University Affairs Editor Gabrielle Martinson sat down with Julie Sullivan to discuss the things to come at St. Thomas under her leadership.
A conversation with St. Thomas president-elect Julie Sullivan
St. Thomas presidential position is highly sought
The staff member assigned to assist the search said it became clear that the presidency of St. Thomas was a desirable job when a committee began accepting applications last August.
St. Thomas continues focus on sexual assault education
As the rape trial of former University of Montana quarterback, Jordan Johnson, takes the national stage, St. Thomas students and administration are refocusing on sexual assault education to prevent sexual violence on campus.
Tax increases not an issue for university student workers
On Jan. 1, the Social Security tax jumped to 6.2 percent from last year’s 4.2 percent. According to the tax code, students who are employed at their university are exempt from both the Social Security and Medicare taxes.
Rugby club to skate in Jablonski pond hockey tournament
The St. Thomas men’s rugby club is keeping busy during their off season by lacing up their skates.
Financial aid cuts loom over students
Many people are experiencing financial woe as a result of the government’s efforts to reduce the country’s deficit, and if they aren’t feeling the effects already, students could be next.
St. Thomas maintains high revenue and balanced budget
Discussions for St. Thomas’ 2014 fiscal budget are in the works and when the St. Thomas Board of Trustees approves the university’s 2013-2014 budget on Feb. 14, revenue is expected to increase in the 2014 fiscal year.
Largest PULSE lineup fills both shows
Despite more than 10 inches of snow Sunday, PULSE performed its second show of the semester “Time Warp” to two packed audiences in the Anderson Athletic Recreation Complex.
Senior class gift voting begins
The Senior Class Gift Committee has worked to narrow down three possible choices for the graduating class’ gift. Starting on Monday, the senior class will be able to vote for the gift of its choice via an emailed survey.
Survey asks juniors to vote on 2014 commencement location
St. Thomas’ Class of 2014 is the largest to date with 1,539 students. However, with graduation only a year away, size is an issue for planning commencement, especially if it rains.
St. Thomas senior elected to Farmington school board
When St. Thomas senior Jake Cordes sat down with friends in his hometown of Farmington, Minn., and discussed some of the qualities they would like to see in a school board member, he wasn’t picturing himself for the job.
Capital campaign doubles number of endowed scholarships
The Opening Doors Campaign will continue to impact St. Thomas students with 312 new endowed scholarships that will last for the university’s lifetime.
Netflix sucks up bandwidth on campus
In the last month, a St. Thomas IRT report estimated that 28 percent of bandwidth on campus came from students streaming Netflix, and another 12 percent came from flash video use.
Library works to fight Seasonal Affective Disorder
The O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library has been home to a Seasonal Affective Disorder lamp for more than a year, but recently reintroduced the lamp on a checkout basis.
St. Thomas alumna builds her own success
After its creation in 2010 and taking first place in the 2011 Fowler Business Challenge, Cognific is set to launch in PrairieCare hospitals in two weeks.