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Humans of St. Thomas: Kelly Saybe ’22

February 12, 2021

Dougherty Family College, Front Page, Humans of St. Thomas, News

Kelly Saybe ‘22 is a member of the Dougherty Family College’s inaugural class of 2019 and a transition scholarship recipient at the University of St. Thomas. A junior at the University of St. Thomas, Saybe is a...

Religious Liberty Clinic Brief Argues Universities Can’t Discriminate Against Faith-Based Student Groups

Carrie Hilger

February 11, 2021

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

The University of St. Thomas School of Law Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic has filed an amicus curiae brief in federal court InterVarsity Christian Fellowship v. Board of Governors of Wayne State University....

Students walk through the Arches May 5, 2017.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Stan Nyquist

The Newsroom

February 10, 2021

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Our Community

Russel “Stan” Stanford Nyquist, a former faculty member at St. Thomas, died Feb. 1 at the age of 85. Before retiring in 2006, Stan was the director of the part-time MBA program in the Opus College of Busines...

Please Remember in Your Prayers Henreitta Smith

The Newsroom

February 10, 2021

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Our Community

Please remember in your prayers, Henreitta Smith, the mother of Buffy Smith, Interim Dean of the Dougherty Family College, who recently died. A homegoing for Henreitta Smith was held on Feb. 9, with a burial...

Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck speaks with St. Thomas School of Engineering Dean Don Weinkauf

Five Observations: First Friday with Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck

Jamie Tjornehoj '22

February 9, 2021

Alumni, Front Page, News, Our Community, Top News

Christophe Beck, CEO of Ecolab, joined Dean Don Weinkauf of the St. Thomas School of Engineering on Feb. 5 for the First Friday Speaker Series to discuss advancing the common good, the importance of curiosity, ...

Please Remember in Your Prayers Joan Cady Brownstein

The Newsroom

February 9, 2021

Front Page, In Our Prayers, News, Our Community

Joan Brownstein. Photo taken March 15, 2005. Joan Marie Cady Brownstein, a former faculty member at St. Thomas, died Feb. 1 at the age of 78. From 1990 to 2007, Brownstein was an associate professor of ...

St. Thomas Launches New Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education

Amy Carlson Gustafson

February 9, 2021

Academic News, Common Good, Education, Front Page, Morrison Family College of Health, News, Our Community, School of Education, School of Social Work, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan, Teacher Education, Top News

Educating teachers to understand and address trauma triggered in the classroom is vital when it comes to nurturing a child’s ability to learn. As a result, the School of Education and the Morrison Family C...

Father Lawrence Blake, chaplain and director of Campus Ministry, conducts an online virtual mass from Florence Chapel in the basement of Aquinas Chapel in St. Paul in 2020. Campus Ministry is adapting Ash Wednesday mass to accommodate social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Mark Brown/University of St. Thomas)

Ash Wednesday Services Adapted Due to Pandemic

Jamie Tjornehoj '22

February 8, 2021

Faith, Front Page, Life at St. Thomas, News, Our Community, Top News

St. Thomas recently announced changes to its traditional Ash Wednesday services in light of COVID-19. Ash Wednesday, which is February 17, will look a little different this year due to minimizing contact and...

Outside Consultant: What Is the Difference Between a Mission Statement and a Corporate Purpose?

Casey J. Frid

February 8, 2021

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

Casey Frid, assistant professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, the difference between a mission statement and a corporate purpose in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

St. Thomas Airs Prime Time Ads to Shine Spotlight on Academic Excellence

The Newsroom

February 5, 2021

Academic News, Alumni, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Common Good, Current Students, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Political Science, School of Education, School of Engineering, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan, Top News

In the hopes of enticing more prospects to choose St. Thomas, the university is rolling out four new student-centric TV commercials on Feb. 8 that use storytelling suspense, drama and intrigue that mirror teasers for some of the popular prime time TV shows in which they are slotted to appear.

The Light and Heat of Dorothy Sayers’ Jesus

Kathryn Wehr

February 4, 2021

2020 Winter, Academic News, Catholic Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Faith, Front Page, Lumen, Publications

From the beginning St. Thomas Catholic Studies has been distinctively Catholic and also catholic, recognizing the great work of Catholics as well as other Christians.

The Beauty That Saves

Joan Wieland ‘20, ‘22 CSMA

February 4, 2021

2020 Winter, Academic News, Catholic Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Faith, Front Page, Lumen, Publications

When Russian novelist and philosopher Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn gave his Nobel lecture in 1970, he could have spoken on any topic he wanted. He could have shared his experiences of turmoil and perseverance living as an artist under Soviet censorship, but instead he spoke of the nature of art itself.

Father Christopher Collins poses for portrait in Aquinas Chapel

Father Chris Collins Returns to His Tommie Roots

Sheree Curry

February 3, 2021

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Faith, Justice and Peace Studies, News, Theology, Top News

Father Christopher Collins, SJ, who was raised in Phoenix and graduated high school in Dallas, has a deep-rooted Minnesota connection that first attracted him to St. Thomas when he transferred to the university as a sophomore in 1990.

St. Thomas Puts Spotlight on Black History

Heidi Enninga '14

February 2, 2021

Anti-Racism Efforts, Events, News, Our Community, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan, Top News

As the calendar turned to February, St. Thomas organizations had filled the month with opportunities to tour a virtual history museum, hear from experts in the medical and genealogy fields and create art: all experiences that put the spotlight on Black Americans.

