Dear Tommies: We Can Do This
Executive Vice President of USG Adam Revoir '22 asks his fellow Tommies to think and act responsibly this fall.
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Life at St. Thomas: August 2020
Check out some of these images from St. Thomas photographers during the month of August 2020.
Dear Tommies: Patience Will See Us Through This, Together
Department of Emerging Media Chair Mark Neužil, PhD, writes that having a successful fall semester will depend on us working together.
Six Things St. Thomas Students Should Bring to Campus This Fall
COVID-19 will change many things about the on-campus college experience this year – the typical student packing list is one of them.
Q&A with DFC Dean Alvin Abraham
The Newsroom connected with Dougherty Family College (DFC) Dean Alvin Abraham on what's next for him, highlights of his time at St. Thomas and more.
Our St. Thomas Culture of Care
We must all remember that we are a community that appreciates each other. Our culture of caring for others is more essential than ever and must be evident in our behaviors.
Office of Student Data and Registrar Publishes Federal Privacy Notice for Students
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.
Why Staying Home Sick Is … Perfectly Fine and Acceptable
One of the biggest changes outlined in St. Thomas’ Campus Preparedness Plan – which is guiding the gradual reopening of campus as the university prepares to welcome back students for the fall – calls for a major behavioral change from students and employees alike. Namely – if you’re sick, stay home.
Continuing the Hard Work Ahead
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.
New Sign Welcomes Visitors to Northeast Corner
A new University of St. Thomas monument sign was installed today at the corner of Cleveland and Selby avenues, marking the installation of signs at all four corners of north campus.
Dean Alvin Abraham Announcement
Alvin Abraham has chosen for personal reasons to step down from his role as dean and executive director of Dougherty Family College. Dr. Buffy Smith has agreed to serve as interim dean.
Tommie Experts: Radical Times Call for Radical Healing
Bryana H. French, PhD, LP, created with colleagues the Psychology of Radical Healing Collective to share evidence-based practices that promote individual and collective healing in the face of racism.
Summer Law Clerk: Alessandra Durose, Minnesota Department of Commerce
While some students enter law school knowing what area of law they want to pursue, for others it’s a journey of exploration and being open to new possibilities.
Tommie East and Tommie North Receive Finishing Polish
St. Thomas' newest residence halls are on the verge of completion just in time to welcome students returning to campus for the start of fall semester.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Elmer ‘Sam’ Porter
Please remember in your prayers Elmer "Sam" Porter, father of Mike Porter '97 MBA, '07 EdD, Marketing Department faculty member in Opus College of Business.
Marketing Professor Gino Giovannelli Launches Digital Transformation Podcast
Inspired by his numerous appearances on the "By All Means" podcast, Opus College of Business Marketing Professor Gino Giovannelli decided to start his own.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Jim Taphorn
Please remember in your prayers Jim Taphorn, father of Father Joseph Taphorn, rector and vice president of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity.
Please Remember in Your Prayers Nicole Bernardi
Nicole Bernardi, who served on the College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board from 2015-18 and the Catholic Studies Advisory Board from 2004-18, passed away on Aug. 18.
2020 Graduate Program Scholarship
Recognizing these are challenging times for recent graduates, the university created a scholarship for St. Thomas alumni who completed their undergraduate degree during the fall 2019 and spring 2020 semesters.
gBETA St. Thomas Announces Summer 2020 Cohort
Top-ranked start-up accelerator gener8tor recently announced the participants selected for its gBETA St. Thomas summer 2020 cohort.
Highlights of Undergraduate Summer Research
More than 70 St. Thomas undergraduate students spent their summer doing research on a diverse range of subjects through St. Thomas' Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.
Exploring Pollinator Pathways with Walker Art Center
This month, as a way to encourage families to explore the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and learn about plants, gardening and food equity, the Walker Art Center is using pollinator-related bingo cards developed at St. Thomas.
Humans of St. Thomas: Haley Sonneman
With a nine-hour time difference during her deployment to Southeast Asia with the Air Force, junior Haley Sonneman had a couple key people on speed dial: Veterans Resource Center Director Norm Ferguson and veteran academic adviser Nicholas Doten.