2018 Tommie Award – Annie Youngblood
Annie Youngblood was voted by students, staff and faculty as the winner of the 2018 Tommie Award. She is majoring in both environmental studies, and justice and peace studies.
Little Drone on the Prairie
Geography and environmental studies students Alice Ready and Emma Rinn are experimenting with how drone imagery can support the work of The Nature Conservancy.
Professional Notes for Nov. 20, 2017
This week's professional notes include faculty Bernard Brady, Catherine Marrs Fuchsel, David Kelley, Lisa Lamb, Bhabani Misra, Lisa Waldner, Christian Washburn, Thomas Hickson, Jeni McDermott and Kevin Theissen; staff Vern Klobassa, David Lemon, James Rogers, Eric Stevens, Artika Tyner, Dia Yang and Dining Services; and students Emma Rinn, Jenna Abrahamson, Elliot Allen, Erika Bjorkman, Luke Loveall.
Professional Notes for May 4, 2017
Academic News, Biology, CELC Faculty/Staff, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, English, Faculty, Geography and Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, Music, Our Community, Professional Notes, Psychology, School of Education, Staff, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Theology
This week's notes feature faculty Elise Amel, Justin Donato, Eric Fort, Bruce Gleason, Marites Guino-o, Mike Hollerich, Jerry Husak, J. Thomas Ippoliti, Shersten Johnson, Father Jan Michael Joncas, Joshua Layfield, Ray MacKenzie, Thomas Marsh, Dalma Martinovic-Weigelt, Odeh, Muhawesh, William Ojala, Lisa Prevette, Tatyana Ramirez, Britain Scott, L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan, Kristine Wammer and Carissa Wyant; staff N. Curtis Le May, James Rogers and Artika Tyner; students Brady Anderson, Josiah Bardwell, Kristin Berger, Landon Crippes, Anna Folska, Hannah Ganzel, Maddie Hankard, Timon Higgins, Kiersten Idzorek, Francesca Ippoliti, Ryan Johnson, Evan Kalb, Evan Keil, Jill Kolasinski, Grant Larson, Taylor Lesmeister, Bridget McGivern, Maria Neuzil, Jessie O'Brien, Tyler Ogorek, Tony Schaefer, Sydney Steger, Michael Stodolka and Samantha Whitcomb; and alumni Evan Eid, Benjamin Gelinas, David Haas, Marty Haugen, Joseph Jaye, Grant McCormick and Jordan Roy.
Environmental Studies Scholarship Recipients Announced
To be eligible for this award, students must have a declared major in environmental studies and have an outstanding record of academic achievement and involvement in environmental activities.
Professional Notes for Feb. 22, 2017
Academic News, Catholic Studies, CELC Faculty/Staff, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Education, English, For Faculty/Staff, For Students, Geography and Environmental Studies, Geology, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, Notices, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Professional Notes, School of Education, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, Sociology and Criminal Justice, Special Education, Teacher Education, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Theology
This week's notes feature faculty Ozer Asdemir, Consuelo Cavalieri, David Deeds, John Del Vecchio, Erin Farrell, Bryana French, Hans Gustafson, Pat Hedberg, David Kelly, Dominic Longo, Ray MacKenzie, Dean Maines, Jeni McDermott, Kristian Mortenson, Michael Naughton, Salina Renninger, Richard Sathe, Deborah Savage, Brian Shapiro, Buffy Smith, Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan, William Stevenson, Dale Thompson, Muffet Trout and Paul Wojda; staff/faculty Artika Tyner; staff Sarah Farnes, Barbara Gorski, Kelly Sardon-Garrity and Bob Shoemake; professor emeriti Joseph Brom, Ken Goodpaster and George Karvel; students Chris Jones (former student), Jack Kellner, Eric Ringgenberg, Claire Spangenberg, Auma Tindi and Talee Vang; and alumni John Kummer '16, Maci Spica '10 and Kristina Trapp Stodolka '06.
Professional Notes for Dec. 13, 2016
Art History, CELC Faculty/Staff, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication and Journalism, English, Environmental Science, For Faculty/Staff, For Students, Geography and Environmental Studies, Leadership, Leadership, Policy and Administration, Music, Notices, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Professional Notes, School of Education, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Theology
This week's notes feature faculty Lisa Abendroth, Jean-Pierre Bongila, Sanjeev Bordoloi, Rosemond Desir, Michael Devaughn, Yu Gao, Bruce Gleason, Kyle Goldschmidt, Thomas Hickson, Michael Hollerich, John Holst, Len Jennings, David Kelley, Elizabeth Kindall, Sameer Kumar, Lisa Lamb, Paul Lorah, Christopher Michaelson, Mark Neuzil, Jason Pattit, Janine Sanders-Jones, Erika Scheurer, Ivancica Schrunk, Patricia Stankovitch, Kevin Theissen, Greg Vandergrift, Chelley Vician and Christian Washburn; staff Nanette Missaghi, Talia Nadir, Ea Porter and Dan Taylor; student Jacob Pauna; and alumnus Jacob Frahm '14.
