Teacher Education Student Teachers Support K-12 Shift to Distance Learning
The School of Education's teacher education student teachers have stepped up to help their K-12 schools with the transition to distance learning during COVID-19.
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Teacher Education Student Teachers Support K-12 Teachers in Shift to Distance Learning
The School of Education's teacher education student teachers have been tapped to help with the transition to distance learning during COVID-19.
Key Partnerships Help School of Education Diversify Minnesota’s Teaching Workforce
St. Thomas’ School of Education is constantly working to help increase the number of teachers of color in the classroom through various partnerships, including two with state-funded teaching preparation programs – Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color, and Grow Your Own.
Acclaimed Author Nikki Grimes Speaks About Children’s Literacy at Hubbs Conference
Nikki Grimes, award-winning New York Times bestselling author, is this year’s Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference keynote speaker.
Dream. Hope. Believe. Do: Principal Mauri Melander Friestleben Celebrates, Nurtures and Champions Students
As principal of Lucy Craft Laney School, Mauri Melander Friestleben helped create a place where children are celebrated and championed.
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.
Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference Features Award-Winning Illustrator Bryan Collier
The University of St. Thomas will host the Hubbs Children's Literature Conference on Feb. 16. Read about the power of children's picture books in this Q&A.
Professional Notes for March 10, 2017
Academic News, Alumni, Catholic Studies, CELC Faculty/Staff, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Current Students, Faculty, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, History, Justice and Peace Studies, Music, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Philosophy, School of Education, Special Education, Teacher Education
This week's notes feature faculty Catherine Deavel, David Deavel, Hans Gustafson, J. Thomas Ippoliti, Len Jennings, Mike Klein, Don LaMagdeleine, Suzanne Schons, Ivancica Schrunk, Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan and John Wendt; staff member Dana Peterson; and alumna/former staff member Deb DeMeester.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
Academic News, Art History, Biology, Catholic Studies, CELC Faculty/Staff, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Health & Exercise Science, Education, English, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, Modern and Classical Languages, Opus College of Business, Philosophy, School of Education, School of Engineering, School of Law, Teacher Education, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Theology
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.
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 Oct. 3, 2016
Academic News, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Faculty, For Faculty/Staff, Geology, History, Justice and Peace Studies, Leadership, Leadership, Policy and Administration, Music, Notices, Our Community, Professional Notes, School of Education, Sociology and Criminal Justice, Staff, Teacher Education, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Theology
This week's notes feature faculty Stephen Brookfield, William Cavert, Vanessa Cornett-Murtada, John Froula, Karen Howard, Mike Klein, John Martens, Jeni McDermott, Debbie Monson, Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, William Ojala, Lisa Prevette, Buffy Smith, Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan, William Stevenson, Lisa Waldner and Christian D. Washburn; staff Artika Tyner; students Chad Arnhold, Dan Conrad, Anna Folska, Kiersten Idzorek, Francesca Ippoliti, Ryan B. Johnson, Kara Kassekert, Jack Kellner, Laura Kvasnicka, Maria Neuzil, Claire Spangenberg, Michael Stodolka, Samantha Whitcomb, Thomas Wieser and Divine Zheng.
CELC Hosts Minneapolis Boys Summit
The College of Education, Leadership and Counseling hosted the Minneapolis Public Schools Boys Summit for the second year. Twenty five recently graduated eighth grade English language learners were on the Minneapolis campus for focused introspection, expectations and setting goals for high school.
Jane Bona ’85 Honored with NCEA Award
Jane Bona '85 will receive the “Lead. Learn. Proclaim.” award from the National Catholic Educational Association in March.
Summer Mentorship Program Gives Alex Rome Valuable Classroom Experience
More than 100 students and teacher-mentors from the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD) and Minneapolis Public Schools South High and Roosevelt High Schools convened on the University of St. Thomas Minneapolis campus for the Step-Up Boys Mentorship Program Summer Summit, June 15-19 .
Minds Matter Twin Cities
The University of St. Thomas partnered for the second year with Minds Matter Twin Cities (MMTC) to host its annual mentorship program. The mentorship program pairs high school students with professionals to broaden their dreams, guide them through the college admission and selection process and show them what is possible.
CELC Hosts Twin Cities Academy High School Graduation
The Brady Education Center auditorium overflowed with family and friends of Twin Cities Academy High School (TCAHS) seniors as 44 students received diplomas during the school's graduation ceremony. This was the third year the University of St. Thomas hosted the ceremony and the first time one of its graduates will be attending the university in the fall.
University of St. Thomas Welcomes 55 New Teachers into the Profession
The University of St. Thomas welcomed 55 new teachers to the teaching profession on May 18, 2015, at the Teacher Education Commissioning Ceremony. More than 150 family and friends were in attendance to celebrat...
CELC Professional Notes: Fall 2015
Fr. Jean-Pierre Bongila, Ph.D.
In August 2014, Bongila conducted a successful workshop for 10 senior executives from the Congolese Society of Oil Refineries (SOCIR), addressing the theme of “Leadership Ethi...
From Marine to teacher, Alex Rome helps students through his military experience
History has always been a good influence in Alex Rome’s life. “I had a great history teacher who really cared about me,” the second-year student in the teacher licensure program said. The history teacher in tra...
Liberian Vice President Visits St. Thomas
His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, visited the University of St. Thomas during his recent visit to the Twin Cities to meet with the Liberian community and Governor Mark Dayton.
CELC Professional Notes: Spring 2015
Faculty and Staff
Jean-Pierre Bongila, Ed.D.
Bongila led a workshop on Ethical Leadership and the Common Good for SOCIR, a D.R. Congo Oil Company in August 2014
Bongila had two presentations: a) Introduc...
Turning Another Chapter in the CUE Program
Jeanne Mortinson, Ed.D., has served the Collaborative Urban Educators (CUE) for almost 15 years. She will be leaving her position at the end of June and has left an indelible mark on college, our community and ...
Hubbs Conference Reaches Teachers With Wordless Books and Edgy Novels
Teachers, students, writers and lovers of children’s literature gathered with authors David Weisner and Carrie Mesrobian on Saturday, Feb. 21 for the twenty-third annual Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference. ...