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University of St. Thomas Becomes Minnesota's First Private University to Receive Age-Friendly Campus Designation
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The University of St. Thomas in Minnesota has been officially recognized as an Age-Friendly University (AFU), joining the prestigious Age-Friendly Global Network. St. Thomas is the first private university in Minnesota to earn this recognition. "Our mission to advance the common good compels us to prepare students to attend to the needs of an aging…
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St. Thomas Students Witness Community and Resilience During VISION Trip to Ecuador
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During this J-Term, a group of University of St. Thomas students traveled to Quito, Ecuador, to volunteer at Centro Una Familia de Familias through the university's VISION program. Through volunteering and cultural immersion, students witnessed firsthand the resilience of families working to break cycles of poverty while embracing the spirit of community and solidarity.
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VISION works to effect positive social change in St. Thomas, national and global communities. Join VISION for their next immersive trip over spring break to Phoenix, Arizona. Learn about the trip at upcoming info sessions at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 14, another at noon on Feb. 19, and the final session at noon on Feb. 20.
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Dr. Aura Wharton-Beck's Dissertation Research on WWII 'Government Girls' Featured in D.C. Video
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Dr. Aura Wharton-Beck, associate professor in the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas, was mentioned in an EntertainDC video on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The video described Wharton-Beck's dissertation on "government girls," who were African American women working for the federal government during World War II. "The purpose of my research is to…
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Cheer on Your Fellow Tommies on the Court and Ice
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It's an action-packed weekend for Tommie Athletics, and that means it's time to come out and support your favorite student-athletes!
- Cheer on the men's basketball team as they take on Omaha at 7 p.m. Saturday night at Schoenecker Arena. While regular tickets for the game are sold out, a few student tickets still remain.
- The women's hockey team will welcome Bemidji State to town. They'll host the Beavers for two games, 7 p.m. on Friday and then 3 p.m. on Saturday, both at the Saint Thomas Ice Arena.
To claim your free student tickets for any of these games, click here. |
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Feb. 14: Attend the Spring Career Fair
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Wondering what you might want to do after college? Unsure where to begin? This upcoming career fair is perfect for you! Come speak to the 70+ employers who are ready to answer all your questions and to offer some advice. Come to find information on full-time hiring jobs, internships and connections to companies you are interested in. The fair is Friday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall.
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Feb. 15: Enjoy a Night of Magic
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STAR, St. Thomas Activities and Recreation, is hosting a thrilling night of magic and fun on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. Take a break from studying and come see magician Mark Toland and his mind-reading abilities along with other awesome tricks. Bring a friend and enjoy the show in Iversen Center for Faith! Food and drinks will be provided.
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Feb. 18: Explore Foundations for Social Change
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Explore the themes of power, identity and belonging in two special workshops facilitated by Dr. Nic Bennett, a postdoctoral research fellow from Michigan State University. Bennett uses art and performance to critique, disrupt and reimagine science communication spaces. The workshops, sponsored by the Emerging Media Department, take place Feb. 18 and are free to attend.
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Feb. 20: Discuss Multifaith Approaches to Climate Justice
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Members of the women's track and field team stretch in the Anderson Athletics and Recreation Complex weight room. (Brandon Woller '17/University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
School of Law Professor Charles Reid spoke with the editorial board at the Minnesota Star Tribune for a piece on the rule of law and the role that Congress is supposed to play in the balance of power.
Johnny Tauer, psychology professor and head coach of the men's basketball team, joined FOX 9 to discuss the team's battle for first place in the Summit League.
Christopher Michaelson, business ethics professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, co-authored an article in Time magazine about the "deferred resignation" offer given to federal employees.
Manjeet Rege, software engineering professor and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the School of Engineering, published an op-ed in MinnPost about how the Trump administration's stance on AI regulation might impact our state's innovators, businesses and residents.
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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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