After almost six weeks without a Flynn Hall Area Director, Residence Life has hired former Indiana University Residence Coordinator Erin Whipkey.
St. Thomas hires new Flynn Hall director
English department changes core curriculum
The St. Thomas English department hoped to end student complaints by introducing a new core curriculum in the fall of 2011. The main change is how the literature is presented.
News in :90 – Feb. 29, 2012
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.
Interracial couples overcome challenges, acceptance on the rise
A study by the Pew Research Center found that interracial marriage is on the rise and so is its acceptance. Students on campus in interracial relationships also talk about the challenges and respond to the research.
News in :90 – Feb. 28, 2012
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.
St. Thomas students find their beat; start business
St. Thomas graduate Jeff Sevaldson and senior Joey Nesbitt started their own business last year called iW Drums, which creates affordable LED light kits that can be installed inside a drum set.
News in :90 – Feb. 27, 2012
This is News in :90 for Monday, Feb. 27, 2012.
Mild winter saves university money
The money saved will be used for things that the university can’t normally afford, such as landscaping and repairing sidewalks.
Study finds checking email on mobile phones preferred to Internet
A study published by The Huffington Post states that teenagers and young adults prefer checking email on mobile phones over checking it on the Internet, a trend that some St. Thomas students said they agreed with.
Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite
Two St. Thomas students, one who lived on campus and one who lives off campus, have had problems with bed bugs. However, Director of Residence Life Aaron Macke said it has not been an issue at the university.
Eating disorder recovery group created for students
The new group is open to anyone who is aware of a current or previous unhealthy relationship with food, eating or body image.
Reconstruction in Murray-Herrick poses temporary inconvenience for students
Construction is underway in the Murray-Herrick Campus Center, forcing some students to make changes to their everyday routines. The renovations are expected to be done in June.
News in :90 – Feb. 23, 2012
[slidepress gallery = 120223_nin_shaver] This is News in :90 for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012.
Double Map Technology will allow students to track university shuttles
Undergraduate Student Government is working with a company called Double Map Technology to develop a tool that will allow students to track St. Thomas’ inter-campus shuttles through GPS on their smartphones or computers.
A day in the life of the Tommie Award winner
Matthew Sullivan added one more accolade to a list of already impressive accomplishments when he won this year’s Tommie Award.