University News
Gainey Center Still has Prime Dates Available for Summer Faculty-staff Retreats
01 Mar 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Book your event now for a summer getaway to re-energize teams, build camaraderie and map out department goals.
Nominations Sought for Awards That Honor Service to Women
01 Mar 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Nominations for the Good Sister Award, the Pauline Lambert Advocacy Award and the Sapientia Award for Creative Work Focused on Women are due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 14.
Library Today: Electronic Books in the Academic Library
01 Mar 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
While e-books are a rapidly growing phenomenon, they also present complicated issues.
Student Centered
01 Mar 2012 by St. Thomas Magazine / No Comments
The newly opened Anderson Student Center will offer Tommies a plethora of foods, services, and social activites
Lot G’s 15-minute, Metered Parking Spaces Reallocated During Murray-Herrick Campus Center Construction
29 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The affected spaces will revert to their normal configurations when construction is completed.
Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity Announces Diversity Awards Winners
29 Feb 2012 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The 24th annual forum, presented by the Opus College of Business, runs March 20-22 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
CILCE Corner: A Closer Look at Three Outstanding CILCE Students
29 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Mary Ejiofor, Matt Fox and Sarah Farnes are stellar examples of the outstanding students involved in the Center for Intercultural Learning and Community Engagement.
UAWE Council Accepts Sister Pat Kowalski Women’s Leadership Award Nominations
28 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
This year, nominations will be accepted for non-exempt staff members and for students. The deadline is Wednesday, March 14.
And the State Fair Giveaway is … a St. Thomas Purple Bag!
27 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
University Relations again is accepting orders for the new and improved UST state fair bags. Submit orders by Wednesday, March 7, to take advantage of a volume discount.
Fire Destroys Home, Vehicles of Building Service Worker
27 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Physical Plant is accepting monetary donations and gift cards for the family of Jammey Tyus, a Physical Plant building service worker.
UST in the News
24 Feb 2012 by Kate Metzger / No Comments
Real estate rebounds and a dean’s departure make headlines this week.
Morrison Hall R-2 Parking Ramp Entrance Will Close Saturday
24 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Installation of new sensors will close the R-2 entrance to the ramp from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Library Today: Welcome to Keffer Library 2.0!
23 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The library has moved up the stairs in Opus Hall, Minneapolis campus.
Professional Notes
23 Feb 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
See what St. Thomas faculty, staff and students are up to this week.
AARC to Offer Condensed Fitness-class Session Before Spring Break
23 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The two-week session, March 5-15, will feature Sculpt, Spinning, TRX, Yoga and Zumba classes.
Dr. Christopher Puto to Step Down as Dean of Opus College of Business
22 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
He will step down on June 30 and then be on a sabbatical before returning to the faculty in 2013.
National Foreclosure Settlement ‘Will not Have Major Impact’ on Twin Cities Housing Market’
22 Feb 2012 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
University of St. Thomas analysts say a meaningful recovery won’t be seen until the percentage of ‘distressed’ sales returns to normal levels.
Research Grants Available for Faculty-graduate Student Teams
22 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Applications for the Graduate Research Team Grant Program are due on Monday, March 26.
Campus Ministry Adds 5 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass
21 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Ash Wednesday is tomorrow, Feb. 22.
Vote by Friday, Feb. 24, for Lewis Segl, ‘America’s Next Eco-Star’
21 Feb 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
This Friday, Feb. 24, is the last day to vote for Segl to make the top 10 in this national contest.
RFS Online Catering Orders no Longer Accepted After Noon Deadlines
21 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Food options are available if a deadline is missed.
IRT Schedules Phone Outage for Early Tuesday Morning
20 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
IRT will start upgrading a portion of the university’s phone system at 1 a.m.
Information Session Feb. 28 Highlights 13 Business Concentrations
20 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Freshmen and sophomores will receive valuable information before their decisions to select a business concentration must be made.
Public Safety Posts Bulletin Concerning Arrests of two for Recent Robberies in St. Paul
20 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
One of the robberies was at the SuperAmerica station at Cleveland and Grand avenues.
Graduate Programs in Software Hosts Information Session Monday, Feb. 27
20 Feb 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The information session will feature details on the graduate programs, the application process and requirements, a question-and-answer session and a tour.