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Dec. 5: Cheer on the Tommies at Scooter's
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The Tommie Volleyball team clinched the Summit League Tournament Championship last week, and with it earned their first-ever trip to the NCAA Volleyball Tournament. Join us at Scooters for a watch party at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, as St. Thomas takes on Iowa State. All are welcome at no charge.
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If you want to attend the game, it starts at 4:30 p.m. at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis. A few seats remain for this historic matchup. Buy game tickets. |
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Dec. 8: Join Fireside Chat With Mayor-Elect Kaohly Her
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Join St. Paul's Mayor-elect Kaohly Her and President Rob Vischer for this special edition Fireside Chat, sponsored by the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI). Hear Her's story and vision for St. Paul. She is the city's first woman and Hmong American mayor-elect.
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Friendships Flourish in Interfaith Spaces
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A nearly filled room at the University of St. Thomas buzzed with conversation as three students sat at a long table in the front. They took turns sharing similarities about the importance of religious diversity at a university rooted in Catholic social teaching. Their only difference was their faith. One was Catholic, one Jewish and…
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A Love for Sports Fueled Student's Love for Humanity
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Norah Barry '26 thrives in an environment where people come together. Whether she's on the soccer field, volunteering or in the classroom, she is a light to all who meet her. A self-described "classic extrovert," Barry thrives when she's surrounded by teammates. "I've always liked sports and team environments," she said. "Both my brothers were…
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Dec. 5: Attend Minnesota Paid Leave Webinar
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Are you interested in learning more about the new Minnesota Paid Leave program? The Human Resources Benefits team at St. Thomas is sponsoring a session with The Hartford. All St. Thomas employees, including staff, faculty, and student employees, are invited to attend an upcoming virtual webinar on Friday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m.
The webinar will cover topics related to the upcoming Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, which will go into effect Jan. 1, and the impacts that this will have on St. Thomas employees who are planning to take a leave of absence. To register for the webinar, please complete this form and a meeting invite with the Zoom link will be sent to you. |
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Dec. 5: Get an Ornament and Cheer on Tommie Hockey
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Cheer on Tommie Women's Hockey as they rival the Minnesota Gophers! Puck drop is set for 2 p.m. on Friday. Get there early to grab a St. Thomas ornament while supplies last.
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Dec. 11: Observe World of Celebrations
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Explore the traditions and festivals from diverse heritages that make up our St. Thomas community.
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Dec. 11: Unwind at December Therapy Pets
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Come unwind with our favorite therapy dog friends at the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on Thursday, Dec. 11, between 6–8 p.m. Take a break from finals, relax and recharge with some furry support as campus ramps up and the days get shorter.
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Dec. 12: Celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Join us for our annual celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a Spanish Mass at noon, followed by a procession and reception at ASC Scooter's at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. This event is co-sponsored by Campus Ministry, SDIS, Holidays at St. Thomas and DAB. All are welcome.
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Dec. 15: Apply for Four Pillars Mini Grant
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The Four Pillars Project will be awarding mini-grants of up to $2,000 for an individual or up to $4,000 for a team of any size to help faculty members and student-facing staff enhance their courses or other learning experiences in ways that help undergraduate students learn about and/or develop and exercise one or more of the cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
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Congratulations to the 2026 Tommie Award Finalists
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Your votes are in! The three finalists for the 2026 Tommie Award are Olivia Keller '26, Rachel Obeakemhe '26 and Jack-Taggart '26. They represent the heart of St. Thomas through their leadership, scholarship and commitment to community. Watch your email for your ballot. Voting will take place Dec. 8-10.
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As the early dusk darkened the Twin Cities Dec. 1, our community gathered inside the Anderson Student Center to witness the 29th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. (Mark Brown / University of St. Thomas).
See the photo gallery and video posted on the Newsroom.
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Media Highlights:
Audra Nuru, professor of communication studies, spoke with national lifestyle media about strategies families can use to maintain harmony during holiday gatherings, highlighting how empathetic listening and shared expectations help reduce conflict.
Manjeet Rege, professor and director of the Center for Applied AI, spoke with technology reporters about practical metaverse applications already reshaping industry, from workforce training to immersive education.
Michael Rota, professor of philosophy, spoke with Catholic and religious media about new approaches families can take to deepen faith practice, emphasizing the value of small, consistent rituals that strengthen spiritual life at home.
Aaron Sackett, professor of marketing, spoke with business media about Target's renewed focus on customer loyalty, offering insight into how value perception, personalization and trust influence shopper behavior.
Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics, spoke with reporters about the impact inflation is having on holiday spending, explaining how rising prices are shifting consumer choices and budgeting habits.
St. Thomas Volleyball was highlighted by regional sports media as the Tommies enter postseason competition, with coverage emphasizing the team's standout regular season and its growing momentum in the push toward NCAA Division I Tournament success.
Read more St. Thomas "In the News" stories. |
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Know of anything or anyone interesting around the university that would make for a good Newsroom feature story? Let us know at news@stthomas.edu.
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