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COVID-19 Response
The below news stories and communications relate to St. Thomas’ response to the coronavirus pandemic. These stories appear in chronological order, from newest to oldest.
St. Thomas’ Cocurricular Experience Shifts Online
A huge range of events, programming and support services have shifted online in recent weeks as the St. Thomas cocurricular experience goes digital.
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.
Teacher Education Student Teachers Support K-12 Shift to Distance Learning
The School of Education's teacher education student teachers have stepped up to help their K-12 schools with the transition to distance learning during COVID-19.
Update on Commencement Ceremonies
St. Thomas will not be able to hold this year’s undergraduate, graduate, School of Law and Dougherty Family College (DFC) commencement ceremonies in May as scheduled.
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.
USG Votes to Bolster Student Emergency Fund
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A Student Emergency Financial Assistance Program for COVID-19-related financial hardships has been launched with funds from the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), Student Affairs and recent donations.
‘Who Do You Want to Be?’: A Q&A with Rome Bernardi Campus Director Thanos Zyngas
We spoke with Rome Bernardi Campus Director Thanos Zyngas on March 24 about what it feels like to live in Rome right now, what lessons have been learned about the response to the outbreak, and the competing emotions of optimism and sadness during the ongoing situation.
Implications of Minnesota Stay-at-Home Order on St. Thomas
Gov. Tim Walz today announced a statewide “stay-at-home” executive order aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota. Because of the measures we have already taken, we anticipate any additional impact of this order to our university is minimal.
Stop the Spread of Racism: The Coronavirus Stigma
Amid uncertainty and fear are times when characters are tested. These last several weeks have made many fearful, anxious and angry, among a slew of other emotions. No matter how you might feel during this time, spreading racism is not the answer.
March 20 Update on COVID-19
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed that a St. Thomas School of Law student has tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
Admissions Shifts Deposit, Refund Deadline to June 1, Expands Digital Options
As the response to the coronavirus pandemic continues to shift things on the St. Thomas campus, in-person visits are no longer possible during the spring semester. Thanks to the work of St. Thomas' enrollment team and student tour guides Cameron Shuck '20 and Kristina Pappas '20, anyone can now get to know St. Thomas through an online tour.
March 18 Update on St. Thomas’ Response to COVID-19
The university has a series of updates for March 18 regarding the continued response to COVID-19.
University Announces Move to Online Classes for Rest of Spring Semester
President Julie Sullivan announced March 16 that all classes will remain online through the rest of spring semester, as well as several other updates on university policies.
Online Learning Starts Tomorrow: What to Expect
Tomorrow begins our temporary period of online classes to help safeguard the health and safety of our community amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Update on St. Thomas’ Response to COVID-19
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President Julie Sullivan has announced all classes will temporarily move online starting Monday, March 16. No in-person classes will be held until Tuesday, April 14 (students’ first day back from the Easter holiday), at the earliest.
Coronavirus Update: St. Thomas Closes Rome Programs
After careful deliberation, and out of an abundance of caution, the university has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the Saint John Vianney/Catholic Studies Rome Semester and to close our Bernardi Campus.