Division-III games are not going to create the same hype as our BIG 10 neighbors, but we can absorb a few things from the Gophers’ gameday experience.
Solving the St. Thomas school spirit problem
Phone center uses employee game to boost donations
St. Thomas’ Phone Center introduced a new fundraising game this year to increase teamwork and motivation in student workers and to boost donations to the university.
USG grants Summit Singers concert funds
The Summit Singers, an exclusive a cappella men’s group, qualifed as an exception to the club funding guidelines and will get a $1,300 grant from USG.
Students, staff get in character for Halloween
Iron Man, Strawberry Shortcake, witches and even Waldo could be found on campus celebrating Halloween Thursday.
South Campus basement transformed for Haunted Cretin
Haunted Cretin invited courageous souls to brave the horrors of maniacal scientists, nightmarish professors and mysterious forces of mankind.
Campus Ministry holds day of prayer for archdiocese
Students gathered in the Adoration Chapel to pray for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, as well as anyone affected by the upheaval in the church.
Public Safety briefs
A stolen iPad, a trespasser on the Minneapolis campus and a postcard addressed to the university with a anti-St. Thomas message on it are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
USG approves business club, allocates funds
Undergraduate Student Government approved a new business club, set goals for the three USG initiatives and allocated funds to several on-campus groups.
Beaker’s Coffee Cart reopens after month-long delay
After renovations and state inspections delayed the Beaker’s Coffee Cart’s reopening more a month, the South Campus venue is back in business.
Love Your Melon celebrates first anniversary
Love Your Melon founders Brian Keller and Zach Quinn hosted a one-year anniversary celebration on the John P. Monahan Plaza Tuesday.
Public Safety briefs
Loud singing, gold glitter graffiti and individuals claiming to be resident advsiers searching for alcohol are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
Community celebrates Sullivan’s inauguration
About 900 people attended a ceremony to watch Julie Sullivan’s inauguration as St. Thomas’ 15th president.
Sullivan ‘poised’ to lead as 15th president
After serving as St. Thomas’ president for more than three months, the university officially inaugurated Julie Sullivan as its 15th president Thursday afternoon.
Fowler Challenge adds ‘social venture’ category
Fowler Business Concept Challenge social venture submissions are business ideas that specifically aim to benefit a community.
News in :90 — Oct. 16, 2013
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013.