Newsweek editor Jon Meacham visited St. Thomas Tuesday night to discuss civil discourse in the first installment of the Public Discourse Lecture Series, sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Choral student to perform at Carnegie Hall this summer
Do you know how to get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. At least that is how St. Thomas freshman Richard Shallbetter is getting there.
Senior to shave head to benefit cancer research
After senior Sarah Ritterspach’s best friend died of brain cancer a little over a year ago, she wanted to do something in her friend’s memory. So she decided to shave off all her hair.
News in :90 – Feb. 16, 2010
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010.
Students to study Minn. lakes with science foundation
This summer, a group of St. Thomas students will conduct research on shallow Minnesota lakes. The students will study two alternative states of lakes, clear and turbid, to discover which state buries organic carbon faster.
Theater petition gets USG support, effect still pending
Members of the St. Thomas theater club, Thespians Unite!, collected 1,623 student signatures in support of the program.
News in :90 – Feb. 15, 2010
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Like most schools, class in session despite federal holiday
Some St. Thomas students wish classes were canceled today in observation of Presidents Day.
“Any more days off would be absolutely awesome, but I guess since we are a private college we wouldn’t necessarily have to have holidays off that public institutes do,” junior Katie Hubly said.
Trading page turns for button pushes, library rents Kindles
The O’Shaughnessy-Frey and Ireland library staff is embracing new technology with the recent addition of five Kindles available for students, faculty and staff to check out.
New chef hopes to spice up university food services
With the arrival of new Executive Chef Ken Grogg, the St. Thomas student dining room may see some changes to its menu soon.
Parking issues continue to rise with planned lot closing
When Parking Lot H closes for demolition of O’Shaughnessy Hall, St. Thomas will no longer be in compliance with its special conditions use permit.
News in :90 – Feb. 12, 2010
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HOURCAR Prius cars repaired, back on campus
Both 2010 Prius models are back in service at St. Thomas. The two models were pulled from the HOURCAR program Feb. 5 and repaired by Toyota. The brakes on the cars were repaired.
Committee honors monthly act of kindness
A new campaign on campus will award a faculty, student or staff member who improves the St. Thomas community through a random act of kindness.
News in :90 – Feb. 11, 2010
[slidepress gallery=’nin-2.11.10′] This is News in :90 for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010.