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St. Thomas Community Mourns the Loss of Sam Schuneman ’19
The University of St. Thomas community is mourning after learning that Sam Schuneman '19 died in an Orono crash along Lake Minnetonka on July 24.
Tips for Effectively Managing Stress
In this story from St. Thomas Lawyer, Luke Corey, RD, and Adam Maronde, MS, CSCS, provide tips for effectively managing stress.
St. Thomas Law Meets the Challenges of ‘Life as it Is’
In this letter from the summer 2021 issue of St. Thomas Lawyer, School of Law Dean Robert Vischer addresses how the community has brought a distinctive perspective to debates about the law and legal education.
Authentic Community Engagement
As we reflect upon 20 years of educating St. Thomas lawyers, success can be defined in many ways. One keen example is seeing our graduates apply skills cultivated during law school for the benefit of society through public service.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Mary Frey
Mary Frey, wife of trustee emeritus Gene Frey ’52 and mother of current trustee Carol Wolfe Frey ’83, passed away July 16 at the age of 87.
Meet the New First-Generation Law Student Association
This year, the University of St. Thomas School of Law Student Government introduced the First-Generation Law Student Association (FGLSA).
Business Analytics Program Redesigned to Produce ‘Analytics Translators’
The redesigned Master of Science in Business Analytics and the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics programs at Opus College of Business emphasize experiential learning to prepare graduates to serve in analytics translator roles.
Equity in Action: Discussing White Identity
Assistant Dean of Students Jesse Langer, PhD, discussed white identity, racism and work with students and colleagues in an Equity in Action breakout session.
Tales from the Archives: Lake Mennith and Mennith Hall
Not many people know that there used to be a lake at St. Thomas. Drained 110 years ago, Lake Mennith may come to be known to a new crop of students, faculty and staff.
Summer Law Extern: Erica Saluta, Carver County Public Defender’s Office
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Rising 3L Erica Saluta recently started her summer position with the Minnesota First District Public Defender’s Office.
St. Thomas Employee Credit Union to Merge
St. Thomas Employee Federal Credit Union will merge with Catholic United Financial Credit Union on July 1.
Introducing the Monsignor Murphy Digital Archive
The impact of Monsignor Terrence J. Murphy, the namesake of the Terrence J. Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law and Public Policy, who served as the University of St. Thomas president from 1966-91, will continue to be felt for generations thanks to a generous gift from his family.
LOGOS Journal Launches New Podcast
The St. Thomas Catholic Studies and LOGOS Journal team launched the new podcast “Deep Down Things” in early 2021.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Tom Kurvers ’97 MBA
Please remember in your prayers Tom Kurvers '97 MBA, who passed away on June 21.
St. Thomas Names Kathy Arnold VP and CHRO
President Julie Sullivan announced the appointment of Kathy Arnold as the University of St. Thomas' first vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO). (June 24, 2021)
University Libraries Transition to MnPALS
Over the course of this summer, St. Thomas, along with the other libraries in the consortium called CLIC (Cooperating Libraries in Consortium), is migrating into the MnPALS library consortium.
Marketing Majors Devise Innovative Strategies for Local Emerging Tech Firms
A new technology-focused marketing course aims to better prepare students for technological disruption via real-world experience consulting with local tech firms.
Opus MBA Alumna Launches Nonprofit to Support LGBTQ+ Youth
Nicki Hangsleben ’21 MBA has launched QUEERSPACE collective, an organization providing mentorship and resources to help guide and empower LGBTQ+ youth on their journey to adulthood.
Tales from the Archives: Our Lady Queen of Peace
While wandering through campus, St. Thomas community members may have stumbled across the quiet garden at the rear of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas with a statue of the Virgin Mary as its centerpiece.
An Update on the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership
As the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership at the University of St. Thomas approaches the one-year anniversary of its transition from the former Center for Ethics in Practice, the Newsroom connected with Academic Director Dr. Christopher Michaelson and Executive Director Dr. Nicole Zwieg Daly on highlights, podcasts, award nominations, books to read this summer and more.
Statement Regarding Reinstatement of Women’s Tennis
The University of St. Thomas has agreed to reinstate its women’s tennis program, which had been eliminated along with the men’s tennis program at the conclusion of the 2020-21 academic year.
University Announces Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance
The University of St. Thomas updated community members about its COVID-19 vaccine guidelines.
St. Thomas Receives 2021 USGBC Leadership Award
St. Thomas has been named a 2021 USGBC Regional Leadership Award recipient by the U.S. Green Building Council for Tommie East’s sustainable building design.
Please Remember in Your Prayers George M. Smith ’48
Please remember in your prayers George M. Smith '48, who passed away on June 4.