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While students are on fall break starting Friday, Oct. 25, Dining Services will have altered hours. Read more on OneStThomas. Regular hours will resume on Monday, when classes resume. |
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St. Thomas Celebrates $20M Gift From Ryan Family
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Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten announced a $20 million gift toward the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena by the Ryan family. The gift – from the Joe Ryan '80 family, along with Pat '75 and Ann Ryan – is the latest in the ongoing fundraising efforts of the campaign for the future home of Tommie hockey and basketball.
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Building Civic Awareness and Dialogue at St. Thomas
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Amid election season, National Voter Education Week at St. Thomas highlighted the importance of civic engagement through a series of events designed to foster political awareness, dialogue, and voter education. Programming emphasized the value of informed participation in democracy, the complexities of political discourse, and...
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Celebrating 65 Years of the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library
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On Oct. 28, 1959, St. Thomas marked a significant milestone with the dedication of its first stand-alone library, the O'Shaughnessy Library. The occasion was grand, featuring a blessing by Archbishop Egidio Vagnozzi, the apostolic delegate to the U.S., a high Mass and a banquet in the school's Armory. This event symbolized the culmination...
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Oct. 23: Tommie Award Nominations Due by 4 p.m.
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At least one Tommie Award nomination for a potential nominee must be received today, Oct. 23, by 4 p.m. in order for the St. Thomas senior to be considered eligible to move to the next step. The Tommie Award is awarded each academic year to a University of St. Thomas senior who, according to St. Thomas students, faculty and staff, represents the ideals of St. Thomas Aquinas through leadership, scholarship and campus involvement.
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Oct. 24: Come Discuss What It Means to Be Virtuous
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The Philosophy Department in the College of Arts and Sciences invites the Tommie community to come together at noon on Thursday, Oct. 24, to hear from Dr. Maria Rose Waggoner of Purdue University talk about the meaning of being virtuous and if it results in happiness or not.
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Oct. 24: Gather for the Respect Life Rosary Procession
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The annual Rosary for Life procession on Thursday, Oct. 24, will start at 12:30 p.m. by the John P. Monahan Plaza water fountain and proceed toward the Peace Garden and end at the statute of the Mother Mary. The prayer service focuses on the dignity of all human life. The event is co-sponsored, in part, by Campus Ministry and the Department of Catholic Studies.
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Oct. 26: Tommie, Gopher Rematch at Xcel Energy Center
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Time is running out to get your tickets to the rematch of last year's thriller! Last year, St. Thomas men's hockey took the national runner-up Golden Gophers to the limit, ultimately falling in the extra period 6-5 in front of a crowd of over 11,000. The rematch is this Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center. Puck drop is at 8 p.m.
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Oct. 28: Visit the Altar for Dia de los Muertos in Scooter's
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The Dia de los Muertos altar will be on display at Scooter's from Monday, Oct. 28, through Wednesday, Oct. 30. From 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 28, create[space] and the HOLA student group will celebrate and honor loved ones who have passed away. |
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Learn About Saint Paul Seminary Graduate Programs
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The Saint Paul Seminary's lay graduate programs are hosting an info night Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are invited to learn about an MA in Theology, an MA in Pastoral Leadership, and a Certificate in Catholic School Leadership. The Saint Paul Seminary provides integrated, Catholic formation for those called to serve as priests, deacons, or lay leaders in their local Church.
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Staff, Faculty 2025 Open Enrollment Begins Monday
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Staff and faculty are encouraged to prepare for benefits open enrollment for the 2025 calendar year. Open enrollment dates are Monday, Oct. 28, to Friday, Nov. 8. This year, open enrollment will be 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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Become a Thanksgiving Dinner Host
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The Office of International Students and Scholars invites you to join its Thanksgiving Dinner Host Program. This program matches international students with local families to provide opportunities to experience a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner. Hosts are asked to sign up by Nov. 8, while students in need of Thanksgiving plans are encouraged to sign up by Nov. 11.
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Autumn is in full swing as trees with colorful leaves transform the St. Paul campus. (Mark Brown/University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
John Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the School of Engineering, spoke with Earth.Org about the urgent action needed on climate change after Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Florida.
Glenn Caruso, head football coach, spoke with the Pioneer Press about sophomore quarterback Tak Tateoka, who returned to the playing field last weekend after suffering a season-ending injury his freshman year.
David Grenardo, professor at the School of Law, spoke with The Associated Press about nepotism in sports, following criticism of the Los Angeles Lakers draft choice, which paired LeBron James with his son, Bronny.
Seth Ketron, assistant marketing professor at the Opus College of Business, spoke with WCCO-TV on how holiday spending forecasts, expected to hit nearly $1 trillion this year, help retailers prepare for staffing, inventory and consumer trends.
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