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Paying It Forward: How Scholarships Transform Tommie Lives
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As the sixth of seven children, Nancy Lewer '10 was unsure if college would be a part of her future. "I remember when I received the scholarship letter from St. Thomas. I told my mom, and she couldn't believe it. She thought for sure we were going to have to come up with a different…
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Support Scholarship Funds on Tommie Give Day
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Tommie Give Day is Nov. 12, but giving has already begun! On Tommie Give Day, the entire St. Thomas community rallies to support scholarship funding that ensures access to a mission-centered, whole-person education for current and future Tommies. You can help us make the 10th annual our best yet by becoming an advocate and connecting with your networks.
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St. Thomas Addresses Grief Literacy With New Interdisciplinary Initiative
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Everybody grieves. It is part of the human experience. Yet, it is often misunderstood. To address this emotional process, the University of St. Thomas has launched Good Grief, St. Thomas, a new interdisciplinary initiative on grief literacy. The partnership through the Family Studies program and the School of Social Work is part of a global ...
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Veterans Resource Director Connects With Students
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"Every veteran has a story worth telling," is a line you'll hear from Norman Ferguson Jr., the director of the Paul and Sarah Karon Veterans Resource Center at the University of St. Thomas. And he is no exception to that rule. His blended journey of military service and theater seems like an unusual combination, but in getting to know him ...
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St. Thomas Alum Proudly Serves Tribe and the Law
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Charles Dolson '14 J.D., '24 Executive MBA has explored many different career paths. A Marine Corps veteran, police officer and attorney, the one closest to the Bemidji resident's heart and his cultural roots was when he served as CEO of Red Lake, Inc. Now as the solo practitioner of his firm, Charles Dolson Law, Dolson uses his expertise ...
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Finding Forward: Amid Political Division, President Carter's Pastor Offers Hope
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To help people of all political persuasions find common ground, Pastor Tony Lowden, who has served both Democrats and Republicans, including with the Trump administration, offered a simple message days before one of the most polarizing elections in U.S. history: Follow your faith, and help others.
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This Finding Forward event was one of a series. The next one features Grammy Award-winning artist Dessa on Nov. 20. Register to see Dessa. |
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Nov. 7: Grounding Ourselves After the Election
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In the wake of the elections, two campus events bring us together to reflect on the impact of political changes and remind us that there is strength in community care and peace in shared purpose. Both events are from noon-1 p.m. in ASC 366 on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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Show Your Tommie Pride at Homecoming
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Campus will be alive with activities and D-I excitement for homecoming on Saturday, Nov. 9. Check out the highlights below and the full schedule of events here.
- Homecoming golf cart parade: Student clubs, groups and organizations will show off their Tommie pride by decorating golf carts and driving around campus with candy, music and freebies. 10:30 a.m. start at the Arches.
- Purple on the Plaza: Kick a field goal at the inflatable field goal challenge, take pictures on the big purple chair, see our spirit squads perform and much more. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on John P. Monahan Plaza.
- Football game vs. Drake: Cheer on the St. Thomas men's football team as they take on Drake University for the big game inside O'Shaughnessy Stadium. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. |
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Nov. 7: Join Vespers of Remembrance
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Join the St. Thomas community to remember loved ones who have passed. The evening service will feature psalms and music interspersed with prayers and moments of silence. Vespers of Remembrance begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas. A reception will follow.
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Celebrate Tommies at First-Gen College Week
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More than 1,000 first-generation college students currently call St. Thomas home. The university is highlighting their accomplishments and rich contributions during First-Gen College Celebration Week. Events include a bowling and pizza celebration, Purple Couch discussion and a chance to meet therapy dogs from North Star Therapy Animals. Find the full list of events here. |
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Nov. 7: Meet With a Banker
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Bankers from the Highland Park U.S. Bank branch will have a table setup on the second floor of the Anderson Student Center to answer your banking questions or inquiries.
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Open Enrollment Deadline Friday for Staff, Faculty
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The deadline for staff and faculty to participate in benefits open enrollment is Friday, Nov. 8. This year, open enrollment is passive, meaning you are not required to participate if you wish to keep your benefit selections the same for next year. However, you will still need to elect any FSA or HSA contributions. Several new benefits, such as identity theft and accident insurance, are also available to consider.
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Nov. 11: Learn About Ignatian Spirituality
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Come and join the Ignatian Spirituality Center for a conversation on seeking a deeper spiritual relationship with God through Ignatian spirituality. Event presenters include Peter Watkins, Ignatian-trained spiritual director, and Paul Krenzelok, Ignatian Spirituality Center executive director. Two sessions will be held over the noon hour, with lunch provided. The first is on Monday, Nov. 11, at the Iversen Center for Faith on the St. Paul campus and the second is Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Terrence Murphy Hall in Minneapolis.
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Nov. 12: Meet the Artists of the Schoenecker Center
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Meet the Minnesota artists behind the new interdisciplinary pieces installed in the Schoenecker Center. Alyssa Baguss, Lindsy Halleckson, Annie Hejny, Tia Keobounpheng and Sonja Peterson will all be on hand to discuss their works and answer questions in this special open house. The event starts at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Schoenecker Center.
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Nov. 13: Hear From Education Authors on Pedagogy
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Join the conversation surrounding inclusive pedagogy with School of Education faculty turned authors. Dr. Chelda Smith, Dr. Sarah Noonan, Dr. Liz Forgarty and Dr. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan recently published books on inclusive teaching practices for teacher and student success. All four books will be given away via a raffle at the event. The conversation is at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, inside Opus Hall on the Minneapolis campus.
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Get Your Ticket to 'A St. Thomas Christmas'
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Celebrate "Cherishing Peace," at the 37th annual St. Thomas Christmas. This year's concert will honor the persistent hope and resilience of our community. The event features over 200 student performers in Chamber Singers, Donne Unite, Liturgical Concert Choir, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra and more. Tickets are now on sale for both presentations, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
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Compete for Prize Money in Philosophy Essay Contest
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Submit your best essay on any philosophical topic to the Department of Philosophy and compete to win the Thomas D. Sullivan Medal in Philosophy. The 2024-25 philosophy annual prize competition will have first, second and third positions for prize winners. The essay deadline is at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
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Students hand out donuts as part of a "Donut Forget to Vote" campaign promoting student voter turnout on campus. (Mark Brown/University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
Dr. Renee Buhr, political science and international studies professor at the College of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Manjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the School of Engineering, recently joined PBS' "Almanac" to discuss misinformation, artificial intelligence and election interference.
Dr. April Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with Mpls.St.Paul Magazine about how campaigns are using social media to engage Gen Z voters, especially through platforms like TikTok.
Dr. Tyler Schipper, associate professor of data analytics and economics at the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with Salon about how policies from Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could impact the U.S. economy, from affordable housing to tariffs and tax credits.
Dr. Muer Yang, operations and supply chain management professor at the Opus College of Business, published an article in the Minnesota Reformer and spoke with the editorial board at The Minnesota Star Tribune about his latest research, which found that long wait times at polling places may lead to an increased spread of misinformation.
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