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University Seeks Artist for Student Memorial Sculpture

Heidi Enninga '14
January 20, 2021
Academic News, Around the Quad, Art History, College of Arts and Sciences, Front Page, Life at St. Thomas, News, Top News
A sculpture memorializing students who have died while working toward a degree will soon become part of the university's permanent collection. The university is now commissioning artist proposals. In the cal...

After Insurrection, Interdisciplinary Panel Warns Inaction Threatens Democracy

Heidi Enninga '14
January 20, 2021
Academic News, Civic Engagement, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication and Journalism, Faculty, Front Page, History, News, Our Community, School of Law, Top News
In the wake of the violent and deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U. S. Capitol, a recent interdisciplinary panel of St. Thomas experts, including historians as well as legal, media and political science experts, agre...
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Four Facts on Mourning Dr. King in Minnesota

Gene McGivern
January 18, 2021
Anti-Racism Efforts, Athletics, Front Page, News, Our Community
Read four facts about Minnesota mourning Martin Luther King Jr.
Bishop James Shannon in front of Aquinas Hall.

In Perilous Times, a St. Thomas Leader Stood with Dr. King

Gene McGivern
January 18, 2021
Anti-Racism Efforts, Athletics, News, Our Community, Top News
Former St. Thomas President Father James Shannon is an interesting connection between Martin Luther King Jr. and St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Alumnus Hosts No. 1 Podcast in US

Brant Skogrand ’04 MBC and John Stokman ’18
January 15, 2021
Academic News, Alumni, Faith, Front Page, News, Our Community, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity
The No. 1 podcast in the U.S. might come as a surprise. It’s not true crime, news or sports. Think instead of “The Bible in a Year,” hosted by Father Mike Schmitz ’03 MDiv.

Join Dr. Yohuru Williams to Celebrate Dr. King’s Birthday

The Newsroom
January 15, 2021
Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Faculty, Front Page, History, News, Our Community
Dr. Yohuru Williams, Distinguished University Chair and Professor of History and Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, will speak at 2 p.m. CT Sunday, Jan. 17, abou...
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Phyu-Sin Than: Working Locally, Thinking Globally

Carrie Hilger
January 15, 2021
Academic News, Anti-Racism Efforts, Front Page, News, School of Law, School of Law Current Students, School of Law News Feed
Last summer when George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, just a few miles from the St. Thomas School of Law, 2L Phyu-Sin Than says she felt compelled to act.

Pause, Reflect and Act

President Julie Sullivan
January 15, 2021
News, Our Community, President's Office, Top News
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, President Julie Sullivan addresses the St. Thomas community with a prayer to unite and recommit to actions that dismantle inequities and build belonging. (Jan. 15, 2021)
This Photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is licensed under CC BY-ND

7 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day

Vineeta Sawkar
January 13, 2021
Academic News, Anti-Racism Efforts, College of Arts and Sciences, History, News, School of Law, School of Law News Feed, Top News
As Americans continue to confront issues of systemic racism in the United States, the holiday commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday can be a good time to pause, reflect and act.

Actualizing Diversity and Inclusion

Gloria Myre '07 J.D.
January 12, 2021
2020 Winter, Academic News, Alumni, Anti-Racism Efforts, Our Community, School of Law, School of Law News Feed, St. Thomas Lawyer
Many among the Twin Cities legal community reacted with swift and certain condemnation of Minneapolis police following George Floyd’s death, and then began reckoning with anti-Black racism and systemic injustices, particularly within the legal system.
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Masking Issues

Amy Carlson Gustafson
January 12, 2021
2020 Winter, Academic News, COVID-19 Response, School of Law, School of Law News Feed, St. Thomas Lawyer, St. Thomas Responds, Tommie Experts
COVID-19 has resulted in a range of economic and social impacts, from rising unemployment rates to health disparity among racial and ethnic populations. Amid the fallout, the pandemic has also highlighted the divisiveness over face covering guidelines and mandates.

Robert Vischer Joins Law School Deans in Joint Statement on the 2020 Election and Events at the U.S. Capitol

Carrie Hilger
January 12, 2021
Academic News, Front Page, News, School of Law, School of Law News Feed
University of St. Thomas School of Law Dean Robert Vischer is one of 157 law school deans from across the country to sign a published statement addressing the 2020 election and the events that took place in the U. S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Restorative Justice Grows at St. Thomas

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC
January 12, 2021
2020 Winter, Academic News, School of Law, School of Law News Feed, St. Thomas Lawyer
Restorative justice, an alternative approach to dealing with harm, is taking hold at the School of Law in the form of a new class.
Canadian artist Timothy P. Schmalz depicted St. Thomas Aquinas in his Dominican robes with his symbol of the sun at center. Mark Brown/University of St. Thomas

Newly Installed Sculpture by Renowned Artist Honors St. Thomas Namesake

Brant Skogrand ’04 MBC and Sheree Curry
January 7, 2021
Academic News, Art History, College of Arts and Sciences, Faith, Front Page, Multimedia, News, Our Community, Theology, Top News
Religious art lovers now have another reason to flock to north campus. A recently installed eight-foot bronze sculpture of St. Thomas Aquinas looms large outside of the Iversen Center for Faith. The university ...
Aquinas Hall is seen through falling snow February 2, 2016. Banners reading "Work Skillfully" and "All for the Common Good" are at right.

