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In the News: University of St. Thomas Ignatian Spirituality Center Featured in The Catholic Spirit
Posted on In the NewsThe Ignatian Spirituality Center at the University of St. Thomas was recently covered in The Catholic Spirit, showing the university’s goal of fostering spiritual growth for the university community and beyond. From the story: An expanding Ignatian Spirituality Center in St. Paul that offers online and in-person retreats, prayer sessions, speakers and other events has…
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In the News: Jason Pattit on How Natural Disasters Impact Minnesota’s Agriculture and Medical Device Industries
Posted on In the NewsJason Pattit, professor of management at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about how events like hurricanes disrupt supply chains and affect local businesses, highlighting the far-reaching consequences on food costs, medical supplies and restaurant sourcing. From the story: Host: What is the bigger picture in terms of… -
In the News: St. Thomas Basketball Coaches John Tauer and Ruth Sinn Discuss Season Four in Division I
Posted on In the NewsJohn Tauer, University of St. Thomas men’s basketball coach and Ruth Sinn, University of St. Thomas women’s basketball coach, recently spoke with FOX 9 about season four of D-I basketball play. From the story: Thanks to a $75 million donation, the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena, for both men’s and women’s basketball and hockey on… -
Sights and Sounds: 2024 Wellness 5K Run/Walk
Posted on People & CultureOn a crisp fall morning, nearly 200 St. Thomas students, faculty, staff and community members participated in the Center for Well-Being’s Wellness 5K Run/Walk. The Saturday, Oct. 12, race started at 8 a.m. on the south side of Summit Avenue and finished on the north side at the Arches. “I haven’t run this kind of… -
Dr. Obasesam Okoi Joins Editorial Board of International Journal of Engineering, Social Justice and Peace
Posted on Professional NotesDr. Obasesam Okoi, an assistant professor in the Department of Justice and Society Studies, has been appointed to the editorial board of the International Journal of Engineering, Social Justice and Peace. Okoi brings a unique interdisciplinary background to the board, combining his expertise in civil engineering and peace and conflict studies with his leadership of the… -
Staying Connected With Alumni in a Digital Age
Posted on ResearchFor those who remember the days before Y2K, finding someone’s contact information was a breeze. You simply flipped open the thin paper pages of the phone book, and there it was: their telephone number and address, right at your fingertips! But now, it’s 2024. Phone books have disappeared, snail mail is fading, and smartphones have… -
For This Student-Athlete, Faith, Gratitude Are Keys to Success
Posted on AthleticsWhen Phoebe Frentzel ’25 leaps to block a jump shot, her mind is on one thing: faith. Faith in her ability. Faith in her team. Faith in their will to win. A faith that transcends any game. “Whenever I get in a gym or a practice or game, the rest of the world stops for… -
Catholic Studies Professor Chosen for Cardinal Wright Award
Posted on Professional NotesDr. Robert Kennedy received the 2024 Cardinal Wright Award for scholarly service to the Church by the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars at the 46th Annual Conference at the Catholic University of America. He also presented a plenary paper “Challenges in the Education and Formation of Catholic Professionals" at the September conference. The Fellowship of Catholic Scholars… -
St. Thomas Students Decorate Campus Sidewalks With Chalk Art to Illustrate Research
Posted on ResearchMechanical engineering student Hapaki Lorenzo ’26 spent the morning of Oct. 2 drawing about polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollutants with colored chalk on the sidewalk behind the John Ireland statue at the University of St. Thomas. He is one of six students who participated in the 2024 Sidewalk Symposium, illustrating their original research through chalk art on… -
Family Weekend at St. Thomas: Fun, Family and Friends
Posted on People & CultureUniversity of St. Thomas students welcomed their family members to join them on campus Oct. 4-6 for Family Weekend. They had their choice of activities, including bingo, a movie on the quad, bonfire with s’mores, an observatory tour, Mass, a Cadenza concert, and guided painting. Plenty of sporting events, including football, men’s and women’s hockey,…