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St. Thomas Earns Voter Friendly Campus Designation
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas has been recognized as a Voter Friendly Campus by Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. This designation places St. Thomas among 272 campuses across 39 states and the District of Columbia that have demonstrated a commitment to promoting democratic engagement among…
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St. Thomas Music Course Reaches Through the Generations
ArtsTommies enrolled in MUSC 230: Music of the United States, taught by Professor Sarah Schmalenberger, had the unique opportunity fall semester to engage in an intergenerational collaboration with residents at Episcopal Homes, a senior living community in St. Paul. This experiential learning partnership, part of the Academic Community Engagement (ACE) initiative at the University of… -
A Home in Rome: Celebrating 25 Years of the Bernardi Campus
AlumniNestled along the banks of the Tiber River in the heart of Rome sits the Bernardi Campus of the University of St. Thomas. Acquired by the Minnesota university in November 1999, the campus was named in honor of Antonio and Cecilia Bernardi, parents and grandparents of St. Thomas alumni, including Luigi Bernardi ’85, ’89 MBA.… -
Ecuador Experience Teaches Tommies to See World Through Different Lens
Center for the Common GoodEntering the VISION experience in Ecuador, many University of St. Thomas students thought they had a clear understanding of what they were about to encounter. They knew they would visit schools, meet children and families, and participate in volunteer work arranged by The Center: A Family of Families. However, the reality was far more profound.… -
St. Thomas Students Witness Community and Resilience During VISION Trip to Ecuador
Center for the Common GoodDuring this J-Term, a group of University of St. Thomas students traveled to Quito, Ecuador, to volunteer at Centro Una Familia de Familias through the university’s VISION program. The center, a nonprofit organization, supports families holistically by providing education, health care, legal assistance, and employment opportunities. Through volunteering and cultural immersion, students witnessed firsthand the… -
Management Course Teaches Negotiating With Positive Influence
Business & LawAt the University of St. Thomas, undergraduate business students eager to master the art of negotiation had a chance to develop those skills while learning about food insecurity. In fall 2024, students enrolled in the MGMT 394: Negotiating with Positive Influence course worked on developing negotiation fundraising strategies and marketing campaigns for Nourish Food Shelf… -
Tommie Shelf Program Celebrates 5 Years
Social JusticeOn a rainy, overcast day in November, the Keystone Foodmobile turns in from Cleveland Avenue to park in front of the Iversen Center for Faith at the University of St. Thomas. It is the first Tuesday of the month and the bus is loaded with food that is ready to be distributed to campus and… -
Building Civic Awareness and Dialogue at St. Thomas
Center for the Common GoodAmid election season, National Voter Education Week at St. Thomas highlighted the importance of civic engagement through a series of events Oct. 7-11 designed to foster political awareness, dialogue, and voter education. The week’s programming, which brought together students, faculty, staff and civic leaders, emphasized the value of informed participation in democracy, the complexities of… -
Empowering Voters at St. Thomas: CEVEA’s Commitment to Civic Engagement
Center for the Common GoodThe Civic Engagement, Voter Education, and Advocacy (CEVEA) task force at the University of St. Thomas is spearheading a comprehensive civic engagement campaign this fall, aimed at fostering a culture of active citizenship across the campus community. “Democracy only works with an informed and engaged citizenry,” said Dr. Rob Aspholm, the CEVEA faculty liaison and… -
Vischer and Inazu Discuss Civil Discourse
Center for the Common GoodPresident Robert Vischer of the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota and author John Inazu recently discussed Inazu’s new book, Learning to Disagree, as part of the university’s Reduce the Rancor initiative. This project aims to promote civility and reduce political polarization. Inazu, a constitutional lawyer and professor at Washington University in St. Louis, has…