This is News in :90 for Monday, March 28, 2011.
News in :90 – March 28, 2011
Some professors want improved pay system
Despite a pay increase on par with previous years, some professors, such as psychology department chair Ann Johnson, think faculty should have more say in salary decisions.
New study finds decrease in student empathy
The study in the Personality and Social Psychology Review found that college students who filled out a questionnaire measuring empathy had 75 percent fewer empathetic responses than students in the ‘70s.
USG approves Society of Automotive Engineers club
The Society of Automotive Engineers is designing and constructing a motor vehicle to compete against more than 100 teams in national racing and design competitions.
Trinity window in chapel being repaired
The window is being restored through a process called re-leading, said Gerald Anderley, associate vice president of facilities.
Lawmakers consider flood relief bonding
Minnesota legislators consider borrowing for flood control projects as state officials begin to deal with rising waters.
Dan Carey dies after battle with cancer
Carey had been fighting cancer since February 2010 after the discovery of a malignant brain tumor. Doctors found the tumor after he was in a car accident and had CT scans for injuries.
Man charged in death of teen who took drug
A Minnesota man was being held on a murder charge Monday in Minneapolis after authorities said he brought a synthetic drug to a party that killed one teen and sent 10 others to the hospital.
Pawlenty announces presidential exploratory committee
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty pressed toward a White House campaign Monday by formally announcing an exploratory committee. Pawlenty’s announcement almost certainly will lead to a full candidacy for the GOP nomination in a field that has been slow to form.
Students discuss spring break plans
St. Thomas students share what they’ll be doing during spring break, from VISION trips to beach vacations with friends.
Honors program changes include higher GPA requirement
Stephen Laumakis, director of the Aquinas Scholars Honors Program, said raising the honors GPA requirement to 3.6 instead of 3.5 will help distinguish who qualifies to be an honors student as the overall student GPA increases.
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Students applying for more private scholarships
The amount of money new undergraduate students are bringing to St. Thomas from private financial scholarships is increasing, according to Kris Roach, St. Thomas’ director of admissions and financial aid.