Fifty-five positive COVID-19 cases were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being during the week ending May 6, the highest of the spring semester.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 55 cases mark highest of semester
St. Thomas job rates post-graduation during a COVID-19 era
St. Thomas post-graduation job rates remain relatively high amid the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that 97% of St. Thomas graduates are employed or continuing education post-undergraduate degree, according to the university’s Career Development team, compared to the U.S. average 86% that the National Center for Education Statistics reports.
USG approves Automotive Competition and Stomp N Shake cheerleading clubs at April 28 meeting
The St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government approved the creation of the Automotive Competition and Stomp N Shake cheer clubs Thursday, April 28 during its general council meeting at Scooter’s.
Derby Days are back at St. Thomas
Derby Days, a St. Thomas student tradition, are returning to their pre-pandemic normal at Canterbury Park on May 7.
Contention over Supreme Court leak reaches St. Thomas
St. Thomas students gathered at Summit and Cretin avenues Thursday to protest a leaked Supreme Court draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito that would overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark case that established a women’s ability to choose to have an abortion as a constitutional right.
Ukrainian professor’s nonprofit provides aid for those fighting, living in Ukraine
When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, theology professor Paul Gavrilyuk spent most of his time teaching classes at St. Thomas. Now, the Kyiv native is dedicating his time to raising over $300,000 for Rebuild Ukraine, his nonprofit aimed at providing aid to those fighting and living in Ukraine.
AP: Biden blasts ‘radical’ Roe draft, warns other rights at risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted a “radical” Supreme Court draft opinion that would throw out the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling t hat has stood for a half century. The court cautioned no final decision had been made, but Biden warned that other privacy rights including same-sex marriage and birth control are at risk if the justices follow through.
USG announces election results for 2022-23 academic year
The St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government announced election results Friday, following the closing of polls at 4 p.m.
St. Thomas holds 29th Undergraduate Communication Research Conference
Communication students were given an opportunity to showcase their work, receive feedback and network within their field at the 29th Annual Undergraduate Communication Research Conference Friday in the Anderson Student Center, consisting of three student presentation sessions and a keynote address.
William Cavert brings expertise in environmental history to St. Thomas
Environmental history has only been a topic of study for the past 50 years, but the University of St. Thomas has close ties to this growing area of research with history professor William Cavert.
Post-Floyd probe finds discrimination by Minneapolis police
A state investigation launched after George Floyd’s killing in the custody of four Minneapolis police officers has determined that the department engages in a pattern of race discrimination.
Scooter’s to reopen in August
Plans are in place to rebrand and tentatively reopen Scooter’s on August 21. The on-campus restaurant originally closed in the spring of 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Thomas to require masks in classrooms for rest of semester
The University Action and Response Team announced the continued requirement of face coverings in classrooms, labs, St. Thomas’ shuttle and the Center for Well-Being for the remainder of the semester.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 20 new positive cases at St. Thomas
Twenty positive COVID-19 cases were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being during the week ending April 17.
Snelling Starbucks drive-thru closes, plans for an outdoor patio
A public outdoor patio will replace the Starbucks drive-thru on the corner of Snelling and Marshall avenues that has become both a staple and a hassle for the hectic intersection since it was built five years ago.