Archive Posts
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Alumna Catherine Johnson Encourages Vitality Through Geropsychology
Catherine Johnson, Psy.D., has a family history of longevity. Johnson’s grandmother, Catherine Hagel, lived to the ripe old age of 114, even living independently on the family farm on until she was 100. “She was always an inspiration in my life because you naturally believe you’re going to live long. Because of her I’ve always…
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Living Learning Communities Coming to St. Thomas
Sustainability & EnvironmentFor the first time next fall, St. Thomas will be home to Living Learning Communities for freshman students. -
All Invited to Retirement Party for Bob Douglas April 30
Sustainability & EnvironmentHe is a long-time employee of the Facilities Management team with almost 32 years of service to the university. -
Making Work Meaningful
Meaningful work means different things to different people, writes Christopher Michaelson, Ph.D. “What work would I do if I could do anything I wanted?” or “What work contributes the most to general well-being?” -
Graduate Psychology Student Organization President Advances the Common Good
Emily P.G. Erickson has a lot to look forward to. The almost-Master of Psychology is anticipating the birth of her first child just days after her May graduation. She can also look back on her time in the Graduate Program of Professional Psychology (GSPP) with the satisfaction that her work and study have been for… -
New York Times Reporter Helene Cooper to Speak Here May 4
University NewsCooper, who has reported from more than 60 countries, is the final speaker in this year’s Minnesota Public Radio News’ Broadcast Journalist Series. -
Doing a Bit of Good With Bitcoin
University NewsDavid Duccini ’94, ’99 M.S.S.E., is the founder of Do a Bit of Good, a Bitcoin-based charitable organization he hopes will do some good while helping to change the conversation on cryptocurrencies. -
Building Peace on Campus
University NewsIn March nearly 200 University of St. Thomas Justice and Peace Studies (JPST) and Opus College of Business (OCB) students gathered for an interdisciplinary dialogue about how they – as business persons, community activists and consumers – could promote responsible business that cultivates a more just and peaceful world. -
St. Thomas Students' Act of Kindness Earns Recognition
University NewsLauren Keller and Maura Shea's actions when they encountered a woman in distress recently earned them a Chief's Award from the City of St. Paul. -
International Leadership Program Plans Cuba Study Abroad
As Cuba opens up for Americans, 11 students in the International Leadership Program and two from the Murray Institute will be among the first to witness the island country’s transition. The Obama administration’s announcement that it would begin lifting the 50-year-old embargo came on the heels of another announcement – an international leadership study abroad…