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Aquinas Scholars

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Explore our archives to see a history of Aquinas Scholars news and events.

Sep 22 2017

Friday, September 22, 2017, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Our next service event will be volunteering at Feed My Starving Children! Read More

Sep 21 2017

Thursday, September 21, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Come over convo hour this Thursday, to hear a professor speak about a topic they are passionate about! Come,eat pizza and learn a thing or two while earning a point for the semester! Read More

May 15 2017

Monday, May 15, 2017, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Come for a quiet place to study with snacks! Read More

May 15 2017

Monday, May 15, 2017, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Take a study break and grab some lunch with fellow scholars. Read More

May 10 2017

Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Update our lounge with new paintings and artwork or while you eat some great food! Read More

May 06 2017

Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join fellow scholars in a trip to the Walker Art Museum (drivers needed)! Read More

Apr 28 2017

Friday, April 28, 2017, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Dinner at Buca with Honors Program Alumni Read More

Apr 27 2017

Thursday, April 27, 2017, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Last service event for the year! Read More

May 02 2017

Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join fellow scholars in the last honors event in the lounge for the year! Read More

Apr 13 2017

Thursday, April 13, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Dr. Heather Bouwman, has published several novels. She will speak on her experiences in writing novels and give some advice on how to write your own novel. Read More

Apr 08 2017

Saturday, April 8, 2017, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity! Read More

Apr 04 2017

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come bowl with fellow scholars on Tuesday (4/4/2017) from 7-9 pm in ASC! Enjoy great company, some pizza, juice, and FREE BOWLING! Read More

Mar 31 2017

Friday, March 31, 2017, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

St. Mark's needs volunteers to help with their annual fish fry! Read More

Mar 14 2017

Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Midterms are just around the corner, study with fellow scholars! Read More

Mar 15 2017

Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We will be calling prospective Scholars who have been invited to apply to the UST Honors Program. Share your personal testimony of the program and answer any questions that these students may have. Read More

Mar 14 2017

Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

We have another Honors Lounge event coming up! Please join us for an ice cream social and game night! Read More

Mar 08 2017

Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Enjoy great company, some creative expression and great snacks. Taking a mental break from studying can help you focus, use your time more efficiently, and improve retention! Read More

Mar 07 2017

Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Scholars will be helping to staff a table where we will be selling daffodils to raise money to support the American Cancer Society. Read More

Mar 02 2017

Thursday, March 2, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Come over convo hour to hear a professor speak about a topic they are passionate about! Read More

Feb 27 2017

Monday, February 27, 2017, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Our next service event will be volunteering at Feed My Starving Children! Read More

Feb 20 2017

Monday, February 20, 2017, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Are you looking to get ahead on your points this semester? Help with the first Honors Calling Night! Read More

Feb 16 2017

Thursday, February 16, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Come over convo hour to hear a professor speak about a topic they are passionate about! Read More

Dec 15 2016

Thursday, December 15, 2016, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Get some good studying time in! Finals Oasis will be on Study Thursday this year at the normal time and place. Treats will be provided! This event is worth 1 point. Read More

Feb 15 2017

Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join fellow scholars to make cookies! Come out for a good time and 1 point. Read More

Dec 15 2016

Thursday, December 15, 2016, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join your fellow scholars for the finals feed at Davanni's! Read More

Dec 12 2016

Monday, December 12, 2016, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Need a break from studying? Come to the Christmas Party in the Scholars Lounge on December 12! Read More

Dec 12 2016

Monday, December 12, 2016, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

St. Marks School is looking for help running time clocks and keeping score for youth recreational basketball games at the school. This event is worth 2 points. Read More

Dec 11 2016

Sunday, December 11, 2016, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

St. Marks School is looking for volunteers on Saturday, 12/10 and Sunday, 12/11 to help wrap holiday presents for Child's True Christmas. This event is worth 2 points. Read More

Dec 02 2016

Friday, December 2, 2016, 6:30 PM - 10:15 PM

We will be going to Dorothy Day Center to serve food, set up beds, and hand out sheets and blankets. Here are the details: Read More

Dec 02 2016

Friday, December 2, 2016, 12:00 PM - 5:15 PM

His visit is a part of the "Philosophy and the Sciences?" Series and is cosponsored by the Philosophy and Physics Departments. His visit includes two events. Read More

Nov 18 2016

Friday, November 18, 2016, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

St. Marks School is looking for help distributing wreaths from 2pm to 5pm on November 17 and November 18. Scholar commitments would be in 90-minute shifts. This event is worth 2 points. Read More

