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St. Thomas Students Decorate Campus Sidewalks With Chalk Art to Illustrate Research
ResearchMechanical engineering student Hapaki Lorenzo ’26 spent the morning of Oct. 2 drawing about polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollutants with colored chalk on the sidewalk behind the John Ireland statue at the University of St. Thomas. He is one of six students who participated in the 2024 Sidewalk Symposium, illustrating their original research through chalk art on…
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Family Weekend at St. Thomas: Fun, Family and Friends
People & CultureUniversity of St. Thomas students welcomed their family members to join them on campus Oct. 4-6 for Family Weekend. They had their choice of activities, including bingo, a movie on the quad, bonfire with s’mores, an observatory tour, Mass, a Cadenza concert, and guided painting. Plenty of sporting events, including football, men’s and women’s hockey,… -
Tales from the Archives: Other Campuses
People & CultureWhat do the Mall of America, Thunder Bay, Owatonna, Taipei, Chaska, Rome and Minneapolis have in common? All of these places have hosted St. Thomas campuses at some point in the university’s history. While the main campus in St. Paul is likely the first that comes to mind when thinking of St. Thomas, the university… -
New IP Professor Brings Courses, Connections to St. Thomas Law
Business & LawAssistant Professor Sarita Matheson, the School of Law’s newest faculty member, says she wanted to teach at the University of St. Thomas for many reasons, including the school’s mission and caring community, along with its focus on developing each student’s practical legal skills. “I was really impressed by all the coaching and mentoring opportunities provided… -
Teacher-Student Reunion Solidifies College Choice
Humans of St. ThomasA small-world connection played a part in drawing University of St. Thomas student Vincent Wiegman ’27 to the Twin Cities from the Kansas City area: his middle school science teacher. Minnesota native and St. Thomas Senior Admissions Counselor Annie Dockendorf taught in the Kansas City area for nearly two years before joining St. Thomas in… -
Using Augmented Reality to Tell Stories About the ‘Culture of Encounter’ at St. Thomas
Tommie ExpertsIn the wizarding world of Harry Potter, readers are delighted to discover that the walls of Hogwarts buildings are covered with magical portraits, capturing the essence of the people featured that then come to life when someone stands in front of them. That technique requires enchantments and spells and things that are impossible to replicate… -
Sights and Sounds: Class of 2028’s March Through the Arches
Quotes from the QuadOn a sunny September day, members of the Class of 2028 at St. Thomas started their journey at the university by marching through the Arches while family members, faculty and staff cheered them on. “You are about to become part of a story that is bigger than yourselves. Every entering class of students writes a… -
Sights and Sounds: 2024 Welcome Days
Quotes from the QuadThe Class of 2028 has arrived at the University of St. Thomas to help kick off a new school year. About 1,600 first-time, first-year students were welcomed to campus with a full schedule of events meant to foster connection and lasting friendship. This year’s Welcome Days featured beloved traditions, including March Through the Arches, late-night… -
Tommies Explore Careers, Gain Hands-On Experience at Summer Internships
People & CultureTommies are officially back on campus for the fall semester, and many are returning after spending their summers at valuable hands-on internships. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation to Wells Fargo, these University of St. Thomas students fanned out across the country, exploring careers and jobs in an industry of interest. The St. Thomas Career… -
Marlon Blake Accepts Role of Associate Dean and SDIS Director
Professional NotesDr. Marlon Blake, assistant dean of students at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, has accepted the role of Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion (SDIS) at the university. In his new role, Blake will lead SDIS with a focus on fostering a vibrant and caring community where student…