St. Thomas senior Julia Wickham has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award in Study/Research for the 2020-21 academic year. Reporter Burke Spizale has the story.
Wickham receives Fulbright study/research award
‘Save the date’ for later: COVID-19 postpones St. Thomas weddings
Carrie Thysse and her fiance Pat O’Neill, who met during their first week of law school at St. Thomas, were ready to say their vows on June 13 in the newly renovated Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas on the university’s campus. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
University students face job loss amid COVID-19 pandemic
Since the stay-at-home order has caused all non-essential workers to stay at home, some St. Thomas students are facing economic loss after losing or decreasing hours at their jobs. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
Transition to online learning leaves students without lab experience
While all St. Thomas students have transitioned to online classes, students taking lab courses are facing some additional challenges. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
Create[space] sparks student engagement and creativity with activity kits
The cancellation of in-person activities at St. Thomas has brought a surge of interest in the create[space] activities after director Manuela Hill-Muñoz developed what she calls “creativity kits”, mailed directly to students’ doors. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
Campus Ministry offers online Mass live from Florence Chapel
While campus is mostly closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rev. Lawrence Blake holds daily Mass in the basement of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, streamed live for the public to view online. Videographer Song Johansen has the story.
St. Thomas students donate face shields to local hospitals
As hospitals struggle to obtain personal protective equipment to protect their staff from COVID-19, one St. Thomas student was motivated by unused materials from the engineering department to start making face shields to donate to hospitals across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
KUST keeps sound of campus alive during quarantine
For students and staff alike at St. Thomas, sheltering at home may have proven to be difficult for some, having something to look forward to creates motivation for other things. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
Seniors react to extended eligibility for spring athletes
Some St. Thomas senior athletes have questioned the viability of using the extended eligibility granted to all spring athletes by NCAA Division III. Reporter Burke Spizale has the story.
Minnesota’s golf courses reopen with restrictions in place
The University of St. Thomas golf teams weren’t able to compete this spring after the NCAA canceled all collegiate spring sports, but the golfers are able to play recreationally after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz opened up golf courses across the state on April 17. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
COVID-19 UPDATE: President Sullivan announces pandemic cost-cutting measures and fall preparations
St. Thomas plans to furlough employees and temporarily cut salaries, among other cost-cutting measures in response to COVID-19, as preparations begin to hold classes both in-person and virtually during fall semester 2020, President Julie Sullivan said in an announcement Friday.
Izzy’s Ice Cream closes St. Paul location
Izzy’s Ice Cream will permanently close its St. Paul location after serving community members for 20 years, as a result of economic difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reporter Burke Spizale has the story.
St. Thomas offers virtual admissions sessions for incoming students
After campus closed due to COVID-19, the St. Thomas admissions office have found innovative ways to recruit students and provide them with the St. Thomas admissions experience. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
St. Thomas’ Bach tackles online student teaching
St. Thomas early education major Shannon Bach knew she would spend the spring of her senior year student teaching. She didn’t know she would be teaching 20 energetic kindergarteners over Zoom. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
Local restaurants offer alternative dining options amid COVID-19
In response to Gov. Tim Walz’ executive order closing all dine-in restaurants until May 4, many restaurants in Minnesota are offering curbside pickup, takeout or delivery options. Here is a list of some restaurants near St. Thomas that currently offer these options.