This is News in :90 for Friday, May 11, 2012.
News in :90 – May 11, 2012
Students help restore oak forest, one tree at a time
In partnership with Great River Greening, students will restore 10 acres of oak forest in the Fish Creek Natural Areas Greenway, located 20 minutes from the St. Paul campus in Maplewood, Minn.
Puto to remain as Opus College of Business dean
Christopher Puto announced Wednesday, May 9, that he will remain dean of the OPUS College of Business until a suitable replacement is found.
News in :90 – May 9, 2012
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, May 9, 2012.
St. Thomas band Asker to record album in Nashville
In April 2011, St. Thomas sophomores Alex Rollins, Jack Vondrachek and Alex Sullivan came together and formed the band Asker.
PULSE ‘Revival’ showcases 35 acts in front of largest audience ever
St. Thomas students had a reason to check their pulse Friday night as fans and members of PULSE gathered in Schoenecker Arena to watch “Revival,” a performance showcasing 35 acts.
Dowling, Ireland residents frustrated about returning bed lofts early
Freshmen students in Ireland and Dowling halls are returning their bed lofts on May 11 so they do not disrupt others studying for finals and can move out 24 hours after their last final.
News in :90 – May 4, 2012
This is News in :90 for Friday, May 4, 2012.
Mifflin Street Block Party cracks down, some St. Thomas students still attending
The University of Wisconsin-Madison implemented new rules for Saturday’s Mifflin Street Block Party that discourage out-of-state students from attending. The new rules have been created in hopes of avoiding the out-of-control activity seen at last year’s event.
New justice and peace concentrations help guide students
With three new concentrations in the justice and peace studies department, the program plans to put St. Thomas students steps ahead of other universities’ majors.
News in :90 – May 2, 2012
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, May 2, 2012.
BUSN 200 uses Facebook to skip final project
Starting this school year, students can post a picture on the BUSN 200 Facebook page to reflect on what they have learned while completing the required 40 hours of community service for their major.
News in :90 – May 1, 2012
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
Future student loan rates in question
President Barack Obama said in a conference call to college journalists that without congressional action, the current interest rate on Stafford loans would double to 6.8 percent.
The Loft fails to meet lofty expectations, possible changes to come
Since the smoothie and specialty drink cafe opened with the rest of the student center in January, The Loft has failed to make a profit or break even.