A St. Thomas employee suffered a medical emergency, a St. Thomas student was robbed by an unknown suspect on Cleveland Avenue and a liquor law violation occurred in Tommie North Hall. These and more are part of the Public Safety briefs for Sept. 1-16.
Public Safety alerts St. Thomas community of neighborhood robbery
A St. Thomas student was robbed by two suspects in an alley on the 100 block of Cleveland Avenue, according to an alert from Public Safety to the St. Thomas community Wednesday afternoon.
St. Thomas cancels J-Term study abroad programs
St. Thomas canceled January Term study abroad programs for 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Office of Study Abroad announced Monday.
News in :90 – Sept. 10, 2020
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has moved all classes online, the Department of Health says the state has received more than 800 complaints of COVID-19 violations at restaurants and bars since mid-July and the Minnesota State High School League is increasing fees as much as 300% in order to make up for losses caused by the coronavirus. Production Editor Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
PHOTO SLIDESHOWS: Students begin moving in – what’s new, what’s different amid COVID-19?
Campus livened up Saturday as St. Thomas students began moving in their belongings to campus housing, in a different fashion than usual amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Production Editor Justin Amaker and Chief Photo Editor Song Johansen have the story.
St. Thomas: No plans to backtrack, but “ready to pivot if necessary”
St. Thomas continues to plan to welcome students back to campus this fall, but is “ready to pivot if necessary,” President Julie Sullivan assured in an email addressed to students, faculty and staff Friday. Justin Amaker has the story.
St. Thomas asking students to quarantine before returning, causing mixed reactions
The University of St. Thomas is advising that students returning to campus this fall “should practice a quarantine for two weeks,” the university’s Student Affairs department wrote in an email Wednesday.
St. Thomas undergraduates required to sign “Common Good Commitment” before returning to campus
St. Thomas is requiring all undergraduate students living, working or attending classes on campus to electronically sign the “Common Good Commitment,” before returning for fall 2020, according to an email sent by university President Julie Sullivan Tuesday evening.
Tommie men’s hockey to join Central Collegiate Hockey Association in 2021
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association announced Wednesday that its Board of Directors unanimously voted to allow the St. Thomas men’s hockey program to join the league for its inaugural 2021-22 season.
MIAC postpones several fall sports to spring
The MIAC on Tuesday officially announced postponement of the fall season for football, soccer, cross country and volleyball to the spring amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 brings changes to Ramadan traditions
Muslim students at St. Thomas fast, avoid pleasures and become closer to God during the month of Ramadan, while also celebrating and gathering with families. There will be little gathering this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
The Rev. Blake speaks, new club approved on April 30 USG meeting
The Rev. Lawrence Blake, Campus Ministry director, spoke on Campus Ministry updates and the Data Science and Analytics Club was approved at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, April 30. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
Michael Sullivan elected student body president
St. Thomas junior Michael “Sully” Sullivan, who has served in numerous leadership roles around campus, including the Undergraduate Student Government executive board, was elected as student body president for the 2020-21 academic year. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
USG executive board candidates speak on campaigns, platforms
Students running for Undergraduate Student Government executive board positions spoke on their campaigns and platforms during an executive board candidate panel Tuesday through Zoom, moderated by Aria St. James, current vice president of academic affairs. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
News in :90 From a Distance – April 28, 2020
Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street as national and some U.S. states reopen their economies from lockdowns, people in Ohio are voting by mail for the state’s primary election, and St. Thomas holds online EcoChallenge. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90 from a distance.