The USTALERT system sent out an email at 1 p.m. on Feb. 2 notifying the St. Thomas community of a burglary that occurred in Dowling Hall dormitory on Feb. 1.
Student confronts Dowling Hall burglar
AP: Trump fires Justice Dept. head over executive order defiance
President Donald Trump on Monday fired Sally Yates, the acting attorney general and a Democratic appointee, after she refused to defend in court his controversial refugee and immigration ban.
AP: Minnesota governor eyes fast return to work after collapse
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton’s top staffer said he was OK and planned to return to work Tuesday after he collapsed during his State of the State speech.
St. Thomas launches online counseling services
On Dec. 5, the University of St. Thomas formally launched Learn to Live which offers online programs and tools for students struggling with stress, depression, low mood or social anxiety.
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business discredited, lose federal aid
Following allegations of fraud and misrepresentation, Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business will no longer be able to offer their students federal aid.
Health care premiums rise, St. Thomas student insurance changes
The University of St. Thomas used to offer students a health insurance plan, but the Affordable Care Act’s regulations have reduced demand, so the university stopped offering it to students. Now, premiums are rising nationwide, and everyone is feeling the impact.
News in :90 – Dec. 12, 2016
This is News in :90 for Monday, Dec. 12, 2016.
USG club funding update
The Nov. 10 and Dec. 1 Undergraduate Student Government general council meetings featured presentations from university officials and 29 club funding requests.
Liturgical Choir to sing in Pope’s midnight Mass
Pope Francis will preside over the Mass in which the Liturgical Choir will be an accompanying choir to the Sistine Chapel Choir, which sings at all Masses involving the Pope.
New First National Bank sign joins energy-efficiency trend
The University of St. Thomas, and now the First National Bank, are some of many businesses taking the first step toward energy efficiency.
St. Thomas alerts students to Europe study abroad risks
St. Thomas forwarded a Europe Travel Alert last week from the U.S. Department of State to students who are currently in Europe or departing for Europe in early 2017.
Engineering research group focuses learning through play
With a passion for play, engineering professor AnnMarie Thomas’ Playful Learning Lab group researches activities like going to the circus and playing with Play-Doh and allows students to explore learning from a child’s perspective.
Protesters rally for $15 minimum wage at U of M
Protesters from the group 15 Now Coalition and other groups rallied for raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour Tuesday night outside Coffman Union in Minneapolis.
St. Paul to ease recycling process for residents
From Nov. 28 to Jan. 16, the city of St. Paul will work with Eureka Recycling to replace curbside bins with single-sort, 64-gallon recycling carts. The carts will have wheels and a lid, allowing residents to transport their recycling with greater ease. “It’s a process that (St. Paul has) been going through for several years …
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Nekima Levy-Pounds announces run for mayor of Minneapolis
Nekima Levy-Pounds, a civil rights activist, preacher, attorney and former St. Thomas School of Law professor, announced on Nov. 15 that she will be running for mayor of Minneapolis in 2017.