This is News in :90 for Thursday, March 20, 2014.
News in :90 — March 20, 2014
Minnesota authorities warn against dangerous driving
As many St. Thomas students are hitting the road for spring break, the department of safety is warning against potential driving dangers.
Entrepreneurship students thrive in St. Thomas program
The University of Minnesota announced entrepreneurship students now own property rights to class projects, a benefit St. Thomas students already have.
Ukraine’s Crimea base taken, commander detained
Masked Russian-speaking troops on Wednesday seized control of Ukrainian naval headquarters in Crimea after it was stormed by militiamen.
News in :90 – March 19, 2014
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, March 19, 2014.
Investigators comb scene of deadly chopper crash
A news helicopter crashed into a street and burst into flames Tuesday near Seattle’s Space Needle, killing both people on board.
Graduate programs host first week-long fair
The St. Thomas graduate school changed its one-day fair to a week-long event as a way to include more students.
News in :90 – March 18, 2014
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, March 18, 2014.
Engineering school granted $1.5 million for Microgrid facility
The Xcel Energy grant will give the engineering program access to a small-scale, low environmental impact energy production center.
Students grow vegetables for low-income communities
Biology professor Adam Kay helps lead a group of 15-18 students who have been working on the project in the John Roach Center greenhouse since last spring.
News in :90 – March 17, 2014
This is News in :90 for Monday, March 17, 2014.
University looks to fill 92 positions left by retirees
Executive Assistant to the President Susan Alexander said the number of faculty and staff retiring is higher than the university anticipated.
Students appointed to Strategic Planning subcommittees
St. Thomas’ Strategic Planning Steering Committee selected six students to work alongside staff and faculty members.
Missing jet: Piracy would require special skills
To steal Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 out of midair would require a pilot who knew how to elude detection by both civilian and military radar.
News in :90 — March 14, 2014
This is News in :90 for Friday, March 14, 2014.