Professional Notes: March 8
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St. Thomas Alumnus Hosts No. 1 Podcast in US
The No. 1 podcast in the U.S. might come as a surprise. It’s not true crime, news or sports. Think instead of “The Bible in a Year,” hosted by Father Mike Schmitz ’03 MDiv.
Faculty Tenure and Promotions Announced
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce faculty who have been granted tenure and simultaneously promoted to associate professor, effective Sept. 1, 2020.
Academic Convocation: A Year of Completion, Celebration and Transition
Admissions, Anti-Racism Efforts, College of Arts and Sciences, Dougherty Family College, Events, New Athletics Conference, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, President's Office, School of Education, School of Engineering, School of Law, School of Social Work, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Top News
Big things are happening at the University of St. Thomas, and the upcoming 2019-20 year should prove to be an exciting one.
Sights and Sounds: 2019 Graduate Commencement
Today more than 1,200 graduate students became the newest alumni from St. Thomas.
Christopher Thompson Appointed Dean of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity
Upon the recommendation of Father Joseph Taphorn, rector and vice president of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, and with the approval of Most Reverend Bernard Hebda, archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan has appointed Christopher Thompson, PhD, as dean of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity. Thompson will begin his second term as Dean on July 1.
Merylann Schuttloffel Named Founding Director of Institute for Catholic School Leadership at Saint Paul Seminary
Father Joseph Taphorn, rector and vice president of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, recently announced the appointment of Merylann (“Mimi”) J. Schuttloffel, PhD, as founding director of the Institute for Catholic School Leadership.
Rev. Betancourt Named Auxiliary Bishop
On Sept. 18, His Holiness Pope Francis appointed the Reverend Juan Miguel Betancourt Torres, SEMV, as Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford, Connecticut.
Strong First-year Class Joins the Tommie Network
Academic News, Admissions, College of Arts and Sciences, Dougherty Family College, Front Page, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, News, Opus College of Business, Perspectives, School of Education, School of Engineering, School of Law, School of Social Work, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Top News
The first-year class maintains St. Thomas’ recent record-setting academic profile, with an average high school GPA of 3.6 and a mid-50th percentile ACT range of 24-29.
Archbishop Hebda Appoints Rev. Joseph C. Taphorn Rector of the Saint Paul Seminary
The Saint Paul Seminary's Board of Trustees approved on Monday Archbishop Bernard Hebda's appointment of the Rev. Joseph C. Taphorn, JCL, as the 15th Rector of the Saint Paul Seminary.
The Guiding Forces Behind a Legendary Rector
Monsignor Aloysius Callaghan will transition from St. Thomas rector to rector emeritus in the coming months.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
Academic News, Biology, CELC Faculty/Staff, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Health & Exercise Science, English, Front Page, History, Justice and Peace Studies, Mathematics, News, Opus College of Business, Philosophy, Psychology, School of Education, School of Engineering, Sociology and Criminal Justice, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Theology
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on tenure and promotion following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in February 2018.
Professional Notes for Feb. 9, 2018
Academic News, Biology, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication and Journalism, Environmental Science, For Faculty/Staff, History, Justice and Peace Studies, Modern and Classical Languages, Music, Notices, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Professional Notes, School of Education, Sociology and Criminal Justice, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Theology
This week's professional notes include faculty Carol Bruess, Kristine DeVinck, John Floeder, David Jenkins, N. Curtis LeMay, Stephen Hipp, Michael Hollerich, Mike Klein, Anne Klejment, Thomas Margevičius, Mark Neuzil, Chip Small, Dalma Martinovic-Weigelt, William Ojala, James Rogers, Deborah Savage, William Stevenson, Daniel Tight, Muffet Trout, John Del Vecchio, Lisa Waldner, Christian Washburn, William Stevenson, Paul Wojda, Kevin Zilverberg, Marites Guino-o, J. Thomas Ippoliti, Brittany Nelson-Cheeseman, Lisa Prevette and Kristine Wammer; students Jane Feely, Jaya Dhami, Michael Stodolka, Samantha Whitcomb, Ryan Johnson, Nick Battaglia, Mikayla Newby, Cecelia Kinane, Mike Patton, Emily Whitwam, Maria Neuzil, Michael Stodolka, Anna Folska, Hannah Ganzel, Brittany Haas, Jack Queenan, Thomas Wieser, Kathryn Breuckman, Madeline Hankard, Quinn Whiting and Joe Herrli.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
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 2017.
Professional Notes for Oct. 4, 2017
This week's professional notes include Jean Bongila, Jay Ebben, Hans Gustafson, Mike Klein, Avinash Malshe, Manjeet Rege, and Christian D. Washburn; staff Damon Shoholm; and student Dan Yarmoluk
Archbishop Hebda Announces Seminary Leadership Transition Plan
Monsignor Aloysius Callaghan will implement succession.
St. Thomas to Hold Conference on ‘Conflict to Communion’
The conference, which will take place Oct. 7, commemorates the beginning of the Reformation, and is open to the public.
Professional Notes for Aug. 28, 2017
Academic News, CELC Alumni, CELC Faculty/Staff, CELC Students, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication and Journalism, Dougherty Family College, Education, History, Opus College of Business, Perspectives, Professional Notes, School of Education, School of Social Work, Special Education, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Theology
This week's professional notes include faculty George Baboila, Michael Blaakman, Tony Borgerding, William Calvert, Mark DelCogliano, Danaya Franke, Anne Klejment, Nanette Missaghi, Shelley Neilsen-Gatti, Mark Neuzil, Sister Katarina Schuth, Gerald W. Schlabach, Pat Stankovitch, Amy Steele, Chelley Vician, Christian D. Washburn and Father Kevin Zilverberg; staff Birdie Cunningham, Hans Gustafson, Doug Hennes, Ea Porter, Buffy Smith and Artika Tyner; students Roy Pierson, Elizabeth Thao, Tyekeela Xiong and Yang Yang; and alumna Diana Salinas.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
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 May 2017.
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.
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.
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 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.