UST in the news

Here's this week's roundup of stories of interest that mention St. Thomas.

You will be able to 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.

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“Small college report: Johnnies, Tommies set for showdown,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, Oct. 30, 2002. The sports column also noted that UST’s volleyball team was set to clinch this year’s MIAC title. https://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/sports/4399366.htm

“Facts about candidates for attorney general,” Star Tribune, Oct. 30, 2002. Among those profiled is Dale Nathan, an adjunct faculty member at St. Thomas. https://www.startribune.com/stories/468/3399759.html

“Calendar of events,” The Catholic Spirit, Oct. 31, 2002. https://www.thecatholicspirit.com/archives.php?article=373

“University business experts link weaknesses in economy, ethics,” The Catholic Spirit, Oct. 31, 2002, page 18. Discussing the U.S. economics system’s ethical underpinnings, Dr. Michael Naughton of the UST Theology Department says, “We’ve got to take a serious look at a system that maximizes one value. Most executives 20 years ago simply did not have the pressure on them to maximize stock price that people now have.” (Story not available online)

“Dreamshops launch in Minneapolis,” Star Tribune, Nov. 1, 2002. This news release from PR Newswire, a public relations placement service, is published on the Star Tribune Web site. Dreamshops’ founder is Kristen Heimerl, who has a B.A. in business from UST. https://www.startribune.com/stories/569/3403425.html

“TwinsFest dates set,” Star Tribune, Nov. 1, 2002. This sports-brief column includes a mention that “Kris Paulson, a three-time all-conference golfer at St. Thomas and former Holy Angels athlete, was named assistant women's golf coach for the University of Minnesota. Paulson has worked at Golden Valley Golf and Country Club since graduating from St. Thomas.” https://www.startribune.com/stories/503/3402898.html

“Small college football games to watch,” Star Tribune, Nov. 1, 2002. The Tommie-Johnnie game leads the pack. https://www.startribune.com/stories/503/3402523.html

“Coleman, Mondale survey political terrain,” Star Tribune, Nov. 2, 2002. Gov. Arne Carlson’s comments at the Nov. 1 First Friday luncheon are included in this story. https://www.startribune.com/stories/587/3405240.html

“Faith & Values calendar,” Star Tribune, Nov. 2, 2002. A talk by Dr. William Cavanaugh of the Theology Department is listed in this calendar. https://www.startribune.com/stories/614/3394587.html

“Activities in religion today,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, Nov. 2. Ron Hansen’s Nov. 6 talk for the UST Center for Catholic Studies is noted. https://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/4422406.htm

“Off the news: The best eulogies bring out the best in all of us,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, Nov. 2, 2002. Father Paul Feela, director of worship at the School of Divinity, comments. https://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/living/4422424.htm

“Area sports roundup,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, Nov. 2, 2002. The Tommie-Johnnie game is called “perhaps the most spirited rivalry in Minnesota college sports.” https://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/4425735.htm

“St. John’s, Minn. 48, St. Thomas, Minn. 28,” Star Tribune, Nov. 2, 2002. Here’s the Associated Press’ game wrapup. There’s always next time. https://www.startribune.com/stories/468/3406282.html

“Johnnies clinch NCAA spot again after trouncing St. Thomas,” Star Tribune, Nov. 3, 2002. There’s always basketball. https://www.startribune.com/stories/503/3406397.html

“St. John’s 48, St. Thomas 28: Johnnies run Tommies ragged,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, Nov. 3, 2002. http
://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/4431583.htm

“Literary calendar,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, Nov. 3, 2002. Ron Hansen’s Nov. 6 talk for the UST Center for Catholic Studies is noted. https://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/entertainment/4414451.htm

“Business calendar,” Star Tribune, Nov. 3, 2002. This calendar includes a program of UST’s Small Business Development Center. https://www.startribune.com/stories/535/3400389.html

“Great get-together: 'Harvest' wedding casual, creative, cheap and fun,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, Nov. 3, 2002. Here’s a nice feature on the wedding of St. Thomas alumna Jenny Rose Ryan, ’00. According to the story, she’s now a grad student at Hamline. https://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/living/4415338.htm

“Business calendar,” Star Tribune, Nov. 4, 2002. This calendar includes a program of UST’s Center for Nonprofit Management. https://www.startribune.com/stories/535/3404497.html

“Weekly planner,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, Nov. 4, 2002. This business calendar includes a UST seminar for entrepreneurs. https://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/4423489.htm

“Dream believer,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, Nov. 4, 2002. This story, originally by the Duluth News Tribune, profiles Duluth native and St. Thomas alumnus Matt Thibodeau, 31, who has started a scholarship fund for Bolivian orphans. https://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/4437753.htm

“Reaction to debate ranges from apathy to zeal,” Star Tribune, Nov. 5, 2002. Among “reactors” were students and staff in the UST Multicultural Student Services office. https://www.startribune.com/stories/587/3410477.html

“Ken Pentel: Seizing the moment for ‘a movement,’” Star Tribune, Nov. 5, 2002. Pentel campaigned here on Monday. https://www.startribune.com/stories/587/3410285.html

"Apple Valley: Funeral plans replace baby shower invitations," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Nov. 5, 2002. Sad news: Katie Amelse Burg, a 1997 St. Thomas alumna, died Friday, Nov. 1, after an Oct. 26 car accident; her husband, Russ Burg, was still in critical condition Tuesday, and their baby boy was delivered last week more than two months prematurely. Katie was a sixth-grade teacher at Edward Neill Elementary School in Burnsville. Her funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Mary, Mother of the Church parish in Burnsville. https://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/4444042.htm
If you'd like to learn more about the funeral arrangements and a trust fund for her son, click here: https://www.legacy.com/StarTribune/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=576650