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Professional Notes for March 11, 2016
University NewsThis week's notes feature faculty Jean Birbilis, Thomas Bushlack, William Cavert, Hans Gustafson, Sherry Jordan, Mike Klein, Father Steven McMichael and Buffy Smith; and students from JPST365 Leadership for Social Justice.
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Minds Matter Twin Cities
The University of St. Thomas partnered for the second year with Minds Matter Twin Cities (MMTC) to host its annual mentorship program. The mentorship program pairs high school students with professionals to broaden their dreams, guide them through the college admission and selection process and show them what is possible. -
CELC Professional Notes: Fall 2015
Fr. Jean-Pierre Bongila, Ph.D. In August 2014, Bongila conducted a successful workshop for 10 senior executives from the Congolese Society of Oil Refineries (SOCIR), addressing the theme of “Leadership Ethics and the Common Good.” Bongila presented two papers at the International Leadership Association (ILA) Conference in November 2014. One included preliminary results of his sabbatical… -
Alumnus Michael Oien Discusses Life as an Army Psychologist
University of St. Thomas alumnus Michael Oien discusses life as an Army psychologist. -
POP Helps Students with ASD Transition into College Life
Last summer, the University of St. Thomas collaborated with Minnesota Life College (MLC) to create the College Pre-Orientation Program (POP), a week-long overnight event to help students with ASD and other special needs to be prepared to participate in college orientation programs and succeed in college. -
CELC Graduates First Executive Coaching Certificate Cohort
Last spring, the University of St. Thomas recognized graduates from the first cohort of the Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching program. -
The Scroll: Humans of St. Thomas and Talee Vang
Humans of St. ThomasTalee Vang is one remarkable woman – Thai refugee camp survivor, mother of three young children, granddaughter of a legendary Hmong general’s confidant and St. Thomas doctoral student in professional psychology. Carol Bruess and Meredith Heneghan caught up with her at a coffee shop for a Humans of St. Thomas interview for The Scroll. -
CELC Professional Notes: Spring 2015
Faculty and Staff Jean-Pierre Bongila, Ed.D. Bongila led a workshop on Ethical Leadership and the Common Good for SOCIR, a D.R. Congo Oil Company in August 2014 Bongila had two presentations: a) Introducing Global Positioning Leadership, and b) Comparing the Conception of the Common Good in Africa and South-East Asia at the International Leadership Association conference (ILA) in San… -
Alumna Catherine Johnson Encourages Vitality Through Geropsychology
Catherine Johnson, Psy.D., has a family history of longevity. Johnson’s grandmother, Catherine Hagel, lived to the ripe old age of 114, even living independently on the family farm on until she was 100. “She was always an inspiration in my life because you naturally believe you’re going to live long. Because of her I’ve always… -
Graduate Psychology Student Organization President Advances the Common Good
Emily P.G. Erickson has a lot to look forward to. The almost-Master of Psychology is anticipating the birth of her first child just days after her May graduation. She can also look back on her time in the Graduate Program of Professional Psychology (GSPP) with the satisfaction that her work and study have been for…