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Eleven St. Thomas Students at Clinton Global Initiative University
Social JusticeEleven St. Thomas students representing eight commitments attended the Clinton Global Initiative University Oct. 19-21 in Chicago.
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St. Thomas' Hill Awarded Fellow Support to Get Out the Vote
Social JusticeThe Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP) selected School of Social Work associate professor Katharine Hill to receive funding to host a CEEP fellow this year. -
Founder's Day Celebrated at St. Thomas
Social JusticeCelebrating Founder's Day 100 years after the death of Archbishop John Ireland, the founding leader of St. Thomas, the community gathered on the St. Paul campus Sept. 25. Professor of Theology Bernard Brady spoke to those gathered about Ireland's vision as a changemaker. -
Center for Well-Being to Open in Fall 2019
Social Justice “For our students to succeed academically and live happy, productive lives, it is imperative that we proactively care for their health and well-being.” That is the motivation Madonna McDermott said guided our health, counseling and wellness staff during the last year in developing the concept for the Center for Well-Being, which will open in… -
St. Thomas Working to Address Mental Health Issues for Young Adults
Social JusticeThe need for mental health support for adolescents and young adults is better understood than ever before, and college campuses such as St. Thomas' are an important space in the ongoing evolution of care. -
Tommie Ties Strong at Save the Children
Social JusticeClass of 2013 alumni Matthew Vicknair, Cristina Leifson and Antanina "Nina" Ricceri reunited at Save the Children, where they help advance the common good every day at the international humanitarian organization dedicated to helping children around the world. -
Humanitarian Award - James E. Daly '69
Social JusticeJames E. Daly ’69 is the 2018 recipient of the Humanitarian Award, which recognizes an individual’s contributions to the betterment of the spiritual and material welfare of the less fortunate. -
Monsignor James Lavin Award - Mark Zesbaugh '86
Social JusticeMark A. Zesbaugh, CEO of Security Life Insurance Company of America, is the 2018 recipient of the Monsignor James Lavin Award. This award honors an alumnus/alumna of St. Thomas for outstanding contributions and service to the University of St. Thomas Alumni Association, its programs and services -
Next Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable May 24, Will Feature El-Kati
Social JusticeThe next gathering of the Diversity and Inclusion roundtable will be on May 24, and will feature Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati, emeritus professor at Macalester College. Attendees will also receive a free copy of his book, "The Myth of Race." -
First-year Michael Sullivan Nationally Recognized for Efforts to End Sexual Assault
Social JusticeFirst-year student Michael Sullivan was recently named a Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow thanks to his years-long efforts toward ending sexual assault.