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Statement from St. Thomas, St. Catherine Presidents on School of Social Work

University of St. Thomas president Julie Sullivan and St. Catherine University president ReBecca Koenig Roloff have issued the following statement regarding the School of Social Work.

Next Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable May 24, Will Feature El-Kati

The next gathering of the Diversity and Inclusion roundtable will be on May 24, and will feature Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati, emeritus professor at Macalester College. Attendees will also receive a free copy of his book, "The Myth of Race."

Dr. Jessica Hodge Appointed Faculty Director for Community Engagement

The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for the Common Good are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jessica Hodge, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, as the faculty director for community engagement.

Graduation March Through the Arches Celebration to Take Place May 18

Graduating seniors are invited to join their fellow Class of 2018 Tommies for the Graduation March Through the Arches Celebration, which will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 18, and will kick off commencement weekend.

Tuition Exchange Now Accepting Applications for 2019-2020 Academic Year

The Tuition Exchange is a competitive scholarship program available to the dependent children of eligible faculty and staff at more than 600 participating member institutions. St. Thomas is now accepting applications for six scholarships to be awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Celebrate National Week of the Young Child April 16-20

In conjunction with April National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the National Week of the Young Child (April 16-20), the University of St. Thomas Child Development Center (CDC) community is reaching out to the children in crisis served by Project Baby Bottoms, a local project dedicated to providing low-income areas and families with diapers and wipes.

Mark Your Calendar: One University Party April 26

The fourth-annual party, to be held this year on the Minneapolis campus, will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 26, in the Schulze Grand Atrium of the School of Law.

President Sullivan Announces April Office Hours

Appointments are available on the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.

St. Thomas Hires Director of Prestigious International Scholarships

St. Thomas has hired Judith Dorin as director of prestigious international scholarships, putting in place a key resource for students and faculty to secure research funding, particularly through the Fulbright Program.

New Restrictions for Grand-Cleveland Parking Lot Take Effect April 3

Sixteen parking spaces in a St. Thomas lot at Grand and Cleveland avenues can be used only by customers of Davanni’s and Coffee Bene, effective Tuesday, April 3.

Faculty and Staff Feedback Solicited for Higher Learning Commission Assurance Review

Faculty and staff will receive an email on or about Wednesday, March 21, that provides a link to the draft of the Assurance Argument. Embedded in the argument are links to evidence and links to short, open-ended Qualtrics surveys for feedback.

Bishops Ask for Early Notification of Campus Event-participation Requests

Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Auxiliary Bishop Andrew Cozzens are planning their calendars for the coming 2018-19 fiscal year (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019).

Please Remember Anita Murrens in Your Prayers

She was the mother of Jody Murrens, lead preschool teacher in the Child Development Center.

A University of St. Thomas Public Safety officer gets into a public safety vehicle on his way to assist a person who is locked out of their car on Saturday, May 23, 2009.

President’s Brown Bag Highlights Safety on Campus, Available Resources

President Julie Sullivan’s brown-bag session on March 13 addressed personal safety on campus and featured Karen Lange, vice president for student affairs, and Dan Meuwissen, public safety director, giving an introductory training to developing a personal safety plan, as well as outlining the many campus resources.

Wonderlust Productions, St. Thomas Student Performance to Explore the Common Good

St. Thomas students and Wonderlust Productions are partnering for a performance on Wednesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in Scooter's, exploring the meaning of the common good and what it's like to be a student at St. Thomas.

Annual Staff and Faculty Campaign Underway

The 2018 Faculty and Staff Annual Campaign is underway, and you can make your gift online or by submitting the giving form.

Faculty and Staff Annual Campaign Launches

Director of Annual Giving John Bannigan shares how faculty and staff members can support St. Thomas.

President Julie Sullivan Lists March Office Hours

Appointments are available to students, faculty and staff on a first-come, first-served basis on Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Dr. Don Briel

Please remember in your prayers Dr. Don Briel, founder and longtime director of the Center for Catholic Studies, who died on Thursday.

President’s March 13 Brown-bag Forum Will Focus on Personal Safety on Campus

President Julie Sullivan will host her first brown-bag forum of 2018 on Tuesday, March 13.

New Employee Recognition Awards Announced

The Office of Human Resources has created three new awards to recognize staff who exemplify the university’s mission in their work and in their relationships with their peers.

Campus Community Invited to Attend Faculty and Staff Employee Recognition Celebration

The St. Thomas campus community is invited to join friends and colleagues at the annual Employee Recognition Celebration on Thursday, April 19.

Annie Youngblood Voted 2018 Tommie Award Winner

Annie Youngblood, a senior majoring in environmental science and justice and peace studies, has been involved as a student leader at St. Thomas in a variety of ways, including as an orientation leader, swim team manager, and research assistant in the biology department.

Campus Community Invited to Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable

The Office for Diversity and Inclusion is launching a Diversity Roundtable on Feb. 19 and invites all members of the campus community to participate.

Communication and Journalism professor Bernard Armada teaches class on the steps of O'Shaughness-Frey Library.

Professional Notes for Feb. 9, 2018

This week's professional notes include faculty Carol Bruess, Kristine DeVinck, John Floeder, David Jenkins, N. Curtis LeMay, Stephen Hipp, Michael Hollerich, Mike Klein, Anne Klejment, Thomas Margevičius, Mark Neuzil, Chip Small, Dalma Martinovic-Weigelt, William Ojala, James Rogers, Deborah Savage, William Stevenson, Daniel Tight, Muffet Trout, John Del Vecchio, Lisa Waldner, Christian Washburn, William Stevenson, Paul Wojda, Kevin Zilverberg, Marites Guino-o, J. Thomas Ippoliti, Brittany Nelson-Cheeseman, Lisa Prevette and Kristine Wammer; students Jane Feely, Jaya Dhami, Michael Stodolka, Samantha Whitcomb, Ryan Johnson, Nick Battaglia, Mikayla Newby, Cecelia Kinane, Mike Patton, Emily Whitwam, Maria Neuzil, Michael Stodolka, Anna Folska, Hannah Ganzel, Brittany Haas, Jack Queenan, Thomas Wieser, Kathryn Breuckman, Madeline Hankard, Quinn Whiting and Joe Herrli.

Sights and Sounds: Graduate Commencement

Class of '18 in the Spotlight

Humans of St. Thomas: Tobias Knight

Humans of St. Thomas: Jules Porter

MBA Alums Shaping the Future With U.S. Bank's Innovation Team

My MBA Journey: From India to Minnesota

It Started In Ukraine: Mentorship Leads Political Science Major Around the World

Christopher Thompson Becomes New Co-director of Murphy Institute

Business in an Inclusive Economy

The Feeling of Home