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Community Engagement Courses Bring Tommies’ Learning Into the World

April 2, 2018

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Dr. Lauren Braswell’s psychology course – which also won the 2017 Campus Compact President’s Community Partner award – is one of several academic community engagement courses coordinated through the university’s Center for Common Good.

Archbishop of Indianapolis to Discuss the Polemic Around Refugee Resettlement in Lecture Here Oct. 24

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October 10, 2016

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His talk is the Annual Lecture of the university’s Institute for Catholicism and Citizenship.

Dr. Todd Lawrence Earns 2016 Curricular Innovation in Sustainability Award

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May 13, 2016

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This award, given every year by the Center for Global and Local Engagement, recognizes one St. Thomas faculty member for innovation and excellence in integrating sustainability into one of his or her courses.

Call for Nominations for Community Engagement Awards

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March 31, 2016

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The Office of Community Engagement annually recognizes faculty members, students and community partners for contributions to civic engagement. Nominations are due Wednesday, April 13, by 5 p.m.

Nominations Sought for Global Citizenship Award

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March 4, 2016

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Any St. Thomas faculty, staff, student or alumnus may nominate a member of the campus community (including self-nomination). The deadline for nomination has been extended to April 1.

Two Friends, No Map and a VW Bus

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February 19, 2016

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How a post-graduation road trip led two Tommies on a journey of self-discovery that helped bear witness to the humanity in all of us.

South African Human Rights Activist to Discuss the Role of the Arts in Reconciliation March 8

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February 18, 2016

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Glenda Wildschut served with Desmond Tutu on South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Carol Bruess and Adam Kay Named as 2016 Engaged Scholars

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February 17, 2016

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The Engaged Scholar position assists the Center for Global & Local Engagement in enabling students, faculty, staff and alumni with off-campus experiential learning opportunities.

Global Engagement Week: Celebrate the Ways St. Thomas Engages With the World

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February 11, 2016

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The events throughout the week recognize the many global engagement efforts already taking place at the university in teaching, learning, research and service.

Dr. Debra Petersen Earns 2015 Curricular Innovation in Sustainability Award

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December 11, 2015

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She was chosen by the Center for Global and Local Engagement for her work developing and implementing COJO 100 Public Speaking with a sustainable food systems theme.

Sustainable Communities Partnership Open House to be Held Nov. 6

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October 30, 2015

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SCP links city-identified, high-priority sustainability goals and projects with existing St. Thomas graduate and undergraduate courses across disciplines.

COMPANION: Graduate Spotlight

Angela Senander

October 16, 2015

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Laudato Si': Sharing Catholic Social Teaching

COMPANION: Undergraduate Spotlight

Lucia Pawlowski

October 15, 2015

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From Piloting to Landing: How to Get Started in Service Learning

COMPANION: From the Ashoka Change Leaders

Adam Kay

October 7, 2015

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Over the summer, the Change Team went through a screening process with Ashoka. We are now beginning the 360° scan. Read more about our efforts toward becoming an Ashoka-certified Changemaker campus.

COMPANION: From the Director of Sustainability Initiatives

Elisa Amel

October 5, 2015

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Elise Amel and Maria Dahmus are coordinating sustainability initiatives at St. Thomas. Read more about these new and exciting sustainability efforts on campus.

COMPANION: From the Director of Civic Engagement

Dr. Kimberly Vrudny

September 30, 2015

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Kimberly Vrudny rehearses the history of service-learning at St. Thomas, and outlines our current mission and aspirations for the future.

COMPANION: From the AVP’s Desk

Dr. Camille George

September 28, 2015

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Dr. Camille George reflects on the transition of the International Education Center to the Center for Global and Local Engagement, and reports on her first six months on the job.

George Appoints New Directors for Global and Local Engagement

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August 28, 2015

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Associate Vice Provost for Global and Local Engagement Dr. Camille George has appointed Dr. Kimberly Vrudny as the director of civic engagement and Dr. Elise Amel as the director of sustainability initiatives within the newly formed Center for Global and Local Engagement.

Provost’s Office Announces Organizational Structure

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February 4, 2015

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The organizational structure of the Provost's Office now reflects three working groups: Academic Affairs, Colleges and Schools, and Administrative Affairs.