Recent News from Campuses

Source: Concordia College Campus News
A gift of $1 million will further the development of the Offutt School of Business. The gift was given by William C. Marcil and Jane Black Marcil.
Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News
A year ago, Martha McCarthy prepared to walk across the stage, receive her diploma and then jump into the next phase of her life. A year later, she wants to share some advice for this year’s graduating seniors, and does so today in The Scroll. (Editor's note: Barring last-minute submissions, this...
Source: St. Kate's Campus News
A new nursing simulation lab opened on the Minneapolis campus of St. Catherine University in 2012, with a Grand Opening on April 25. More »
Source: Saint Mary's University Campus News
Source: College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University News
Three employee recognition events were held in May to honor administrative and support staff from CSB, SJU and OSB.
Source: Gustavus Campus News

At 2 p.m. Sunday, May 27, the class of 2012 will receive their bachelor of arts degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College during commencement exercises at Hollingsworth Field.

No ticket is required if the...

Source: St. Olaf Campus News
A recent Chronicle of Higher Education story, "To Develop Student Entrepreneurs, Colleges Incubate Their Ideas," highlights how entrepreneurship is growing within higher education. One of the student entrepreneurs included in the article is Justin Volling '12, who currently is...
Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

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UST Libraries have celebrated National Poetry Month for the past 14 years with Poetry on the Patio, an annual outdoor reading. Recordings of all of these events are now  posted online in a library research guide formatted by Karina Poyerd, library...

Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

Duane Bauer, regional coordinator for higher education veterans programs, will be available to student veterans today, Wednesday, May 16,  on the Minneapolis campus. He can assist veterans with a variety of services, support and direction to help them make their educational experiences positive...

Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

The Physical Plant, along with Excel Energy, will shut off gas to the entire north campus on Monday, May 21. The shutdown will last from 7 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m.

The south campus and the Minneapolis campus will not be affected. The shutdown is necessary to allow Excel Energy to make...

Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

Dr. Philippe Gagnon, is the author of “A Look at the Inference Engine Underlying ‘Evolutionary Epistemology’ Accounts of the Production of Heuristics,” published in Is Religion Natural? Studies in Science and Theology, No. 13, Biennial Yearbook...

Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

IRT Tech Desk, Tech Desktoo and Scholars will begin their summer schedules on Saturday, May 19. The schedules will run through Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Tech help desks and walk-up support counters summer schedules (excluding holidays...

Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

Please remember in your prayers John Robert Hodgson, M.D., who died Monday, May 14, in Old Frontenac, Minn. Hodgson, 97, was the father of Dr. Thomas Hodgson, ’93 Ed.D. and ’90 M.A., head coach of women’s and men’s swimming and diving, Athletics, and adjunct professor in the College...

Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

The Center for Intercultural Learning and Community Engagement (CILCE) would like to extend many thanks to this year’s graduating seniors. Many of you have been a part of CILCE for multiple years. Whether you have donated your time as a volunteer or you were hired as a student leader, your time...

Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

Major construction projects on Interstate 94 May 18-21 will affect travel to University of St. Thomas commencement ceremonies.

Interstate 94 will be closed west and east of the university. Motorists are advised to check both the...

Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

The Admissions Office hosted the Spring Junior Visit Day for prospective students and their families on Saturday, May 5. More than 450 people toured the campus and heard from students, faculty and staff.

We would like to thank the faculty who spent their Saturday morning with us and shared...

Source: Hamline University Campus News
Hamline is again hosting an international conference over Memorial Day weekend. "Women’s Organizations and Female Activists in the Aftermath of the First World War: Moving Across Borders" will feature scholars in a variety of disciplines from eight countries and 25 universities.
Source: St. Kate's Campus News
The Critical Hmong Studies minor will examine social issues in the Hmong culture, including the global immigration of this ethnic minority. More »
Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

Please remember in your prayers Margaret Mary Krenik, who died Wednesday, May 9. Krenik, 88, of St. Paul, is the sister of John Povolny, associate director of programs in engineering and technology management, School of Engineering, and the mother of two St. Thomas graduates, Mark Krenik ’78 and...

Source: Concordia University Campus News

Minnesota Private College Week is an annual opportunity to learn about 17 private campuses in Minnesota, including Concordia University, St. Paul.

Whether you will be a senior, junior or sophomore next year, you are encouraged to take part in this event. These visits can help you envision...

Source: St. Olaf Campus News
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has named Molly Erickson '13 its player of the year for women's golf, and Luke Benoit has been named the league's coach of the year. 
Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

Need a study break? Tomorrow, Tim Scully’s Videography students will screen the three projects they produced this semester. Free and open to the public, the event will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, in O’Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium.

Spring 2012 videography projects...

Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

The University of St. Thomas International Education Center congratulates Kayden Hoang Bui ’13 – recipient of a Boren Scholarship.

The scholarship, which is funded by the National Security Education Program, focuses on study in languages, subjects and geographic areas critical to U.S...

Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

The University of St. Thomas Department of Public Safety posted an alert Monday, May 14, regarding the unforced burglary of an occupied dwelling that occurred at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 13, on the 1800 block of Carroll Avenue.

Residents of the dwelling, St. Thomas students, reported to the St...

Source: University of St. Thomas Campus News

Nine neuroscience majors were inducted into Nu Rho Psi, the national honorary society in neuroscience, Monday, May 14.

The nine are:

  • Katie Bell
  • Roxanne Desseyn
  • Bisrat Fekadu
  • Courtney Hoff
  • Sharon Le
  • Kristen Lee
  • Angela Losasso
  • ...