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Leaders Serving Leaders: How The Saint Paul Seminary Forms Priests Long After Ordination
Posted on Faith and MissionEquipping priests for success means integrating ministry and leadership through ongoing formation. Father Jim Livingston sits at his desk in Ham Lake, Minnesota, and glances at the stack of papers sandwiched between the Church of St. Paul’s wedding liturgy guide and the Rite of Christian Burial book. He started his day at breakfast with two…
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A Shared Vocation: The Couple Behind The Saint Paul Seminary’s Ongoing Clergy Formation Work
Posted on Faith and MissionAt the heart of The Saint Paul Seminary’s Institute for Ongoing Clergy Formation is a couple dedicated not only to the formation of priests and deacons but also to the mission of the Church itself. Deacon Dan Gannon '88 and his wife Lisa Gannon serve together in what they describe as a natural extension of… -
English Professor of Dougherty Family College to Publish Positive Columns on Modern Times
Posted on Professional NotesDr. Louis Porter II, a teaching professor of English at the University of St. Thomas' Dougherty Family College, has begun penning a monthly column called Towards Higher Ground, published in the Minneapolis-based newspaper Insight News. Porter, a former reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, and advocate for equity, believes in the importance of making… -
Empowering Every Major With an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Posted on Business & LawAmid a celebratory atmosphere decorated with purple and white balloons, Natalie Larson stands outside the James B. Wolfe Alumni Hall at the University of St. Thomas. Months of preparation led her and her teammate Noah MacDonald to present at the Fowler Business Concept Challenge. Their company, Sole Shoes, aims to create sustainable solutions for footwear… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on Retailers Competing for Shoppers in This Shorter Season
Posted on In the NewsSeth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with The Minnesota Star Tribune about how retailers are stepping up with big deals and festive experiences to attract shoppers during this holiday season. From the story: Santas made their debut at Twin Cities malls this week.… -
In the News: Bill Tolman on St. Thomas Receiving Record $20M Gift to Boost Arts Education
Posted on In the NewsBill Tolman, dean at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Twin Cities Business about the $20 million donation from alum John Monahan which will go toward enhancing arts education through supporting faculty, contributing to scholarships and programs in fields like music film and creative writing. From the story:… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardon Promise
Posted on In the NewsMark Osler, law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with The Christian Science Monitor explaining Trump’s power to pardon Jan. 6 defendants, highlighting its legality, potential controversy, and historical significance. From the story: For millions of Americans, Donald Trump’s election victory was a cause for celebration. But for a… -
In the News: Dave Vang on Younger Generations Focusing on Technology
Posted on In the NewsDave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about how younger generations, technology, and government regulations are changing interest in powersports, impacting the industry. From the story: Host: For many Minnesotans, if they’re not slicing through fresh powder on a sled or cruising the shoreline… -
Tales from the Archives: Health Services at St. Thomas
Posted on Health & EducationWhile waiting for a flu shot at one of St. Thomas’ recent pop-up clinics, I reflected on how much health services at the university have evolved over the years. From its opening in 1885, St. Thomas employed a physician to visit campus for a few hours daily to attend the health needs of the resident… -
In Our Prayers: St. Thomas Graduate Student Joel Wolfe
Posted on In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers School of Education graduate student Joel Wolfe, who passed away unexpectedly Nov. 11. Wolfe was 49 years old. Wolfe is survived by his wife, Marinda; sons, Ryder and Thomas; parents, John and Judy Wolfe; stepfather-in-law, Dale Holbrook; sister, Jean Rigden; several nieces, a great-niece and a great-nephew; and numerous extended…