In cold-weather states, it’s important to have your car ready for the snowy and icy roads ahead. Designer Lia Saari has 10 ways for people to prepare their cars for winter.
INFOGRAPHIC: 10 ways to get your car ready for winter
New SDIS director Alex Hernandez-Siegel to begin “year of listening”
Alex Hernandez-Siegel, the new director of Student Diversity and Inclusion services will begin his “year of listening” to find out what is working at St. Thomas and what he can build on in terms of student diversity and inclusion. Rachel Torralba has the story.
The Women’s Studies program name faces change
The St. Thomas Women’s Studies program is getting a name change that is not yet finalized. Women’s Studies will soon be called Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies to foster a stronger sense of inclusivity. Reporter Rae Beaner has the story.
The story of the St. Thomas murals
St. Thomas is home to many different works of art, from the Multicultural celebration mural in Murray-Herrick hall to a 112-foot long fresco on the ceiling of Terrence Murphy Hall in downtown Minneapolis.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St Thomas hosts Elm Tree Story Booth
Outside the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library, St. Thomas students had the opportunity to tell their stories about the Mississippi River in the Elm Tree Story booth. Reporter Mae Macfarlane and photojournalist Sophia Primozich have the story.
Social work student to be United State of Women ambassador
University of St. Thomas Doctorate of Social Work student, ZaDonna Slay, was named one of 80 United State of Women Ambassadors. Ambassadors are trained to lead gender equity movements in their local communities. Reporter Emilie Cleveland has the story.
College of Health discussed, clubs funded in Nov. 7 USG meeting
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan answered questions, two new clubs were approved and seven were funded. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has the Nov. 7 Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting update.
INFOGRAPHIC: Provost holds first budget forum in recent years
St. Thomas Provost Richard Plumb held a budget forum Oct. 29, stressing transparency and assuring students, faculty and staff that the university had a balanced budget last year. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva and designer Maggie Stout.
Interfaith council seeks more student members
Father Larry Synder, vice president for mission, realized three years ago that there was growing religious diversity among St. Thomas students. As St. Thomas increases its interfaith efforts, the university’s Interfaith Council seeks to add more student council members.
St. Thomas first-year gets first-hand business experience
When St. Thomas announced the possibility of moving to the NCAA Division I, St. Thomas first-year Angelica Franaschouk decided it was time for St. Thomas students to start dressing like a D-I school. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
First Dougherty Family College graduate class transitions to St. Thomas
After graduating its inaugural class last spring, the Dougherty Family College ushered its first group of students into St. Thomas this fall. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
Impact Project bringing ice cream, puppies on campus for St. Thomas Mental Health Resource Fund
The Impact Project is bringing a MN Nice Cream food truck outside the St. Thomas arches Tuesday, Nov. 12 to raise money for the campus’ Mental Health Resource Fund. Reporter Rae Beaner has the story.
Public Safety Briefs: Oct. 28 – Nov. 4
A Title IX report was filed, property damage was document in Anderson Student Center and a liquor law violation occurred in Dowling Residence Hall. These and more are part of the Public Safety briefs for Oct. 28 – Nov. 4.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St Thomas community celebrates Dia de Los Muertos
St. Thomas students gathered in the createspace Wednesday to honor their loved ones who have passed through the celebration of Dia de Los Muertos.
Keg and Case: more than a food hall
Keg and Case, a marketplace located on Seventh Street on the historic grounds of Schmidt Brewery, provides a space for people to gather and eat. Craig Cohen, Keg and Case founder, hopes this venture serves as a destination for art and fun.