St. Thomas professors have started to transition from Blackboard to Canvas, a new instructional platform that technology consultants say will better suit the university’s needs.
Canvas to replace Blackboard as new learning management system
Several positions eliminated in registrar consolidation
The office of the University Registrar and other departments are being consolidated to form a new entity called the Student Data and Compliance Office, which officials said will streamline student support practices and use technology to report and synthesize student data.
St. Thomas launches online counseling services
On Dec. 5, the University of St. Thomas formally launched Learn to Live which offers online programs and tools for students struggling with stress, depression, low mood or social anxiety.
Morrison Hall decked with inclusive signs
Signs reading “#MorrisonLOVES,” “Tommies Love Not Hate” and other sentiments about being one family decked the walls of Morrison Hall, but despite the hashtag, the goal wasn’t to bring attention on social media. Instead, they were intended to create an inclusive community on the university campus.
News in :90 – Dec. 9, 2016
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Sophomore leads the CHAARG in fitness
Sophomore Katie Harris is in the process of founding a Changing Health, Attitudes, Actions to Recreate Girls chapter at the University of St. Thomas. The organization balances fitness and a social meeting place for college-aged girls.
Protesters rally for $15 minimum wage at U of M
Protesters from the group 15 Now Coalition and other groups rallied for raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour Tuesday night outside Coffman Union in Minneapolis.
Biology department brews merits of local roastery’s coffee chaff
The St. Thomas biology department has partnered with Tiny Footprint Coffee, a local roastery in Minneapolis, to examine ways coffee chaff can be used for sustainability.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 25, 2016
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Clown craze not a threat, says St. Paul police
Since August, encounters with clowns highly publicized by social media have spread fear across the country, but Sgt. Michael Ernster, public information officer at the St. Paul Police Department, said the public doesn’t need to be afraid.
News in :90 – Oct. 11, 2016
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Friendship families promote cultural exchange, welcome international students
This year, the Friendship Family program is still inviting families and students to sign up and will continue to take applications.
Students volunteer to learn business skills, leave impact on community
More than 175 students connected with 31 nonprofit companies and explored service opportunities in the Twin Cities on Sept. 15 during the Service Opportunities Fair for the Common Good in McNeely Hall.
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News in :90 – Sept. 15, 2016
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