The Association of American Medical Colleges announced this month that a new version of the MCAT will include a sociology and psychology section and will be longer than before. The changes will begin in 2015.
New bowling club ‘gets the ball rolling’ for St. Thomas
Junior Jesse Stock’s passion for bowling has turned into a new Bowling Club at St. Thomas. It officially started last semester, with its first and only meeting over January term.
News in :90 – Mar. 1, 2012
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Mar. 1, 2012.
St. Thomas hires new Flynn Hall director
After almost six weeks without a Flynn Hall Area Director, Residence Life has hired former Indiana University Residence Coordinator Erin Whipkey.
More St. Thomas men studying abroad despite national trend
Despite a Chronicle of Higher Education article reporting that women are more likely to study abroad than men, St. Thomas’ study abroad program has seen an increase in male participants over the last three years.
English department changes core curriculum
The St. Thomas English department hoped to end student complaints by introducing a new core curriculum in the fall of 2011. The main change is how the literature is presented.
News in :90 – Feb. 29, 2012
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.
Snow comes to campus on Leap Day
Check out a slideshow of campus after the first major snowstorm of the season.
Underground tunnels for new buildings not in university’s plans
An expansion of the tunnel system is not planned for the walk between the Anderson Student Center and the Anderson Athletic Recreational Complex because of underground barriers and cost limitations.
Interracial couples overcome challenges, acceptance on the rise
A study by the Pew Research Center found that interracial marriage is on the rise and so is its acceptance. Students on campus in interracial relationships also talk about the challenges and respond to the research.
News in :90 – Feb. 28, 2012
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.
St. Thomas students find their beat; start business
St. Thomas graduate Jeff Sevaldson and senior Joey Nesbitt started their own business last year called iW Drums, which creates affordable LED light kits that can be installed inside a drum set.
News in :90 – Feb. 27, 2012
This is News in :90 for Monday, Feb. 27, 2012.
Students show their Tommie pride at Schlittentag Sled Day
St. Thomas juniors Lucas Werner, Charlie Luckie and Drew Lindholm, under the team name “Lady Luck,” competed against 27 other teams at Buck Hill’s Red Bull Schlittentag Sled Day.
Mild winter saves university money
The money saved will be used for things that the university can’t normally afford, such as landscaping and repairing sidewalks.