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VIDEO AND PHOTOS: Christmas Tree Lighting
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With a backdrop of freshly fallen snow outside, members of the University of St. Thomas community filled the Anderson Student Center atrium to kick off the holiday season Dec. 2 at the 28th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Students, faculty and staff enjoyed cheerful songs by Cadenza and The Summit Singers.
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Finding Forward: Hip-Hop Star Dessa on How Stories, Songs and Performance Can Bridge Divides
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The Minnesota native talked about finding her voice – and compassion for others – through the power of words at a Finding Forward talk at the University of St. Thomas. Finding common ground – or even just being able to accept differences with grace – was a theme at the event, sponsored by the Luann Dummer Center for Women.
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The Sky's the Limit: New Game Design Minor Teaches Accessibility
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Dr. Sky LaRell Anderson is a game studies researcher and educator of visual media theory, mass media and game design at the University of St. Thomas. In 2022, Anderson created a game design minor at St. Thomas. The courses in the minor address critical ethical questions regarding identity representation, accessibility for people...
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Congratulations to the 2025 Tommie Award Finalists
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Aidan McGill, Brecken Thomas and Jack Zupfer have been voted finalists for the 2025 Tommie Award. Finalists were selected by a vote of students, faculty and staff. The final vote to determine the Tommie Award winner will be held Dec. 9-11. Watch for an email early next week to submit your ballot. Learn more about each finalist on the Tommie Award Finalists page. |
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Tommies Earn All-Conference Football Honors
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The postseason awards continue to roll in for the University of St. Thomas football team. Seventeen student-athletes are to receive postseason awards and were voted to one of three all-conference teams. The honorees include senior running back Hope Adebayo, St. Thomas' lone unanimous selection, who was named to the Pioneer Football League's First Team.
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Professionals Share Experiences From Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership
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Leaders from diverse backgrounds are seeking to expand their voice in order to make a more impactful difference in their communities and workplaces. To accomplish their goals they are leveraging one of the University of St. Thomas' newest graduate degree offerings, the Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership.
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Dec. 5: Celebrate at the Hanukkah Party
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Join St. Thomas Hillel for cookie decorating, Hebrew name writing, dreidel playing and more at the Hanukkah party! All faiths are welcome. This year's party is happening early, as the eight-day Hanukkah holiday will be observed over the winter break. The party is Dec. 5 from noon-2 p.m. in Iversen Center for Faith.
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Dec. 9: Holy Day of Obligation Mass Offered
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The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation that takes place on Dec. 9. You're invited to Mass on campus that day at 12:10 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas on the St. Paul campus. Confessions before Mass will start at 11:30 a.m. and also 3:15-4:15 p.m.
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Regift and Reuse at the Holiday Swap
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Received a Christmas gift you don't need but someone else may appreciate? Do you have decorations you are not using? Swap them for other gifts or decorations at the annual Holiday Swap! Students, staff and faculty are invited to visit the Holiday Swap on Friday, Dec. 13, and Monday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library 102. To contribute items, you may place them in the various collection boxes available across campus Dec. 4-12.
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Dec. 14: Listen to Lessons and Carols for Advent
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Join The Saint Paul Seminary schola, mixed choir and instrumental ensembles for an evening of seasonal music and readings preparing your heart and mind for the Christmas season. Performed by the Seminary Instrumental Ensembles, Schola and Chapel Choir. The free concert is Dec. 14 and gets underway at 4 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel.
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Dec. 7: Enjoy Music Produced by the 480 Collective
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The 480 Collective, the university's student-run record label, is gearing up to release new music at a special live show on Dec. 7. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at ASC Dance and it's free to attend. Saturday Night Live will feature the vibrant talents of student artists from diverse background across the St. Thomas campus.
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Dec. 10: Explore Hinduism and Interfaith Relations
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The Interfaith Fellows Program educates and prepares students to be (inter)religiously literate and responsible scholar-practitioner leaders. Join fellow Tommies in a conversation on Hinduism and interfaith relations with Dr. Anantanand Rambachan, a distinguished scholar of Hinduism. The event gets underway at noon on Dec. 10.
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Dec. 12: Learn About Research on Discrimination
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The final event of the semester in the Department of Economics Lecture Series is here! Dr. Deborah Rho, associate professor of economics, will present on her research into discrimination in the Twin Cities' housing and labor markets. The talk gets underway at 6:30 p.m. in JRC auditorium on Thursday, Dec. 12.
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Public Safety Lt. Reggie Wright performs as Santa Reg at Santa Reg's Winter Wonderland in Scooter's as part of Holidays at St. Thomas. Santa Reg will appear again on Monday, Dec. 9, on the Minneapolis campus at 3:30 p.m. in In Opus Hall, MOH 201. (Mark Brown/University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
Seth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing at the Opus College of Business, spoke with KSTP about why this year's shorter holiday season means better deals for shoppers and tips on snagging discounts and maximizing savings before Christmas.
Scott Martens, professor of operations and supply chain management at the Opus College of Business, spoke with The Minnesota Star Tribune about how companies can handle supply chain challenges like tariffs, strikes, and global disruptions.
Audra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies at the College of Arts and Sciences, provided Vogue with tips on engaging with differing views, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering meaningful connections, even in politically charged family gatherings.
Dave Vang, professor of finance at the Opus College of Business, spoke with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal about how Old National's acquisition of Bremer Bank will expand its market share, diversify risks, and strengthen its Twin Cities presence.
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