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CAS Faculty Shed Light on History of Israel and Palestine
Arts & HumanitiesWith Israel and Palestine continuing to dominate world news, more than 200 St. Thomas students, staff and faculty recently attended an educational forum to learn more from College of Arts and Sciences experts about what one of them called “one of the most divisive” issues of our time. Held Nov. 30, “Praying Over Jerusalem: Reflections…
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Biology Professor Named Finalist in Agar Art Competition
Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas Biology Department Professor Joanna Klein’s passion for “Star Trek” recently landed her submission in the American Society for Microbiology Agar Art competition a finalist slot. The contest encourages scientists, artists and the general public to use live microbes as their palette and petri plates as their canvas. Contestants create agar art… -
Interreligious Studies Center Director Named AIIS Board President
Professional NotesHans Gustafson, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies and an adjunct professor in the Department of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, has been named president of the Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies (AIIS) board of directors. AIIS is a network of scholars, practitioners and activists who are committed to advancing the… -
University of St. Thomas Student Team Wins Actuarial Case Competition
University NewsA team of University of St. Thomas students, including two sophomores and one first-year student, recently won the Actuarial Case Competition hosted virtually by the University of Texas – Dallas on Nov. 3. The students won $2,250 in prize money. The winning team included Christian Eichers, Henry Brandt and Will Kroening. A second team from… -
An Economics Legend Turns 100 Alongside Department
People & Culture100 years is an achievement worth celebrating, and a University of St. Thomas professor is marking the occasion right alongside his beloved Department of Economics. Professor Emeritus Demos Hadjiyanis, who retired from his full-time position in 1990, turned 100 on Dec. 1, 2023. The milestone birthday came as the Department of Economics celebrated its own… -
At Home in Economics: A Department’s 100 Years of Impact
People & CultureNisha Kimber ’24 refuses to limit future Nisha Kimber. The Maple Grove, Minnesota, native believes in keeping her career options open. And so, halfway through her collegiate career at the University of St. Thomas, Kimber was finding it particularly hard to declare a major. She found an ingenious solution in the office of Professor Monica… -
University Organist Presents Three Solo Concerts and Lecture in Poland
Professional NotesDr. Jacob Benda, director of music, liturgy and sacred arts and organ area professor at the University of St. Thomas, recently visited Krakow, Poland, to present three solo organ concerts and a lecture for the International Conference on Sacred Music at the Pontifical University of John Paul II. On Nov. 19, Benda performed inaugural concerts… -
St. Thomas Christmas Concert Celebrates Mary Agnes McQuinn
Arts & HumanitiesThe 36th annual St. Thomas Christmas concert, “Reflections of Gratitude,” is dedicated in memory of Mary Agnes McQuinn, beloved philanthropist and music lover. The concert, to be held on Dec. 3 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, features over 200 student performers in Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Donne Unite, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and String Orchestra. Brass… -
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… -
Mission of the Engineer Course Teaches Faith, Reason
Faith and MissionTwo University of St. Thomas leaders teaching a new interdisciplinary course hope it will become one of the university’s signature offerings. Director of the Center for Catholic Studies Michael Naughton and School of Engineering Dean Don Weinkauf are co-teaching Mission of the Engineer. Students in the course learn and reflect on a variety of topics…