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For This Student-Athlete, Faith, Gratitude Are Keys to Success
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When Phoebe Frentzel '25 leaps to block a jump shot, her mind is on one thing: faith. Faith in her ability. Faith in her team. Faith in their will to win. A faith that transcends any game. Describing her teammates as "family," the 5-foot-9-inch senior from Pewaukee, Wisconsin, found a home on the team. She played in the record-breaking...
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Sights and Sounds: 2024 Wellness 5K Run/Walk
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On a crisp fall morning, nearly 200 St. Thomas students, faculty, staff and community members participated in the Center for Well-Being's Wellness 5K Run/Walk. The Saturday, Oct. 12, race started at 8 a.m. on the south side of Summit Avenue and finished on the north side at the Arches. The event encourages physical wellness and...
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Staying Connected With Alumni in a Digital Age
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For those who remember the days before Y2K, finding someone's contact information was a breeze. You simply flipped open the thin paper pages of the phone book, and there it was: their telephone number and address, right at your fingertips! But now, it's 2024. Phone books have disappeared, snail mail is fading, and smartphones have...
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Oct. 17: Join Music on the Quad
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Get your weekend started at Music on the Quad! This week will feature Jillian Dawn, an indie-pop singer-songwriter. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, dinner and friends. The concert takes place Oct. 17 from 6-7 p.m. on John P. Monahan Plaza.
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Oct. 21: Try A Sample Class With Saint Paul Seminary
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Is the doctrine of transubstantiation a philosophical imposition that limits our faith, or a door that opens into the expansive sacramental mystery? Learn exactly what transubstantiation is, and how it sheds light on the sacrificial love and communion that are at the heart of the Church's faith in this sample class with The Saint Paul Seminary. The class is free of charge and takes place Oct. 21 at 6:15 p.m. in the Brady Educational Center.
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Oct. 22: Learn About Indigenous History and Relations
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This 70-minute session at noon on Oct. 22 is open to all students at St. Thomas and will feature a conversation led by Dr. Jacob Jurss. All students are welcome to attend and receive credit for attending. Registration required.
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Oct. 23: Finding Forward With The Rev. Tony Lowden
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Finding Forward and the Racial Justice Initiative welcome dynamic faith leader and civil servant the Rev. Tony Lowden, as he reflects on the importance of finding common ground during this time of political and ideological division in the U.S. Dr. Yohuru Williams, director of the Racial Justice Initiative, joins Lowden for this important and timely conversation. The discussion gets underway at 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 inside James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall. Registration is required.
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Oct. 26: Watch the Tommies Take on the Gophers at Xcel Energy Center
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There are still tickets available for the highly anticipated men's hockey rematch between the Tommies and the Gophers at the Xcel Energy Center. Come pack the X and cheer on the Tommies on Saturday, Oct. 26, in game two of the season series between the Twin Cities rivals.
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Oct. 28: Celebrate 800 Years of St. Thomas Aquinas
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Learn more about St. Thomas Aquinas, the university's patron saint, at this event celebrating his remarkable contributions to philosophy and theology. The evening will also feature a tribute to philosophy professor Dr. Gloria Frost's recent appointment to the Vatican Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas. The evening gets underway at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 in Iversen Center for Faith LL16. |
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Sidewalk Chalk Art Illustrates Tommie Research
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Mechanical engineering student Hapaki Lorenzo '26 spent the morning of Oct. 2 drawing about polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollutants with colored chalk on the sidewalk behind the John Ireland statue at the University of St. Thomas. He is one of six students who participated in the 2024 Sidewalk Symposium, illustrating their...
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Tommie Experts Video: Hurricane Havoc as Climate Change Intensifies
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Hurricanes, powerful and destructive forces of nature, have long been a subject of study, particularly as their behavior and intensity seem to shift in response to climate change. Climate change expert Dr. John Abraham, a professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, had a discussion with environmental justice expert Dr.…
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Watch for Phishing Emails
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During Cybersecurity Awareness month, ITS Information Security is kicking off phishing simulation campaigns for university faculty, staff and students. Phishing simulations (also called phish testing) are imitations of real-world phishing emails. The emails mirror cyber threats that our community may encounter in their daily online activity. If you identify an email as a phishing attempt, forward it to phishing@stthomas.edu.
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Fall Heating System Startup
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Facilities Management is preparing for colder temperatures on both campuses. In St. Paul, heating systems will be turned on when there is an extended period of time when outside air temperatures experience highs in the 50s. The decision to turn the heat on for the campus is strategic, and the facilities team does its best to balance comfort and sustainability.
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Students meet potential employers during the School of Engineering Meet the Engineers event in Anderson Student Center. (Mark Brown/University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
Dr. John Abraham, a mechanical engineering professor at the School of Engineering, spoke with KARE 11 about how record-high ocean temperatures fueled Hurricane Milton's rapid growth.
Dr. Jason Pattit, professor of management at the Opus College of Business, spoke with WCCO-TV about how events like hurricanes disrupt supply chains and affect local businesses.
Dr. Manjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the School of Engineering, spoke with TechTarget about how many companies are eager to use artificial intelligence but often struggle with implementation.
Dr. John Tauer, men's basketball coach and Ruth Sinn, women's basketball coach, recently spoke with FOX 9 about the upcoming fourth season of D-I basketball play.
The Ignatian Spirituality Center at the University of St. Thomas was covered in The Catholic Spirit, showing the university's goal of fostering spiritual growth for the university community and beyond.
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