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Tommie Give Day: Celebrating A Decade of Tommie Generosity
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When you see purple-frosted doughnuts on campus and the John Ireland statue decked out in Tommie-branded socks and T-shirt, you know one day is near: Tommie Give Day. The annual day of giving at the University of St. Thomas is about Tommies supporting Tommies. It's about giving from the heart to support students...
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Schoenecker Center Earns LEED Gold for Green Construction
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The newly opened Schoenecker Center at the University of St. Thomas has been certified LEED Gold, one of the highest ratings bestowed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The university's central home for STEAM learning was honored for excellence in sustainable design and construction.
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St. Thomas Celebrates Second-Largest Undergraduate Class in 20 Years
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The University of St. Thomas welcomed 1,591 first-time, first-year students to campus this fall, the second-largest undergraduate class in two decades at Minnesota's largest private university. The total represents a 4% year-over-year increase, helping to propel St. Thomas' total student population to a four-year high of 9,445.
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Five Alumni-Founded Start-Ups Make the Cut for gBETA Cohort
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After launching its sixth cohort, gener8tor and the University of St. Thomas announced the selection of five innovative start-ups founded by St. Thomas alumni to participate in the fall gBETA St. Thomas accelerator program. This year, BlueHorn Tea, Converteca, Doughy, Nuubi, and Offer Spotter were chosen from an impressive...
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Religious Liberty Legal Clinic Asks Supreme Court to Protect Native Land
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The School of Law's Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic has again filed an amicus curiae brief, on behalf of several religious liberty law scholars, in support of Apache Stronghold, a coalition of Apaches, other Native peoples and non-Native allies. Following a denial from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, Apache Stronghold has...
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St. Thomas Grows Global Community in Minnesota
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International students Naja Leitch from Guyana and Raquel Gutierrez Rojas from Bolivia have started their journey at the University of St. Thomas. These new Tommies are among 4,000-plus current scholars placed at more than 160 universities around the world through the Davis United World College Scholars Program.
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Remembering Former St. Thomas Trustee Al McQuinn
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University of St. Thomas Trustee Emeritus Al McQuinn, a visionary businessman, philanthropist and innovator known for his leadership in agricultural technology, passed away Oct. 23 at the age of 93. For decades, McQuinn and his wife, Mary Agnes, demonstrated leadership and commitment to St. Thomas.
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Diwali, a five-day holiday celebrated worldwide by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists, starts Thursday, Oct. 31. The name Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, meaning Line of Lamps. During the festival of lights, houses, shops, public places and shrines are often decorated with lights. These symbolize the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Here's to a joyous occasion. Learn more about Diwali through the St. Thomas library.
Join the Opus Undergraduate Business Council (UBC) and the Opus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office for an Oct. 31 Diwali event and Desi Club for a Nov. 7 event. |
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Nov. 1: Attend All Saints' Day Mass
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Campus Ministry invites all to participate in the All Saints' Day Mass celebration on Friday, Nov. 1. Masses will be offered at 8 a.m. in Florance Chapel and 12:10 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Nov. 1: Hear About Student Research in Croatia
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Join the St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences departments of Art History, Earth Environment & Society, History, and the Archeological Institute of America, Minnesota chapter, for an afternoon of engaging conversation and brief presentations about the interdisciplinary research they did in Croatia on archaeology, geology and cultural heritage using ceramic analysis, geologic core sampling and cultural heritage management. Meet in the Anderson Student Center's Al and Brenda Iversen Hearth Room (ASC 340) on Friday, Nov. 1, 3:30-5 p.m.
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Nov. 5: Remember to Vote on or Before Election Day
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Election Day is approaching and it's important as an American citizen of voting age to exercise your right to vote. In addition to casting a vote for U.S. president, you have the opportunity to vote for U.S. senator, U.S. representative, your state representative, judicial candidates and other local offices and referendums. Find your polling place.
Next week on Nov. 4 and 5, join CEVEA and voter ambassadors in various locations across campus for donuts.
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Nov. 4-10: Celebrate Homecoming
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Show off your Tommie spirit and experience homecoming traditions Nov. 4-10! From Tommie Athletics competitions to free food, music and bingo, there are plenty of festivities for everyone.
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Nov. 15: Learn About Earning a Tommie Law Degree
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If you are interested in earning your J.D., please join the School of Law for an informational open house on Friday, Nov. 15 from 1-3:45 p.m. This event is an opportunity for students to meet faculty and current students, and learn about the School of Law's unique mission and approach to legal education. Registration is strongly encouraged.
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Dessa at St. Thomas! Don't Miss Out
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Finding Forward and the Luann Dummer Center for Women welcome Grammy-winning artist, author and Minnesota native Dessa for a conversation about the power of storytelling, and much more.
Her new book, Bury The Lede: A Cocktail Book, features essays about artist collaborations encased between drink recipes, demonstrating the alchemy behind bringing different ingredients together to create something wholly new.
Dessa will read from her new book, followed by a conversation with Luann Dummer Center for Women Director Dr. Elizabeth Wilkinson. This Finding Forward event takes place Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in O'Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium.
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Open Enrollment Underway for Staff, Faculty
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Staff and faculty are encouraged to participate in 2025 benefits open enrollment which is underway through 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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St. Thomas students and fans pack the Xcel Energy Center for a highly anticipated rematch between the Tommie men's hockey team and the Minnesota Gophers. (Brandon Woller '17/University of St. Thomas) |
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Media Highlights:
Dr. April Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with the Financial Times about how Gen Z's quick, authentic online interactions are changing political campaigns in 2024.
Phil Esten, vice president and director of athletics, spoke with WCCO Radio about the NCAA potentially reducing the university's provisionary period, which would allow student-athletes to compete in postseason play sooner than expected after the school's transition to Division I.
Dr. Tim Lynch, assistant professor of political science at the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with WCCO Radio about the potential leadership changes in Minnesota if Gov. Tim Walz becomes vice president.
Dr. Yohuru Williams, distinguished university chair and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, recently published a joint op-ed in the Star Tribune about how nearly five years since the murder of George Floyd, momentum around racial justice has largely waned. For another story, Williams spoke with the Star Tribune about the power of cellphone videos as modern tools for civil rights.
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Know of anything or anyone interesting around the university that would make for a good Newsroom feature story? Let us know at news@stthomas.edu.
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