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As midterms wrap up, we wish students a restful and safe midterm break! From March 21-30, please note adjusted hours on campus including at campus dining venues and for the intercampus shuttle. |
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2025 Tommie Award Winner Aidan McGill Reflects on St. Thomas Journey
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Since Aidan McGill was four years old, the University of St. Thomas has surrounded his life with community, support and a home. The Tommie legacy started with his grandmother attending St. Thomas and trickled down to his mother, Sheila McGill, who has been coaching 18 seasons of women's soccer. In 2022 and 2023, his older brother and ...
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Out-of-State Students Find Family at St. Thomas
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For many out-of-state students, Minnesota's largest private university is a home away from home. Arizona native Augie Stewart found new family at the University of St. Thomas, located in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Originally from Goodyear, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix, Stewart said wanting to serve the common good, the mission of ...
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Celebrating Innovation: Winners of the St. Thomas Business Plan Competition and Fowler GSIC
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The Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business awarded over $30,000 this semester to students competing in the annual St. Thomas Business Plan Competition. The competition featured three categories: Business Plan (Undergraduate), Business Plan (Graduate), and the ...
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Men's Hockey Advances to CCHA Championship
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After defeating the Bowling Green Falcons in the Mason Cup Semifinal game, St. Thomas men's hockey will play Minnesota State Mankato for the CCHA title. The action starts March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato. Congrats to the men's hockey team! (Photo credit: George Dannecker)
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Donate to the Lenten Food Drive
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During this Lenten season of reflection, please consider contributing to the common good by donating non-perishable food items to help eradicate food insecurity in our communities. The Center for the Common Good and Campus Ministry are hosting collection bins in their offices located in ASC 207 and the Iversen Center for Faith & Learning. Contributions will benefit the Tommie Shelf program and Keystone Community Services.
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March 31: Examine Historic Wartime Narratives
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Learn about wartime conspiracy narratives and myths of the 1930s and '40s in this special lecture from Dr. Marla Stone, a history professor at Occidental College. Stone's lecture will explore how fascist propaganda evolved and drew on international, religious and secular conspiracy theories. Hosted by the Encountering Judaism Initiative of the St. Thomas Theology Department, the free event begins at 7 p.m. in ICF LL 16AB on Monday, March 31.
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April 7: Attend Minnesota Premiere of 'Abraham's Bridge'
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How can intentional proximity foster dialogue, understanding, and collaboration across religious and cultural divides? "Abraham's Bridge," a short documentary that explores the Tri-Faith Initiative in Omaha, Nebraska, will make its Minnesota debut during the 2025 Culture of Encounter Ideas Festival. Following the screening, filmmaker Ellie Pierce will join multifaith leaders for a discussion on the film's themes. The event is free and gets started at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7, in O'Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium.
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Register for St. Thomas Summer Golf League
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Faculty and staff are invited to once again hit the links with their fellow Tommies! The Summer Golf League is back for another season. This year's season will run from May 27 to Aug. 26 on Tuesdays at Highland National Golf Course. Sign up closes Friday, May 16.
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The St. Thomas Chamber Singers perform at the Sound Travels event in Schoenecker Center. The evening of music raised funds to support international travel experiences for student musicians. (Brandon Woller '17/University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
Father Chris Collins, vice president for mission, spoke to The Minnesota Star Tribune about Pope Francis' illness and importance of prayer during the season of Lent.
Manjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the School of Engineering, recently provided insights on generative AI to CIO. Rege also spoke to KARE 11 about the use of AI in education.
Tyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics in the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with Finance & Commerce about the impact of tariffs on goods. He also spoke to WCCO-TV and KARE 11 about the possibility of a recession following new policies from the Trump administration.
Virgil Wiebe, professor at the School of Law, spoke to WCCO-TV about the Trump administration's plan to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
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