Praying for Our Country: Let This Be a Turning Point

President Julie Sullivan
January 7, 2021
News, Our Community, President's Office, Top News
President Julie Sullivan provided perspective on democracy and Congress certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election. (Jan. 7, 2021)
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Humans of St. Thomas: Josh Mounsey ’24

Emilie Dozer '21
December 14, 2020
Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Commentary, Environmental Science, Humans of St. Thomas, News, Our Community, Political Science, Top News
A native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and a proud Catholic, Josh Mounsey was drawn to the University of St. Thomas after reading its mission statement.

Donor Funds New Archbishop Ireland Fellowship to Expand Work of Community Justice Project

Carrie Hilger
December 3, 2020
Academic News, Front Page, News, School of Law, School of Law Alumni, School of Law News Feed
School of Law alumna Tori Kee ’20 J.D. has been hired as the clinical law fellow for the St. Thomas Community Justice Project (CJP), the newest donor-funded St. Thomas Archbishop Ireland Justice Fellowship.
Volunteers collect help with saliva testing during a COVID-19 testing event in the Field House in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex in St. Paul on November 19, 2020.

St. Thomas Schedules Additional Free COVID-19 Testing Events

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC
December 2, 2020
COVID-19 Response, Events, For Faculty/Staff, For Students, News, Notices, Our Community, St. Thomas Responds, Top News, University News
Registration is now open for St. Thomas’ second free COVID-19 mass testing scheduled for Dec. 8 at the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex (AARC) field house.
The Anderson Student Center and the fountain glowing purple on the John P. Monahan Plaza at dusk. Liam James Doyle/University of St. Thomas

COVID-19 Situation Update: Nov. 19

President Julie Sullivan
November 19, 2020
COVID-19 Response, For Faculty/Staff, For Students, News, Notices, Our Community, President's Office, St. Thomas Responds, Top News
President Julie Sullivan shared important updates regarding Gov. Tim Walz’s latest executive order and its impact on St. Thomas. (Nov. 19, 2020)
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Upcoming Free Virtual Event: ‘A Christmas Carol and the Common Good’

Michael Derus
November 19, 2020
Academic News, News, Opus College of Business, Top News
“'A Christmas Carol' and the Common Good,” presented by the Guthrie Theater and the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership at the University of St. Thomas, will examine themes of leadership, social justice and business ethics through the lens of the Charles Dickens classic, "A Christmas Carol."
The glowing clock tower of Terrence Murphy Hall is seen against the Minneapolis skyline the night of October 5, 2015.

School of Education Awarded $2.5M for Innovative Charter School Residency Program

Michael Derus
November 17, 2020
Academic News, Front Page, News, Our Community, School of Education
The School of Education was recently awarded a $2.5 million multiyear grant to remove barriers for aspiring charter school teachers who reflect the communities they serve.

St. Thomas Remains High in Rankings for Study Abroad and International Students

The Newsroom
November 16, 2020
Academic News, Admissions, Front Page, Globalization, News, Our Community, Study Abroad, University News
The Institute of International Education recently released Open Doors Report 2020. St. Thomas has the most international students among private universities in Minnesota and remains fourth in the state overall for international enrollment.
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Five Observations: First Friday with Archie Black

Jamie Tjornehoj ’22 and Brant Skogrand ’04 MBC
November 9, 2020
Academic News, Anti-Racism Efforts, College of Arts and Sciences, History, News, School of Law, School of Law News Feed, Top News
Archie Black, CEO and president of SPS Commerce, sat down with Distinguished University Chair, Professor and Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams on Nov. 6 for the First Friday Speaker Series.
Silhouette of a woman.

Tommie Experts: Facing Domestic Abuse Among Immigrant Latinas

Catherine Luz Marrs Fuchsel, PhD, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
November 6, 2020
Academic News, Faculty, Morrison Family College of Health, News, Our Community, School of Social Work, Tommie Experts, Top News
In this Tommie Experts column, Dr. Catherine Luz Marrs Fuchsel stresses the importance of raising awareness about the global problem of domestic violence.
Journalism Professor Mark Neuzil, left, works with Scout Mason, right, in the TommieMedia studio in O'Shaughnessy Education Center on October 29, 2020, in St. Paul.

Tommie Experts: Emerging Media Keeps Students Ahead of the Curve

Amy Carlson Gustafson
November 5, 2020
Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Emerging Media, News, Our Community, Tommie Experts, Top News
The Newsroom talked with Professor and Department of Emerging Media Chair Mark Neuzil about the program, including his thoughts on the future of journalism, skills needed to succeed in the profession today and how students have changed over the years.
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