University News
St. Thomas Named to Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges
20 Apr 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
The accolade is given to colleges and universities that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation.
UST SIFE: Regional Champ for Third Year in a row
20 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
With this win the team is invited to present again May 22 at the national competition in Kansas City.
Professional Notes
19 Apr 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
See what St. Thomas faculty, staff and students are up to this week.
Graduate School of Professional Psychology Hosts Information Session Saturday on Minneapolis Campus
19 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Learn about the Graduate School of Professional Psychology M.A. and Psy.D. programs, and nondegree option.
Library Today: Poetry on the Patio scheduled for April 24.
19 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
In honor of National Poetry Month, favorite poems will be read by several members of the campus community. Also, seniors are asked to take 10 to 15 minutes to complete the library survey, and Group Study Room online reservations are now available for Ireland and Keffer libraries.
Nominations Invited for Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame
19 Apr 2012 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The Hall of Fame is a program of the Shenehon Center for Real Estate at St. Thomas; the deadline for nominations is May 15.
Tickets Remain for International Dinner Saturday
19 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Tickets are on sale online through Tommie Central.
Neil Hamilton Named Interim Dean of Law School
18 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
He is a professor in the St. Thomas School of Law and founding director of the Thomas Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions.
Statewide Tornado Drill set for Thursday
18 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Sirens in the Twin Cities will sound twice tomorrow: 1:45 and 6:55 p.m.
CILCE Corner: Congratulations Mitch!
18 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Mitch Hinnenkamp has been selected as one of six Phillip Scholars chosen from a field of 16 candidates.
You can Help Control Email Spam at UST
18 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
St. Thomas processes about 320,000 email messages per day, and approximately 60 percent of them are classified as spam.
Graduate Programs in Software Launches Center of Excellence for Big Data
18 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
This center is a response to the growing volumes of data used by the private, public, government and academic sectors.
EPA Names St. Thomas ‘Individual Conference Champ’ in Green Power Challenge
18 Apr 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
St. Thomas won the award for using more green power than other schools in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Trustees’ Matching Fund Announced
18 Apr 2012 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The $20 million gift from St. Thomas board members comes during the final months of the university’s five-year campaign to raise $500 million.
Service-Learning Advisory Board: Call for Letters of Interest
18 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Service-Learning Advisory Board will have three graduate faculty, one graduate student, and one undergraduate student opening beginning fall semester 2012. Please submit your letter of interest in joining the board today.
UST Colleges Against Cancer Hosts Davanni’s Fundraiser Tonight
17 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Twenty percent of the cost of your order (with the fundraising form) will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Library Week ‘Search for the Holy Grail’ Winners Announced
17 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
And the winners are …
Minnesota Poet Laureate Joyce Sutphen to Speak Here Wednesday, April 25
17 Apr 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
Her poetry reading is in celebration of National Poetry Month, held annually in April.
New York Times Columnist Ross Douthat to Speak Here Monday as Part of MPR Series
17 Apr 2012 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
He will be interviewed by Minnesota Public Radio’s Stephen Smith. The program is free, but tickets are required.
Essay Winners to be Awarded Thomas D. Sullivan Medal in Philosophy at Colloquium
16 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Madeleine Coulter, Scott Valentyn and Austin Weyant will be honored at the last 2011-2012 Philosophy Colloquium on April 26.
Post Graduation Survey of Undergraduate Alumni (2010-11) now Available
16 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The complete report can be viewed on the Career Development Center’s website.
BUSN200 Students Collect More Than $30,000 Worth of Items for Listening House Silent Auction
16 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The public is invited to this annual auction, which will be held 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, in the McNeely Hall Great Room.
T’s Restaurant Presents International Week, April 16-20
16 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
A different country is featured each day: Greece, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, China and France.
Library Names Friday’s Trivia Contest Winner
16 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
And the winner is …
University Advocates for Women and Equity to Present Sister Pat Kowalski Women’s Leadership Award at Annual Reception April 19
13 Apr 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The 2012 award will be presented to a staff member, Pat Alexander, and to a student, Christina Weiberg.