Archive Posts
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Special Olympics Club Keeps Long-Standing Partnership Dancing
Social JusticeFor the members of the Highland Friendship Club, dancing with one another during COVID was made a reality thanks to their long-standing partnership with the University of St. Thomas’ Special Olympics Club.
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Virtual Postgraduation Fair to Focus on Meaningful Work for Class of 2020
COVID-19 ResponseMeaningful work and how graduates might take this opportunity to find work that advances the common good is the focus of the May 7 virtual postgraduation fair, co-hosted by the Center for the Common Good and the Career Development Center. -
Leading Mayo Clinic’s Digital Transformation
COVID-19 ResponseRita Khan ’11 MBA, Mayo Clinic's first-ever chief digital officer, credits her Opus College of Business MBA for preparing her for leadership. -
School of Engineering Students Producing PPE For Local Hospitals
COVID-19 ResponseThe St. Thomas campuses have largely shut down in response to the coronavirus, but thanks to the efforts of more than a dozen St. Thomas engineering, education and chemistry students, the university’s 3D printers are not sitting idle: They’re turning out personal protective equipment (PPE) to support the Twin Cities medical community. -
Paired Sociology Classes Double Their Engagement, Impact Together
Social JusticeCollege of Arts and Sciences sociology assistant professor Patricia Maddox and Dougherty Family College clinical faculty Jennifer Trost have done something unique with their respective sociology classes. For three years now they have been creating a double community engagement experience for some of their Introduction to Sociology students. -
Sustainability Week, EcoChallenge Kick off April 20
Social JusticeApril 22 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and the St. Thomas community is getting a head start on April 20 as both Sustainability Week and the university’s EcoChallenge kick off. -
St. Thomas Alumni Stepping Up in Fight Against Coronavirus
COVID-19 ResponseMany St. Thomas alumni have answered the call to make a bigger impact in their communities; we caught up with three of them to discuss their evolving roles as a firefighter, distillery owner and a retired entrepreneur. -
Business Support During Challenging Times
COVID-19 ResponseThe "Business Support During Challenging Times" webinars are designed to help businesses navigate COVID-19 and other uncertain times. -
Global Ashoka U Exchange Brings the World to St. Thomas, Digitally
COVID-19 ResponseThe annual Ashoka U Exchange event is taking place digitally April 16-17 at the University of St. Thomas. -
Advancing the Common Good Amidst the Coronavirus
COVID-19 ResponseLike many others, St. Thomas community members are working to figure out other safe and appropriate ways they can make an impact. The Center for the Common Good – which coordinates with hundreds of community partners to connect Tommies with volunteering and donation opportunities – has helped create guidelines and ways for St. Thomas community members to remain engaged.