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Author Camille Dungy Gives Lesson in Diversity at University of St. Thomas
Arts & HumanitiesWhen author and poet Camille Dungy moved to the predominately white city of Fort Collins, Colorado, in 2013 with her husband and daughter, the homeowners association (HOA) held strict restrictions about what residents could and could not plant in their gardens. Breaking these rules could result in costly fines. Dungy wanted to create a more…
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St. Thomas Community Members to Speak at LíderCon 2023
Diversity, Equity and InclusionFive members of the St. Thomas community will be speaking at LíderCon, a two-day event on Oct. 12-13 that promotes leadership for the Latinx community by enhancing interpersonal leadership skills. The conference includes a career fair, national keynote speakers, networking hours, panels with local and regional leaders, and professional development workshops. On Oct. 13… -
Dr. Patricia Conde-Brooks Interviewed About Latinos in Minnesota
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Patricia Conde-Brooks, University of St. Thomas executive director of campus inclusion and community, recently spoke with MLatino Media about Latinos in Minnesota, including the rise of Latinas in the workforce. She talked about how there are now more Latinas getting more education than Latinos. From the interview: “They’re getting their education at levels that… -
How Diversity in Staff Impacts Scholars at Dougherty Family College
Diversity, Equity and InclusionA diverse group of students comes along with diverse experiences that many will never understand. This is exactly what makes Dougherty Family College so special; the people teaching the students and helping them grow are diverse themselves, and they do understand. Located at the University of St. Thomas Minneapolis campus is a two-year college to… -
In the News: Patricia Conde-Brooks on Hispanic Heritage Month
Diversity, Equity and InclusionPatricia Conde-Brooks, executive director of campus inclusion and community at the University of St. Thomas, recently joined WCCO Radio to talk about the importance of inclusion as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. From the story: “Latinos are here to stay in Minnesota. Right now, we make up about 6% of the population in the state… -
Racial Justice Initiative: Leading Critical Conversations
Racial Justice InitiativeWhen the Racial Justice Initiative (RJI) was founded at the University of St. Thomas in summer 2020, a new lane for powerful and engaging work toward racial justice emerged in the Twin Cities. With a clear and unique vision, its founder, Dr. Yohuru Williams, champions historical recovery as the foundation for revealing the “six degrees… -
Policing MSP: Student Researchers Uncover Truth in Name of Racial Justice
Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas is examining the history of policing in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and the legacy of injustices experienced by Black, Indigenous and Latino communities. Behind the scenes, four St. Thomas students delved into newspaper archives and police and court records to outline the stories that come… -
New President Is All In
President's OfficePresident Rob Vischer commits to cultivating truth, beauty and goodness for the University of St. Thomas. When a 10-year-old Robert K. Vischer moved with his mother and siblings from Muscatine, Iowa, to greater Chicago in 1980, his world expanded. At the same time, as he tells it, he still lived a rather sheltered life. “I… -
A Champion for Race and Equity
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Paola Ehrmantraut, the Endowed Chair in the Humanities and director of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, has had a busy year. It’s no wonder her faculty peers at St. Thomas selected her as the 2022-23 St. Thomas Professor of the Year – an honor that recognizes excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. As faculty… -
Ernie Owens: A Builder of Community
Diversity, Equity and InclusionIf you spend more than a few minutes with Dr. Ernie Owens, be prepared to talk motorcycles. The Opus College of Business professor attended his first motorcycle convention in 2001. Since then, he’s not only learned how to ride, but he’s also spent countless hours tinkering away, building antique bikes in his garage. “And that’s…