The St. Thomas administration has created an adjunct faculty task force aimed at addressing concerns raised after a failed union vote in July.
St. Thomas establishes adjunct faculty task force
Tommies defeat Cardinals in conference opener
Middle blocker Kelly Foley led the St. Thomas volleyball team with 12 kills in its first conference match, ending in a 3-1 victory over St. Mary’s University Wednesday.
Making the move from California to Minnesota
Originally from San Jose, California, columnist Claire Noack says it was challenging for her to adjust to living in the Midwest.
Public Safety briefs
Suspicious activity outside of Binz Refectory, possession of marijuana and a medical emergency in Ireland Hall are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
Women’s soccer falls to Macalester
Getting off to a slow start continues to be a problem for the St. Thomas women’s soccer team as it fell 2-1 to the Macalester Scots Tuesday.
Twin Cities attracts international students
The Twin Cities were recently ranked among the top 20 metropolitan areas that attract international students to their colleges and universities.
Green Line expands transportation options near campus
Recent improvements to bus routes and access to the Green Line light rail may start influencing St. Thomas students’ transportation choices.
The Rev. Michael Keating resigns
The Rev. Michael Keating, a St. Thomas faculty member who worked in the Catholic studies department, resigned Tuesday.
Members of theology department send letter to Nienstedt
Twelve tenured faculty members of the St. Thomas theology department sent a letter to Archbishop John Nienstedt Monday criticizing the archdiocese’s handling of sex abuse by priests.
U of M spends $4 million toward safety
Dan Meuwissen, director of Public Safety at St. Thomas, said changes at the U of M do not directly affect the St. Thomas campus but are important.
News outlets, priests pressure Nienstedt to resign
The New York Times, the Star Tribune and other priests have suggested that Archbishop John Nienstedt step down from his position.
Dean’s office partners with student organizations
Efforts within the St. Thomas dean’s office to update the school’s sexual misconduct policy have given rise to a new partnership between the Dean of Students office and multiple student groups.
Football team joins forces to tackle cancer
Cancer was St. Thomas’ focus as the football team joined forces with the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund to raise money.
Campus militarization goes too far
Reporter Jamie Bernard argues that the militarization of police forces shouldn’t extend to college campuses.
Ebola virus: breaking down the facts
Design manager Genevieve Cossette compiles the facts surrounding the West Africa ebola outbreak.