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Five Community Members Honored at St. Thomas Day Awards May 7
University NewsThis year's honorees include Ron Fowler, Distinguished Alumnus Award; Michael Heffron, Monsignor James Lavin Award; Sondra Elizondo, Humanitarian of the Year Award; Dr. Matthew George, Professor of the Year; and Brandon Miranda, Tommie Award.
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The Scroll: Paying for College One Quarter at a Time
University NewsJim Oberstar loved to tell stories about growing up on the Iron Range – and at the College of St. Thomas – and how they provided the foundation for an extraordinarily successful career in Congress. Doug Hennes reflects on those stories today in The Scroll and pays tribute to Oberstar, who died Saturday. -
Former Congressman Jim Oberstar '56 Dies
In Our PrayersJim Oberstar, a 1956 St. Thomas alumnus who served for 36 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, died Saturday. -
A Reflection on Congressman Oberstar's legacy
Professor Thomas Berg, who holds a professorship named for the congressman, offers a reflection on Jim Oberstar and the values he represented. -
Make Money, But Be Generous With It
University NewsThe conversation between student and adviser began as a routine check-in: “How are classes going? Is your schedule manageable?” It ended in an intense discussion about the common good, a wounded Marine, and what it really means to be alive. -
Profile: Susan Beatty ’05 M.B.C.
When Susan Beatty started her first job at Piper Jaffray, she knew there was something she was missing. A UST MBC filled that void, supplying her with the confidence and skills to succeed as a communications professional in the business world. -
Open Forums for Vice President for Enrollment Services Position Begin May 13
University NewsThree forums will take place from noon to 1 p.m. May 13, 15 and 22 on the St. Paul campus, with simulcast on the Minneapolis campus. -
Student Alumni Council Thanks Community Cleanup Participants
University NewsFor more than 20 years the service project has been offered by the Alumni Association allowing students to volunteer to rake leaves in the yards of elderly and handicapped neighbors. -
Professional Notes for May 1, 2014
University NewsThis week's notes feature faculty Anne Klejment, Dalma Martinovic-Weigelt, Lisa Prevette, Manjeet Rege, Christian Washburn, John Wendt and Reid Zimmerman; staff Carol Peterfeso and James Rogers; and students Katie Boyd, Emily Cabel, Jackie Heitzman, Caitlin Kielblock, Lauren McGovern, Kirsten Muller, Megan Tappe and undergraduate students from the Geography Department. -
Educators will Gather May 8 for Talk by U.S. District Court Judge William Haynes
University NewsHaynes, a 1970 St. Thomas graduate, will discuss “Social Mobility for Diverse Communities” at the 17th annual Julian Parker Lecture and receive an honorary degree.