This is News in :90 for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013.
News in :90 – Nov. 14, 2013
University offers retirement buyout incentive
The demographics of St. Thomas’ professoriate will soon change as some tenured professors make a transition into retirement as part of a new incentive.
News in :90 – Nov. 13, 2013
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013.
Lavin Day celebrated with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
St. Thomas remembered the late Msgr. James Lavin in Scooter’s Tuesday with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, known as “Lavin burgers,” on what would have been his 95th birthday.
University’s first for-profit class offers self defense course
Students in professor John Del Vecchio’s business law 354 class said they will offer self-defense classes to the community for a fee on Tuesday and on Nov. 19.
News in :90 – Nov. 12, 2013
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013.
Commission reviews university for re-accreditation
After 2 ½ years of preparation that involved an extensive self-study, the Higher Learning Commission will review St. Thomas for re-accreditation.
USG planning eight more fall semester events
Before the end of the semester, the Undergraduate Student Government will host or sponsor at least eight events including yoga and Tommie Tuesday.
When are unpaid internships unfair?
College students are constantly searching for internships, but if you’re not getting compensated, check out these regulations for unpaid internships.
Council seeks student input in planning survey
The survey is meant to serve as a blueprint for future development and improvements to the city, and the coordinator said students’ opinions matter.
University anticipates contracts with Alakef and Peace Coffee
After St. Thomas’ Starbucks contract expires in December, it expects to provide both Alakef Coffee Roasters and Peace Coffee at its beverage stations.
News in :90 – Nov. 6, 2013
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013.
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.
White House correspondent details journalism career
National Public Radio reporter Ari Shapiro said in a speech Monday that his curiosity and drive to learn helped him decide to become a White House correspondent.
News in :90 — Nov. 5, 2013
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013.