Israeli forces took control of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt in the Gaza Strip, police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at the University of Chicago early Tuesday and a Minnesota Senate ethics panel on Tuesday is expected to begin considering what to do with a lawmaker who’s charged with burglary. University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang has today’s News in :90.
USG features guest speaker Phil Esten, discusses special elections, club awards at first spring meeting
The Undergraduate Student Government invited Athletics Director Phil Esten to discuss St. Thomas’ move into Division I sports, while USG also discussed special elections and club awards at the first Undergraduate Student Government meeting of the semester on Thursday, Feb. 8. USG CME Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
News in :90 – Feb. 15, 2024
Donald Trump’s hush money trial will go ahead as scheduled with jury selection on March 25, authorities are investigating a mass shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration where one person was killed and the National Weather Service is reporting that 6.9 inches of snow fell at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang has today’s News in :90.
Grace Hall residents raise concerns about new walking path
Grace Hall residents expressed frustration after construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena suddenly diverted walking paths to the dorm Tuesday morning. AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch, University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang and reporter Elaina Mankowski have the story.
USG appoints a transfer senator, discusses election timeline and approves a club name change
The Undergraduate Student Government announced that the spring election voting dates will be on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 on TommieLink. The general council also appointed a spring transfer senator and approved the Pre-Health club’s name change to Pre-Med/PA. University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang has the story.
USG features Julie Thornton to talk about Title IX, discusses spring elections and approves a club
Julie Thornton, St. Thomas’ Title IX coordinator, attended the general Undergraduate Student Government meeting to discuss the impact of Title IX at St. Thomas on Nov. 30. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
USG discusses potential academic calendar changes and spring elections
The Undergraduate Student Government discussed potential changes to the academic calendar and USG spring elections on Thursday, Nov. 16. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
USG invites President Robert Vischer to discuss 2025 Strategic Plan
The St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government invited President Robert Vischer to talk about increasing national student enrollment, staff diversity and alumni/graduate engagement on Thursday, Oct. 26. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
USG features guest speaker Aaron Macke and approves Shake the Stage club
The Undergraduate Student Government invited Aaron Macke to discuss residence life and approved a dance club on Oct. 12. University Affairs editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
USG discusses special election timeline, club funding
Undergraduate Student Government board members Maggie Bau and Spencer Baker met to discuss the special election timeline and club funding updates on Oct. 5. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
St. Thomas volleyball loses to Oral Roberts in Homecoming match
St. Thomas volleyball began its Homecoming match on fire but fell short in a nail-biting fourth set on Saturday at Schoenecker Arena. Rhynn Paulsen, Gwynnevere Vang and Liz Graham have the story.
USG elects new members and approves fashion club
Seven students were elected to the Undergraduate Student Government general council this week. The USG Elections for 2023 were held on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 on TommieLink. The new members were sworn into their positions on Thursday, Sept. 28. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
USG discusses fall semester budget and new club funding model
St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Student Government met on Sept. 14 to discuss the budget and the club funding model. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
St. Thomas Athletics scores broadcast deal with FOX 9+
FOX 9+ will be broadcasting St. Thomas Athletic events for the 2023-24 season. The broadcast will include select events from football, basketball, and hockey games at St. Thomas, according to an announcement made on Tuesday by Director of Athletics Phil Esten. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
St. Thomas and Ryan Co., partner to create Highland Bridge ballpark for baseball and softball teams
UPDATE: 9:01 p.m. April 23. This story has been updated to include the location of the new stadiums. The University of St. Thomas is creating new ballfields to make room for the baseball and softball teams on campus. Since the university has risen to Division I in sports, the university’s leadership team has decided to …