Concussion studies are happening on campus, USG met with Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and Research Katherine Hill to discuss voter engagement and the Arizona midterm elections have still not been decided. Kaden Stewart has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Oct. 11, 2022
Russian forces strafed Ukraine with missiles and munition-carrying drones, the Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Dylann Roof which challenged his death sentence and conviction and a memorial to deceased St. Thomas students was dedicated outside the chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas. Isabelle Lynch has today’s News in :90.
USG discusses campus changes at Sept. 8 meeting
St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Student Government met for the first time this semester to discuss issues with residence hall overflows and the upcoming election. Sydney LaBelle has the update.
USG passes two new clubs and new members sworn in at May 12 meeting
Members of the athletic department gave a presentation on changes to the AARC weight and cardio rooms, new Undergraduate Student Government members were sworn in and two new clubs were approved at the USG general council meeting Thursday at Scooters.
Former and current student government members reflect on USG’s evolution
A lot has changed at St. Thomas since the Undergraduate Student Council was formed as the All College Council in 1938. From going co-ed to Division I athletics, the voice of the student body has grown immensely.
PODCAST: The News Brief
Macy Berendsen and Owen Larson go over TommieMedia news stories posted during the week of May 6 through May 13. Owen Larson can be reached at Lars6521@stthomas.edu. Macy Berendsen cab be reached at macy.berendsen@stthomas.edu. Mae Macfarlane can be reached at Macf7507@stthomas.edu.
USG announces election results for 2022-23 academic year
The St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government announced election results Friday, following the closing of polls at 4 p.m.
USG election draws near as intent to run due April 13
Some members of the St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Student Government feel the university community needs more knowledge on what their positions do as the 2022-23 elections draw near; Intent to run packets for the upcoming election are due Wednesday, April 13.
USG discusses administrative breakfast agenda, gives committee and finance updates at March 3 meeting
St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Student Government covered a brief list of items at their March 3 general council meeting at Scooter’s: the upcoming administrative breakfast and committee and finance updates.
2022 Tommie Award Finalists
St. Thomas seniors Thevni Lelwala, Kevyn Perkins and Adam Revoir have been selected as finalists for the 2022 Tommie Award, an annual honor given to a St. Thomas senior who “embodies the ideals of St. Thomas Aquinas through scholarship, leadership and campus involvement.”
Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services and Interim Executive Director of Dining Services speak, special elections update given and face masking discussed at Feb. 3 meeting
New Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services Pam Peterson and Interim Executive Director of Dining Services Steve Griffin discussed updates in dining services, USG open positions were talked about and USG President Adam Revoir emphasized face mask wearing at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting over Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 3.
President Sullivan speaks, new club approved and finance update given at Dec. 2 USG meeting
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan discussed campus updates, an accessibility club was approved and finance updates were overviewed at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Iversen Center for Faith’s Schoenecker Hall.
VP and Director of Athletics speaks, DFC update given, new member sworn in at the Nov. 18 USG meeting
Vice President and Director of Athletics Phil Esten reviewed updates in the athletic department, a Dougherty Family College update was given, a new member was sworn in and finance updates were overviewed at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, Nov. 18 at Scooter’s.
Dean of Students representative speaks, council members voted, Dougherty Family College update given and finance updated reviewed at Oct. 21 USG meeting
Dean of Students faculty member Linda Baughman highlighted resources available through the Dean of Students office, USG voted on special election roles, a Dougherty Family College update was given and finance updates were overviewed at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, Oct. 21. University Affairs Editor Natalie Hoepner has the update.
New members sworn in, Vice President for Student Affairs speaks, Dougherty Family College update given at Oct. 7 USG meeting
New members were sworn in, Vice President for Student Affairs Karen Lange discussed updates from Student Affairs and a Dougherty Family College update was given at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, Oct. 7 at Scooter’s. Affairs Editor Natalie Hoepner has the update.