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St. Thomas Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Diversity, Equity and InclusionHispanic Heritage Month kicked off Sept. 15, and St. Thomas organizations have scheduled many events to celebrate Latinx culture ranging from expert speakers on career opportunities to a community lunch with an alumna veteran. “It is important to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to highlight the contributions of our Latinos and Latinas on campus and in…
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Business 200 Students Adapt to Community Needs
COVID-19 ResponseDespite the move to virtual class gatherings last year, the Business 200 course (Business Learning Through Service) at St. Thomas continued to require students to volunteer with community nonprofits, which provided them with a unique opportunity to step up and help out in new ways. -
Five Observations: Division I Athletics First Friday
AthleticsThe 2020-21 First Friday Speaker Series wrapped up with a conversation featuring the commissioners of St. Thomas’ new athletic conferences. -
Denim Day '21 Sheds Light on the Importance of Sexual Violence Prevention
University NewsSexual assault has no place in the St. Thomas community. On April 28, many students wore denim to express that sentiment and show support for sexual assault victims around the globe. -
Planting Sustainability with Campus Roots
Sustainability & EnvironmentIn recent years, the university has confronted a number of environmental issues, such as transportation and community engagement, and achieved a prestigious certification and rating: a v4 Platinum LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, and a silver Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System (STARS) rating. The sustainability strategic plan As those on campus… -
Five Observations: First Friday with 3M CEO Mike Roman
Five ObservationsOn March 5, the St. Thomas Alumni Association First Friday Speaker Series welcomed Mike Roman, chairman and CEO of 3M, currently ranked No. 103 on the Fortune 500. -
Visit to the Bahamas Inspires Housing Crisis Solution
University NewsSophomores Xander Smaby and Delila Gonyea were unbeatable in the recent Stofer/Stensby Student Scholarship Competition, with their ECON Habitat Project taking first place. -
Q&A with School of Law Alumna Athena Hollins ‘11 J.D.
University NewsThe Newsroom recently caught up with Athena Hollins '11 J.D., director of diversity and inclusion for the Minnesota State Bar Association, who also was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives for District 66B. -
Student and Professor Collaborate on Children's Book About Mitosis
University NewsIn another example of the personal attention that is a hallmark of St. Thomas, Bronwyn Tollefson '22 and Biology Professor Haude Levesque recently collaborated on a children's book about mitosis.