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Sustainable Communities Partnership Inspires University-City Collaboration for Resiliency
Arts & HumanitiesUniversity of St. Thomas students studying German, economics, and geography are among the more than 2,500 students across 27 disciplines who have enhanced city sustainability in collaboration with the community through the St. Thomas Sustainable Communities Partnership (SCP). These efforts are also serving as inspiration for others. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Educational…
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Drs. Brusnahan, Hepperlen and Ingelin Contribute Chapter From OSEP Work
Professional NotesDrs. L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan (School of Education), Renee Hepperlen (School of Social Work) and Bonnie Ingelin (School of Education) contributed a chapter in the recently published book Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Preparation for Equitable Special Education. Their chapter, titled “Enhancing Professionals’ Interdisciplinary Competencies: Meeting the Needs of Children with Disabilities from Diverse Communities,”… -
In Our Prayers: Dr. Leigh Lawton
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Dr. Leigh Lawton, who passed away on Dec. 1 at age 78. Lawton joined the University of St. Thomas faculty in 1979. He retired in 2017, at which time he became a professor emeritus. Lawton chaired several departments during his long tenure at St. Thomas and taught in various business… -
VIDEO: Importance of Seeking a Culture of Encounter
Faith and MissionSometimes friendships go south. Perhaps it’s from a dispute over politics, general personal beliefs or because of control conflicts or a simple misunderstanding. It’s not unusual for people in relationships with one another to sometimes disagree. It has even happened with God’s relationship with humanity, as we see in Biblical stories, Vice President for Mission… -
In Our Prayers: John Povolny ’47, ’92 MA
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers John Povolny ’47, ’92 MA, who passed away on Nov. 11 at age 95. After working for many years at 3M, John was one of the original founders of the School of Engineering at St. Thomas in 1985. For decades, he was a faculty member and adviser in School of… -
Buffy Smith Inducted Into the Prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry
People & CultureDougherty Family College Dean Buffy Smith, PhD, has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of their current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.… -
In Our Prayers: Father Ian Ker
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Father Ian Ker, who passed away on Nov. 5. Ker was 80 years old. Ker was the leading authority on the life and work of St. John Henry Cardinal Newman. Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul at the 5:05 p.m. Mass at Sitzmann on Wednesday, Nov.… -
In Our Prayers: Marion Short
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers former trustee, Marion Short, who passed away on Nov. 5. Known to many as an enduring supporter of the University of St. Thomas, Short was 98 years old. “She was gracious, kind, elegant, and sharp, and she loved St. Thomas,” interim St. Thomas President Robert Vischer said. “She offered wise… -
St. Thomas Men's Basketball Shines on National Stage
AthleticsHeading into Monday night’s season opener at Creighton, the St. Thomas men’s basketball team was officially listed as a 28-point underdog against the No. 9-ranked Blue Jays. After all, some consider this year’s Creighton squad a national title contender. The Tommies, meanwhile, are in only their second season as a Division I program with several…