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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…
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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. -
Five Observations: 2021 State of the University Address
University NewsIn her annual State of the University address, President Julie Sullivan celebrated the work of a challenging year, and shared optimism for St. Thomas’ future. -
Five Observations: First Friday with Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck
Five ObservationsChristophe Beck, CEO of Ecolab, joined Dean Don Weinkauf of the St. Thomas School of Engineering on Feb. 5 for the First Friday Speaker Series to discuss advancing the common good, the importance of curiosity, COVID-19 and how diversity, equity and inclusion drives success. Here are five observations from the conversation. In the toughest moments, we… -
Five Observations: First Friday with Archie Black
Diversity, Equity and InclusionArchie Black, CEO and president of SPS Commerce, sat down with Distinguished University Chair, Professor and Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams on Nov. 6 for the First Friday Speaker Series. -
Five Observations: First Friday with Neel Kashkari
Five ObservationsNeel Kashkari, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, spoke on the inequalities within the educational system as well as the devastating economic effects of COVID-19 as part of the St. Thomas Alumni Association’s First Friday Speaker Series on Oct. 2.