Archive Posts
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Students Aim to Bring 'Life,' in More Ways Than One, to Africa
University NewsSeniors Samali Mutazindwa and Netsanet Negussie, and Mathew Vicknair '13 are working to bring their program, Maysha, which means "life" in Swahili, to underserved communities in East Africa. The program will focus on health care literacy and malaria intervention.
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Fifteen 'Compassionate Rebel' Students Pen eBook
University NewsFifteen students from Justice and Peace Studies Professor Dr. Mike Klein's "Conflict Transformation" class contributed teaching guides for the ebook "Teaching the Compassionate Rebel Revolution: Ordinary People Changing the World." -
MPR to air Michelle Alexander talk at noon Tuesday
University NewsThe program was recorded at St. Thomas last week. -
'Justice for My Sister,' a Film About 'Femicide' in Guatemala, Will be Shown Here April 15
Faith and MissionThe film’s director and producer, Kimberly Bautista, will join in a discussion following the film. -
Rabbi Amy Eilberg to Speak Here Feb. 12 on 'Everyday Peacemaking'
Faith and MissionThe lecture is sponsored by the Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning; all are welcome. -
Junior Heaven Fekadu Studies and Paints Peace Across Minneapolis With Local Nonprofit
University NewsOver the summer, Fekadu conducted a research project that studied the painting of street murals over gang-tagged Minneapolis businesses with artist Jimmy Longoria, the only Chicano/Latino/Hispanic to be awarded a Bush Foundation Artist Fellowship. -
Film ‘Dakota 38’ to be Shown Here Oct. 17
Faith and MissionThe film was inspired by a dream experienced by Jim Miller, who will be one of the speakers following the film. -
U of M Professor to Discuss the Global History of Mexican Food in Talk Here Oct. 11
Find out where burritos and taco shells really came from in this talk by Dr. Jeffrey Pilcher. The event is co-sponsored by seven UST departments. -
Dakota Historian and Language Instructor Caƞtemaza to Speak Oct. 11 on 'Reviving the Dakota Language'
The free event includes the lecture, a buffet lunch, and time for discussion afterward. -
Justice and Peace Studies Program Becomes a Department, Offers Three Concentrations
The Justice and Peace Studies program at St. Thomas is now a full-fledged department and offers three concentrations: conflict transformation, public policy analysis and advocacy, and leadership for social justice.