Business law students create haiku, compile book

St. Thomas business law students have written a book of haiku that is being sold in the St. Thomas bookstore.

“While it may appear at first impression that collegiate business students have little connection with poetry, the offerings in this book show a collection of creative people who write about contemplative and humorous themes through the haiku form,” said John Del Vecchio, professor of the class.

Connected. – Dec. 3, 2009

In this week’s edition of “Connected.”, H1N1 vaccine arrives on campus, new federal law will make it tougher for students to get credit cards, college students using dangerous weight control methods, mild temps keep construction ahead of schedule, men’s basketball looks for another successful season.

Globally minded shoppers flock to Fair Trade Sale

Students can run their hands over textured silk scarves, browse through displays of intricately beaded jewelry and examine handmade cards at the 12th annual Holiday Fair Trade Sale that features one-of-a-kind gifts from all over the world.

“I got a cool ring here last year,” junior Meghan Durkin said. “Now I’m looking for a gift for my mom.”