The Rev. Hugo Montero taught the university’s first Spanish-speaking theology class spring semester.
University introduces first Spanish-speaking theology class
Commencement speaker brings world health secrets to US
Dan Buettner is the creator of Blue Zones—a concept which identifies the characteristics of the healthiest places on the planet and applies them to locations in the United States.
PULSE sees crowd of 1,200 at spring show
PULSE’s semi-annual show Arrhythmia brought a wider variety of dance genres than previous shows.
Writing Center founder leaves 37-year legacy
The founder of St. Thomas’ Center for Writing, Joan Piorkowski, is ready for what lies ahead of her after the last week of class: retirement.
Health company enters purchase agreement for Gainey Center
St. Thomas has entered into a purchase agreement for the sale of the Daniel C. Gainey Conference Center in Owatonna, Minnesota with Meridian Behavioral Health LLC.
News in :90 — May 16, 2014
This is News in :90 for Friday, May 16, 2014.
Students contribute to Minnesota’s ‘bike friendly’ ranking
Minnesota ranked No. 2 on this year’s League of American Bicyclists’ Bike Friendly States list released last week.
Researchers find 3,000 bacteria types on $1 bills
Money isn’t the only thing you’ll be exchanging when making a purchase because currency exchanges hundreds of kinds of bacteria.
News in :90 – May 14, 2014
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
On-campus Goodwill drop boxes encourage donation
The St. Thomas recycling team and Residence Life placed the drop boxes around campus two weeks ago to promote recycling and donation as students pack up their rooms.
News in :90 – May 13, 2014
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, May 13, 2014.
St. Thomas senior receives statewide psychology award
Senior Angie Kurth recently won the Donald G. Patterson Undergraduate Award in Psychology, recognition granted to just one student in the state.
Local university considers making evaluation data public
The University of Minnesota passed a proposal that brought the school closer to mandating the publication of student-rated course evaluations—a move that St. Thomas might consider.
Brady Hall RA finds unique way to inspire residents
Resident Assistant Louis Missurelli challenged each resident to write down at least one thing they wanted to accomplish before their freshman year ended.
US district judge and alumni speaks on social mobility
Judge William Haynes was the keynote speaker at the 17th annual Judge Julian Parker Lecture Series Thursday.