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St. Thomas Celebrates Its Faculty and Staff
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At the annual Employee Recognition Celebration Feb. 25, the university recognized faculty and staff who celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2024 as well as those who received employee recognition awards. Close to 300 faculty and staff celebrated service anniversaries ranging from five to 40 years.
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Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas Unveils Sacred Relics
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On the first floor of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, tucked away in the right-hand corner of the church, is a piece of history that gleams – a glass display housing eight relics, each encased in intricate gold, silver, and wood craftsmanship. This reliquary, recently established in the chapel, extends the chapel's legacy beyond the saint's...
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Black History Reflections From St. Thomas Community
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Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize the legacy of Black leaders, honor the past, and reflect on the progress still to be made. Recently, members of the University of St. Thomas community reflected on three questions: what Black history means to them, which historical figures inspire them, and the experiences that have shaped their understanding of Black history.
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Survey Request From President Vischer
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Attention faculty and staff: As part of President VIscher's efforts to shape the 2030 Strategic Plan, he and the Strategic Plan Working Group are asking for your feedback through this survey. This is an exciting time for St. Thomas – and you can help shape the vision for our university. As we design our path forward, please share your insights.
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Remembering St. Thomas Champion Quentin Hietpas '53
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Please remember in your prayers Quentin "Quent" Hietpas, a beloved leader, mentor, and champion of the University of St. Thomas community. Hietpas passed away on Feb. 15, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving behind a profound legacy of dedication, leadership and philanthropy.
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In Our Prayers: Elizabeth 'Liz' A. Johnson
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Please remember in your prayers longtime University of St. Thomas employee Elizabeth "Liz" Johnson, who passed away on Feb. 20. Johnson, who worked at the university for 29 years, was diagnosed in 2022 with Lewy body dementia. Johnson had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcomed and cherished. Her genuine warmth and kindness made…
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Ramadan Mubarak: The Holiday Begins on Friday
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The holy month of Ramadan begins at sunset Friday, Feb. 28, and will continue through Saturday, March 29. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is a holy month of fasting, charity, prayers and self-reflection for Muslims. St. Thomas provides multiple prayer spaces on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses for those participating in the holiday.
St. Thomas wishes those celebrating the occasion an easy fast and a happy holiday. Please visit the Muslim Student Life page to find links to resources St. Thomas provides during Ramadan.
For breaking the fast with community, there will be several iftar dinners sponsored by different divisions or organizations at St. Thomas. Campus Ministry will host the Islamic Resource Group's Annual Interfiath Iftar at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 3, in the Iversen Center for Faith.
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Feb. 27: Learn About Networking at Lunch-and-Learn
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Celebrate Black History Month with the Opus College of Business as guest speaker LeBrent Speed shares insights on mastering the art of networking, with a focus on navigating networks within a multicultural environment. The lunch-and-learn event begins at noon on Thursday, Feb. 27, in McNeely Hall 100.
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March 1: Step Into Bollywood at a Night of Dance, Music
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Join Desi Club for an evening of culture, color and celebration at their annual Bollywood Night. There will be dance performances, a photo booth and a henna artist. The event starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, in Anderson Student Center's James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall.
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March 2: Watch the Oscars With the Film Society
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Join the Film Society for a live watch party of the 97th Academy Awards! Celebrate Hollywood's biggest night with fellow film lovers as the winners are announced and exciting moments take place in real time. There will be plenty of fresh popcorn and snacks available. The party gets started at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, in ASC Dance.
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March 4: Hear From Accomplished Women in Business
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Celebrate Women's History Month with the Opus College of Business through a lunch-and-learn event. A panel of accomplished women in business will share their experiences, insights, challenges, strategies and advice on self-advocacy in their careers. The event will be from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, in McNeely Hall 100.
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March 13: The Moth Storytellers Come to Campus
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The Luann Dummer Center for Women is thrilled to announce that The Moth is the 2025 speaker for its Annual Women's History Month event on Thursday, March 13, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the O'Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium. This event featuring speakers from the popular The Moth Radio Hour and podcast show is free of charge and open to both the University of St. Thomas community and the general public.
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March 17: Join Finding Forward for 'The Amen Effect'
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Finding Forward returns this spring with a conversation between Rabbi Sharon Brous and President Rob Vischer. Together they'll explore connection and community in a divided society, including solidarity across different faiths. The focus of this discussion will align with the key themes from Brous' book, The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Heal Our Hearts and Mend Our Broken World. The free event begins at 7 p.m. March 17 inside James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall. Registration is required.
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Students: Apply for Leadership Scholarship
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The University of St. Thomas encourages all full-time undergraduate students to apply for the Student Leadership Scholarship Award, a scholarship created to identify and award scholarship aid to candidates who excel in leadership, community service and the St. Thomas mission. The deadline to apply is April 1.
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Students participate in the Egg Drop Challenge inside the Schoenecker Center. The challenge was part of an egg-citing lineup of special activities held in honor of National Engineers Week 2025. (Brandon Woller '17/University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
Jim Brummer, vice president of facilities management, spoke with School Construction News about the sustainable design of the Schoenecker Center on the university's St. Paul campus.
April Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with MinnPost for a story about ads using skylines from other cities in Minnesota-focused campaigns.
Mahmoud Kabalan, associate professor and director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the School of Engineering, spoke with Microgrid Knowledge about a new partnership with Bright.Green, geared toward developing solutions for grid modernization, energy security, and next-generation workforce.
Victoria Young, professor of art history at the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with France 24 for a story about a architecturally famous monastery near St. Cloud, Minnesota, which served as inspiration for "The Brutalist."
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