Outside Consultant: What Is the Meaning of Work?
John F. McVea, an associate professor in the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, wrote about the meaning of work in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
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St. Thomas Employee Credit Union to Merge
St. Thomas Employee Federal Credit Union will merge with Catholic United Financial Credit Union on July 1.
Outside Consultant: What Are Best Practices for Finding and Keeping Creativity in an Organization?
Glenn Karwoski, a member of the adjunct faculty at the Opus College of Business, shares best practices for finding and keeping creativity in an organization in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
Introducing the Monsignor Murphy Digital Archive
The impact of Monsignor Terrence J. Murphy, the namesake of the Terrence J. Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law and Public Policy, who served as the University of St. Thomas president from 1966-91, will continue to be felt for generations thanks to a generous gift from his family.
LOGOS Journal Launches New Podcast
The St. Thomas Catholic Studies and LOGOS Journal team launched the new podcast “Deep Down Things” in early 2021.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Tom Kurvers ’97 MBA
Please remember in your prayers Tom Kurvers '97 MBA, who passed away on June 21.
St. Thomas Names Kathy Arnold VP and CHRO
President Julie Sullivan announced the appointment of Kathy Arnold as the University of St. Thomas' first vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO). (June 24, 2021)
University Libraries Transition to MnPALS
Over the course of this summer, St. Thomas, along with the other libraries in the consortium called CLIC (Cooperating Libraries in Consortium), is migrating into the MnPALS library consortium.
Pride Month: Faculty and Staff Offer LGBTQIA+ Book Recommendations
As Pride Month draws to a close, the Newsroom asked some St. Thomas LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff members for book recommendations to help provide the university community some diverse perspectives. Here are their thoughts on some recommended reading.
Marketing Majors Devise Innovative Strategies for Local Emerging Tech Firms
A new technology-focused marketing course aims to better prepare students for technological disruption via real-world experience consulting with local tech firms.
Opus MBA Alumna Launches Nonprofit to Support LGBTQ+ Youth
Nicki Hangsleben ’21 MBA has launched QUEERSPACE collective, an organization providing mentorship and resources to help guide and empower LGBTQ+ youth on their journey to adulthood.
Tales from the Archives: Our Lady Queen of Peace
While wandering through campus, St. Thomas community members may have stumbled across the quiet garden at the rear of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas with a statue of the Virgin Mary as its centerpiece.
An Update on the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership
As the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership at the University of St. Thomas approaches the one-year anniversary of its transition from the former Center for Ethics in Practice, the Newsroom connected with Academic Director Dr. Christopher Michaelson and Executive Director Dr. Nicole Zwieg Daly on highlights, podcasts, award nominations, books to read this summer and more.
Outside Consultant: As the Economy Emerges from the Pandemic, What Can I Do to Keep Turnover Low?
Kevin Henderson, a professor in the Management Department at the Opus College of Business, provided recommendations on how companies can keep turnover low post-pandemic.
Statement Regarding Reinstatement of Women’s Tennis
The University of St. Thomas has agreed to reinstate its women’s tennis program, which had been eliminated along with the men’s tennis program at the conclusion of the 2020-21 academic year.
The Meaning of Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the moment at the conclusion of the Civil War when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued an order proclaiming the freedom of formerly enslaved people in the state of Texas.
University Announces Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance
The University of St. Thomas updated community members about its COVID-19 vaccine guidelines.
Law Students Selected for Rural Summer Legal Corps Fellowships
Third-year law students Kathryn Quinlan and Brooke Trottier have been selected by Equal Justice Works to participate in its 2021 Rural Summer Legal Corps Fellowship program.
St. Thomas Receives 2021 USGBC Leadership Award
St. Thomas has been named a 2021 USGBC Regional Leadership Award recipient by the U.S. Green Building Council for Tommie East’s sustainable building design.
Please Remember in Your Prayers George M. Smith ’48
Please remember in your prayers George M. Smith '48, who passed away on June 4.
St. Thomas Hosts Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Global Finals
Student social innovators with inspiring ideas ranging from ecological bricks made from plastic waste to programs that create meaningful, one-on-one connections between youth and older adults competed virtually June 11 to win a share of more than $60,000 in seed funding at the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (Fowler GSIC) Global Finals.
Outside Consultant: Why Is There a ‘Hurdle’ to Cold Calling?
Michael Hoffman, participating adjunct instructor in the Opus College of Business, shared why businesses should warm up to cold calling in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
Opus Wins Award for Design-Build Work on Tommie North
At the recent annual Design-Build Institute of America Upper Midwest Region (DBIA-UMR) awards, Tommie North Residence Hall received the Design-Build Excellence Award.
Social Work Students Plan to Make a Difference with New Scholarship
Six Master of Social Work (MSW) students from immigrant and refugee communities have become the inaugural recipients of the Traudt Family Scholarship – and they plan to use the opportunity to improve social work services for others with immigrant and refugee backgrounds.