Dr. Yohuru Williams: Celebrate Black Achievement, Yet Remember the Challenges

Sheree Curry

February 2, 2021

Academic News, Anti-Racism Efforts, College of Arts and Sciences, History, News, School of Law, School of Law News Feed, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan, Tommie Experts, Top News

Being Black in America comes with complications embedded in American history.

‘Antiracist’ Author to Keynote ODEI’s Equity in Action Conference

Sheree Curry

February 2, 2021

Academic News, Anti-Racism Efforts, Events, News, Opus College of Business, St. Thomas 2025 Strategic Plan, Top News

Professor Ibram X. Kendi, an acclaimed historian and the author of the New York Times bestseller "How to Be An Antiracist," will be the keynote speaker for the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s inaugural one-day virtual conference.

Humans of St. Thomas: Michael Sullivan ’21

Emilie Dozer '21

February 2, 2021

Academic News, Current Students, Humans of St. Thomas, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Top News

In his role as Undergraduate Student Government (USG) president, Michael Sullivan '21 is a constant presence on campus.

Tales from the Archives: Two Early African American Students at St. Thomas

Ann Kenne

February 1, 2021

Alumni, News, Our Community, Top News

Ann Kenne, head of the Special Collections Department and University of St. Thomas archivist, highlights two early African American alumni.

Ted Tiffany, a grad student pursuing his master’s degree in the School of Social Work, works from his home office space in St. Paul on January 8, 2021. Tiffany has been one of many University of St. Thomas community members that have helped with contact tracing efforts on campus during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Contact Tracers Help Keep Students Safe and Campus Open

Amy Carlson Gustafson

February 1, 2021

Academic News, COVID-19 Response, Morrison Family College of Health, News, Our Community, School of Social Work, St. Thomas Responds, Top News

Contact tracers and care coordinators have become vital in the effort to keep campus open during the global pandemic by helping identify students who need to be in isolation or quarantine.

Outside Consultant: What Insights Do You Have to Succeed in the Technology Industry?

John F. McVea

February 1, 2021

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

John F. McVea, associate professor in the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, provided insights into how to succeed in the technology industry in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

The statue of John Ireland stands amid falling snow on the lower quad April 11. (Photo by Mike Ekern '02)

Discontinuation of Employee Cost Mitigation Measures

President Julie Sullivan

February 1, 2021

COVID-19 Response, Front Page, News, Our Community, President's Office, St. Thomas Responds

President Julie Sullivan shared encouraging news about the university's fiscal year 2021 financial projection. (Feb. 1, 2021)

Please Remember in Your Prayers Carole Marie Zahariades

The Newsroom

January 29, 2021

Front Page, News, Notices, Our Community, Trustees

Please remember in your prayers Carole Marie Zahariades, the mother of Board of Trustees member Jodeen Kozlak ’85 and Teresa Zahariades '91.

Mankato stone provides a warm contrast to the snow. (Photo by Mike Ekern '02)

Executive Vice President and Provost Search

President Julie Sullivan

January 29, 2021

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

President Julie Sullivan announced the membership of the search committee for the university's next executive vice president and provost. (Jan. 29, 2021)

Lift Up Your Head: Christopher Dawson on Hope Amid Crisis

Kristen Grant '18 CSMA

January 28, 2021

2020 Winter, Academic News, Catholic Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Faith, Front Page, Lumen, News, Publications

Kristen Grant '18 CSMA writes about the work of English historian Christopher Dawson on the phenomenon of secularization.

To Love and Be Loved: Caring Well for the Elderly During the Pandemic

Cassandra Schwetz '17

January 28, 2021

2020 Winter, Academic News, Catholic Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Faith, Front Page, Lumen, News, Publications

Cassandra Schwetz '17 reflects on caring well for the elderly during the pandemic.

Humans of St. Thomas - Patrick Fisher

Humans of St. Thomas: Pascale Kunda ’21

Humans of St. Thomas: Kelly Saybe ’22

Humans of St. Thomas: Michael Sullivan ’21

Humans of St. Thomas: Gaba Palazzo ’21

Humans of St. Thomas: Josh Mounsey ’24

Humans of St. Thomas: Haley Sonneman

Rallying Behind Our Students: St. Thomas Responds to COVID-19

The Light and Heat of Dorothy Sayers’ Jesus

The Beauty That Saves

Lift Up Your Head: Christopher Dawson on Hope Amid Crisis

Humans of St. Thomas: Kelly Saybe ’22

Religious Liberty Clinic Brief Argues Universities Can’t Discriminate Against Faith-Based Student Groups

Please Remember in Your Prayers Stan Nyquist

Please Remember in Your Prayers Henreitta Smith

Five Observations: First Friday with Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck

Please Remember in Your Prayers Joan Cady Brownstein

St. Thomas Launches New Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education

Ash Wednesday Services Adapted Due to Pandemic

Outside Consultant: What Is the Difference Between a Mission Statement and a Corporate Purpose?

St. Thomas Airs Prime Time Ads to Shine Spotlight on Academic Excellence

The Light and Heat of Dorothy Sayers’ Jesus

The Beauty That Saves

Father Chris Collins Returns to His Tommie Roots

Humans of St. Thomas: Michael Sullivan ’21

Tales from the Archives: Two Early African American Students at St. Thomas

Contact Tracers Help Keep Students Safe and Campus Open

Outside Consultant: What Insights Do You Have to Succeed in the Technology Industry?

Discontinuation of Employee Cost Mitigation Measures

Please Remember in Your Prayers Carole Marie Zahariades

Executive Vice President and Provost Search

Lift Up Your Head: Christopher Dawson on Hope Amid Crisis

To Love and Be Loved: Caring Well for the Elderly During the Pandemic