Professional Notes for Nov. 1, 2016
This edition of Professional Notes includes faculty Candace Chou, Justin Donato, Bruce Gleason, J. Thomas Ippoliti, Loren Langan, Shersten Johnson, Teresa Rothausen, Deborah Savage, Sister Katarina Schuth, Christian Washburn and Victoria Young; Father Jan Michael Joncas, Artist in Residence and Research Fellow in Catholic Studies; Professor Emeritus of English Thomas Dillon Redshaw; Professor Emeritus of Geography Robert Werner; staff members Drew Puroway and Ea Porter; students Nicole Daly, Tamara Gray, Alex Haag, Bridget McGivern, Jackie Milbrandt, Clare Monardo, Michael Simeon and Mark Ward; and alumni Zach Henseler and Daphne Welter.
St. Thomas Students Place Second in Regional Real Estate Development Competition
The seven seniors in the St. Thomas undergrad real estate development class created a development plan for a 12-acre parcel at the intersection of Highway 100 and Interstate 494.
Professional Notes for May 4, 2016
Academic News, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, English, Geography and Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, Leadership, Leadership, Policy and Administration, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Professional Notes, School of Education, Sociology and Criminal Justice, Theology
This week's notes feature Consuelo Cavalieri, Paul Gavrilyuk, Hans Gustafson, William Kinney, Donald LaMagdeleine, Thomas Marsh, Lisa Prevette, Chris Santiago, Buffy Smith, Artika Tyner and John Wendt; graduate student Monica Yaa Habiaa; students from St. Thomas departments of Chemistry, Geography, Environmental Science, and Sociology and Criminal Justice; and alumna Jynette Larshus.
Environmental Studies Scholarship Recipients Announced
To be eligible for this award, students must have a declared major in environmental studies and have an outstanding record of academic achievement and involvement in environmental activities.
Living and Learning as One
A new program offers students an opportunity to live and learn in small communities, creating a depth of experience that reaches beyond the classroom.
Professional Notes for Feb. 2, 2016
Academic News, Art History, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication and Journalism, Faculty, For Faculty/Staff, For Students, Geography and Environmental Studies, History, Music, Notices, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Professional Notes, Staff, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Theology
This week's notes feature faculty members Mark DelCogliano, Shersten Johnson, Anne Klejment, Mark Neuzil, Aaron Sackett, Deborah Savage, Mark Stansbury-O'Donnell, Sister Katarina Schuth, Robert Werner and Kari Zimmerman; and staff members Pam Guarnera and Jeri Rockett.
Leading Expert on Modern-day Slavery to Speak Here Feb. 3
Professor Kevin Bales will discuss the most recent of his award-winning books on contemporary slavery. All are welcome.
How Did That Become a Class?
Academic News, Art History, College of Arts and Sciences, English, Geography and Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Music, News, Philosophy, Theology, Top News
3
Outside-of-the-box classes allow professors to share research interests while students develop critical-thinking skills and foster connections in the community.
Professional Notes for Oct. 21, 2015
This week's notes feature faculty Jennifer Awes-Freeman, Father Juan Miguel Betancourt, John Froula, David Jamieson, Shersten Johnson, David Kelley, Ray MacKenzie, Deborah Savage, Angela Senander, William Stevenson, Phil Stoltzfus, AnnMarie Thomas, Artika Tykner and Christian Washburn; and students Jackie Milbrandt (also staff) and Caitlin Woodard.
Faculty to Present at Sustainability Conference
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s annual conference is expected to draw more than 2,000 attendees.
Senior Stride
Graduation provides these eight seniors with time to reflect on past accomplishments and look forward to what the future may hold.
Professional Notes for April 30, 2015
This week's notes feature faculty John Buri, Vanessa Cornett-Murtada, Massimo Faggioli, Hans Gustafson, Mike Klein, John Martens, Thomas Redshaw, Deborah Savage, Father Scott Carl, John Wendt and Victoria Young; staff Josh Hengemuhle, Lindsey Loree and Talia Nadir; and students from St. Thomas' Geography, Psychology, and Justice and Peace Studies departments.
Outside Forces, Internal Checks and Change in Higher Ed
Change in higher education - including at St. Thomas - can take many forms and be difficult to enact, but it is a vital part of a university's evolution.
Solar Panels Help Sustain Knowledge
The solar panels installed on the Anderson Student Center will not only reduce energy costs but also serve as a learning tool for several classes.
To Make a Difference in Climate Change, Get Closer
Senior Jenna Ness' research looks at climate change attitudes and behavior and asks if they are influenced by psychological distance and goals for taking action.
Hey, Nice Ride!
Two geography students find out what makes those distinctive lime green bikes so ubiquitous around the Twin Cities.
Professional Notes for May 1, 2014
This week's notes feature faculty Anne Klejment, Dalma Martinovic-Weigelt, Lisa Prevette, Manjeet Rege, Christian Washburn, John Wendt and Reid Zimmerman; staff Carol Peterfeso and James Rogers; and students Katie Boyd, Emily Cabel, Jackie Heitzman, Caitlin Kielblock, Lauren McGovern, Kirsten Muller, Megan Tappe and undergraduate students from the Geography Department.
Reel to Real: Student Study Looks at Images of the Environment in Film
Senior Sarah Strain's Young Scholars' Grant project studied the subtle ways in which the natural environment and sustainable behaviors are depicted in documentaries and Hollywood films from 1998 to 2013.