After 2 ½ years of preparation that involved an extensive self-study, the Higher Learning Commission will review St. Thomas for re-accreditation.
Commission reviews university for re-accreditation
USG planning eight more fall semester events
Before the end of the semester, the Undergraduate Student Government will host or sponsor at least eight events including yoga and Tommie Tuesday.
Twin Cities archdiocese faces another sex lawsuit
A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges that officials in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis allowed a priest to continue working with children despite reports that he sexually abused children as early as 1969.
News in :90 – Nov. 8, 2013
This is News in :90 for Friday, Nov. 8, 2013.
Council seeks student input in planning survey
The survey is meant to serve as a blueprint for future development and improvements to the city, and the coordinator said students’ opinions matter.
News in :90 – Nov. 7, 2013
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013.
University anticipates contracts with Alakef and Peace Coffee
After St. Thomas’ Starbucks contract expires in December, it expects to provide both Alakef Coffee Roasters and Peace Coffee at its beverage stations.
RHA hosts first ‘dive-in’ movie
Residence Hall Association is hoping to make a splash when it hosts its first “dive-in” movie next week in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex pool.
Public Safety briefs
A suspicious letter, a terroristic threat and a student in a costume disrupting classes are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
Low student turnout at on-campus precinct
St. Thomas students did not turn out in large numbers to cast their votes at the on-campus precinct Tuesday.
News in :90 – Nov. 6, 2013
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013.
Phone center uses employee game to boost donations
St. Thomas’ Phone Center introduced a new fundraising game this year to increase teamwork and motivation in student workers and to boost donations to the university.
White House correspondent details journalism career
National Public Radio reporter Ari Shapiro said in a speech Monday that his curiosity and drive to learn helped him decide to become a White House correspondent.
Sullivan responds to Keating concerns
President Sullivan acknowledged in her third “brown bag luncheon” Monday that she has received concerns from parents of prospective students regarding the Rev. Michael Keating.
News in :90 — Nov. 5, 2013
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013.