Nina Ruud, manager of campus mail services, said between UPS, FedEx, DHL and the U.S. Postal Service, the St. Thomas mailroom received more than 600 deliveries during the last two days.
History in photos: Sullivan declared president-elect
Chief Photo Editor Rosie Murphy and Senior Photographer Rita Kovtun captured the moments while Julie Sullivan was announced as St. Thomas’ first female and lay president-elect Thursday.
Faculty members react to potential president recommendation
With Thursday’s decision on St. Thomas’ new president looming, the university’s faculty and staff gave their opinions on who will lead the institution.
Young marriage may not be stable and satisfactory, study says
Professor John Buri, who teaches a psychology of marriage and family course, said a 2012 research study based on 22,000 married couples suggested that couples who get married between the ages of 23-28 have the best chance for stability and satisfaction.
Writing intensive courses on the rise
Writing a paper can be a painful experience for some students, and in the last four years, it’s a task that has become harder to avoid at St. Thomas.
Scooter’s introduces Super Slice pizza option
Scooter’s is hoping to give students more bang for their buck with its new Super Slice, which replaced the 8-inch personal pizza at the beginning of the spring semester.
Presidential search committee recommends Julie Sullivan, published report says
The St. Thomas presidential search committee recommended Julie Sullivan to serve as the next university president, according to a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal report published Monday.
St. Thomas presidential position is highly sought
The staff member assigned to assist the search said it became clear that the presidency of St. Thomas was a desirable job when a committee began accepting applications last August.
News in :90 – Feb. 12, 2013
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013.
Fugitive ex-LA cop charged with murder of officer
The prosecutor who filed murder charges against a fugitive former Los Angeles police officer that could result in the death penalty said he believes the man hasn’t finished carrying out his vendetta.
Pope Benedict XVI resigns
Pope Benedict XVI will step down, making him the first pope to resign in 600 years.
Heavy snow covers campus, Monday classes not canceled
Freezing rain, sleet and snow have created difficult driving conditions in the Twin Cities, but as of now, school is still on for St. Thomas students Monday.
The Vatican announces Pope Benedict XVI will step down
On Monday, the Vatican announced that the leader of the world’s billion Roman Catholics was stepping down — the first pontiff to do so since 1415.
News in :90 – Feb. 11, 2013
This is News in :90 for Feb. 11, 2013.
St. Thomas continues focus on sexual assault education
As the rape trial of former University of Montana quarterback, Jordan Johnson, takes the national stage, St. Thomas students and administration are refocusing on sexual assault education to prevent sexual violence on campus.