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Please Remember in Your Prayers Conisha Lee Armstrong
University NewsPlease remember in your prayers Conisha Lee Armstrong, a 2019 graduate of the Dougherty Family College. She died on Feb. 8, 2021. Known to loved ones as “Coco,” her family said she was a source of support for many. “More than anything, Coco wanted the world to be a place of positivity, love and happiness.…
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Life and Legacy of Nicholas Black Elk Explored in Series on Indigenous Worldviews
Faith and MissionNicholas Black Elk is being considered for sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church, and some are on a mission to shed light on his life story. Damian Costello, Ph.D., internationally recognized expert on the life and legacy of Nicholas Black Elk and author of Black Elk: Colonialism and Lakota Catholicism, will deliver a two-part series… -
Humans of St. Thomas: Kelly Saybe '22
Humans of St. ThomasKelly Saybe ‘22 is a member of the Dougherty Family College’s inaugural class of 2019 and a transition scholarship recipient at the University of St. Thomas. A junior at the University of St. Thomas, Saybe is a public health major with several minors and a passion for journalism. She is a ThreeSixty Journalism alumna and… -
Religious Liberty Clinic Brief Argues Universities Can't Discriminate Against Faith-Based Student Groups
Faith and MissionThe University of St. Thomas School of Law Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic has filed an amicus curiae brief in federal court InterVarsity Christian Fellowship v. Board of Governors of Wayne State University. The brief argues that faith-based college and university student groups cannot be penalized for requiring that their leaders sign a statement of agreement… -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Stan Nyquist
University NewsRussel “Stan” Stanford Nyquist, a former faculty member at St. Thomas, died Feb. 1 at the age of 85. Before retiring in 2006, Stan was the director of the part-time MBA program in the Opus College of Business. A virtual memorial service is planned for Saturday, Feb. 27 at Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church. Read his… -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Henreitta Smith
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers, Henreitta Smith, the mother of Buffy Smith, Interim Dean of the Dougherty Family College, who recently died. A homegoing for Henreitta Smith was held on Feb. 9, with a burial planned for Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee. -
Five Observations: First Friday with Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck
Five ObservationsChristophe Beck, CEO of Ecolab, joined Dean Don Weinkauf of the St. Thomas School of Engineering on Feb. 5 for the First Friday Speaker Series to discuss advancing the common good, the importance of curiosity, COVID-19 and how diversity, equity and inclusion drives success. Here are five observations from the conversation. In the toughest moments, we… -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Joan Cady Brownstein
University NewsJoan Marie Cady Brownstein, a former faculty member at St. Thomas, died Feb. 1 at the age of 78. From 1990 to 2007, Brownstein was an associate professor of education at St. Thomas. She had 40 years of experience in K-12 vocal music, elementary education and teacher education. Brownstein is preceded in death by her… -
St. Thomas Launches New Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education
University NewsEducating teachers to understand and address trauma triggered in the classroom is vital when it comes to nurturing a child’s ability to learn. As a result, the School of Education and the Morrison Family College of Health have teamed up to form the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE). The institute will help to develop, support, and advance the field of trauma-informed and trauma-engaged education. … -
Ash Wednesday Services Adapted Due to Pandemic
University NewsSt. Thomas recently announced changes to its traditional Ash Wednesday services in light of COVID-19. Ash Wednesday, which is February 17, will look a little different this year due to minimizing contact and enforcing safety protocols. Previously, priests would apply ashes on the participant’s forehead in the shape of a cross or another simple marking.…