2019 Convening the College Kicks off College of Arts and Sciences’ Year
The College of Arts and Sciences kicked off the 2019-20 academic year Monday with its Convening the College event.
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Q&A with Ozzie Nelson ’87, Convening the College Keynote Speaker
Ozzie Nelson '87 is CEO and chairman of Nelson, an integrated, award-winning architecture, design and strategy firm. Recently named a "Most Admired CEO" by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Nelson is also a College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board member and will be delivering the keynote address, "Shaping our Future: The Art and Science of Experiential Design" at this year's CAS Convening the College event.
Get Involved in Ashoka U
The University of St. Thomas will co-host the Ashoka U Exchange April 16-18, 2020, and as plans continue for this exciting opportunity, I invite you to get involved.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Former Archbishop Harry Flynn
Harry Joseph Flynn, 86, former chair of the Board of Trustees and archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, died Sunday, Sept. 22.
Student Leaders Participate in Inclusive Retreat
Student Affairs hosted 120 student leaders for a retreat this summer, focusing on diversity, equity and anti-racism.
Michael Walrath Named Faculty Director of Academic Policy and Curriculum
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Walrath (‘03), PhD, associate professor of economics, as Faculty Director of Academic Policy and Curriculum.
St. Thomas Launches First Sustainability Strategic Plan
For the first time, St. Thomas has a comprehensive strategic plan for sustainability. The plan is the result of 18 months of work.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Ronald Tschida
Please remember in your prayers Ronald Tschida, father of St. Thomas softball coach John Tschida.
President Sullivan Announces Fall Semester Office Hours
President Julie Sullivan will hold office hours monthly on both the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.
Statement from President Julie Sullivan on Sept. 17 Bomb Threat
President Julie Sullivan addresses the Sept. 17 bomb threat, the third such threat received at St. Thomas since April.
Summer Research 2019: Boundaries of Sound, Dystopian Literature, Instagram Anxiety and Dakota Land Before St. Thomas
Dozens of St. Thomas undergraduate students spent their summer months doing hands-on research on an incredibly diverse range of subjects.
Center for Common Good Launches One University, One Breath
The Center for the Common Good will launch One University – One Breath on Thursday, Sept. 19 with open houses for students and for faculty and staff.
Rome to Home: SOLV Global Ties ‘Empower’ Study Abroad to ‘Awakening’ at Home
Maggie Martin spearheaded the creation of the Awakenings program, which gives students returning from the Empower semester opportunities to impact change.
Statement on Racist Incident in Ireland Hall
Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence Kha Yang and President Julie Sullivan address the report of racist writing found in Ireland Hall on Sept. 11.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Javier Sanmiguel
Please remember in your prayers Javier Sanmiguel, who died Sept. 9. Javier was husband to Kayla (Kowitz) Sanmiguel '08, a former staff member at The Seminaries of Saint Paul.
Professional Notes: Sept. 11
Professional notes for faculty and staff from the University of St. Thomas from July-August, 2019.
Answers to College of Health-related Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about the new College of Health and its founding dean, Dr. MayKao Hang.
St. Thomas Announces Founding Dean for College of Health
The University of St. Thomas today announced Dr. MayKao Y. Hang has been appointed vice president and founding dean of its College of Health – officially launching the new college that reimagines how future professionals can solve systemic health care problems.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Joseph Ettel ’68
Please remember in your prayers Joseph Ettel '68, who died last spring.
Center for Common Good, Under-Told Stories Project Announce Collaboration
The Under-Told Stories Project is excited to announce a collaboration with the Center for the Common Good at the University of St. Thomas.
Renovated Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas Shines During Opening Mass
Swelling music echoed and light reflected off the walls of the newly renovated Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas on Thursday as St. Thomas celebrated its reopening during welcoming Mass.
Tommies Hit the Ground Running at Welcome Days
From Aug. 30-Sept. 3, St. Thomas' campus was buzzing as thousands of students, family, friends, faculty and staff kicked off the 2019 school year with Welcome Days.
September Update on the Action Plan to Combat Racism
Diversity, equity and inclusion work by students, faculty and staff has continued across campus over the summer months.
Academic Convocation: A Year of Completion, Celebration and Transition
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 March Through the Arches and Welcome Assembly
On a sunny Tuesday morning, hundreds of staff, faculty and students lined the sidewalks of the lower quad on St. Thomas' St. Paul campus as the class of 2023 participated in the annual March Through the Arches procession.