Archive Posts
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Tales from the Archives: Interesting Facts About Past St. Thomas Presidents
People & CultureAs the St. Thomas community prepares to celebrate the inauguration of President Robert Vischer May 12, take a moment to review some other interesting facts about former St. Thomas presidents. The oak desk in the President’s Office has been used by every St. Thomas president since 1933. Father Thomas O’Gorman, the first rector of St.…
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Life at St. Thomas: April 2023
PhotosLife at St. Thomas is an ongoing feature highlighting the images that capture what daily life on campus is like. Check out some of the images from St. Thomas photographers taken during April 2023. -
Tales from the Archives: Memorable Concerts by Popular Music Artists
Quotes from the QuadSt. Thomas has a rich history of hosting concerts featuring popular music artists and groups from jazz icon Louis Armstrong to pop rock band Maroon 5 with lead crooner Adam Levine, who was just 24 years old at the time they came to campus. From the 1950s through the 1960s, the university welcomed renowned musicians… -
Life at St. Thomas: March 2023
PhotosLife at St. Thomas is an ongoing feature highlighting the images that capture what daily life on campus is like. Check out some of the images from St. Thomas photographers taken during March and early April 2023. -
Tales from the Archives: Irish Cultural Connections
People & CultureAs St. Patrick’s Day approaches, it is time to celebrate all things Irish. But instead of a parade and green beer, take a look back at some of the intellectual and cultural connections St. Thomas has made with the Emerald Isle over its history. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the university welcomed… -
Tales from the Archives: Jimmy Carter on Campus
People & CultureAs the world recently learned that former President Jimmy Carter is receiving hospice care at his home in Georgia, the Newsroom remembers Feb. 21, 2004, when President Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, visited the St. Paul campus of the University of St. Thomas. Watch the video and read the below article from the spring… -
Tales from the Archives: Celebrating Black History and Culture at St. Thomas
People & CultureThis February, St. Thomas is hosting a variety of events to celebrate Black History Month, continuing a tradition of honoring Black history and culture on campus. One of the first programs of this type was the 1970 Black Symposium. Sponsored by the college’s Human Relations Committee (a joint faculty and student committee committed to improving… -
Tales from the Archives: Mid-Winter Celebrations
People & CultureWhile the annual Saint Paul Winter Carnival, with its signature parade and medallion hunt, may be more well known, St. Thomas has had a long tradition hosting its own mid-winter celebrations. St. Thomas’ first Mid-Winter Frolic was held on Feb. 11, 1938. Sponsored by the Inter-Club Council, the event was held in the Armory building… -
Life at St. Thomas: 2022 Photos of the Year
People & CultureThe past year at St. Thomas was filled with great memories and moments. University photographers captured more than 9,000 images over the past 12 months. This gallery highlights some of the best photos, as well as landmark moments and personalities. Check out this selection of images from 2022, captured by university photographers Mark Brown, Liam… -
Tales from the Archives: The Outdoor Nativity Scene
People & CultureSeeing the Nativity scene perched atop the Arches brings warm holiday memories to many members of the St. Thomas community. Ever wonder when this tradition was started? The first documented “Christmas crib” was erected in 1948 by the Christophori Club, a student group formed to promote Catholic thought and action. Dr. Hugo Reny, a professor…