Archive Posts
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Mentor-Mentee: Finding a Path Through History
University NewsBontu Gemeda spent a lot of her St. Thomas journey unsure of what she wanted to study, until the Excel! Scholars program and a faculty mentor helped her realize a passion for history.
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St. Thomas History Students Contribute to Anti-slavery Digital Archives
University NewsA call for help from the Boston Public Library to historians around the country inspired a “Transcribe-a-thon” hosted by the St. Thomas History Department on March 13. Thousands of scanned, original documents from early abolitionists need to be transcribed to make them digitally discoverable for research. -
Five Benefits of Student Research
University NewsResearch can help undergraduates transform from students into scholars. -
Five Observations: Confederate Monuments Debate
Five ObservationsDeans Robert Vischer and Yohuru Williams discussed whether Confederate monuments should be brought down across the United States. -
Professional Notes for Aug. 28, 2017
This week's professional notes include faculty George Baboila, Michael Blaakman, Tony Borgerding, William Calvert, Mark DelCogliano, Danaya Franke, Anne Klejment, Nanette Missaghi, Shelley Neilsen-Gatti, Mark Neuzil, Sister Katarina Schuth, Gerald W. Schlabach, Pat Stankovitch, Amy Steele, Chelley Vician, Christian D. Washburn and Father Kevin Zilverberg; staff Birdie Cunningham, Hans Gustafson, Doug Hennes, Ea Porter, Buffy Smith and Artika Tyner; students Roy Pierson, Elizabeth Thao, Tyekeela Xiong and Yang Yang; and alumna Diana Salinas. -
Tell Me More - How Did Early Americans Celebrate July 4?
University NewsHistory assistant professor Michael Blaakman talks early Fourth of July celebrations. -
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
University NewsThe Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on promotion and tenure following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in May 2017. -
On Pilgrimage With Dorothy Day in Staten Island
St. Thomas history professor Anne Klejment shares her research on Dorothy Day. -
Professional Notes for April 21, 2017
University NewsThis edition of professional notes includes faculty Chris Bedford, Jean-Pierre Bongila, Joseph Brom (professor emeritus), Dave Deavel, Hans Gustafson, Thomas Hickson, Anne Klejment, Sister Katarina Schuth, Angela Senander, Kevin Theissen, Christopher Vye, Christian Washburn and John Wendt; staff Greg Argo, Meg Manahan and Talia Nadir; and graduate students Daniel Elenz, Greta Gilbertson and Kristen Nelson; and undergraduates Ashley Brundrett, Sam Duncanson, Sarah Horns and Gabrielle Houle. -
Tommies Receive Minnesota Campus Compact Awards
Social JusticeFaculty member Amy Finnegan, undergraduate Whitney Oachs and community partner Otis Zanders have been awarded Minnesota Campus Compact Awards, distinctions they will be recognized for on campus April 5.