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In the News: Benjamin Heidgerken on ‘Inside Out 2’ and Catholic Understanding of the Human Person
In the NewsBenjamin Heidgerken, adjunct professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an article about the movie “Inside Out 2,” and its connections to Catholic understanding of the human person. From the article: The film’s most prominent reverberations with the Judeo-Christian tradition arise from the fact that our…
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In the News: Christopher Michaelson Asks the Big Questions About Why We Work
In the NewsChristopher Michaelson, professor of business ethics at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently co-authored the book, Is Your Work Worth It?, an excerpt from which was published by Fast Company. From the excerpt: For most of us, work will take a disproportionate share of our waking adult hours. It defines our… -
In the News: Renee Buhr on the Far-Right Movement in France
In the NewsRenee Buhr, political science and international studies professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an op-ed in The Hill on the rise of the far-right National Rally party in France. From the article: Ultimately, it is clear that the “normalized” image of the National Rally is a matter… -
In the News: Kevin Sauter on President Biden Meeting With Governors Amid Campaign Turmoil
In the NewsKevin Sauter, professor emeritus of communication studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the unique meeting between President Biden and Democratic governors. From the story: Dr. Kevin Sauter, a professor emeritus at the University of St. Thomas and expert in political communication, described the… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on New Police Training Regulation in Minnesota
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with MinnPost about a new law banning the use of “excited delirium” in police training throughout the state. From the story: Excited delirium refers to the description of a person’s state of extreme agitation, aggression, excitability and distress, sometimes in conjunction… -
In the News: John Abraham on the Increase in Extreme Rainfall Events
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss green energy solutions and how climate change is contributing to the extremely wet weather being seen across Minnesota and much of the country this summer. From the interview: “As the air warms, the air becomes… -
In the News: Tom Berg Quoted in Star Tribune Editorial on Trump Immunity Case
In the NewsTom Berg, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, was recently quoted in an article from the Star Tribune editorial board on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. From the article: And among other problems from the decision are issues of balance, according to Thomas C. Berg, a professor of law… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Supreme Court Presidential Immunity Ruling
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with PolitiFact about the presidential immunity ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. From the story: Justice Sonia Sotomayor made this argument in her sharply worded dissent, which Mark Osler, a University of St. Thomas law professor, called “the most chilling part”… -
Retired St. Thomas Math Professor Receives Honorary Degree from University in Scotland
Professional NotesChehrzad Shakiban, PhD, a retired math professor at the University of St. Thomas and a senior fellow in its Center for Common Good, received an honorary degree from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland on June 19, in recognition of her commitment and contributions to advancing education around the world. She was presented with the title of… -
In the News: Christopher Wong Michaelson on Productivity and Expectations in the Workplace
In the NewsChristopher Wong Michaelson, ethics professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with MarketWatch about “mouse jigglers” and other gadgets to simulate computer activity, following Wells Fargo’s firing of remote and hybrid employees for using them. From the story: The very existence of technologies like mouse jigglers suggests employers’ expectations…