadership.
Alumni Reflections: The Catholic Studies Leadership Intern Program
08 Dec 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Directed by Father Michael Keating, the Leadership Intern program seeks to equip and train future Catholic leaders through seminars, hands-on leadership experience, interaction with civic and Church leaders, and intensive formation using a unique methodology that integrates academics, practical experience and philosophy.
Through the Eyes of Logan Crotty: The Leadership Interns’ Spring Institute
08 Dec 2012 by Logan Crotty / No Comments
The sun is shining brightly as I peer through the windows of Sitzmann Hall, still wiping the sleep from my eyes. As I take slow sips of a much-needed cup of joe, I begin to ponder the mysteries of the week to come. Charity, our year’s theme, is essential to the mission of Christ in the City, the program we will be participating in during this institute.
Catholic Studies to Celebrate 20th Anniversary in 2013
08 Dec 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Legend has it that the day was overcast and rainy when Dr. Don Briel entered Dr. Michael Naughton’s office in the ‘theology outpost’ on Grand and Finn and began a revolutionary conversation containing his vision for a Center for Catholic Studies.
Renewing Mission and Identity in Catholic Business Education
08 Dec 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Eighth International Conference on Catholic Social Thought and Management Education
St. Thomas Plays a Key Role in “Vocation of the Business Leader: A Reflection”
08 Dec 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
On March 30, Cardinal Peter K.A. Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (PCJP), addressed the XXIV UNIAPAC World Congress in Lyon, France.
Holiday Spending Surveys: What We’ve Learned
04 Dec 2012 by Dave Brennan, Ph.D., and Lorman Lundsten, Ph.D. / No Comments
Holiday spending is the most concentrated retail sales event of the year. It also reflects current consumer confidence and is often a bellwether for retailing in the coming year. That’s why we began conducting an annual holiday spending survey in 2002.
Leading Today for Tomorrow’s Scholars
03 Dec 2012 by Kate Norlander '07 M.B.C. / No Comments
St. Thomas has had a long relationship with Hiawatha Academies in Minneapolis. Sean Elder ’11 M.B.A., continues that tradition as chief operating officer of the maturing, rapidly growing organization.
Q&A with Brian McEnaney ’85
30 Nov 2012 by Mark Stansbury-O’Donnell, Art History Department / No Comments
With an undergraduate finance major and a mini-master’s in health care from St. Thomas, Brian McEnaney was well-prepared for the technical requirements of a career in software and health information systems.
Testing the Waters: Undergraduates Leave the Lab and Plunge Into Research
28 Nov 2012 by Emily Koenig ’12 / No Comments
Most weekdays last summer Grant Schmura and David Houserman left the biology lab around noon and drove to Lake Judy in Shoreview, Minn. Before each of those days was done they would spend five hours gathering and tracking painted turtles.
Academic Journals: Faculty Editors Find the Personal Growth Worth the Challenge
24 Nov 2012 by Emily Koenig ’12 / No Comments
Each of the scholarly journals edited or published in the College of Arts and Sciences provides new information and exciting opportunities to the faculty who work on them.