President Barack Obama unveiled a public awareness campaign Friday called “It’s On Us” to prevent sexual assault.
Obama addresses sexual violence on college campuses
St. Thomas establishes adjunct faculty task force
The St. Thomas administration has created an adjunct faculty task force aimed at addressing concerns raised after a failed union vote in July.
Twin Cities attracts international students
The Twin Cities were recently ranked among the top 20 metropolitan areas that attract international students to their colleges and universities.
Dean’s office partners with student organizations
Efforts within the St. Thomas dean’s office to update the school’s sexual misconduct policy have given rise to a new partnership between the Dean of Students office and multiple student groups.
From farm to campus
St. Thomas students will have a chance to access fresh produce right on campus, thanks to the St. Thomas Stewardship Science Program’s Friday afternoon farmers markets.
Hospitals see surge in kids’ breathing problems
Hospitals in the Twin Cities are unusually busy treating children with severe respiratory problems that match the symptoms of an uncommon virus that’s sickened children in at least a dozen Midwest states.
Strategic plan to benefit university
Sullivan’s next step is to submit the strategic plan to the Board of Trustees for final approval, and she hopes the plan will be approved this year.
Tommie Mascot offends College Republicans
St. Thomas’ mascot, Tommie, was seen using a flier from a College Republicans booth to wipe his rear end Tuesday.
Apple unveils smartwatch, bets on wearable devices
Apple unvieled larger iPhones, mobile payments, new software and its long-anticipated smartwatch Tuesday.
New liaison encourages proactive neighbor relations
Amy Gage, the new St. Thomas neighborhood liaison, said she hopes to work closely with St. Thomas students on building and improving relations with neighbors.
Macalester library opts out of CLIC system
With recent changes made at Macalester library, St. Thomas students must now go through different channels in order to borrow the neighboring library’s materials.
Continued South Campus construction not affecting classes
Heavy rains during the summer delayed the construction of the new building on South Campus, but students should not experience much inconvenience as the semester begins.
Students don’t let rain dampen first day
St. Thomas students found themselves accompanied by rain and thunder on the first day of fall classes.
Businesses: Quake cleanup shouldn’t deter tourists
The earthquake that jarred California’s wine capital caused $1 billion in damage, as business owners mopped up high-end vintages to get the tourist hotspot back in shape for the summer’s final holiday weekend.
Minnesota retains top spot in ACT college entrance exam
The state’s high school seniors scored 22.9 out of a possible 36 on the ACT, ranking Minnesota first among 27 states in which at least half of graduates took the exam.