Farewell Reception for Dr. Tom Carey set for Tomorrow

Dr. Tom Carey

Dr. Tom Carey

The St. Thomas community is invited to a farewell reception for Dr. Tom Carey, Office of International Student Services, tomorrow, Thursday, April 29. The event will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room, second floor, Murray-Herrick Campus Center.

Carey, an international student adviser and immigration specialist, has many accomplishments; here are a few:

  • 51 years working in education with 44 years in higher education
  • Founding member of Minnesota College Personnel Association (MCPA) and Minnesota International Educators (MIE)
  • First recipient of the UST Lifelong Learner Award, 2008
  • Life-time member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators
  • Legacy award from MCPA
  • German Fulbright Award
  • East-West Center Fulbright Award
  • Australian Teacher Exchange Program