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Undergraduate Student Government

October 21, 2020

Anti-Racism Efforts, Current Students, Front Page, News, Our Community

St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Student Government (USG) has issued a resolution denouncing white supremacy and hatred in all forms.

Students hang out on the lower quad on a beautiful fall afternoon during Homecoming week on October 9, 2020, in St. Paul.

Dear Tommies: Gratitude from USG

October 21, 2020

COVID-19 Response, Current Students, Faculty, Front Page, News, Our Community, St. Thomas Responds, Staff

The Undergraduate Student Government expresses gratitude to all members of the St. Thomas community that have played a role in the return to campus this fall.

From right: Aquinas Hall, the John Roach Center for the Liberal Arts, O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library and McNeely Hall are all covered in stone mined by Mankato Kasota Stone Inc. (Photo by Mike Ekern '02)

Our Unwavering Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

President Julie Sullivan and AVP for Inclusive Excellence Kha Yang

October 16, 2020

Anti-Racism Efforts, Front Page, News, Our Community, President's Office

As we approach the fall semester’s midway mark, these stressful times become increasingly more difficult amid the COVID-19 pandemic, polarizing politics and racial trauma in our BIPOC communities.

A view of the lower quad on the St. Paul campus during golden hour on a beautiful summer evening, as seen on Aug. 4, 2020.

A Community Hug

President Julie Sullivan

October 15, 2020

Front Page, News, Our Community, President's Office

A community hug of gratitude and empathy, love and friendship, and renewed hope from President Julie Sullivan.

Professional Notes: Oct. 15

Jamie Tjornehoj '22

October 15, 2020

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Economics, English, Faculty, Front Page, Justice and Peace Studies, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Professional Notes, School of Law

Read the recent professional accomplishments of University of St. Thomas faculty.

Early Gifts for Faculty and Staff: Extra Days Off Over Christmas Break

President Julie Sullivan

October 14, 2020

For Faculty/Staff, Front Page, News, Notices, Our Community, President's Office

St. Thomas is granting employees four gift days in 2020 over the Christmas break, meaning a 12-day stretch of time off.

From Ethiopia to Minnesota to Pursue a Career in International Law

October 8, 2020

Academic News, Front Page, News, School of Law, School of Law Alumni, School of Law Current Students, School of Law News Feed

Mulualem Getachew Adgeh has an extensive career in foreign affairs that includes representing Ethiopia, his home country.

Global Online Internships and Service

Azaan Salyani

October 6, 2020

COVID-19 Response, Front Page, Globalization, News, Our Community, St. Thomas Responds, Study Abroad

With study abroad programs on hold due to COVID-19, we explore the options that St. Thomas is developing to get international experience.

The School of Law building on a beautiful fall day on October 24, 2019, in Minneapolis.

Prolife Center Files Motion with Louisiana District Court Regarding June Medical Services v. Russo

October 2, 2020

Academic News, Front Page, News, School of Law, School of Law News Feed

Attorneys for the University of St. Thomas Prolife Center have filed a motion to intervene on behalf of journalists, legal academics and Louisiana legislators in a Louisiana federal district court.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Hugh K. Schilling

September 29, 2020

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Our Community

Hugh K. Schilling, the namesake of the Hugh K. Schilling Machining and Manufacturing Lab at the School of Engineering, passed away on Sept. 22 at the age of 95.

Dr. Cara Anthony Named 2020 Professor of the Year

Michael Derus

September 29, 2020

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Front Page, News, Our Community, Theology

Dr. Cara Anthony, associate professor of theology, was named the 2020 Professor of the Year at the recent academic convocation.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Mary Juanita Yoch

September 28, 2020

Front Page, News, Notices, One St. Thomas, Our Community

Please remember in your prayers Mary Juanita Yoch, mother of University Advancement Donor Relations Manager Donna Seng and grandmother of Claire Seng '19.

2020 Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report Available Oct. 1

Public Safety

September 23, 2020

For Faculty/Staff, For Students, Front Page, News, Notices, Public Safety Notices

The 2020 Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report will be available through the University of St. Thomas Department of Public Safety beginning Oct. 1.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Gene Sitzmann ’44

September 22, 2020

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Our Community

Gene Sitzmann '44, who with his wife Faye was a longtime benefactor of St. Thomas, passed away on Sept. 16.

Q&A with School of Law Alumna Laura Hammargen ’08 J.D.

September 21, 2020

Academic News, Front Page, News, School of Law, School of Law Alumni, School of Law News Feed

The Newsroom recently caught up with Laura Hammargen '08 J.D., senior in-house counsel at 3M, where she provides legal and strategic business advice and oversees complex litigation and investigations.

Please Pray for the Health of Dr. Stephen Laumakis

September 19, 2020

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Notices, Our Community

Please pray for the health of Dr. Stephen Laumakis, a professor in the Philosophy Department, who experienced cardiac arrest on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Public Interest Law Fellow: Berina Altshuler, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City

September 17, 2020

Academic News, Front Page, News, School of Law, School of Law Current Students, School of Law News Feed

In February, 2L Berina Altshuler received two pieces of exciting news. She learned she had been chosen for a Minnesota Justice Foundation (MJF) Public Interest Law Fellowship (PILF) and that she would spend her summer as a legal intern with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Thomas J. Carroll

September 15, 2020

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Notices, Our Community

Please remember in your prayers Thomas J. Carroll, father of Ann Carroll-Malec '51.

University Suspends J-Term Study Abroad Programs

September 15, 2020

Academic News, COVID-19 Response, For Students, Front Page, Globalization, News, Notices, Our Community, St. Thomas Responds, Study Abroad

Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the university has made the decision to suspend all J-Term 2021 study abroad programming.

The University of St. Thomas School of Law is pictured beyond tall grass on a fall day in Minneapolis on October 10, 2014.

Law Professor Gregory Sisk Files Supreme Court Brief in Police Brutality Case with Research Assistance from 2L Lauren Gunderson

September 15, 2020

Academic News, Front Page, News, School of Law, School of Law Current Students, School of Law News Feed

University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Gregory Sisk has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Brownback v. King.

NSF Grant Funds Purchase of State-of-the-Art Instrument

Michael Derus

September 9, 2020

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Front Page, Mathematics, News, School of Engineering

A team at the University of St. Thomas was recently awarded a Major Research Instrumentation grant from the National Science Foundation for the acquisition of a state-of-the-art instrument known as a particle image velocimeter.

Office of Student Data and Registrar Publishes Federal Privacy Notice for Students

President Julie Sullivan and AVP for Inclusive Excellence Kha Yang

August 31, 2020

For Students, Front Page, News, Notices

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, prohibits postsecondary educational institutions from disclosing the education records of students to most third parties without the student’s written consent. However, certain information is considered “directory information” and may be disclosed without consent. It is important that students understand what personal data is protected and the additional action that must be taken if additional protection is desired.

Continuing the Hard Work Ahead

August 28, 2020

Anti-Racism Efforts, Front Page, News, Our Community, President's Office

As we begin the fall semester, we continue to heal from the string of racially charged violent incidents in communities across the country, including in our own cities.

A crew for B&D Masonry installs a new University of St. Thomas monument sign at the corner of Cleveland and Selby in front of the newly completed Tommie North Residence Hall in St. Paul on August 28, 2020.

New Sign Welcomes Visitors to Northeast Corner