St. Thomas theology professor Ted Ulrich will present his findings on India’s independence movement, the whistleblower who raised alarms about President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine will answer House Republican questions, and authorities lifted all evacuation orders as firefighters made progress against a blaze near Los Angeles. Rae Beaner has today’s News in :90.
Theology professor Ulrich to present lecture series on India’s Independence Movement
After receiving a Fulbright scholarship, St. Thomas theology professor Ted Ulrich spent 10 months in India researching its independence movement and will present his findings in a series of lectures on campus. His first lecture is on Tuesday, Nov. 5
St. Thomas alumni: Administration must ‘dismantle’ racism on campus
The past 20 years of St. Thomas alumni are being represented in a letter to administration outlining demands relating to the Action Plan to Combat Racism. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has the story.
St. Thomas professor Kevin Sauter to retire after 37 years
Kevin Sauter, communication and journalism professor at St. Thomas, will retire after the fall 2019 semester, capping off his 37th year teaching at the university. Reporter Rachel Torralba has the full story.
St. Kate’s Women’s Art Institute celebrates 20th anniversary
St. Catherine University hosted the Women’s Art Institute’s 20th Anniversary exhibition gallery from Sept. 7 – Oct. 19. Reporter Burke Spizale has the story.
St. Thomas Neighborhood Relations promotes safety at Tommie-Johnnie student tailgates
Neighborhood Relations Director Amy Gage has 44 dozen bagels and a goal in mind: help students host responsible gatherings before Saturday’s Tommie-Johnnie game at Allianz Field. Reporter Mia Laube has the full story.
Public Safety Briefs: Oct. 8 – Oct. 15
A bicycle was stolen, a traffic accident occurred on Cretin avenue and property damage was documented in Ireland Hall. These and more are part of the Public Safety briefs for Oct. 8 – Oct. 15.
Conferences dampen speculation about Tommie football’s future home
St. Thomas football’s future remains unclear after the commissioner of two Division I football conferences tamped down reports about the program’s potential new home. Sports Editor Carly Noble has the full story.
New Center for Well-Being discussed, student memorial planned in Oct. 10 USG meeting
Vice President of Student Affairs Karen Lange spoke to the general council and 18 clubs were funded at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting on Oct. 10.
News in :90 – Oct. 15, 2019
France’s lower parliament expected to pass a bill giving single women and lesbian couples access to in vitro fertilization and related procedures and the World Press Institute and the University of St. Thomas will present a public forum on “Reporting in an Anti-Media World” Tuesday evening. Ad/PR representative McKenzie Hickey has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas celebrates pride week on campus
St. Thomas celebrated Pride Week for the fourth year from Oct. 7-11. Events held throughout the week were planned by Layton Hernandez, a graduate assistant for the Diversity Activities Board. Reporter Rae Beaner has the full story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas senior Hannah Studee debuts makeup bar
On Saturdays, Studee hosts a makeup bar where she does makeup for students and offers complimentary snacks and drinks for those legally of age.
News in :90 – Oct. 10, 2019
President Donald Trump will hold a rally Thursday evening in Minneapolis and the University of St. Thomas has hired a new interim director of choral activities. Designer Lia Saari has today’s News in :90.
New interim director of choral activities hired
St. Thomas hired Albert Pinsonneault as the interim director of choral activities at St. Thomas for the 2019-20 school year, replacing Angela Broeker who left last spring.
Darby’s Dancers, St. Thomas dance team inspires those with special needs
By partnering with Darby’s Dancers, St. Thomas dance team members share their passion for dance with those in the community with special needs. Reporter Taylor Shupe and Videographer Owen Landrud have the full story.