Two Briefs Filed by Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic in Supreme Court Cases
The St. Thomas Law Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic filed two amicus curiae briefs in February with the United States Supreme Court.
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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.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Lindahl Bert Gleason
Please remember in your prayers Lindahl Bert Gleason, father of Bruce Gleason, professor of music. He died on March 11.
Thoughts for Maintaining Spiritual Well-being in the Midst of COVID-19
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Father Larry Blake, Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry, shares some thoughts for maintaining spiritual well-being amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Announcement on Upcoming Auxiliary Services Changes
Looking forward, the university is anticipating significant changes coming in fall 2020. The opening of the new residence halls and the Iversen Center for Faith, the adoption of the campus-wide sustainability plan, and a focus on emergency preparedness all create new opportunities for Auxiliary Services to assess current operations and adjust where warranted.
Please Remember in Your Prayers William Arnold ‘Bill’ Estrem
Please remember in your prayers William Arnold "Bill" Estrem, a former associate professor and the Honeywell Endowed Chair in Global Technology Management in Opus College of Business.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Michael Heffron ’57
Heffron was the 2014 recipient of the Monsignor James Lavin Award from the University of St. Thomas.
COVID-19 Update
As you know, St. Thomas is closely monitoring the global situation regarding COVID-19 infections caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus, and we will continue to share frequent updates to help you stay informed of the university’s response.
COVID-19 and Travel Considerations
Thank you for your patience as we continue to monitor developments related to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As the situation continues to rapidly evolve, the safety and well-being of our community remains our top priority.
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.
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.
Faculty Tenure and Promotions Announced
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce faculty who have been granted tenure and simultaneously promoted to associate professor, effective Sept. 1, 2020.
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 were two major announcements Feb. 20 as President Julie Sullivan delivered the 2020 State of the University address.
College of Arts and Sciences Dean Yohuru Williams to Leave in June
Dr. Yohuru Williams, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), was recently named dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and affiliated faculty in the Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights at St. John’s University New York. Williams will step down from St. Thomas at the end of the academic year and will begin his new post on July 1, 2020.
For Lent for Life: Opening our Hearts in Solidarity With Those Who Experience Hunger in the World
During Lent, we are called to give up by fasting and abstaining practices. We are also called to give ourselves to others entering in solidarity with those suffering in the world, such as participating in the Rice Bowl program here at St. Thomas.
Please Remember Stanley Dewerff in Your Prayers
Dewerff is the brother of Karen Hennes, executive assistant to President Julie Sullivan, and uncle of Katrina Coffey, executive assistant to Father Dennis Dease, president emeritus.
Tommie Experts: Opus College of Business ‘Outside Consultant’
To help provide guidance to entrepreneurs, experts at Opus College of Business have for years answered questions in a weekly Star Tribune column titled "Outside Consultant."
St. Thomas Community Members Receive 2020 Campus Compact Awards
The University of St. Thomas and President Julie Sullivan are pleased to announce this year’s winners of the Campus Compact Presidents’ Awards and Newman Civic Fellowship.
Law School to Expand, Rename Post-Grad Fellowship Program
The University of St. Thomas School of Law has announced it is launching a campaign to grow its post-graduate fellowship program, providing expanded opportunities for recent graduates to serve the poor. The fellowship program, which began in 2014, will also be newly named the Archbishop Ireland Justice Fellows in honor of John Ireland, the founder of the University of St. Thomas.
Opus College of Business Restructures in Response to Changing Student Demand
The Opus College announced a series of structural changes to meet the needs and learning preferences of today’s students and professionals.
A Thought Leader in Ethics: Jessica Drewiske ’10, ’15 J.D./MBA
An assistant vice president at U.S. Bank who manages ethics strategy as part of the Global Ethics Office, Jessica Drewiske '10, '15 J.D./MBA has ethics front and center in her career.
Jerry Organ Named Inaugural Bakken Professor of Law
Jerry Organ has been named the inaugural Bakken Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Update on North Campus Power Outage
Power was restored last night on St. Thomas' north campus after two unrelated incidents.
Julia Wickham Named Student Fulbright Semifinalist
Julia Wickham, a political science major at St. Thomas, is a semifinalist for the Fulbright Student Program in 2020-21.
Professional Notes: Feb. 4
Professional notes for faculty and staff from the University of St. Thomas from November 2019-January 2020.