St. Thomas’ symphonic wind ensemble, festival choir members, and a three-person faculty band will travel to Ireland on May 20 for a nine-day performance tour.
May St. Thomas music shine upon Ireland, ensembles prepare for international tour
Dowling, Ireland residents frustrated about returning bed lofts early
Freshmen students in Ireland and Dowling halls are returning their bed lofts on May 11 so they do not disrupt others studying for finals and can move out 24 hours after their last final.
News in :90 – April 26, 2012
This is News in :90 for Thursday, April 26, 2012.
Crammed in the classroom: science department needs more space
The number of science majors has quadrupled since the opening of the Frey Science and Engineering Center. Additional students and faculty require more space than it provides.
Competition is a beneficial lesson to learn
A negative mindset toward competition will hinder a generation that will have to apply to colleges and for internships. In moderation, reinforcing healthy competition will bring long-term value.
Changes being made to pre-health department after external review
The percentage of St. Thomas graduates accepted into medical schools decreased from 57 percent in 2010 to 34 percent in 2011.
News in :90 – March 5, 2012
This is News in :90 for Monday, March 5, 2012.
New lemonade curriculum links entrepreneurship classes
The new 200-level entrepreneurship class provides hands-on experience for students and capstone course mentors.
St. Thomas students respond to free speech case
St. Thomas students are following a free speech case at the Minnesota Supreme Court involving a student and controversial Facebook posts.
Students experiencing effects of tough job market
A Pew Research Center analysis, released in February, details the impact of the recession on the attitudes of 20- and 30-year-olds.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 13, 2012
This is Sports in :60 for Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.
St. Thomas graduate receives White House award
St. Thomas graduate Semhar Araia was honored with the Champion for Change award at the White House Monday, Jan. 30, for her work overseas.
Anderson Student Center credit card system delayed
Students will be able to use credit cards in all food venues at St.Thomas for the first time, but the start date has been delayed because of federal bank regulations and fees.
Seminary turns away some for financial reasons
Due to financial pressures, Archbishop John Neinstedt wrote letters to eight dioceses telling them that the seminary could not take their candidates for the priesthood, said the Rev. Michael Becker, SJV rector.
Sports in :60 – May 6, 2011
This is Sports in :60 for Friday, May 6, 2011.