Gov. Walz Names Three Tommies as Commissioners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have named three St. Thomas alumni as state commissioners.
Five Observations: Teaching Race
John Ireland Endowed Chair Stephen D. Brookfield and several colleagues discussed their new book, "Teaching Race," at a recent event at Anderson Student Center.
Professional Notes for June 30, 2017
This week's professional notes include faculty Dave Deavel, Bruce Gleason, Jane Hurley Johncox, Bob Koerpel, Emily Sauter, Kevin Sauter, Gerald Schlabach and Dale Thompson; and staff member Ea Porter.
Professional Notes for April 21, 2017
Academic News, Catholic Studies, CELC Faculty/Staff, Chemistry, Current Students, Faculty, Geology, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, History, Leadership, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Professional Notes, School of Education, Staff, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Theology
This edition of professional notes includes faculty Chris Bedford, Jean-Pierre Bongila, Joseph Brom (professor emeritus), Dave Deavel, Hans Gustafson, Thomas Hickson, Anne Klejment, Sister Katarina Schuth, Angela Senander, Kevin Theissen, Christopher Vye, Christian Washburn and John Wendt; staff Greg Argo, Meg Manahan and Talia Nadir; and graduate students Daniel Elenz, Greta Gilbertson and Kristen Nelson; and undergraduates Ashley Brundrett, Sam Duncanson, Sarah Horns and Gabrielle Houle.
Professional Notes for Jan. 17, 2017
This week's notes feature faculty Elise Amel, Jean-Pierre Bongila, Candace Chou, Camille George, Dalma Martinović-Weigelt, Gerald Schlabach, Buffy Smith, Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan and Ted Ulrich; staff Michelle Morgan, Jim Rogers and Sarah Spencer; and alumni Jackie Heitzman ’14, Abigail Lukowicz '15 and Maya Peters ‘15.
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 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.
Professional Notes for Sept. 6, 2016
Academic News, Catholic Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication and Journalism, For Faculty/Staff, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, Leadership, Leadership, Policy and Administration, Notices, Opus College of Business, Organizational Learning and Development, Our Community, Professional Notes, School of Education
This week's notes feature faculty David Alexander, Candace Chou, Bryana French, Peter Gregg, John D. Holst, David Jamieson, Len Jennings, Michael Naughton, Michael O'Donnell, Sandy Rathod, Salina Renninger, Erika Scheurer; and staff Talia Nadir and Linda Sloan.
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.
Professional Notes for March 29, 2016
Academic News, Art History, College of Arts and Sciences, English, For Faculty/Staff, For Students, Leadership, Leadership, Policy and Administration, Notices, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Professional Notes, School of Education, Sociology and Criminal Justice, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity
This week's notes feature faculty Father Juan Miguel Betancourt, Dave Brennan, Cathy Craft-Fairchild, Amy Muse, Sarah Noonan, Lisa Waldner, Christian Washburn and Victoria Young; staff member Talia Nadir; and students Andrea Dennis, Pearl Nielson and Victoria Pyron Tankersley.
Dr. Artika Tyner Named Associate Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion
Tyner has served as interim officer of diversity and inclusion since July 2015, when she succeeded Dr. Calvin Hill, and looks forward to filling the position on a permanent basis. She will serve on the president’s cabinet.
Kate Boyle Wins Prestigious ACPA Award
Dr. Kate Boyle, chair of the Department of Leadership, Policy and Administration, is a recipient of the 2016 ACPA Annuit Coeptis Senior Professional Award.
Investigation and Discovery Drive Alum Tori Svoboda
Tori Svoboda was looking for an opportunity to create space for the inquisitor and learner in her. That landed her in the CELC at the University of St. Thomas, where she received her leadership doctorate in 2012.
CELC International Leadership student featured in Star Tribune
CELC International Leadership student Hanadi Chehabeddine works as a bridge-builder between the Muslim and non-Muslim community.
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.
Dr. David Jamieson Receives Academy of Management’s Lifetime Achievement Award
The Academy of Management is often considered the preeminent professional association for management and organization scholars. The 70 year-old organization has more than 20,000 members and can be found in over...
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...
On the Cusp of History in Cuba
Thirteen master’s students from the International Leadership Program and the Murray Institute saw history in the making this summer during a trip to Cuba as part of a study abroad experience.
CELC Graduates First Executive Coaching Certificate Cohort
Last spring, the University of St. Thomas recognized graduates from the first cohort of the Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching program.
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.
Humans of St. Thomas: Mashael Aljahdali
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Carol Bruess is back with this year's first installment of the popular Humans of St. Thomas series. She chats with graduate student Mashael Aljahdali who loves her family and dreams of working at a university – and who is almost never not smiling.
Two St. Thomas Faculty Receive Fulbright Awards
Dr. Candace Chou and Dr. Heather Shirey have been selected to teach in Taiwan and China, respectively.