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St. Thomas Public Safety Offers Additional Information Regarding U of M Sexual Assault Alert
University NewsThe suspect claimed to be a police officer. Here are tips on how to identify a real police officer.
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Are You Thankful for Your First “Real” Job Out of College?
Your first position, and most definitely the first few years after graduating from college will define where your career goes, writes guest blogger Tony Sorensen, CEO of Versique Executive Search and Consulting, and McKinley Consulting. Your career is similar to that of a major league baseball player. It’s not the company you work for that will shape your career…it’s YOU. -
Career Link: Two Ways to Really Stand Out in Your Job Interview
The internet offers many suggestions for how to prepare for an interview. Suggestions like practicing responses to typical questions and researching the company are certainly valuable. Here are a couple more recommendations that you don’t hear very often to help you stand out from the rest. -
St. Thomas Students Bank $48,000 in Scholarships at Fowler Business Competition
Jane Kramer, along with teammates Nana Yaa Dodi and Marine Melin, won the graduate competition for her concept Lou Lou Ingredients. The idea was born in Kramer’s kitchen, preparing gluten- and dairy-free snacks for her kids and their friends dealing with food allergies. She noticed grocery stores made similar products, but didn’t offer full meals. She plans to change that. -
Tommie Traditions: Tree and Creche Lighting
University NewsThe tradition dates back to 1948 when the Christophori Club, a Catholic organization on campus at the time, and the Tommie Tennants, a campus residents' club, saw to the construction of a crèche. -
The Scroll: Remembering Thanksgiving With The Bear
University NewsOne of Dave Nimmer’s favorite Thanksgiving memories involves a holiday meal and friendship with The Bear, a newspaper buddy who had his share of health problems in his later years. Nimmer writes today in The Scroll how he came away from their time together with a greater understanding of how to be thankful for what you have in life. -
Police Arrest Suspect in Hit-and-Run Accident
In Our PrayersA 40-year-old St. Paul woman has been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run traffic accident that critically injured two St. Thomas students earlier this week, St. Paul police announced Friday. -
Fast Company's Robert Safian Explains How to Survive and Thrive in Times of Change
2013 Opus Distinguished Speaker Robert Safian said that MBA programs should prepare students for the real world, and that the outcome of education should be learning how to learn. Sounds simple, writes Diana Cohen in this event recap, but this requires a robust curriculum and engaged faculty and students. It was a timely message to students, staff and faculty. -
Scientist, Theologian to Discuss GMOs at Next Hot Topics Event Dec. 3
Faith and MissionSpeakers are Dr. David Andow from the University of Minnesota and Dr. Christopher Thompson from the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity. -
The Weigh-In: Climate Change and Food Security
University NewsA leaked draft of a United Nations climate change report suggests that the world's food supply is increasingly at risk.