UST in the News

UST in the news

Here's a roundup of recent stories of interest that mention St. Thomas.

Read the stories by clicking on the links. Links do expire and change as papers move stories to “archive” status, so be sure to read stories soon if you’re interested. In some cases, you’ll need to register on the publication’s Web site in order to access the stories.

If you see a story about St. Thomas and would like us to include mention of it, be sure to drop us a note at bulletin@stthomas.edu.

• “Law firm founder Jim Larkin dies at 74,” Star Tribune, March 2, 2005. Larkin, a former St. Thomas trustee, “was instrumental in the decision to reopen the University of St. Thomas School of Law.” https://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5268319.html

• “Metro briefs,” Star Tribune, March 2, 2005. Architect Peter Eisenman’s visit to St. Thomas is noted. https://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5268160.html

• “Purported expert on sex offenders charged with perjury,” Star Tribune, March 2, 2005.   “[Michael] Nilan, who was paid $6,120 by the state for testifying in the case, also lied about having a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from a correspondence school, Madison University, and a master of arts degree in clinical psychology from the University of St. Thomas, according to the charges. He actually has a doctorate in psychology from Madison University and a master of arts degree in counseling psychology from St. Thomas.” https://www.startribune.com/stories/467/5268340.html

• See also: “Expert witness charged,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 2, 2005. https://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/11026029.htm

• “Business people,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 2, 2005. “Christopher Puto, dean of the University of St. Thomas Business School, will join the board of directors of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, a management education and accrediting association. Puto's three-year term begins July 1.” https://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/states/minnesota/counties/ramsey_county/11026698.htm

• “Sports briefs,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 2, 2005. “University of St. Thomas women's basketball coach Tricia Dornisch resigned after six years at the Tommies' helm. Dornisch joined the Tommies during the 1995-96 season as an assistant coach and was promoted to head coach in 1999. During her tenure, she led the Tommies to three consecutive MIAC championships (2000-2002) and a Final Four appearance (2000). Her overall record was 113-50.” https://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/11026346.htm

• “Charitable giving to Minnesota colleges and universities in 2004,” Star Tribune, March 3, 2005. UST is listed third, behind the University of Minnesota and the Mayo Foundation. https://www.startribune.com/stories/468/5270390.html

• See also: “U of M is top gift-getter among Minnesota schools,” Star Tribune, March 5, 2005. https://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5274626.html

• “Ramsey County calendar,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 3, 2005. “Science Olympiads: About 1,000 young scientists in the making will participate in the 21st Minnesota Science Olympiads, held by the University of St. Thomas. The competition will be Saturday for middle school students and March 12 for high- schoolers. Both events will be in the Frey Science and Engineering Center and McCarthy Gym at the university. The Olympiads run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For a detailed schedule, visit the Minnesota Academy of Science Web site at www.mnacadsci.org/Events/Olympiad/soHome.asp.” https://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/states/minnesota/counties/ramsey_county/11034788.htm

• “Family events calendar,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 3, 2005: “University of St. Thomas: ‘Building the Impossible: Architecture in Motion’ professional symposium. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. March 3; $35-$23 ($45-$30 for lecture and symposium). Student symposium and exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 4; free; O'Shaughnessy Educational Center Auditorium, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul; 651-962-5560. https://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/11032075.htm

• “UST law students provide low-income tax assistance,” The Catholic Spirit, March 3, 2005. https://www.thecatholicspirit.com/archives.php?article=3599

• “Eucharist — personal and cosmic,” The Catholic Spirit, March 3, 2005. Dr. Christopher Thompson, chair of UST’s Catholic Studies Department, wrote this commentary. https://www.thecatholicspirit.com/advertisements.php?article_type=Letters%20to%20the%20Editor

• “College sports briefs,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 5, 2005. https://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/sports/11057865.htm

• “A Question Of Faith: What is your feeling about the death penalty?” Star Tribune, March 5, 2005. Among the responders is Rabbi Barry Cytron, of the Jay Phillips Center for Jewish-Christian Learning, which is located at St. Thomas. https://www.startribune.com/stories/614/5266614.html

• “Business people,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 6, 2005. “University of St. Thomas College of Business Dean Christopher Puto was elected to the board of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.” https://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/business/11055095.htm

• “Human Race heroes,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 6, 2005. The 33rd ann
  ual Human Race 8-kilometer road race starts at 1:20 p.m. March 20 near the University of St. Thomas. https://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/11044013.htm

• See also: “Outdoors and rec calendar,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 6, 2005. https://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/11043020.htm

• “From both left and right, young volunteers rocked the vote,” Star Tribune, March 6, 2005. “Meredith Wilson, 19, a freshman at the University of St. Thomas, was just looking for other conservatives to chat with when she joined the College Republicans in September.” https://www.startribune.com/stories/389/5260408.html

• “Outside consultant,” Star Tribune, March 7, 2005. Lorman Lundsten of the College of Business Marketing Department offers business advice. https://www.startribune.com/stories/535/5274819.html

• “Weekly planner,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 7, 2005. “The 12th Annual Luann Dummer Lecture. A Woman's History Month lecture featuring Julianne Malveaux and Deborah Perry Piscione, authors of ‘Unfinished Business: A Democrat and a Republican Take on the 10 Most Important Issues Women Face.’ Free and open to the public. 7 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium, University of St. Thomas. 651-962-6119. ”   https://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/business/11055094.htm

• See also: This week in politics,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 7, 2005. “Monday: Authors Julianne Malveaux and Deborah Perry Piscione will discuss their book, ‘Unfinished Business: A Democrat and a Republican Take on the 10 Most Important Issues Women Face,’ at the University of St. Thomas' O'Shaughnessy Educational Center Auditorium at 7 p.m.” https://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/news/local/11055906.htm

• "Midday," Minnesota Public Radio, March 8, 2005. MPR marked International Women's Day with a broadcast of the March 7 Luann Dummer Lecture at St. Thomas. If you missed the lecture, by political commentators Julianne Malveaux and Deborah Perry Piscione, listen here: https://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/programs/midday/