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First Friday: Minnesota United’s CEO Discusses Sports Leadership
Five ObservationsShari Ballard, CEO of Minnesota United FC, and Dean Stefanie Lenway of Opus College of Business sat down on April 1 to reflect on leadership and what Ballard has learned in the first eight months as CEO of the state’s Major League Soccer team. Ballard, who has previously been named by Fortune as one of…
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First Friday Five Observations: Ozzie Nelson '87 Discusses the 'Phygital' Workplace
AlumniOzzie Nelson, chairman and CEO of NELSON Worldwide, joined St. Thomas’ Associate Vice President of Alumni, Career and Corporate Engagement Karyn McCoy on March 4 for the First Friday Speaker Series to provide insights on how to thrive in a hybrid work environment. He also shared advice on how to approach career advancement, foster workplace… -
Five Observations: First Friday on Transforming Health Care with Jennifer DeCubellis
Five ObservationsJennifer DeCubellis, CEO of Hennepin Healthcare, joined Dr. MayKao Hang, founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health at University of St. Thomas, on Feb. 4 for the First Friday Speaker Series to discuss opportunities surrounding health care as well as challenges, such as systemic racism, that must be addressed within the sector. DeCubellis… -
Professors Raise Awareness of Bias Against Asian Americans
Five ObservationsThe year 2021 marked extraordinary milestones for Asians and Asian Americans. There is Vice President Kamala Harris, the first South Asian, first Black person and first woman to ever hold this position. Chloe Zhao, a Chinese national, became the first woman of color to win the Academy Award for best director. Suni Lee, a St.… -
Five Observations: First Friday With St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter
Five ObservationsSt. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joined Dr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, for a virtual discussion on government, equity, generational trauma and more on Nov. 19. Carter, who took office as the capital city’s mayor in 2018, views the Twin Cities as an opportunity to be an example of equity and inclusion in critical sectors such as housing, education and… -
Five Observations: Landing the First Job After College
Diversity, Equity and InclusionTop of mind for most college seniors is how to land the first job after college. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month events, St. Thomas’ Student Diversity and Inclusion Services as well as the Career Development Center brought in Vicky Hidalgo of U.S. Bank, senior manager of campus recruiting, to share some insights on starting… -
Five Observations: Division I Athletics First Friday
AthleticsThe 2020-21 First Friday Speaker Series wrapped up with a conversation featuring the commissioners of St. Thomas’ new athletic conferences. -
Five Observations: Teach-in Tuesday on COVID-19 and Mass Incarceration
Five ObservationsThe U.S. leads the world in two categories: COVID-19 cases and incarceration. As we experience the collision of two pandemics – coronavirus and mass incarceration – theology professor Amy Levad says the results are disastrous. -
Five Observations: The Chauvin Trial and St. Thomas Law Professors
Five ObservationsSt. Thomas law professors explained in a panel discussion ahead of the week what the public can expect to see as the Derek Chauvin trial unfolds, including an explanation of the multiple charges he faces. -
Five Observations: First Friday with 3M CEO Mike Roman
Five ObservationsOn March 5, the St. Thomas Alumni Association First Friday Speaker Series welcomed Mike Roman, chairman and CEO of 3M, currently ranked No. 103 on the Fortune 500.