This is News in :90 for Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
News in :90 – April 18, 2012
STAR concert set for May 10
STAR announced that its spring concert will take place on Thursday, May 10, in the Anderson Student Center’s Woulfe Alumni Hall.
New section offered in family business management
St. Thomas juniors and seniors who will register for fall 2012 classes now will have an option to choose a new section of family business management.
News in :90 – April 16, 2012
This is News in :90 for Monday, April 16, 2012.
Tom Cronin wins 2012 Monsignor James Lavin Award
Class of 1964 St. Thomas alumnus Tom Cronin said when he found out he would receive the 2012 Monsignor James Lavin Award, he didn’t know much about it.
From feet to fields: not your typical shoe drive
The Student Athlete Advisory Council is holding a shoe drive until April 18 in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Center and is encouraging all St. Thomas students to participate.
USG does not support proposed housing ordinance
USG passed a resolution Sunday, April 15, that said the council will not support the proposed housing ordinance or any future ordinance of this kind.
Feeling Fat? New study says Facebook could be the reason
According to a new study from the Center of Eating Disorders in Sheppard Pratt, Maryland, more than half of the 600 people surveyed said that Facebook makes them more self-conscious about their bodies and weight.
Orth voted 2012-13 USG president
USG announced April 13 that Mike Orth was re-elected council president winning 92 percent of the votes and running unopposed.
Former St. Paul Seminary graduate turns 100
Countless historic events have occurred over the past century, but for the Rev. Stephen Adrian, it has all happened in a lifetime. Adrian will celebrate his 100th birthday Saturday, April 14. He was ordained at the St. Paul Cathedral in June 1939 and then served the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis for 19 years.
Former Tommie pitcher becomes a Saint
Former St. Thomas pitching ace Matt Schuld’s path to Major League Baseball has taken a slight detour. Schuld was cut by the Minnesota Twins organization in late March but will play his first game as a St. Paul Saint in May.
Eight new neuroscience courses may be added to core curriculum
The Undergraduate Curriculum Committee approved a revision of the neuroscience major earlier this month, which adds eight additional courses to the core curriculum. However, the proposed changes are still subject to review by the entire St. Thomas faculty.
News in :90 – April 11, 2012
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, April 11, 2012.
St. John’s chooses economist as new president; first layperson to get job
Michael Hemesath becomes St. John’s University’s first full-term lay president in the school’s 155-year history, although the school did have an interim lay president in 2008-09.
Speaker shares experiences about helping sexually abused in Congo
Amy Ernst, volunteer rape crisis counselor in the Democratic Republic of Congo spoke to students on Monday, April 2, in the 3M Auditorium about sexual violence against women and children in Congo, and their hope and strength.