This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014.
News in :90 — Feb. 12, 2014
Students safe in Russia despite security threats
Two St. Thomas students studying abroad in Russia said they’re not concerned about Sochi security threats.
Judge orders archbishop to be deposed under oath
A judge has ordered the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to allow attorneys for an alleged clergy abuse victim to depose Archbishop John Nienstedt and former Vicar General Kevin McDonough.
Provost finalist withdraws
One of three finalists for the position of St. Thomas’ executive vice president and provost has withdrawn from consideration.
News in :90 – Feb. 11, 2014
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014.
International Admissions takes South Asia recruiting trip
Recruiting efforts have helped make St. Thomas fifth among Minnesota colleges in the number of international students enrolled.
Sullivan hosts strategic planning feedback session
President Julie Sullivan hosted her fifth brown bag luncheon Monday to discuss what the Strategic Planning Steering Committee hopes to achieve.
News in :90 – Feb. 10, 2014
This is News in :90 for Monday, Feb. 10, 2014.
Campus tobacco ban sees initial success
Students and staff said they have noticed a decrease in tobacco users on campus since St. Thomas’ tobacco ban took effect.
Alumni company lights up Super Bowl halftime show
Two St. Thomas alumni received national exposure when their drum set was used in the Super Bowl halftime show.
USG swears in 2 new members
USG approved requests from two on-campus clubs for conference and competition funds and swore in two new members Sunday night.
Love Your Melon celebrates homecoming
Love Your Melon returned from its month-long nationwide tour Friday with a celebration at St. Thomas.
Official: Passenger tried to hijack plane to Sochi
A passenger on an Istanbul-bound flight Friday claimed there was a bomb on board and tried to hijack the plane to Sochi, Russia, where the Olympics are kicking off, an official said.
Campuses in Minn., Wis., see high alcohol arrests
A study of drug and alcohol arrests on U.S. college campuses brings some unwanted glory to schools in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
News in :90 – Feb. 7, 2014
This is News in :90 for Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.