The St. Thomas Physical Plant’s grounds department has posted signs on the Lower Quad to help keep the spring grass greener, but some students continue to blaze their own trails. “Having the signs up actually makes me want to walk on the grass more,” freshman Brooke Hill said. “It’s like a challenge.”
News in :90 – March 26, 2012
This is News in :90 for Monday, March 26, 2012.
Student wins award for research in Kenya
St. Thomas junior Luke Nolby received the award because of his project that looked at the abundance and usage of wildlife sanctuaries.
Public Safety gives ‘abandoned’ bikes new home
St. Thomas Public Safety has collected 135 “abandoned” bikes that were locked up on campus and tagged for removal between September and February of this school year.
University hopes new buildings will help draw prospective students
St. Thomas plans to enroll 1,350 first-year students for the 2012-2013 school year, and the Anderson Student Center is one way the university plans to achieve that goal. The majority of campus tours take place in the student center.
Changes being made to pre-health department after external review
The percentage of St. Thomas graduates accepted into medical schools decreased from 57 percent in 2010 to 34 percent in 2011.
Operation HOPE partners with St. Thomas to increase financial literacy among underprivileged
St. Thomas is in the earliest stage of a new partnership with Operation HOPE, a nonprofit organization seeking to increase financial literacy among the underprivileged.
Archbishop John Ireland’s historical efforts create strong Irish presence in St. Paul
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the strong Irish presence felt on campus and in St. Paul is largely due to the historical efforts of Archbishop John Ireland, founder of St. Thomas. He was a dominant figure in religious, social and political spheres for more than half a century.
News in :90 – March 16, 2012
[slidepress gallery = 120316_NIN_Roche] This is News in :90 for Friday, March 16, 2012.
St. Thomas chess club uses ‘Linsanity’ video to promote diversity
The St. Thomas chess club uses basketball phenomenon, Jeremy Lin, to promote its club through a YouTube video produced by freshman David Zosel.
News in :90 – March 15, 2012
This is News in :90 for Thursday, March 15, 2012.
Club funding on campus, who gets what
It’s one step to create an official club at St. Thomas. It’s another step to get funding for it. As the number of new and unique clubs continues to grow, the trickier it gets to decide how much funding each new club should receive.
News in :90 – March 14, 2012
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, March 14, 2012.
Senior Week plans underway
The activities announced include Senior Day in the quad, a Minnesota Twins baseball game and an All Senior Night.
Breakfast Club helps freshmen improve their health, provides resources
The three-week program featured St. Thomas experts and professors giving informal lectures on a variety of subjects, including nutrition, friendship, finances and alcohol. The group also focuses on providing information to first-year students about assistance the university offers.