Early Gifts for Faculty and Staff: Extra Days Off Over Christmas Break
St. Thomas is granting employees four gift days in 2020 over the Christmas break, meaning a 12-day stretch of time off.
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2020 Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report Available Oct. 1
The 2020 Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report will be available through the University of St. Thomas Department of Public Safety beginning Oct. 1.
Staying Vigilant
President Julie Sullivan reminded the St. Thomas community to stay vigilant in following the measures and protocols outlined in our Campus Preparedness Plan.
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.
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.
St. Thomas Issues Statements on Rescinding of ICE Guidelines
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan released the following statement in response to Tuesday’s news that the U.S. government has agreed to rescind Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rules, which would have barred international students from remaining in the U.S. if their colleges and universities were forced to move classes completely online due to COVID-19.
Support for Our International Students
St. Thomas stands in solidarity with our international students, who are an integral part of our St. Thomas community.
New COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Outlines Operational and Behavioral Changes Needed at St. Thomas This Fall
Social distancing setups, more hand sanitizing stations, disinfecting kits in classrooms and a wider variety of instruction methods will be among the noticeable differences St. Thomas community members see when they return to campus this summer and fall.
Our St. Thomas Preparedness Plan
President Julie Sullivan shared the completed St. Thomas COVID-19 Preparedness Plan that will guide how we safely reopen campus.
St. Thomas Closed and Classes Cancelled June 4-5
In recognition of both the life and tragic death of Mr. Floyd, the University of St. Thomas will be closed, and all classes will be cancelled on Thursday and Friday, June 4 and 5.
Sergey Berg Earns 2020 Curricular Innovation in Sustainability Award
Sergey Berg is the recipient of the 2020 Curricular Innovation in Sustainability Award for his work developing and implementing a sustainability theme into the course "Applied Regression Analysis."
President Julie Sullivan Outlines Potential Path to In-Person Fall Semester
In front of St. Thomas’ largest virtual gathering since courses moved online, President Julie Sullivan on May 13 provided a glimpse of what an in-person fall semester may look like as the community prepares to guard itself against the COVID-19 virus.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure for 2020
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce faculty who have been promoted to professor, effective Sept. 1, 2020.
May 1 COVID-19 Response Update
President Julie Sullivan outlined on May 1 the university's plans for fall operation and mitigation strategies in response to COVID-19's impact.
Katharine Hill Named Director of School of Social Work
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Dr. Katharine Hill has accepted the offer to become the next director of the School of Social Work. In this capacity, she will have oversight and strategic responsibility for the BSW, MSW and BSW programs. Hill will join the Morrison Family College of Health as the director of the School of Social Work and start her role on July 1, 2020.
Stansbury-O’Donnell Appointed Interim Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Mark Stansbury-O’Donnell will serve a two-year term as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) beginning July 1. Drs. Lisa Waldner, Jayna Ditty and Kris Wammer will continue to serve as associate deans during his appointment.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs
Please visit the Center for Well-Being's novel coronavirus (COVID-19) website for updated frequently asked questions.
Update on Summer Courses
The University of St. Thomas will offer all traditional summer courses in an online environment.
Update on Commencement Ceremonies
St. Thomas will not be able to hold this year’s undergraduate, graduate, School of Law and Dougherty Family College (DFC) commencement ceremonies in May as scheduled.
Implications of Minnesota Stay-at-Home Order on St. Thomas
Gov. Tim Walz today announced a statewide “stay-at-home” executive order aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota. Because of the measures we have already taken, we anticipate any additional impact of this order to our university is minimal.
Stop the Spread of Racism: The Coronavirus Stigma
Amid uncertainty and fear are times when characters are tested. These last several weeks have made many fearful, anxious and angry, among a slew of other emotions. No matter how you might feel during this time, spreading racism is not the answer.
March 20 Update on COVID-19
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed that a St. Thomas School of Law student has tested positive for COVID-19.
March 19 Update on St. Thomas’ Response to COVID-19
The university has a series of updates for March 19 regarding the continued response to COVID-19.
March 18 Update on St. Thomas’ Response to COVID-19
The university has a series of updates for March 18 regarding the continued response to COVID-19.