Archive Posts
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Luann Dummer: Feminist, Friend, Gourmet Cook
University NewsThis Friday St. Thomas celebrates 20 years of the Luann Dummer Center for Women. Here is the story of the incredible woman who started it all one month before her premature death from lung cancer in 1992.
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Please Remember Jack Alvin Martens in Your Prayers
In Our PrayersHe was the father of Jeff Martens, Physical Plant; the father-in-law of Leann Martens, Service Center; and the grandfather of Cassandra Watson, Service Center. -
University Advocates for Women and Equity Names Four Winners of Annual Awards
University NewsThe awards will be presented at UAWE’s annual spring reception, which will be held Tuesday, April 23, in McNeely Hall, on the university’s St. Paul campus. The St. Thomas community is invited to attend. -
Working With Adolescents and Discovering the 'Voice of the Youth'
University NewsIn the beginning of Andera Nesmith's social work career, she worked with issues pertaining to runaways, homeless youth, youth with incarcerated parents and older youth in foster care. She has since discovered a common thread that attracted her to these populations -- youth who were separated from their parents, either by their own actions or the actions of others. -
Depth of Field: In Defense of Winter
University NewsBy now winter is the season we despise with the fiery passion of a thousand suns. We shouldn't let that stop us from taking a look back at what winter was before it became the March and April bully. -
New Asmat Carvings Uncrated in The Gallery
University NewsThe new pieces will fill a niche near the ceiling on the eastern wall of The Gallery on the second floor of the Anderson Student Center, which is home to the AMAA@UST. They are expected to be installed by the end of spring semester. -
5 Reasons to Attend the Multicultural Forum (plus one more)
The 25th annual Multicultural Forum will take place next week at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The blog Smartgiving Matters last week compiled a great list of 5 reasons to attend, particularly of you work in the nonprofit world. The post was by Lynnea Atlas-Ingebretson, the Charities Review Council’s Program Director, who will be representing her organization at the Forum. -
Please Remember Ralph Parilla in Your Prayers
In Our PrayersHe was the father of Peter Parilla, professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. -
'Justice for My Sister,' a Film About 'Femicide' in Guatemala, Will be Shown Here April 15
Faith and MissionThe film’s director and producer, Kimberly Bautista, will join in a discussion following the film. -
Award-Winning Printing Is Alive and Well at the Service Center
University NewsA poster that was produced by the Service Center for the Music Department’s Festival Orchestra Honors Concert in 2012 recently won a Bronze Award from the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association.