Nov 16 2016

Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Thanksgiving Cards, Decorate-Your-Own Cookies, and Apple Cider Read More

Nov 14 2016

Monday, November 14, 2016, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

We will be helping at Feed My Starving Children! E-mail ray00022@stthomas.edu to sign up for the event. Spots are limited! This event is worth 2 points. Read More

Nov 04 2016

Friday, November 4, 2016, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

A dinner outing to Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant in Minneapolis! The cost per student is $10. Space fills quickly - RSVP now! This event is worth 2 points. Read More

Oct 25 2016

Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Come over convo hour to hear Dr. Doug Orzolek speak about "Hearing Loss from Music". This event is worth 1 point. Read More

Oct 23 2016

Sunday, October 23, 2016, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Midterm exams are just around the corner ... are you ready?? Come study in a quiet area reserved for Scholars, have some treats, and earn 1 point. Read More

Oct 20 2016

Thursday, October 20, 2016, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Stop by and hang out with your fellow scholars while enjoying great food and a movie. Blankets and pillows recommended! This event is worth 1 point. Read More

Oct 19 2016

Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We will be making tie blankets and donating them to Abria, a local non-profit organization that offers support for women facing unexpected pregnancies. This event is worth 1 point. Read More

Oct 14 2016

Friday, October 14, 2016, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

St. Mark's School is having their annual Oktoberfest carnival and they are looking for up to 24 volunteers for 1-2 hour commitments. This event is worth 2 points. Read More

Oct 08 2016

Saturday, October 8, 2016, 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Please RSVP by Wednesday (10/5) at 5pm! There are limited spots - first come, first served. Visit the orchard, corn maze, & pumpkin patch - plus take a hay ride! This event is worth 2 points. Read More

Oct 06 2016

Thursday, October 6, 2016, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Come over convo hour to hear Dr. Liz Wilkinson speak about "Bloomers, Bicycle Face, Bruises: What It Really Means to Play Like a Girl." This event is worth 1 point. Read More

Sep 30 2016

Friday, September 30, 2016, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The semester's first service event will be helping with Homecoming events! There are a variety of times and events to help with - click through for more info. Each shift you work is worth 1 point. Read More

Sep 26 2016

Monday, September 26, 2016, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Join your fellow scholars to watch the PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump square off. Not interested in politics? Come have snacks and socialize! This event is worth 1 point. Read More

Sep 13 2016

Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Stop by and say hi, learn more about the program, and grab a cookie! This is also a great opportunity for incoming Freshmen Scholars to meet their upperclassmen mentor. This event is worth 1 point. Read More

Apr 15 2016

Friday, April 15, 2016, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

A night at Target Field to watch the Twins take on the Los Angeles Angels! Read More

Apr 05 2016

Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

We will be helping at Feed My Starving Children! Read More

Mar 16 2016

Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wake up with caffeine, breakfast treats, and energizing conversation! This event is worth 1 point. Read More

Mar 14 2016

Monday, March 14, 2016, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Spring Break is just around the corner ... which means that Midterms are as well! Read More

Mar 12 2016

Saturday, March 12, 2016, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

We will be attending the 7 pm performance of Into the Woods, the spring musical at St. Kate’s put on by UST and St. Kate’s students. Read More

Mar 11 2016

Friday, March 11, 2016, 1:00 PM - 8:45 PM

We will be helping at the St. Mark's Fish Fry, only a few blocks from St. Thomas, so it is easily walking distance. Read More

Feb 29 2016

Monday, February 29, 2016, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We will be bowling in the lower level of the Anderson Student Center! Read More

Feb 25 2016

Thursday, February 25, 2016, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Come over convo hour to hear Dr. Werner speak about a topic he's passionate about! Come, relax, eat pizza, and learn a thing or two. This event is worth 1 point. Read More

Feb 09 2016

Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM

We will be going to Episcopal Homes to visit the elderly and play games with them. Read More

Feb 02 2016

Tuesday, February 2, 2016, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM

We will be going to Episcopal Homes to visit the elderly and play games with them. Read More

Dec 17 2015

Thursday, December 17, 2015, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

You are invited to the film screening for the Sonic Scripts honors seminar, taught this past semester by Jim Snapko (English) and Shersten Johnson (Music). Read More

Dec 16 2015

Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

There are still a couple of opportunities for you to obtain your five points for the semester! Read More

