‘Tell Me a Story’ Art Installation Showcases Interfaith Architecture
In the southernmost alcove of the Hoedeman Gallery of Sacred Art, Mary Griep’s permanent installation is where architecture meets art.
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As St. Thomas looks back on this challenging year, here are some ways university members moved forward with purpose.
University Seeks Artist for Student Memorial Sculpture
A sculpture memorializing students who have died while working toward a degree will soon become part of the university's permanent collection. The university is now commissioning artist proposals.
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Newly Installed Sculpture by Renowned Artist Honors St. Thomas Namesake
Religious art lovers now have another reason to flock to north campus. A recently installed eight-foot bronze sculpture of St. Thomas Aquinas looms large outside of the Iversen Center for Faith. The university ...
St. Thomas Documents George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art from Across the Globe
The Urban Art Mapping Research Project operates a George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art database, which documents examples of street art from around the world that have emerged since Floyd’s killing as part of an ongoing movement demanding social justice and equality.
Art History’s Victoria Young Named President of Society of Architectural Historians
College of Arts and Sciences Art History Professor and Department Chair Victoria Young has been named president of the Society of Architectural Historians.
Stansbury-O’Donnell Appointed Interim Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Mark Stansbury-O’Donnell will serve a two-year term as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) beginning July 1. Drs. Lisa Waldner, Jayna Ditty and Kris Wammer will continue to serve as associate deans during his appointment.
Dakota Hoska ’19 MA Embraces Native Roots Through Art
In helping curate “Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists” at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), Dakota Hoska '19 MA is bringing the much-needed perspective of Native women to the world of museums and creating art that expresses her identity and experiences.
Asmat Art Provides Unique Views for Airport Audiences
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The American Museum of Asmat Art (AMAA) collection at St. Thomas is raising its profile sky high: Through early December, travelers at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will get a look at select pieces of Asmat art on display at the Thomson Reuters Gallery on Concourse C (Terminal 1).
Creativity, Innovation, Community: What We Make in the create[space]
Since its start two years ago, create[space] has quickly become a hub of creativity and innovation on the St. Paul campus.
2019 Professor of the Year: Victoria Young
Professor of the Year recognizes excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The faculty selects the recipient, and this year’s Professor of the Year is Dr. Victoria Young, professor and chair of the St. Thomas art history program and architectural historian.
SOLV Initiative: Bringing Asmat to the Classroom and Beyond
As part of the SOLV Initiative, Bringing Asmat to the Classroom and Beyond: Educating With the Collection of the American Museum of Asmat Art (AMAA) is led by St. Thomas faculty and students from across discipl...
Artist Annie Hejny ’12 Wades Into Water
Annie Hejny '12 collects water and sediment from local lakes and rivers to create textured abstract images.
University Announces Major Renovation for Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
The chapel at the University of St. Thomas has served its campus well for nearly 100 years. Thanks to the generosity of donors, it will now be brought into the 21st century with expanded spaces and amenities that will serve the contemporary needs of the entire community.
New Gallery, Exhibition for St. Thomas Art History
The Department of Art History has a lot to be excited about these days: a renovated gallery space, a new exhibition, an ambitious archival project and ties to a major international conference happening in April.
Five Benefits of Student Research
Research can help undergraduates transform from students into scholars.
Art History Research Examines Curation of Native American Art
Student Madie Ley's research is examining the way three different venues display Native American art and the community collaboration that goes with their exhibitions.
Tommie Traditions: noonartsound
noonartsound is an interdisciplinary program that helps participants understand the humanities by examining them in social historical context.
Competitive Grants Awarded By Office of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Center
Dr. Elizabeth Kindall received the University Scholars Grant; and Dr. Gloria Frost and Dr. Mark McInroy each received the Distinguished Early Career Grant.
Emerging Scholars
The past few issues of Spotlight have featured recipients of the John Ireland Award for Outstanding Achievement as Teacher-Scholar. Recent recognition through awards and grants of four CAS faculty highlights potential future Ireland award winners.
List of Lists: Top 10 Works of Art at St. Thomas
Eric Kjellgren and Shelly Nordtorp-Madson of the Art History Department rank the Top 10 Works of Art at St. Thomas.
Annual Sacred Arts Festival Celebrates ‘Sacred Spaces’
This year’s theme, “Sacred Spaces,” commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas architect Emmanuel-Louis Masqueray’s death.
Architect and Scholars to Discuss Creating Sacred Space March 28
“Creating Sacred Space” is co-presented by the Sacred Arts Festival and the Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning at the University of St. Thomas. The event is free and open to the public.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
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The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on promotion and tenure following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in December and February.
Bruce Cole to Discuss Struggle to Build Eisenhower Memorial in Talk Here Feb. 27
Cole is member of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission; all are welcome to hear his talk hosted by Art History and other university departments.