Alex Hernandez-Siegel, the new director of Student Diversity and Inclusion services will begin his “year of listening” to find out what is working at St. Thomas and what he can build on in terms of student diversity and inclusion. Rachel Torralba has the story.
Future of athletics discussed, campus climate survey promoted in Nov. 21 USG meeting
Athletic Director Phil Esten answered questions, and three clubs were funded. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has the Nov. 21 Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting update.
The story of the St. Thomas murals
St. Thomas is home to many different works of art, from the Multicultural celebration mural in Murray-Herrick hall to a 112-foot long fresco on the ceiling of Terrence Murphy Hall in downtown Minneapolis.
Interfaith council seeks more student members
Father Larry Synder, vice president for mission, realized three years ago that there was growing religious diversity among St. Thomas students. As St. Thomas increases its interfaith efforts, the university’s Interfaith Council seeks to add more student council members.
NCAA leads diversity and inclusion charge
For the second year, the NCAA launched its “Diversity and Social Media Inclusion Campaign,” which ran from Oct. 22-25, and several MIAC schools participated. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
OPINION: Tackling diversity at an early age
Here at St. Thomas, acts of racism have been all too common in the last two years. Columnist Grace Hallen argues diversity training should start with children, not when a person is grown up and established in their beliefs.
News in :90 – Oct. 8, 2019
A federal judge orders for New York City prosecutors to see president Donald Trump’s tax returns and St. Thomas’ class of 2023 breaks a new record for St. Thomas’ diversity percentage. Design Manager Reid Neeser has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas class of 2023 breaks diversity record
The class of 2023 broke a new record for St. Thomas’ diversity percentage. This comes a year after St. Thomas launched its Action Plan to Combat Racism.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas Intercultural Center opens with call for dialogue
As a part of St. Thomas’ Action Plan to Combat Racism, a new Intercultural Center held a grand opening on March 6 on the second floor of the Anderson Student Center.
Tommie Award finalists reflect on their time at St. Thomas
This year marked the first time in the history of the Tommie Award where all three finalists were first generation college students and students of color.
Activist group SOCCOS pushes for campus multicultural center
Current members of Students of Color: Claim Our Seats are working to create a multicultural center. The creation of the center is the activist group’s goal for the year.
As a student of color: Sunita Dharod
St. Thomas student Sunita Dharod discusses racism issues on campus.
TommieMedia’s commitment to diversity coverage
TommieMedia wants to emphasize our commitment to accurate and ongoing coverage of diversity on campus.
Diversity concerns prompt change on campus
The St. Thomas administration has announced new initiatives aimed at creating a more diverse and inclusive environment on campus.
Women’s event celebrates Hispanic heritage
Student Diversity and Inclusion Services will be hosting the event And Still We Rise on Sept. 22 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.