Dec 16 2015

Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join us on Study Wednesday for our end of semester Finals Feed! Read More

Dec 13 2015

Sunday, December 13, 2015, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

As the semester comes to an end we have one final off campus service opportunity for you to take part in. Read More

Dec 10 2015

Thursday, December 10, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We will have ornament decorating in the Scholar's Lounge and a holiday movie and cookie decorating in MHC 205 (right across from the lounge). Read More

Dec 10 2015

Thursday, December 10, 2015, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

As the semester comes to an end we have one final off campus service opportunity for you to take part in. Read More

Dec 10 2015

Thursday, December 10, 2015, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Marks elementary and middle school, which is about a 10 minute walk from campus, is looking for help with their Christmas boutique and bake sale. Read More

Dec 10 2015

Thursday, December 10, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

We will have ornament decorating in the Scholar's Lounge and a holiday movie and cookie decorating in MHC 205 (right across from the lounge). This event is worth one point. Read More

Dec 08 2015

Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Our feature academic event of the semester, PIZZA WITH THE PREZ! Come over convo hour to hear everyone's favorite president speak about the future of the university. Read More

Dec 08 2015

Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Our feature academic event of the semester, PIZZA WITH THE PREZ! Come over convo hour to hear everyone's favorite president speak about the future of the university. Read More

Dec 04 2015

Friday, December 4, 2015, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Your last opportunity for an off-campus service event this semester! Read More

Dec 04 2015

Friday, December 4, 2015, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

In order to celebrate the upcoming holidays we are throwing a party! Read More

Dec 03 2015

Thursday, December 3, 2015, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

We have our last on-campus service event of the semester next week! Read More

Nov 20 2015

Friday, November 20, 2015, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

A dinner outing to Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant in Minneapolis! Read More

Nov 17 2015

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Come over convo hour to hear Dr. Bruess speak about how to make a good marriage! Come, relax, eat pizza, and learn a thing or two. This event is worth 1 point. Read More

Nov 09 2015

Monday, November 9, 2015, 7:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Join us this Monday morning for coffee and hot chocolate in the student lounge to help wake you up for class! This event is worth 1 point! Read More

Nov 07 2015

Saturday, November 7, 2015, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

For this service opportunity, we will be doing Habitat for Humanity. Read More

Nov 05 2015

Thursday, November 5, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Come over convo hour to hear a professor speak about a topic they are passionate about! Not your usual lecture! Come, relax, eat pizza, and learn a thing or two. This event is worth 1 point. Read More

Oct 29 2015

Thursday, October 29, 2015, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

This event will be worth 1 point! We will be making tie blankets and drinking apple cider! Read More

Oct 26 2015

Monday, October 26, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Looking from something spooky to do around Halloween?? Then come join your fellow scholars for a movie night! Read More

Oct 20 2015

Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

The Honors Program will be selling T-Shirts over the next few weeks in the Aquinas Scholars lounge. Read More

Oct 19 2015

Monday, October 19, 2015, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Midterm exams are coming up! Are you prepared? Come to the Midterm Honors Oasis for a quiet place to study with snacks! This event will be worth 1 point! Read More

Oct 10 2015

Saturday, October 10, 2015, 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Enjoy fall with fellow scholars and get in the Halloween spirit! Enjoy the Hayride, Corn Maze, Apple Treats, and Pumpkins at Pine Tree Apple Orchard. Read More

Oct 09 2015

Friday, October 9, 2015, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

We will be going to the Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul to assist with their Shelter Helper Extended Hours Program. Read More

Sep 30 2015

Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We are excited to announce our first Scholars Service Event of the year! We will be going to Second Harvest Heartland to pack food. This event is worth 2 points! Read More

Sep 23 2015

Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Socialize with fellow scholars, take a much needed break from homework, and enjoy snacks and bowling for FREE! This event is worth one point. Read More

Sep 17 2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

We will be having our first Aquinas Scholars Open House this Thursday September 17th during convo hour (noon-1pm) in the Scholar's Lounge (MHC 200). Read More

Nov 19 2013

Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

For those of you who have not been to a FMSC event before, we will be helping pack meals that will be given to hungry people around the world. Read More

Sep 14 2013

Saturday, September 14, 2013, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday, September 14, 2013 - Sunday, September 15, 2013

New Students! Join the Aquinas Scholars Board for the annual New Scholars retreat on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15. Read More

Sep 08 2013

Sunday, September 8, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A chance to meet fellow scholars over ice cream! Read More