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Please remember in your prayers Ann Sovell, sister-in-law of Kim Ragan Sovell, OCB Marketing Department faculty, and aunt of Miles Sovell ('05 & '18), Gaby Moon Sarcia ('04), Ragan Sovell ('16) and Austin Sovell ('17).

Sarah Nelson poses in front of a light rail car featuring her design for Earth Week. The unique display is the culmination of a partnership between students at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul-based artist Sarah Nelson and Metro Transit.

SOLV Initiative: Investigating the Impact of Innovative Pedagogies on Sustainability Literacy

April 23, 2019

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A collaboration between several St. Thomas partners and Metro Transit is visible throughout St. Paul and Minneapolis. The project is part of the partnership between College of Arts and Sciences' SOLV; Metro Transit; St. Thomas' Sustainable Communities Partnership "SCP Arts;" Justice and Peace Studies professor Mike Klein’s Fall 2018 Leadership for Social Justice course; and SCP Artist-in-Residence Sarah Nelson.

SOLV Initiative: Bringing Asmat to the Classroom and Beyond

Amy Carlson Gustafson

April 23, 2019

Art History, College of Arts and Sciences, Front Page, Geography and Environmental Studies, News, Teacher Education

As part of the SOLV Initiative, Bringing Asmat to the Classroom and Beyond: Educating With the Collection of the American Museum of Asmat Art (AMAA) is led by St. Thomas faculty and students from across discipl...

SOLV Initiative: Mindful Movement

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

April 23, 2019

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With one in four adults over the age of 65 experiencing some form of a physical fall every year, fall risk is a major health concern. To address these safety needs, two assistant professors in the Health and Human Performance Department, Brett Bruininks and Starr Sage, are leading the Mindful Movement project that is part of the College of Arts and Sciences’ SOLV Initiative.

Please remember in your prayers Jerome Halverson

Patty Petersen

April 18, 2019

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Halverson was a former dean at St. Thomas.

Three St. Thomas Students Fulbright Semifinalists

April 18, 2019

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Three St. Thomas students were semifinalists to be Fulbright Scholars this year: seniors Claire Gulseth (international studies and Spanish political science) and Sadie Buckel (international business and Spanish), and Elizabeth Sadusky '18 (history and international studies).

Wyatt Named Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

April 18, 2019

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Dr. Wendy Wyatt, Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies, has been appointed Vice Provost for Academic Affairs effective July 1, 2019.

Gift from Ron and Alexis Fowler Creates St. Thomas-University of San Diego Partnership

April 18, 2019

Academic News, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship

The University of San Diego (USD) and the University of St. Thomas announced today a joint venture that will increase the scope and scale of social entrepreneurship ecosystem at their respective universities and beyond.

New solar panels on the roof of the Anderson Student Center are shown October 9, 2014.

Q&A With Amir Nadav on Sustainability

April 17, 2019

Alumni, Front Page, News, Our Community, Sustainability

As we look ahead to Earth Day, we asked Amir Nadav, Assistant Director of Campus Sustainability, to give alumni tips on being more sustainable in their own lives (and teaching our children along the way, too).

Please Remember in Your Prayers Carole Hawkins

April 8, 2019

Please remember in your prayers Carol Hawkins, sister of Michael Winegar, Program Director for the Masters in Regulatory Science in the School of Engineering.

An aerial view of the St. Thomas law school campus in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Religious Liberty Clinic Cited in Appellate Victory on Clergy Housing Allowances

April 3, 2019

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On March 15, in the case of Gaylor v. Mnuchin, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upheld the constitutionality of allowing clergy to exclude church-provided housing allowances from their taxable income.

Commute to Campus Challenge Underway

April 1, 2019

Current Students, Faculty, Front Page, News, Our Community, Staff, Sustainability

The call is out for St. Thomas community members to explore different ways to get to campus.

Artika Tyner poses for a portrait in the skyway between Opus Hall and Terrence Murphy Hall in Minneapolis on August 2, 2014. These portraits were taken as part of a TEDx speaking event and conference at the University of St. Thomas.

Tyner Named American Council on Education Fellow

March 28, 2019

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The American Council on Education (ACE) announced today that Artika Tyner, director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice at the School of Law has been named an ACE Fellow for academic year 2019-20.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Margaret Fechter

March 27, 2019

Please remember in your prayers Margaret Felice Fechter, sister of Dr. John V. Fechter, Graduate Engineering Program Director and Adjunct Faculty member in the School of Engineering.

O’Neill to Join Board of Trustees, Four Named Trustee Emeriti

March 26, 2019

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Rory O’Neill, CEO and managing partner of Castlelake, L.P., has joined the University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees.

Jake Smith, director of the Gener8tor accelerator program, poses for a portrait in the Facilities Design Center on March 8, 2019.

Director Named for Start-up Accelerator Partnership gBETA

Jon Keimig

March 25, 2019

Academic News, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship

Jake Smith ’18 was announced as the director of gBETA at St. Thomas, a partnership with the University of St. Thomas Schulze School of Entrepreneurship and gener8tor, a nationally ranked startup accelerator.

Noor ’05 Named Bush Fellow

March 21, 2019

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The Bush Foundation today announced the selection of its 2019 Bush Fellows, 24 visionary leaders who are thinking big about how to invest in their leadership to creatively solve problems in their communities. That list includes Nawal Noor '05, who studied finance while at St. Thomas.

Seven Questions That Will Change the Way You Lead

Caroline M. Crowley ’20

March 20, 2019

Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community

The Coaching Habit highlights seven questions that effective coaches ask. Here’s a brief overview of what the questions are and how they can help you.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Arthur Lomker

March 18, 2019

President Julie Sullivan and Provost Richard Plumb

Please remember in your prayers Arthur Lomker, father of Dawn R. Elm, Ph.D., Professor, Opus College of Business, Ethics and Business Law.

School of Law students Shana Tomenes and Samantha Hoefs.

Appellate Clinic Students Argue to U.S. Court of Appeals

Gregory Sisk

March 14, 2019

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Third-year students in the University of St. Thomas School of Law Appellate Clinic argued a prisoner medical neglect constitutional tort case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Pasadena, California, on March 4.

Statement on Religious Vandalism in Ireland Hall

March 12, 2019

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It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you of an act of vandalism that took place on our campus in Ireland Hall.

The Forum on Workplace Inclusion Announces Keynote Speakers and Conference Highlights

March 12, 2019

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The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is pleased to announce this year’s main stage speakers.

Professional Notes: March 2019

March 12, 2019

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Click here to find professional and academic activities by faculty and staff.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Glenn Ayres

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

March 11, 2019

Please remember in your prayers Glenn Ayres, former adjunct professor and founding member of the Center for Family Enterprise. A memorial service is being planned. Read his obituary online....

St. Thomas Community Members Receive 2019 Campus Compact Awards