University administrators Sheneeta White and Kris Wammer spoke, spring elections changes were announced and various university updates were discussed at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, April 16. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
University leaders take pay cut amid COVID-19 financial strains
In a letter to St. Thomas faculty and staff Friday, University President Julie Sullivan announced that she and her senior leadership team would take a 15% pay cut from May 15 through the end of 2020. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: Taking things for granted and making sacrifices for our future generation
In the fifth “Life in Isolation” feature, University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker reflects on the things he previously took for granted and what he has learned during this time of social distancing.
“On Stage” brings theater into non-theater classrooms
A Twin Cities-based program, “On Stage,” started by Lucas Erickson three years ago, aims to get more college students involved in live theater and make it relevant to younger audiences. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
President Sullivan speaks, emergency fund discussed in April 2 USG meeting
University President Julie Sullivan spoke to the general council, the university’s COVID-19 response was discussed and an update on the university’s emergency fund for students was given at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on April 2. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
BREAKING NEWS: COVID-19 pandemic forces St. Thomas summer courses online
All 2020 summer courses will be moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Provost Richard Plumb announced in an email Thursday. A formal plan has not been made for summer research projects yet. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
University’s COVID-19 response discussed in March 19 USG meeting
COVID-19 and the university’s response to the worldwide pandemic was the main topic of the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting, held remotely on a Zoom video call Thursday, March 19. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the update.
Life under quarantine: St. Thomas student shares story
After being sent home from the Rome Bernardi campus March 6, St. Thomas sophomore Julia Lindell was told, along with 47 other St. Thomas students, to not be on campus. This is a part of the 14-day quarantine and self-monitoring period Bernardi returners are required to follow. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
St. Thomas AARC closing in response to COVID-19
The St. Thomas Athletics Department closed the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex at 1 p.m. Tuesday because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it will remain closed through March 27, or until further notice.
UPDATE: All NCAA Tournaments, including DIII, canceled due to coronavirus
The NCAA canceled all remaining winter and spring championship games, including this Saturday’s matchups between the St. Thomas and St. John’s men’s basketball teams and the St. Thomas and Lake Forest men’s hockey teams, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement from NCAA president Mike Emmert Thursday. TommieMedia and the Associated Press have the story.
General spectators barred from NCAA tournaments, including TOJO hoops
General spectators will not be allowed to attend Saturday’s Tommie-Johnnie basketball game in Collegeville, Minnesota, following an NCAA announcement Wednesday afternoon that was driven by concerns over COVID-19. TommieMedia’s Justin Amaker and Emily Haugen have the story.
No. 4 MIAC-ranked Tommie men’s hockey takes conference championship
Sophomore forward Luke Radetic scored twice for the Tommies, leading the No. 4 MIAC-ranked St. Thomas men’s hockey team to a 3-2 win against No. 2 MIAC-ranked Concordia-Moorhead for the MIAC championship Saturday at the Moorhead Sports Center. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the recap.
PHOTO AND VIDEO: Men’s hoops repeats Sweet 16 appearance
Sophomore guard Anders Nelson scored 22 points as the No. 4-ranked St. Thomas men’s basketball team held off No. 8 Wisconsin-Platteville 73-70 Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bo Ryan Court. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker and Reporter Joey Swanson have the story.
PHOTO AND VIDEO: Men’s hoops advances after second-half scoring drought
Sophomore guard Anders Nelson scored 27 points on 8-of-15 shooting as St. Thomas overcame a nearly eight-minute scoring drought before pushing past St. Norbert 67-60 in the first round of the Division III Men’s Basketball Championship at Bo Ryan Court Friday night. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker and Reporter Joey Swanson have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Joe Biden wins Minnesota in presidential primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden won Minnesota, his seventh state on Super Tuesday. He also won Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Virginia as of 12:01 a.m. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker, Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe and Design Manager Reid Neeser have the story.