UST in the News

UST in the news

Here's a roundup of recent St. Thomas mentions of interest in various media. Read the stories by clicking on the links. Links do expire and change as papers move stories to "archive" status, and if links have expired, you're welcome to purchase access to the stories or use a search engine such as Lexis Nexis, available on the UST Libraries' Web site. In some cases, you'll need to register on the publication's Web site in order to access full text.

The list below is by no means exhaustive.   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

• "Buffalo Wild Wings: Licking Fingers Of Success," WCBS-TV and three other sources, New York City, Feb. 17, 2009. "'It's neatly positioned in that casual market,' said Dave Brennan, professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas. 'It's a step above the McDonald's and the quick serve companies. But it's not as high as say the Applebee's and Chili's. And it also has a different atmosphere which appeals greatly to young people.' " https://wcbstv.com/business/buffalo.wild.wings.2.937604.html

• " African immigrant community sets up Minneapolis retail center," Finance and Commerce, Feb. 17, 2009. "Dave Brennan, co-director of the Twin Cities-based Institute for Retailing Excellence at the University of St. Thomas, predicted that the Global Business Center should prove attractive to its target audience, and he cited the same factors that made certain neighborhoods in New York City retail centers for that community's Italian and Jewish immigrants in the early 20th century." https://www.finance-commerce.com/article.cfm/2009/02/18/African-immigrant-community-sets-up-Minneapolis-retail-center-Shops-expected-to-draw-from-ethnically

• Scholarship program for Albert Lea students open for applications," Albert Lea Tribune, Feb. 17, 2009. " The John M. Morrison Scholarship Program for Albert Lea students is open for applications." Morrison, a graduate of Albert Lea High School, is a St. Thomas trustee. https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2009/feb/17/scholarship-program-albert-lea-students-open-appli/

• " John Herrick honored during Catholic Charities 25th anniversary dinner dance," Palm Beach ( Fla.) Daily News, Feb. 17, 2009. Herrick, a 1954 St. Thomas alumnus, is a founding member of the board of governors of the St. Thomas School of Law. https://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/soc/content/society/insider/2009/02/17/ins_catholic_0218.html

• " Fascination with trains costs Minnesota plenty," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Feb. 17, 2009. Here's an opinion piece by Dr. Michael Andregg of St. Thomas' Justice and Peace Studies program. https://www.twincities.com/opinion/ci_11717405

• "Where to go when the bank says no: A guide to seeking out alternative sources of financing," Minnesota Lawyer, February 2, 2009. Mike Ryan, director of the Small Business Development Center at St. Thomas, advises. See PDF.

• "Faegre layoffs send shiver through state's legal market," Minnesota Lawyer, Feb. 19, 2009. "Alanna Moravetz, director of career and development services at University of St. Thomas Law School, agreed that networking and relationship building is the most important thing to do right now.  'You have to be creative.'  She recalled a lawyer who made various contacts through networking and eventually landed a job at a small firm that didn't know it needed her until she met members of the firm." https://www.minnlawyer.com/article.cfm/2009/02/23/Faegre-layoffs-sends-shiver-through-states-legal-market-Size-stature-no-insulation-from-economic-tsu

• " St. Thomas to build new athletic complex, biggest construction project in its history," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Feb. 19, 2009. https://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_11741216

• " St. Thomas building $52 million athletic complex," Minnesota Public Radio, Feb. 19, 2009. https://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/02/19/saint_thomas_new_athletic_facility

• " St. Thomas OKs $52M rec complex," Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal and others, Feb. 19, 2009. https://eastbay.bizjournals.com/eastbay/othercities/twincities/stories/2009/02/16/daily52.html

• " St. Thomas to build $52M athletic complex," KSAX-TV ( Alexandria/ Redwood Falls, Minn.) and two other sources, Feb. 19, 2009.   https://ksax.com/article/stories/S796805.shtml?cat=10230

• " University of St. Thomas on track for $118 million expansion," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Feb. 20, 2009. https://www.twincities.com/ci_11744607

• " St. Thomas builds $52 million athletic complex," Winona Daily News, Feb. 20, 2009. The headline jumps the gun a bit, but this Associated Press story is correct. https://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2009/02/20/mn/02mn.txt

• " St. Thomas trustees OK plans for athletic complex," Star Tribune, Feb. 20, 2009. https://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/39858682.html

• "St. Thomas OKs $118 Million Construction Project," University Business, Feb. 20, 2009. https://www.universitybusiness.com/newssummary.aspx?news=yes&postid=1824

• "Wanted: Lousy job, low pay," CNNMoney.com, Feb. 19, 2009. "'As a recruiter we're faced with a humongous amount of applications,' said Pete Ro
  nza, a compensation & benefits manager at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. 'We could write the ad in Russian and it wouldn't matter.' Ronza says that many applications don't have a chance because they don't fit with the job requirements.'We sympathize, but we have to find the best person,' he said." https://money.cnn.com/2009/02/18/news/economy/lousy_job/index.htm?postversion=2009021910

• "Slam poetry performance, " Asian-American Press, Feb. 19, 2009. "That's What She Said, an evening of poetry and music to benefit the Minnesota poets attending the 2nd Annual Women of the World Poetry Slam, will take place Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. at The Local Irish Pub, 931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. … [Among performers, Jenn] Sparks participated in the College Poetry Slam Nationals with the University of St. Thomas." https://www.aapress.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1235088403&archive=&start_from=&ucat= 1

• "A stark contrast in courts: Upstairs, the pricey lawyer-filled Coleman-Franken trial; downstairs, an overworked public defender," MinnPost.com, Feb. 19, 2009. "Kunkel was representing 'a bad guy.' That's what public defenders do. Barely four years out of the University of St. Thomas Law School, he said earnestly: 'The right to appeal is important especially in light of all the cutbacks.'" https://www.minnpost.com/stories/2009/02/19/6836/a_stark_contrast_in_courts_upstairs_the_pricey_lawyer-filled_coleman-franken_trial_downstairs_an_overworked_public_defender

• "Literary calendar," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Feb. 19, 2009.   "Hubbs Children's Literature Conference: Seventeenth annual conference with Carole Boston Weatherford, award-winning African-American author and poet, discussing "Bending Genres, Bridging Generations" in her keynote morning session; and Minnesotan Warren Hanson, illustrator of "A Cup of Christmas Tea" and the "Peef" books. Discussion topics include a review of award-winning books, ideas for teaching about diversity and tips on becoming a professional writer. 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday; $55, including lunch; O'Shaughnessy Educational Center, University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul; registration/ information, stthomas.edu/edu cation/events/hubbs/ or 651-962-4431." https://www.twincities.com/bookawards/ci_11741808

• "Off the tracks — and unconstitutional," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Feb. 21, 2009. This opinion piece's author is Michael Stokes Paulsen, professor of law at St. Thomas. A version of this column originally appeared in the Wall Street Journal in January. https://www.twincities.com/ci_11755311

• Episcopalians still divided as parishes break away," Keene (N.H.) Sentinel, Feb. 21, 2009. "Increasingly, courts not only consider a denomination's bylaws but also state statutes, case law, deeds and special agreements, according to Valerie Munson, an authority on church property law at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn." https://www.sentinelsource.com/articles/2009/02/21/features/religion/free/id_343283.txt

• "Science Olympiads bring home six medals," Waseca County News, Feb. 23, 2009. "Moving forward, the Science Olympiad state competition is set to take place on March 14 at the University of St. Thomas." https://www.wasecacountynews.com/news.php?viewStory=2279