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'Pandemic Superstars': STELAR Ushers Campus Into New Era of Blended Learning
COVID-19 ResponseTucked away in the basement of the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library you’ll find a very humble group. A group of technical heroes of sorts, who very well may have held the university together back in March 2020. Two years and thousands of Zoom calls later, the team behind STELAR is finally getting a chance to catch their…
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St. Thomas Updates Face Covering Requirements
COVID-19 ResponseThanks to strong COVID-19 vaccination rates, a declining number of infections on campus and changes to city ordinances, St. Thomas is lifting its face covering requirement in many spaces, effective Saturday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. Face coverings will still be required in: Classrooms and labs St. Thomas shuttle The Center for Well-Being The University… -
St. Thomas Updates COVID-19 Protocols for Fall
COVID-19 ResponseSt. Thomas will require face coverings in indoor public spaces when others are present, beginning Monday, Aug. 23. The recent surge of the COVID-19 delta variant in Minnesota unfortunately means campus life cannot be quite as normal as hoped at St. Thomas. The university's campuswide vaccination rate continues rising – 83% as of Aug. 19… -
Tommie Experts: Father Collins on the Catholic Church’s Pro-Vaccine Stance
Faith and Mission"The Church authoritatively is teaching that it's morally permissible to get the vaccine." St. Thomas’ recently announced COVID-19 vaccine requirement has helped drive up the university’s vaccination rate among students, faculty and staff; as of this week, more than 80% of the community has received at least one dose. With assistance of the Office for Mission,… -
In the News: ‘We need to mandate the vaccine’ - Sister Mary Haddad, head of Catholic Health Association, is ready for bold action
In the NewsSister Mary Haddad, RSM, a member of the St. Thomas Board of Trustees, and the CEO-President of the Catholic Health Association, was interviewed by the Jesuit magazine, America, about the COVID-19 vaccinations and the rise of the delta variant. She told the publication: “I do believe that we need to mandate the vaccine.” That is a personal,… -
St. Thomas Updates Vaccine Requirements
COVID-19 ResponseAll St. Thomas students, faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated before returning to campus for the fall semester, the university announced Monday. The decision is due to the highly contagious delta variant spreading rapidly and rising infection rates in Minnesota and beyond. Per recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, the university… -
Vaccines Required for University Travel
COVID-19 ResponseWith the university working to get an accurate count of individuals on campus vaccinated against COVID-19, St. Thomas announced it would require vaccines for community members participating in university-sponsored travel. The policy is effective Aug. 2 and applies to: St. Thomas employees (faculty, staff and student workers), students, student clubs and organizations, contractors and volunteers… -
University Announces Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas updated community members about its COVID-19 vaccine guidelines. -
Business 200 Students Adapt to Community Needs
COVID-19 ResponseDespite the move to virtual class gatherings last year, the Business 200 course (Business Learning Through Service) at St. Thomas continued to require students to volunteer with community nonprofits, which provided them with a unique opportunity to step up and help out in new ways. -
One Step Closer to Normalcy: St. Thomas Brings Vaccination Clinic to Campus
University NewsThe second COVID-19 vaccine clinic held at St. Thomas wrapped up on May 17.