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Interreligious Studies Center Director Publishes Book
Professional NotesDr. Hans Gustafson, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies at the University of St. Thomas and an adjunct professor in the Department of Theology, recently published the book Everyday Wisdom: Interreligious Studies in a Pluralistic World. Publisher’s summary: Over the last decade, interreligious and interfaith studies have flourished in religion and theology…
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Dr. Obasesam Okoi Receives 2023 Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Research Grant
Professional NotesDr. Obasesam Okoi, assistant professor in the Department of Justice and Society Studies at the University of St. Thomas, has been selected as a recipient of the 2023 Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) Research Grant for his study titled, “When State Security Fails: Community Resilience and Innovations in Responding… -
St. Thomas Community Members to Speak at LíderCon 2023
Diversity, Equity and InclusionFive members of the St. Thomas community will be speaking at LíderCon, a two-day event on Oct. 12-13 that promotes leadership for the Latinx community by enhancing interpersonal leadership skills. The conference includes a career fair, national keynote speakers, networking hours, panels with local and regional leaders, and professional development workshops. On Oct. 13… -
Dr. Patricia Conde-Brooks Interviewed About Latinos in Minnesota
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Patricia Conde-Brooks, University of St. Thomas executive director of campus inclusion and community, recently spoke with MLatino Media about Latinos in Minnesota, including the rise of Latinas in the workforce. She talked about how there are now more Latinas getting more education than Latinos. From the interview: “They’re getting their education at levels that… -
Kenzie O’Keefe Named Director of ThreeSixty Journalism
Professional NotesThreeSixty Journalism, a nonprofit program of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, announced Kenzie O’Keefe as its new director. O’Keefe spent nearly eight years in various positions at Pillsbury United Communities, including as editor and publisher of its North News community newspaper. Most recently she served as head of mobilization… -
Dr. Manjeet Rege Delivers Keynote Speech on AI at Minnesota IT Symposium
Professional NotesDr. Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, and a leading AI expert, delivered the opening keynote speech on Sept. 7 at the Minnesota IT Symposium, providing insights into the rapid advances and potential impacts of artificial intelligence technology. In his address,… -
Professor David Grenardo Wins Prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize
Law Professional NotesSt. Thomas Law Professor David Grenardo has been recognized nationally as a thought leader by the American Inns of Court. He is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize for his essay, “Debunking the Major Myths Surrounding Mandatory Civility for Lawyers Plus Five Mandatory Civility Rules That Will Work.” The award recognizes… -
St. Thomas Law Faculty Appointed to Minnesota Supreme Court
People & CultureKarl Procaccini, a full-time visiting assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, has been appointed as the newest associate justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court. He will take the seat of Justice Natalie Hudson, who is being elevated to chief justice of the court. Procaccini has been a St. Thomas adjunct… -
Luann Dummer Center for Women Names New Director
Professional NotesThe Luann Dummer Center for Women (LDCW) at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota has appointed Dr. Shaherzad Ahmadi to serve as director of the center for the 2023-24 academic year. Ahmadi is an associate professor of history at St. Thomas; her research and teaching focus is on the Islamic world, particularly the Middle… -
Dougherty Family College Appoints Interim Associate Dean of Academics
Professional NotesSarah McCann, a clinical faculty member at Dougherty Family College, has been appointed as the interim associate dean of academics of the two-year college at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. McCann has served as theology faculty at DFC since the college’s inception in 2017. Prior to joining DFC, McCann was dean of student…