Students living on campus during the busiest construction summer in St. Thomas history watched as the metal frameworks of new buildings took shape.
Busiest construction summer wrapping up
BEC coffee shop leaving on Rockey Grounds
The university made the decision this spring as part of a plan to use internal service providers.
Law professor hopeful in Tuesday’s primaries
One St. Thomas law professor hopes to secure her spot as Republican candidate for the 4th Congressional District in Tuesday’s primary election.
Dining services taking over club meals
This fall, student clubs will have to say goodbye to Davanni’s pizza, Noodles and Company dishes and Chipotle burritos at weekly convocation hour meetings.
The biggest change in the new purchasing regulations, and the change that will affect students most, is that food for any campus function will have to be ordered through campus catering services instead of from off-campus vendors.
Professor’s comments spark climate change debate
Mechanical engineering professor John Abraham ignited the blogosphere this June when he posted an online slideshow rebutting a speech by a British climate change skeptic.
St. Thomas prepares for largest-ever freshman class
This year’s incoming freshman class is on track to be the largest in St. Thomas history, with 1,522 students currently enrolled. The record class size is already posing challenges to university officials.
International students keeping busy during summer
Going home for the summer is not an option for all St. Thomas students, especially when home is halfway around the world.
Many international students live at St. Thomas during the summer, including Linda Nininahazwe, a senior from the Republic of Burundi.
Wadena students recover from EF-4 tornado
The three EF-4 tornadoes that swept through Minnesota June 16 killed three people, demolished parts of Albert Lea and Wadena, and destroyed the home of St. Thomas junior Justin Tucker.
Tucker was staying at his St. Paul house when the storm hit his hometown, but was preparing to head home for the weekend.
Chamber Singers receive ‘highest honor’
The St. Thomas Chamber Singers will perform at the 2011 American Choral Directors Association National Conference, and it’s the first time any St. Thomas choir has been invited to the national conference.
“This invitation is the highest honor a choir in the United States can receive,” Director of Choral Activities Angela Broeker said.
Students weigh in on campus food options
The Minneapolis campus cafeteria, Food for Thought, is St. Thomas students’ favorite place for on-campus food, according to a TommieMedia survey.
Graduation takes place on ‘second base and the 30-yard-line’
Graduates received their diplomas in an unfamiliar place Saturday. Commencement ceremonies were held at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, due to the construction of the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex.
Construction crews break ground on new student center
Construction started Tuesday on the new Anderson Student Center. The City of St. Paul granted the highly anticipated permits Monday, allowing OPUS to break ground on the 20-month project.
The $66 million, 225,000-square-foot student center will feature four bowling lanes, a giant dance floor and an 1,800-square-foot atrium.
Math Resource Center tops 10,000 visitors
In two years, the number of students signing in to use the MaRC services has doubled.
MIAC champs yet again, baseball crushes Augsburg
Hot hitting continued into Sunday afternoon for the St. Thomas baseball team as the Tommies defeated Augsburg 19-9 and won the MIAC championship.
Purple reign: Lacrosse wins second-straight national title
The men’s lacrosse team may need extra time in baggage check, because it’s returning from the national tournament in Denver with some championship hardware.
The Tommies successfully defended its national championship Saturday by defeating Utah Valley University 12-9.
“Unbelievable. It hasn’t really sank in yet,” junior Joe McCullagh said.