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The Scroll: Cornbread and Calculus
University NewsA student wondered what it would be like to be a kid at Carol Bruess’ dinner table, so the communication and journalism professor teamed up with her paired-course partner, Jeff McLean of the Mathematics Department, and invited the class over. Bruess tells you what happened – and what they ate – today in The Scroll.
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The Scroll: Ten Things I 'Hate' About St. Thomas
University NewsSusan Alexander says one complaint she hears about The Scroll is that “it is too upbeat and pleased with everything purple.” In an effort to provide a little balance, she came up with a list of 10 things she doesn't care for at St. Thomas. You can read them today in The Scroll. -
The Scroll: Being Present
University NewsA sentimental Lisa Weier is discovering the increasing importance of the need to be present to people here and now. She explains why today in The Scroll. -
Robert Vischer Named School of Law Dean
University NewsRobert Vischer, associate dean for academic affairs and a professor in the St. Thomas School of Law since 2005, will become the new dean of the school, effective Jan. 1. Vischer will succeed Neil Hamilton on Jan. 1, said Dr. Susan Huber, executive vice president and chief academic officer. Hamilton has served as interim dean since May, when dean Thomas Mengler left to become president of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. -
Antonio Bernardi, Rome Campus Benefactor, Dies
In Our PrayersAntonio Bernardi, a Twin Cities real estate developer whose gift led to the establishment of St. Thomas' Bernardi Campus in Rome, Italy, died earlier this month. -
Monsignor James Habiger, Social Justice Champion, Dies
Faith and MissionMonsignor James Habiger, a champion of social justice issues in the Catholic Church and a longtime pastoral associate in the St. Thomas Campus Ministry Office, died Tuesday. His funeral will be Monday, Oct. 15, at St. Thomas. -
Kramer Announces Medical Leave as Dean of the College of Education, Leadership and Counseling
University NewsDr. Bruce Kramer announced today that he is taking a leave of absence, effective immediately, as dean of the College of Education, Leadership and Counseling in order to deal with his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Kramer told a luncheon meeting of CELC faculty, staff and advisory board members that he believes he no longer can work because of the progression of his ALS, which was diagnosed in December 2010. -
Monsignor James Lavin, Part of the St. Thomas Community for More Than 75 Years, Dies at 93
In Our PrayersLavin died of natural causes at the end of an early-morning Mass celebrated in his room by Father Joseph Johnson, pastor of Holy Family parish in St. Louis Park. Johnson had anointed Lavin and given him Communion shortly before he died. -
St. Thomas Moves Up Slightly in U.S. News' 'Best Colleges' Rankings
University NewsSt. Thomas ranks No. 113 of 281 schools in the magazine's National Universities category, up from No. 115 a year ago.