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College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Member Co-Authors Textbook on Narrative Video Game Design
Professional NotesProfessor Salvatore Pane, an associate professor for the College of Arts and Sciences, co-authored a new textbook from Bloomsbury Publishing. The book is titled Story Mode: The Creative Writer’s Guide to Narrative Video Game Design. Pane teaches English as well as American Culture and Difference. About the book: Against the backdrop of a hyper-competitive AAA industry…
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St. Thomas Student Named Fulbright Semifinalist
Global Learning and StrategyUniversity of St. Thomas senior Ellie Patronas is a semifinalist for the 2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. She hopes to use the Fulbright opportunity to fulfill her dream of studying urban art in Greece. Fulbright is an international, cultural, and educational exchange program that gives students the opportunity to achieve academic goals, while also allowing… -
In the News: David Todd Lawrence on the Lasting Impact of an Innovative Cheerios Ad
In the NewsDavid Todd Lawrence, a professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently discussed the lasting impact of a decade-old Cheerios ad in an interview with MinnPost. From the story: “This wasn’t storyboarded as a multiracial family,” said Doug Martin, chief brand officer for General Mills and in 2013 associate director… -
Series on Indigenous Relations Grapples With the History of University Land
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDuring the academic year 2023-24, the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas. is sponsoring a series of four on-campus events and two off-campus visits to sacred sites to learn more about Indigenous communities in Minnesota and the history of relations between especially the Dakota people and the Catholic Church. The… -
Documenting Street Art, St. Thomas Researchers Better Understand Crisis
Action Plan to Combat RacismStreet art painted on the sides of buildings or plywood-covered windows can help us understand the complexity of the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism, reveals a mapping project spearheaded by St. Thomas faculty. -
Tommie Experts: Books on Black History You May Not Know (Yet)
Tommie ExpertsThis Black History Month, the Newsroom spoke with associate professor Todd Lawrence to get his book recommendations for the St. Thomas community. -
Humans of St. Thomas: Emma Smith
Humans of St. ThomasMeet Emma Smith, a senior who has made a huge impact on the future of sustainability. -
List of Lists: Top 10 Texts on Human Rights
University NewsFor Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, Kanishka Chowdhury ranks the Top 10 Texts on Human Rights. -
MPR to Air 'Making a Murderer' Talk at Noon and 9 p.m. Friday
University NewsThe talk by attorney Laura Nirider was recorded at St. Thomas School of Law Feb. 22. -
Next Stop for Frank Gehry’s Winton Guest House: New York’s Hudson River Valley
University NewsThe new owners, who wish to remain anonymous, have pledged to restore and preserve the famous home.