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Tales from the Archives: Early Days of Computing at St. Thomas
Quotes from the QuadAs early as 1960, discussions began at St. Thomas about establishing a computing center on campus. Such a center would help with administrative needs like class scheduling, grade computation and fiscal management. Additionally, the center was envisioned to be an essential teaching tool for students in the school’s business and the science programs. In 1963,…
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Diverse Voices Walking Together
Diversity, Equity and InclusionAs scholars of Latin America, Professors Paola Ehrmantraut and Kari Zimmerman are passionate about an interdisciplinary project they developed approximately three years ago that uplifts immigrant voices while showcasing student research. Walking Together, a digital research hub officially launched at the University of St. Thomas in August 2021, is designed to celebrate the history of… -
STELAR Brings Virtual Reality and AI Into the Classroom
TechnologyOn a spring evening at the University of St. Thomas, two dozen MBA students learned what the task ahead of them was: to give feedback on a project to Jeremy, a valued member of their team. Spread across Schulze Hall on the Minneapolis campus, the students prepared for their turn to chat with Jeremy, who… -
St. Thomas Appoints Lifelong Tommie as First Woman CIO
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas recently promoted one of its own to chief information officer from the interim CIO role assumed six months prior. Moreover, the appointee is a woman. Karen Julian ’94, ’98 MBA has risen through the ranks since the first tech job she accepted over 30 years ago while a student at… -
Simulation Haven: Creating a Tech Center for Nursing
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthPediatrics patient Hal is feeling dizzy. Even more concerning, Hal is having trouble feeling one of his legs. Today, he’s being treated at the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing, and like some pediatric patients in a typical medical setting, Hal is showing signs that he’s uncomfortable with his surroundings. “Don’t touch me,” Hal tells… -
ITS Receives Global Award
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas has been recognized as a leader among educational institutions worldwide for its innovative efforts to enhance the technology skills of the university community. The Institutional Data, Analytics and Reporting (IDAR) team within Innovation and Technology Services (ITS) was a Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards for Education winner in the data… -
'Pandemic Superstars': STELAR Ushers Campus Into New Era of Blended Learning
COVID-19 ResponseTucked away in the basement of the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library you’ll find a very humble group. A group of technical heroes of sorts, who very well may have held the university together back in March 2020. Two years and thousands of Zoom calls later, the team behind STELAR is finally getting a chance to catch their… -
Humans of St. Thomas: Chief Accessibility Officer for Start-up
Humans of St. ThomasLisan Hasnain ’21 AA, '23 came into Dougherty Family College thinking it was going to be a typical two-year community college. But he “underestimated it a little bit.” After a few leadership roles at the associate degree college and writing “one of the hardest essays” he’s written, he was one of several recipients of the… -
In the News: Ed Clark Appointed to State Technology Advisory Council
In the NewsGov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have appointed Ed Clark, St. Thomas CIO and chief digital officer, to a term on the Technology Advisory Council. Clark will serve on the council until Jan. 2, 2023. The Technology Advisory Council advises the commissioner of Minnesota IT Services on the development and implementation of a… -
In the News - Community Conversations: Ed Clark’s Update on Digital Transformation
In the NewsEd Clark, St. Thomas CIO and Chief Digital Officer, is interviewed by Educause Review about the digital transformation and the COVID-19 virtual migration. Read More