This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013.
News in :90 – Nov. 13, 2013
University’s first for-profit class offers self defense course
Students in professor John Del Vecchio’s business law 354 class said they will offer self-defense classes to the community for a fee on Tuesday and on Nov. 19.
More on the archdiocese’s list of accused priests
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said that with a court’s permission, it plans this month to release the names of some priests who sexually abused children.
News in :90 – Nov. 12, 2013
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013.
Gun alert lifted at University of Minnesota
Officials at the University of Minnesota have sent a text alert warning students about a man armed with a gun after an attempted robbery on campus.
Climate survey prompts response to LGBT concerns
According to a survey, respondents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender expressed higher rates of dissatisfaction with St. Thomas than their heterosexual counterparts.
St. Paul archdiocese to name abusive priests
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis plans this month to release the names of priests who have sexually abused children, the archbishop said in an open letter Monday.
News in :90 – Nov. 11, 2013
This is News in :90 for Monday, Nov. 11, 2013.
Construction on new South Campus building set for March
St. Thomas announced Friday that construction on a new building, which will provide more space to Physical Plant and the school of engineering, is set to begin March 31.
USG planning eight more fall semester events
Before the end of the semester, the Undergraduate Student Government will host or sponsor at least eight events including yoga and Tommie Tuesday.
Twin Cities archdiocese faces another sex lawsuit
A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges that officials in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis allowed a priest to continue working with children despite reports that he sexually abused children as early as 1969.
News in :90 – Nov. 8, 2013
This is News in :90 for Friday, Nov. 8, 2013.
Council seeks student input in planning survey
The survey is meant to serve as a blueprint for future development and improvements to the city, and the coordinator said students’ opinions matter.
News in :90 – Nov. 7, 2013
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013.
University anticipates contracts with Alakef and Peace Coffee
After St. Thomas’ Starbucks contract expires in December, it expects to provide both Alakef Coffee Roasters and Peace Coffee at its beverage stations.