Elizabeth Smith, a St. Thomas instructional process analyst, said Blackboard needed improvements after 10 years of existing relatively unchanged.
Blackboard to get a ‘new look and feel’ this summer
Motion sensor lights going up in residence halls
Physical plant electricians already installed sensors in some kitchens and laundry areas in Morrison Hall. The motion sensors will be installed in all residence halls and the Anderson Student Center before the end of summer.
University to co-host Relay For Life in field house
St. Thomas and St. Catherine University’s Colleges Against Cancer chapters will co-host the third annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser on April 30.
News in :90 – April 27, 2011
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, April 27, 2011.
Mental health effects of social media discussed at symposium
Professor William Kinney discussed some of the negative consequences of Facebook and how it has changed social interactions, while other speakers discussed social media’s effects on communication, law, marketing and sociology.
Readers move inside for Poetry on the Patio event
Library Director Dan Gjelten hosted the event, which included readings from senior Tommie Award winner Daniel Carr, sophomore Joe Docter and staff member Laurie Dimond.
News in :90 – April 26, 2011
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, April 26, 2011.
University to offer two new global history courses
One course is called the Middle East and North Africa in global perspective. The other class, East Asian civilizations in global perspective, will be an in-depth look at China, Japan or Korea, depending on when the course is offered.
Course recommendation program won’t be used at St. Thomas
Some colleges have started using online programs that recommend a course based on a student’s grades and intended major and how other students performed in the class.
Eating alone? You’re not the only one
Psychotherapist Meg Schneider wrote a blog on the Huffington Post about how students come into her office discussing their fears of eating alone.
St. Thomas begins Earth Day week after second-place Recyclemania finish
In honor of Earth Day, several St. Thomas organizations are taking steps toward making the campus green and sustainable.
In the weeks leading up to Earth Day, St. Thomas participated in the annual Recyclemania challenge. St. Thomas finished second among Minnesota colleges behind Gustavus in the 2011 competition.
Film critic talks about best and worst movies, future of theaters
Film critic Kenneth Turan talked about documentaries and 3-D movies, the movie theater experience and foreign Westerns Thursday night in the O’Shaughnessy Educational Center Auditorium.
New USG president and vice president discuss next year’s goals
USG President Greg Scharine and Executive Vice President Mike Orth joined TommieMedia senior reporter Jordan Osterman in the studio to talk about some of their goals for next year.
News in :90 – April 21, 2011
This is News in :90 for Thursday, April 21, 2011.
No Study Monday this fall during finals week
The change will push the original Study Monday to Thursday, Dec. 15, instead. Classes will end Wednesday, Dec. 14, and finals will begin Thursday night and continue Friday. Finals week will finish the following Wednesday, Dec. 21.