Life at St. Thomas: July 2020
Check out some of these images from St. Thomas photographers during the month of July 2020.
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Rallying Behind Our Students: St. Thomas Responds to COVID-19
As COVID-19 forced classes online and most students off campus, the St. Thomas community responded with an overwhelming effort to rally around the university's students.
Construction Nearing Completion on North Campus
Construction of two new residence halls and the Iversen Center for Faith continues to push toward completion, transforming a large section of the northeast corner of the St. Paul campus.
Alumnus Ben Conway Helps Convert Four Seasons NYC to Sanctuary
Ben Conway '17 MS in technology management and his team at Ecolab have helped transform the Four Seasons Hotel NYC into a sanctuary site for medical workers.
School of Law Student at the Heart of Minnesota’s PPE Distribution
St. Thomas School of Law student Trevor Brink has been working since April 9 as the executive officer of his National Guard company and in charge of managing the Minnesota Department of Health’s personal protective equipment (PPE) distribution warehouse.
Large Turnout Highlights St. Thomas-Hosted Ashoka U Exchange
A large turnout highlighted the St. Thomas-hosted Ashoka U Exchange 2020 event, which was virtual for the first time: 481 people representing 24 countries and 104 higher education institutions attended 75 sessions across April 16-17.
Sustainable Communities Partnership Wins EPIC-N 2020 Outstanding Program Award
Sustainable Communities Partnership program at University of St. Thomas is the 2020 EPIC-N Outstanding Program winner.
School of Law Helps Develop, Support Minnesota Prisoners Medical Release Program
On March 27, School of Law Professor Mark Osler wrote an editorial column in the Star Tribune calling on local, state and federal officials to “take action now if we are to avoid catastrophic illness and death in those [prison and jail] facilities as COVID-19 inexorably advances." The state listened.
Virtual Postgraduation Fair to Focus on Meaningful Work for Class of 2020
Meaningful work and how graduates might take this opportunity to find work that advances the common good is the focus of the May 7 virtual postgraduation fair, co-hosted by the Center for the Common Good and the Career Development Center.
Leading Mayo Clinic’s Digital Transformation
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Rita Khan ’11 MBA, Mayo Clinic's first-ever chief digital officer, credits her Opus College of Business MBA for preparing her for leadership.
School of Engineering Students Producing PPE For Local Hospitals
The St. Thomas campuses have largely shut down in response to the coronavirus, but thanks to the efforts of more than a dozen St. Thomas engineering, education and chemistry students, the university’s 3D printers are not sitting idle: They’re turning out personal protective equipment (PPE) to support the Twin Cities medical community.
St. Thomas Alumni Stepping Up in Fight Against Coronavirus
Many St. Thomas alumni have answered the call to make a bigger impact in their communities; we caught up with three of them to discuss their evolving roles as a firefighter, distillery owner and a retired entrepreneur.
Business Support During Challenging Times
The "Business Support During Challenging Times" webinars are designed to help businesses navigate COVID-19 and other uncertain times.
Global Ashoka U Exchange Brings the World to St. Thomas, Digitally
The annual Ashoka U Exchange event is taking place digitally April 16-17 at the University of St. Thomas.
Advancing the Common Good Amidst the Coronavirus
Like many others, St. Thomas community members are working to figure out other safe and appropriate ways they can make an impact. The Center for the Common Good – which coordinates with hundreds of community partners to connect Tommies with volunteering and donation opportunities – has helped create guidelines and ways for St. Thomas community members to remain engaged.
Faculty, STELAR Lead Massive Shift to Online Learning
The spread of coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease it causes has had an unprecedented impact on life around the globe. Within the St. Thomas community, that impact is being felt in a myriad of ways, including in a full shift to online learning.
Defining the Common Good at St. Thomas
The University of St. Thomas Office for Mission and Student Affairs recently explored what it means to advance the common good at St. Thomas, a key element of the university's mission.
Tactile Diagram Scanner Digitizes Textbooks for the Blind
The tactile diagram scanner, a School of Engineering Design Clinic project that recently was donated to the Minnesota State Services for the Blind, is a case study in the importance of communication.
Tips for Well-Being from the Center for Well-Being
We understand that many people may be experiencing some reactions to information related to COVID-19. Here is information that may help you prepare for reactions and ways to maintain well-being.
Professor AnnMarie Thomas Awarded 2020 LEGO Prize
AnnMarie Thomas, founder and director of the Playful Learning Lab, was awarded the 2020 LEGO Prize Monday during the LEGO Idea Conference. Thomas is being recognized for collaboration with educators and her advocacy for playful learning.
Ethics, Finance and Family Legacy: Q&A with John Taft of Baird
During National Ethics Awareness Month in March, the Newsroom spoke with John G. Taft, vice chairman of Baird, for insights on ethical issues in the financial services industry.
New Beginnings: First-Year Experience Offers Dynamic Start to Undergraduate Years
More than 300 St. Thomas first-year students have done something no Tommies have ever done before: They’ve dedicated their J-Terms to a First-Year Experience at St. Thomas.
Law Student Awarded Immigrant Justice Corps Fellowship
Third-year law student Michelle Gonzalez has been awarded a postgraduate fellowship with Immigration Justice Corps (IJC). She is one of just 26 law students from across the country to be chosen by IJC as a Justice Fellow in 2020.
Celebrating Past, Looking to Future Themes of 2020 State of the University Address
News of a $20 million scholarship gift, and the announcement that St. Thomas will adopt a test-optional policy both drew applause at the O’Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium Thursday as President Julie Sullivan delivered the 2020 State of the University address.
St. Thomas Receives $20 Million Gift for Student Scholarships
A landmark $20-million gift announced Thursday will help St. Thomas students reduce tuition costs and room and board expenses, amid the backdrop of the university’s new on-campus residency requirement.