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The Rev. David Smith to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Ordination on June 8
University NewsThe Rev. David Smith is the founding director of the Justice and Peace Studies program at the University of St. Thomas, and the school's Professor of the Year, in 1995.
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Tommie Traditions: The Laugh Club
University NewsThe club promoted pranks, laughter and, oddly enough, cross-country hitchhiking races as club members good-timed their way through college in the years following WW II. They also had a serious, studious side that would serve them well later in the professional world. -
Runner’s Odyssey Carries Two Marathoners to the Boston Finish Line – an Epic Trilogy
University NewsIn 2012, Mike Johnson '90 qualified for "Boston" while running 12 marathons in 12 months. In 2013 he started Boston but did not finish when the race was stopped after two pressure cooker backpack bombs detonated near the finish line. This year, on Easter Monday, he completed his "marathon" trilogy and with three others helped carry a faltering runner to the Boston finish line. Their actions went viral on Twitter and can be viewed on YouTube. -
Chris Gregg Named Interim Vice President for IRT
University NewsHe began working at St. Thomas in 1997 as a technology support specialist in Computing and Communication Services. -
USG Announces Newly Elected Members
University NewsUSG is accepting applications for the vice president of finance position; applications are due by 3 p.m. Monday, April 28, in Campus Life. -
Two Professors Receive John Ireland Presidential Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Teacher-Scholar
University NewsDr. Meg Wilkes Karraker and Dr. Sameer Kumar have been named recipients of this annual award for 2013. Award winners are tenured members of the St. Thomas faculty who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to not only their respective disciplines but also to the university. -
Higher Learning Commission Renews UST’s Accreditation
University NewsThe university’s accreditation now has been renewed for the maximum period, 10 years, until the 2023-2024 academic year. -
Human Resources Offers Retirewise Series – Retirement Planning and Education Workshops for St. Thomas Employees
University NewsThe four workshops, which will be held on the St. Paul campus, are designed to help employees of all ages clarify their retirement goals and identify the steps needed to achieve them. The first workshop is Wednesday, April 2. -
Reporting Structure Changes for UST Libraries
University NewsUST Libraries now report to Dr. Susan Huber, executive vice president and provost.