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PHOTOS: Fiesta Latina on the Quad
Diversity, Equity and InclusionAs a way to celebrate the vibrant culture and heritage of the diverse Latinx population on the University of St. Thomas campus during the recognized Hispanic Heritage Month, members of HOLA!, Diversity Activities Board, and Student Diversity & Inclusion Services held Fiesta Latina on the Quad Sept. 29. The event featured a flags giveaway, michoacana…
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Schoenecker Center Construction Transforms South Campus
PhotosConstruction crews have been busy this summer working on the Schoenecker Center, a $110 million state-of-the-art complex that aims to break down barriers in collaborative learning. Staff photographer Mark Brown captured photos and drone footage of the progress. -
President Julie Sullivan’s Legacy Fuels St. Thomas’ Momentum
People & CultureFrom the start, Dr. Julie Sullivan, was bound to make history at the University of St. Thomas. Appointed the first lay person and woman president of Minnesota’s largest private university, Sullivan’s nine-year tenure is defined by historic milestones. On June 1, Sullivan steps down as St. Thomas president and again makes history when she becomes… -
Sights and Sounds: 2022 Undergraduate Commencement
PhotosDuring commencement ceremonies on May 21, more than 1,500 students from the Class of 2022 became the newest alumni from St. Thomas. Three students were the featured commencement speakers: Maggie Schmaltz ’22, Delaney Rossow ’22 and Kevyn Perkins ’22. In her last undergraduate commencement speech at St. Thomas before she heads to Santa Clara University,… -
USG Names Student Achievement Center in Honor of President Julie Sullivan
University NewsThere are many ways to know when a university president has had a profound impact on its students, one of them is when students take initiative to express their gratitude. When it comes to Dr. Julie Sullivan’s impact on students during her tenure as president of the University of St. Thomas, the Undergraduate Student Government… -
Life at St. Thomas: 2021 Photos of the Year - Part 2
People & CultureAs someone whose role is to photograph the events and happenings in our St. Thomas community, 2021 has felt like a year of reemergence. Though we are not yet out of the woods with the ongoing pandemic, it has been inspiring to see our campuses come alive once again thanks to the availability of vaccines.… -
Life at St. Thomas: 2021 Photos of the Year – Part 1
PhotosThe past year was filled with so many positive events and happenings on campus, in spite of the continuing pandemic. McCarthy Gymnasium became a community vaccination site, and the university celebrated this year's and last year's graduates with in-person commencement ceremonies. Masks and distancing remained, but faculty and staff worked hard to make campus a… -
PHOTOS: Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Faith and MissionTo celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dec. 12), a Spanish Mass was held Dec. 9 in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas. The Mass was followed by a procession to Anderson Student Center, where St. Thomas community members were greeted by a mariachi band serenating Our Lady. Students also shared this faith… -
PHOTOS: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
PhotosStudents, faculty and staff gathered at the Anderson Student Center Nov. 29 for the 25th annual holiday tree lighting ceremony. The Summit Singers and Cadenza filled the atrium with songs and Santa Claus made an appearance as the tree was lit. Photos by St. Thomas photographer Mark Brown. -
PHOTOS: Air Force ROTC Cadets March in Memory of POW-MIA Service Members
PhotosCadets from the U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 410 began their solemn Veterans Day vigil at dusk as the temperature dipped and light rain fell. The annual event honors prisoners of war and service members missing in action. Photos by Mark Brown/University of St. Thomas