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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…
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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… -
In Our Prayers: Margaret Kathleen Maes
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Margaret Kathleen Maes, who passed away on Nov. 2. Margie was a dedicated and respected law librarian for more than 40 years who helped to build the Schoenecker Law Library at the School of Law. Margie is survived by her husband Dick; sisters Barbara and Sarah; daughters Emily and Sarah;… -
Associate Professor Muffet Trout Participates in Mental Health Panel
Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas Associate Professor of Teacher Education Dr. Muffet Trout recently participated in a panel at Occidental College in Los Angeles. During the panel, titled "Wellbeing in a New Era: Addressing Current Mental Health Concerns," Trout and other panelists discussed "holistic strategies and preventive measures Oxy community members can employ to manage their…