The Undergraduate Student Government general council approved $50,000 to go toward a student memorial, discussed a return to S-D-R grading amid the ongoing pandemic and approved pre-optometry club at its Dec. 4 meeting. University Affairs Editor Annie Terry has the update.
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.
St. Thomas celebrates Islamic Awareness Week
Since the Muslim population at St. Thomas is growing, the Muslim Student Association decided it was important for the university community to know what the Islamic faith is.
New Muslim prayer space better suited for gatherings
This semester, St. Thomas’ growing Muslim population is able to pray in the new Islamic prayer spaces in Loras Hall.