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In Our Prayers: Jean Gray '51
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Jean Gray '51, who passed away on Jan. 11, 2022. Gray was a beloved alumnus and longtime benefactor of the University of St. Thomas. Gray graduated from St. Thomas in 1951 with a degree in political science. He was an active member of the ROTC program during his four years…
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St. Thomas Mourns Loss of Longtime Dining Services Team Member
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas is mourning the loss of one of its most visible and engaging personalities. Brian Clifton, a St. Thomas employee of 32 years, passed away on Dec. 25, 2021. He was 59 years old. Clifton was a beloved team member in Campus Dining Services. Any student, faculty and staff member, or… -
In Our Prayers: James "Blair" Whitney
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers James "Blair" Whitney, who passed away on Dec. 6, 2021, at the age of 79. Blair was retired after a long career as a member of St. Thomas building services team. A funeral is planned for 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, at Willwerscheid Funeral home in St. Paul. The… -
In Our Prayers: Arife Durdu Gokduman
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Arife Durdu Gokduman, mother of Ozer Asdemir, PhD, who passed away recently. Asdemir is an associate professor in the Opus College of Business Accounting Department. -
In Our Prayers: Alice Chamberlain
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Alice Chamberlain, PhD, who died at home on Nov. 30 at the age of 90. Alice is the mother of Susan Marsnik, Opus College of Business ethics and business law faculty member. The two share a passion for teaching. Alice became an important teacher and mentor to generations of students… -
In Our Prayers: Marion Campion
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Marion Ruth Campion, who passed away on Oct. 22, 2021, in Minneapolis at the age of 93. Marion is the mother of Barb Lundell, who is part of St. Thomas' Dining Services. A service will be held on Nov. 13 at the Church of St. Albert the Great. A 10… -
Father David Link, St. Thomas School of Law Founding Dean, Dies
In Our PrayersFather David Link, St. Thomas School of Law founding dean, died Oct. 28 at age 85. Link was part of a core team of individuals assembled in 1999 to hire faculty and staff, establish temporary facilities, recruit students, apply for accreditation and more when the university was examining its options for a law school. He was named founding dean, a role he held… -
In Our Prayers: Lauren Graff ’11
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Lauren Graff '11, who died Oct. 30, 2021, after suffering a pulmonary embolism while pregnant. She delivered a healthy boy, James Rolland Graff-Ness, before her death. Funeral arrangements are pending. A GoFundMe page has been set up by Lauren's sister to support her husband, Mitchell Ness, and son, James. "It… -
In Our Prayers: Kate Herzog '09 MBA
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Kate Herzog '09 MBA, who passed away Oct. 16 after a battle with cancer. After earning her MBA, Herzog founded House of Talents, a company connecting artisans in developing countries with consumers worldwide. She also used her entrepreneurial knowledge to teach Opus College of Business courses and serve as an… -
In Our Prayers: Laura Deuberry
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Laura Anne Deuberry, a longtime St. Thomas employee, who died on Sept. 8, 2021, at the age of 73. Laura spent 28 years at St. Thomas as director of purchasing and was promoted to director of facility interiors planning in 2003. A memorial Mass is planned for 10:30 a.m. on…