Action Plan to Combat Racism: December Update
OneStThomas has regular updates and a comprehensive view of the Action Plan to Combat Racism progress — accessible to all faculty, staff and students.
President Sullivan Office Hours Still Available
Appointments are still available for President Julie Sullivan’s December office hours. To schedule a 15-minute appointment with the president, please call Karen Hennes, (651) 962-6500.
Scholarship Success
President Julie Sullivan reflects on new scholarship programs and the plans for the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Update on the Action Plan to Combat Racism
Dear faculty, staff and students:
It has been nearly one month since we launched our Action Plan to Combat Racism and gathered for our campus wide anti-racism event. At that event, I stated that this moment ...
University Announces Major Renovation for Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
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The chapel at the University of St. Thomas has served its campus well for nearly 100 years. Thanks to the generosity of donors, it will now be brought into the 21st century with expanded spaces and amenities that will serve the contemporary needs of the entire community.
Bringing a Tommie Home to Lead Athletics
The University of St. Thomas has a new vice president and director of athletics. Phil Esten ‘95 will return to his alma mater in January, bringing with him a breadth of experience from athletics leadership positions at Penn State University; the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Minnesota and The Ohio State University.
Early Gifts for Faculty and Staff: Extra Days Off Over Christmas Break
The university’s regular paid holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day) fall on weekdays this year (Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1). We will provide three additional paid “gift days” on Dec. 26, 27 and 28.
Thousands Attend Anti-Racism Gathering
Thousands of St. Thomas community members gathered in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex fieldhouse on Wednesday, signaling with their overwhelming presence that St. Thomas is ready for change.
President Sullivan Office Hours Available in November
University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan again will hold office hours monthly on both St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.
Invitation: An Action Plan to Combat Racism at the University of St. Thomas
President Julie Sullivan invites the St. Thomas community a campus-wide meeting on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. as a kickoff to the university’s commitment to action and is a critical step in boldly addressing systemic racism and hate in our community.
Racism Will Not Be Tolerated
On Oct. 19, we were deeply saddened to learn of a bias-motivated incident in Brady Hall. It is a blatant disregard for our university commitment to be welcoming and inclusive and our conviction to diversity. The university is actively investigating the incident and calls on anyone who may have knowledge of the situation to come forward.
Help Shape St. Thomas Sustainability Initiatives
October is National Campus Sustainability Month, and you can help shape University of St. Thomas sustainability initiatives.
Faculty and Staff Charitable Giving Campaign Oct. 8-12
This year’s Faculty and Staff Charitable Giving Campaign is Oct. 8-12 and will focus on combating hunger and food insecurity in our region.
Office Hours to Speak with President Sullivan Still Available
University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan again will hold office hours monthly on both St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.
Update on the Formation of the College of Health
For the past several years, faculty and staff at St. Thomas have studied how we can develop a more comprehensive and integrated approach to health care education. Last May, the Board of Trustees endorsed a plan to advance a new College of Health at St. Thomas as part of this plan.
President Sullivan Holding Fall Semester Office Hours
University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan again will hold office hours monthly on both St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.
Announcement From President Julie Sullivan Regarding the Center for Well-Being
In many conversations with students, staff and faculty throughout the past year, it has become increasingly apparent that we must quickly and thoughtfully address the growing mental health and wellness needs of...
Addressing the Catholic Church’s Abuse Crisis
President Julie Sullivan issued a statement following the letter released by Pope Francis in response to last week’s Pennsylvania grand jury report.
Social Innovation and Design Thinking
President Julie Sullivan discusses the university's accomplishments related to its designation as an Ashoka Changemaker Campus.
St. Thomas Welcomes Three New Board of Trustees Members
The University of St. Thomas has elected three new members to its Board of Trustees. The Honorable Wilhelmina “Mimi” Wright, U.S. District Court judge; Jodeen Kozlak ’85, founder and CEO at Kozlak Capital Partners, LLC; and Archie Black, president and CEO at SPS Commerce, are the new members.
Amy McDonough Joins St. Thomas as Chief of Staff, Liaison to the Office of the President
The University of St. Thomas is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy McDonough to the position of chief of staff and liaison to the Office of the President effective July 16.
A ‘Magic’-al 30th Year for Forum on Workplace Inclusion
A record number of attendees - and Magic Johnson - helped highlight the 30th year of St. Thomas' Forum on Workplace Inclusion.
President Julie Sullivan Lists March Office Hours
Appointments are available to students, faculty and staff on a first-come, first-served basis on Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.
Scholarships – Priority One
President Julie Sullivan discusses the university's new initiative to infuse $200 million into scholarships.
President’s March 13 Brown-bag Forum Will Focus on Personal Safety on Campus
President Julie Sullivan will host her first brown-bag forum of 2018 on Tuesday, March 13.