Scholarship Success
President Julie Sullivan reflects on new scholarship programs and the plans for the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas.
The Return of the Citizen Lawyer
School of Law Dean Robert Vischer discusses St. Thomas' dedication to training lawyers who exhibit the ideal of citizenship.
10 Things That Make Professor Julie Oseid Remarkable
School of Law Professor Julie Oseid is a remarkable writer and an even more remarkable person.
Faculty and Staff Feedback Solicited for Higher Learning Commission Assurance Review
Faculty and staff will receive an email on or about Wednesday, March 21, that provides a link to the draft of the Assurance Argument. Embedded in the argument are links to evidence and links to short, open-ended Qualtrics surveys for feedback.
Bishops Ask for Early Notification of Campus Event-participation Requests
Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Auxiliary Bishop Andrew Cozzens are planning their calendars for the coming 2018-19 fiscal year (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019).
Please Remember Anita Murrens in Your Prayers
She was the mother of Jody Murrens, lead preschool teacher in the Child Development Center.
Seniors Invited to Participate in National Survey
A secure link to the survey will be sent to college seniors on Tuesday, March 13.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
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The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on tenure and promotion following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in February 2018.
Faculty and Staff Annual Campaign Launches
Director of Annual Giving John Bannigan shares how faculty and staff members can support St. Thomas.
Final Thoughts – The Prayer That Was the Answer to My Prayers
An alumnus reflects on how the "Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas" continues to guide him.
President Julie Sullivan Lists March Office Hours
Appointments are available to students, faculty and staff on a first-come, first-served basis on Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.
Twelve Tommies Stacked Up in Business Journal’s 40 Under 40
Of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's annual "40 Under 40" list honoring young business and community leaders from throughout the Twin Cities, an unprecedented 10 are connected to St. Thomas as alumni or current employees.
Scholarships – Priority One
President Julie Sullivan discusses the university's new initiative to infuse $200 million into scholarships.
President’s March 13 Brown-bag Forum Will Focus on Personal Safety on Campus
President Julie Sullivan will host her first brown-bag forum of 2018 on Tuesday, March 13.
New Employee Recognition Awards Announced
The Office of Human Resources has created three new awards to recognize staff who exemplify the university’s mission in their work and in their relationships with their peers.
Campus Community Invited to Attend Faculty and Staff Employee Recognition Celebration
The St. Thomas campus community is invited to join friends and colleagues at the annual Employee Recognition Celebration on Thursday, April 19.
Annie Youngblood Voted 2018 Tommie Award Winner
Annie Youngblood, a senior majoring in environmental science and justice and peace studies, has been involved as a student leader at St. Thomas in a variety of ways, including as an orientation leader, swim team manager, and research assistant in the biology department.
Please Remember Marilyn Scapanski in Your Prayers
She was a former stewardship officer in the Development Office and wife of Gene Scapanski, former vice president for mission, and longtime administrator and professor at St. Thomas and The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity.
Please Remember Hubert Walczak ’55 in Your Prayers
He was a professor in the Mathematics Department for 33 years and received the St. Thomas Professor of the Year award in 1993.
Professor Tom Ippoliti Receives John Ireland Presidential Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Teacher-Scholar
The award, presented since 2008, recognizes outstanding academic achievement of faculty in teaching and scholarship, and exemplifies the mission and values of the University of St. Thomas as an institution committed to the teacher-scholar model.
Meet Your Legislators at St. Thomas Day at Capitol Feb. 28
Undergraduate students, faculty and staff can participate in St. Thomas “Day at the Capitol” on Feb. 28.
President Emeritus Father Dennis Dease Receives National Award
Father Dennis Dease, president emeritus of St. Thomas, has received the Rev. Theodore Hesburgh Award, named after the late University of Notre Dame president, for “outstanding contributions to Catholic higher education,” from the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Federal Financial Aid Policy Will Affect Students Who Withdraw From all Classes
Students who are considering withdrawing from all classes at St. Thomas and are receiving federal financial aid should talk to a financial aid counselor before withdrawing from courses.
Please Remember Frank Fondell ’50 In Your Prayers
He was the father-in-law of Lauren Braswell, adjunct faculty in the Psychology Department.
President Julie Sullivan Lists February Office Hours
Appointments are available on the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.