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St. Thomas Law Meets the Challenges of 'Life as it Is'
Business & LawIn this letter from the summer 2021 issue of St. Thomas Lawyer, School of Law Dean Robert Vischer addresses how the community has brought a distinctive perspective to debates about the law and legal education.
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Authentic Community Engagement
Business & LawAs we reflect upon 20 years of educating St. Thomas lawyers, success can be defined in many ways. One keen example is seeing our graduates apply skills cultivated during law school for the benefit of society through public service. -
Meet the New First-Generation Law Student Association
University NewsThis year, the University of St. Thomas School of Law Student Government introduced the First-Generation Law Student Association (FGLSA). -
School of Law Celebrates 20 Years
University NewsBy keeping its mission, vision and values front and center, the law school has received honors and accolades over its 20-year history as it continues to grow and evolve. -
Introducing the Monsignor Murphy Digital Archive
Faith and MissionThis story is featured in the spring 2021 issue of Lumen. The impact of Monsignor Terrence J. Murphy, the namesake of the Terrence J. Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law and Public Policy, who served as the University of St. Thomas president from 1966-91, will continue to be felt for generations thanks to a generous gift… -
LOGOS Journal Launches New Podcast
Faith and MissionThis story is featured in the spring 2021 issue of Lumen. The St. Thomas Catholic Studies and LOGOS Journal team launched the new podcast “Deep Down Things” in early 2021. It has been developed as a partnership between St. Thomas Catholic Studies friends and supporters, most notably alumnus Father Byron Hagan ’11 and current Habiger Institute… -
Thought Leaders
Business & LawSt. Thomas Law faculty make a strong impact through academic scholarship. -
Business Guild Offers Spiritual, Material Solidarity
Faith and MissionThis story is featured in the spring 2021 issue of Lumen. Roger Vasko is a parent of four St. Thomas alumni, three of whom were Catholic studies majors. He knows a thing or two about business – at age 28, he and his brother bought his father’s trash hauling company. Over decades, they grew it substantially… -
Lessons in Wood
Faith and MissionEvery woodworker has their favorite species. For Dan Purkapile ’12, it’s a toss-up depending on the project, but walnut and cherry are pretty high in the ranking. “When it comes to walnut or cherry, I never want to stain those woods,” he said, “If you’re going to stain something, use maple! Walnut is so beautiful,… -
Embracing 'Open Space Technology'
University NewsDr. Doug Dunston, KEEN program coordinator, describes a meeting process called Open Space Technology.