Last week junior justice and peace studies major Felicia Beltran traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with Jeff Lomonaco, a foreign policy adviser for Sen. Al Franken, to speak about current social issues in Colombia. Beltran was acting as a delegate for Witness for Peace (WFP).
News in :90 – April 23, 2012
This is News in :90 for Monday, April 23, 2012.
Kony 2012 event fails to move from Internet to campus
When 250 St. Thomas students RSVPed to the “Kony 2012 Cover The Night” event, organizers were anticipating a large turnout, but the number of participants on Friday night were less than expected.
Sister Pat Kowalski Leadership Award given to student for first time
Senior Christina Weiberg was the first student to receive the Sister Pat Kowalski Leadership award on Thursday, April 19, at the University Advocates for Women and Equity spring reception in McNeeley Hall.
Freshman takes robotics to new heights
Freshman Chris Nagel quickly found his niche at St. Thomas in the lower level of O’Shaughnessy Science Hall. It’s not a typical hangout for students, but in the basement he is able to do what he loves: build robots. Watch the video package here.
News in :90 – April 19, 2012
This is News in :90 for Thursday, April 19, 2012.
Crammed in the classroom: science department needs more space
The number of science majors has quadrupled since the opening of the Frey Science and Engineering Center. Additional students and faculty require more space than it provides.
African dance class gets ‘Livin’ in Color’ week moving
The sounds of Shakira could be heard Tuesday, April 17, throughout the lower level of the Anderson Student Center as students taught African dance moves as a part of “Livin’ in Color” week.
News in :90 – April 18, 2012
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
Recycling Center hits brakes on gas vehicles, adds electric car
The Recycling and Receiving Physical Plant has a new mega-electric, eco-friendly vehicle on campus.
News in :90 – April 17, 2012
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
New section offered in family business management
St. Thomas juniors and seniors who will register for fall 2012 classes now will have an option to choose a new section of family business management.
Students ‘Rake-a-Difference’ in the community
Sunday, April 15, students and clubs teamed together to tackle the Community Cleanup hosted and organized by the Student Alumni Council (SAC). Watch the video story here.
News in :90 – April 16, 2012
This is News in :90 for Monday, April 16, 2012.
Tom Cronin wins 2012 Monsignor James Lavin Award
Class of 1964 St. Thomas alumnus Tom Cronin said when he found out he would receive the 2012 Monsignor James Lavin Award, he didn’t know much about it.