The diminished interest and focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in America presents a big hurdle for our future as a global leader.
Biology students gain experience presenting research
St. Thomas biology students presented their research Thursday afternoon in Owens Science Hall. The researchers showed posters displaying their work in the halls of the first floor and also gave presentations in the 3M Auditorium.
Neil Hamilton named St. Thomas Law interim dean
St. Thomas law professor Neil Hamilton will assume the position of interim dean of St. Thomas Law this month. Hamilton will replace Thomas Mengler, who has served as dean for the past decade. Hamilton has been a law professor in the Twin Cities for the past 36 years.
Alcohol, marijuana violations help pay for Residence Life events
Residence Life allocates funds to the Residence Hall Association so it can put on programming events, but the rest of the money comes from alcohol and marijuana violations. These violations are the only type that result in fines for residents.
Student travels to Washington, D.C., to discuss issues in Colombia
Last week junior justice and peace studies major Felicia Beltran traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with Jeff Lomonaco, a foreign policy adviser for Sen. Al Franken, to speak about current social issues in Colombia. Beltran was acting as a delegate for Witness for Peace (WFP).
Eight new neuroscience courses may be added to core curriculum
The Undergraduate Curriculum Committee approved a revision of the neuroscience major earlier this month, which adds eight additional courses to the core curriculum. However, the proposed changes are still subject to review by the entire St. Thomas faculty.
Man charged in Selby truck crash
A Roseville man has been charged in connection with a series of accidents that occurred on Saturday after a truck collided with a fence on the north side of the St. Thomas baseball diamond near the residence halls.
Sports in: 60-March, 30, 2012.
This is Sports in :60 for Friday, March 30, 2012.
News in :90 – March 29, 2012
This is News in :90 for Thursday, March 29, 2012.
St. Thomas law school provides incorrect information, loses U.S. News ranking
The St. Thomas law school was dropped out of the U.S. News and World Report rankings after the school accidentally provided incorrect information regarding employment rates after graduation. U.S. News placed the university in its “unranked” category; it had been tied in rank with seven other schools at No. 119.
University hopes new buildings will help draw prospective students
St. Thomas plans to enroll 1,350 first-year students for the 2012-2013 school year, and the Anderson Student Center is one way the university plans to achieve that goal. The majority of campus tours take place in the student center.
News in :90 – March 16, 2012
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Parking permits not moneymaker for St.Thomas
Contrary to popular belief, St. Thomas parking permits don’t generate university profits. The university actually spends more money running all the parking services than it charges for permits.
Home-schoolers perform better than classmates at St. Thomas
Home-schooled students who now attend St. Thomas tend to perform at a higher level than traditionally educated students, according to a study by Michael Cogan, associate vice president for institutional effectiveness.
No plans for on-campus veteran’s center
The St. Thomas Veterans’ Association has been lobbying for an on-campus veteran’s center for more than a year. However, Director of Student Engagement Vern Klobassa said the university does not have any plans to create one.