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In the News: International Students Find Careers in the US
Posted on In the NewsLori Friedman, director of the Office of International Students and Scholars, and Mark Sorenson-Wagner, director of career development and corporate partnerships at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with The World for a story about international students pursuing the American dream after attending college in the U.S. From the story: Lori Friedman, director of the…
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MA in Diversity Leadership Director Chosen for Faculty Learning Community
Posted on Arts & HumanitiesDr. Paola Ehrmantraut, an Endowed Chair in the Humanities and associate professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been selected to participate in a national Faculty Learning Community (FLC) on “Promoting Well-being through Learner-Centered Education.” Ehrmantraut is also the director of the MA in Diversity… -
Theology Professor Coedits Recently Published Handbook of Deification
Posted on Professional NotesDr. Paul Gavrilyuk, professor in the Department of Theology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, is the coeditor of the recently published Oxford Handbook of Deification. Consisting of 44 chapters, this volume is the first treatment of deification that is encyclopedic in scope. It features 46 leading experts in the… -
Biology Professor Awarded NSF Grant for Research on Reducing Ammonia Emissions From Animal Farming
Posted on Professional NotesDr. Dalma Martinović-Weigelt, a University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences biology professor, and her collaborators have been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant to ensure sustainable use of lubabegron (LUB). LUB is the first FDA-approved chemical for reducing ammonia emissions from animal farming operations. In addition to training graduate and… -
Celebrating 65 Years of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library
Posted on Quotes from the QuadOn Oct. 28, 1959, St. Thomas marked a significant milestone with the dedication of its first stand-alone library, the O’Shaughnessy Library. The occasion was grand, featuring a blessing by Archbishop Egidio Vagnozzi, the apostolic delegate to the U.S., a high Mass and a banquet in the school’s Armory. This event symbolized the culmination of a… -
Building Civic Awareness and Dialogue at St. Thomas
Posted on Center for the Common GoodAmid election season, National Voter Education Week at St. Thomas highlighted the importance of civic engagement through a series of events Oct. 7-11 designed to foster political awareness, dialogue, and voter education. The week’s programming, which brought together students, faculty, staff and civic leaders, emphasized the value of informed participation in democracy, the complexities of… -
University of St. Thomas Celebrates $20M Gift From Ryan Family
Posted on AthleticsUniversity of St. Thomas Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten announced on Oct. 17 a $20 million gift toward the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena by the Ryan family. “This is an extraordinary gift, and we are deeply thankful for the Ryan family’s commitment to this project,” said Esten. “The Ryan family… -
Summer Law Clerk: Chris Eliou, Dakota County Public Defender’s Office
Posted on Business & LawThird-year student Chris Eliou is discovering in law school that his passion for the law lies in representing criminal defendants. That interest was accelerated over the summer through his clerkship with the Dakota County Public Defender’s Office. “I appreciated the opportunity to help clients with their problems,” he said. Under the supervision of the office’s… -
Tommie Experts Video: Hurricane Havoc as Climate Change Intensifies
Posted on Tommie ExpertsHurricanes, powerful and destructive forces of nature, have long been a subject of study, particularly as their behavior and intensity seem to shift in response to climate change. Climate change expert Dr. John Abraham, a professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, had a discussion with environmental justice expert Dr.… -
In the News: John Abraham on How Hurricane Milton’s Rapid Growth Shows Climate Change in Action
Posted on In the NewsJohn Abraham, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with KARE 11 about how record-high ocean temperatures fueled Hurricane Milton’s rapid growth, highlighting the connection between climate change and stronger storms. He also points out the urgent need to take action to reduce global warming and prevent…