Msgr. James Habiger, who worked in Campus Ministry and endowed an institute in Catholic Studies in honor of his parents, died Tuesday at age 85.
Msgr. James Habiger, champion of social justice causes, dies at 85
News in :90 – Oct. 9, 2012
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012.
Jerry Sandusky sentenced to at least 30 years
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – Jerry Sandusky was sentenced Tuesday to at least 30 years in prison – effectively a life sentence – in the child sexual abuse scandal that brought shame to Penn State and led to coach Joe Paterno’s downfall.
2nd student dies after fire at Wis. apartment
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — A second student has died after fire swept an off-campus apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Sustainability committee makes eco-friendly atmosphere
Movies, presentations and booths throughout the week of Oct. 1, helped the St. Thomas Sustainability Committee encourage a more eco-friendly atmosphere on campus during sUSTainability week.
News in :90 – Oct. 8, 2012
This is News in :90 for Monday, Oct. 8, 2012.
University cashes in on Cretin-Derham Hall football games
For nearly 10 years, St. Thomas has opened the O’Shaughnessy Stadium gates on Friday nights to the Cretin-Derham Hall football team, coaches and fans, and the university has been earning about $2,400 a game in the process.
Fowler Business Challenge draws largest numbers ever
The fourth annual Fowler Business Challenge kicked off at midnight on Friday, Oct. 5, as St. Thomas undergraduate and graduate students submitted their business concepts for the contest.
Students assemble race car by hand
Seniors Joe Aplin, Ryan Cassidy, Patrick Peterson and Chantharang Phouapradit are working hard in their senior design capstone class. Watch the video story.
USG approves constitutional amendment on budget requests
USG unanimously approved a constitutional amendment Sunday that would allow clubs on probation to submit budget requests to the USG finance committee.
St. Thomas College of Education Leadership and Counseling Dean takes medical leave
St. Thomas’ College of Education, Leadership and Counseling Dean Bruce Kramer, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in December 2010, announced Thursday he will be taking a leave of absence effective immediately.
Summit Marketplace adds bagel bar with daily goods from local bakery
Starting Monday, Oct. 8, Anderson Student Center’s Summit Marketplace will be adding a bagel bar complete with an assortment of fresh bagels and a variety of spreads delivered daily from a local bakery.
News in :90 – Oct. 5, 2012
This is News in :90 for Oct. 5, 2012.
In Depth – Opening Doors
St. Thomas hopes to raise $500 million to complete its largest capital campaign ever. However, there is one catch: They have less than two weeks to raise the remaining $10 million.
Students react to Obama-Romney debate
St. Thomas students watching Wednesday’s debate between President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney mirrored national reaction to the contest.