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Construction Updates: Renovations Bring New Opportunities This Fall
University NewsAnyone who's visited campus this summer knows the sights and sounds of construction have been hard to miss. From the eagerly anticipated Schoenecker Center to the updated Summit Classroom Building, St. Thomas' new facilities will be no small feat. The Summit Classroom Building, located along Summit Avenue, will soon be the home of the Susan…
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Playful Learning Lab Named Participant in Coding Education Collaborative
Professional NotesThe Playful Learning Lab (PLL) at St. Thomas was recently named a 2022-24 participant in the Scratch Education Collaborative (SEC), an initiative that supports worldwide organizations in teaching and use of creative coding. Scratch is a programming language often used as an introduction to coding and is known for being beginner-friendly. Recently, the Playful Learning… -
St. Thomas Awarded Platinum Seal for Voter Engagement
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas has been awarded the Highly Established Action Plan Seal by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, a nonpartisan initiative of Civic Nation, an organization that encourages student voter engagement through the Campus Democracy Challenge. St. Thomas, which was ranked No. 4 in Minnesota campus voting, was recognized for having one… -
Students Gain Real-world Skills Through Opus Tech Program
Business & LawThis summer, St. Thomas students were busy collaborating online with a museum in New Mexico, gaining transferable skills, new friendships, and accomplishments to be proud of. Six students, spanning different majors and backgrounds, participated in a three-week online sprint with the Business in a Digital World (BDW) initiative at the Opus College of Business. The… -
Graduating With Mayo Clinic in His Future
Humans of St. ThomasMarcus Nordquist's recent acceptance to the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Rochester marks a rare feat in St. Thomas history. Nordquist graduated in May with a degree in biology. Over the past four years, he has worked as a STEM mentor, was an Excel! Research Scholar, and conducted research with the University of… -
2022 Tommie Award Nominees Reflect on Experiences
People & CultureAs the Class of 2022 prepares to graduate, the Newsroom asked this year's Tommie Award nominees to reflect on their time at St. Thomas. Here's what respondents had to say. Erik Anderson ’22 What is your advice for future St. Thomas students?See what needs to be done, how to improve yourself, and take initiative. Don’t… -
Two St. Thomas Seniors Receive Fulbright Awards
University NewsTwo St. Thomas seniors, Emma Monson ’22 and Carisa Florendo ’22, have earned the prestigious honor of being named a grantee from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. “When I first learned the news, I was in shock. I was in the middle of student teaching and just happened to check my email when the message… -
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Promotes Campus Community Education
University NewsFrom a self-defense workshop to a violence prevention walk and Denim Day, Health Promotion, Resilience, and Violence Prevention in the Center for Well-Being took various approaches to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. Various events were held across campus, and information was sent throughout the month by Peer Health Educators. “Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness…