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Dec 17, 2012 UST Students, Alumni Win 2012 Photo Contest
 This fall, the University of St. Thomas hosted a public photography contest open to amateur and professional photographers. One of the goals of the contest was to attract people from the Greater Houston area to visit the campus to experience what the University has to offer. |
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Dec 12, 2012 Business Students Awarded at Case Competition
 Each semester, years of business lectures and months of preliminary case presentations culminate in the Cameron School of Business Case Competition in which senior general business majors present their analyses on a pre-determined case study. |
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Dec 07, 2012 UST Students Discern Vocation to the Priesthood
 The measure of any great Catholic university is the quality of vocations being produced at the institution. Here at the University of St. Thomas, we have had a number of strong vocations, to both married and religious life, cultivated on campus. |
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Dec 06, 2012 GRACE Beckons Teachers to Community Learning
 Siblings have an innate desire to see each other succeed. Sonny Vo, first-year graduate student in the Gulf Region Academy for Catholic Educators, views his cohort group with a familial bond to uphold and fortify him as a teacher and brother. |
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Dec 06, 2012 Communication Grad Inspires Kids to Dream
 University of St. Thomas senior communication major Megan Viola-Vu maintains a busy schedule. In addition to three jobs, fulfilling her winter graduation requirements, involvement in groups like the Vietnamese Student Association and the UST Cheer team, Viola-Vu uses her time, treasure and talent to encourage children to dream big. |
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Dec 06, 2012 Philosophy Student’s Journey Leads to UST
 Sophomore philosophy major Nick Pane’s journey to the University of St. Thomas began with a series of questions. He questioned the existence of God, what is goodness and how to find happiness. Pane felt that if he could find strong answers to these questions, he would find conviction. |
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Nov 29, 2012 UST Faculty Appear on Salt + Light on Dec. 2
 Care and awareness about the environment are principles the University of St. Thomas faculty impart on students and the Houston community. |
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Nov 26, 2012 Dual Language Grad to Teach English, Chinese
 English as a Second Language is a thriving program in Houston school districts, and it’s giving rise to dual language programs for young students who are studying two languages in the classroom. Grace Tan, having worked as an ESL teacher, was the first Chinese American to train in the University of St. Thomas Dual Language Program, the only program of its kind in Houston. |
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Nov 20, 2012 UST Awarded $1.25M Grant for Special Ed
 Houston (Nov. 19) -- The U.S. Department of Education awarded University of St. Thomas (UST) School of Education a $1.25 million grant to help prepare graduate students for leadership positions in special education. |
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Nov 20, 2012 Leadership Conference Awakens Student
 The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator test is designed to identify a person's personality type, strengths and preferences. Senior Elevia Le is an ENTJ, which means extraversion, intuition, thinking and judging. She implemented awareness of her personality when she attended the Beta Gamma Sigma Leadership Forum in St. Louis, Miss., on Nov. 1-4. |
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Nov 13, 2012 Arts Society Tea Raises $30K in Scholarships
 The University of St. Thomas Performing Arts Society raised nearly $30,000 in a membership campaign that culminated in the Membership Tea on Nov. 6 at the River Oaks home of Dr. and Mrs. P. Michael Mann. More than 125 guests attended the event, which honored Kelli Cohen Fein and Martin Fein. |
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Nov 09, 2012 University Awards Photography Contest Prizes
 The University of St. Thomas announced awards in its inaugural 2012 Photography Contest, which was open to students as well as the general public. Amateur and professional photographers submitted more than 230 works in the categories of campus architecture, faith/character and campus life, and the winners were announced on Nov. 8. |
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Nov 09, 2012 Graves Brothers Return to Hardwood
 When most people think about package deals, often vacation resorts and airfare combos come to mind. For the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team, Celts fans get one family with two times the skills on the court in forwards Andrew and Patrick Graves. |
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Nov 08, 2012 Golf Tournament Raises $200K for Scholarships
 The Annual Scholarship Tee-Up Tournament raised more than $200,000 for University of St. Thomas scholarships on Nov. 5, an increase of about $40,000 from last year. The event was held at the Pine Forest Country Club and benefited the general scholarship fund. |
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Nov 02, 2012 SleepOut for Social Justice Weekend
 Grab your sleeping bags and warm clothes for the 2nd Annual National SleepOut UST on Nov. 10-11. To promote awareness about homelessness in Houston, the students, faculty, staff and Houston community are invited to sleep outside at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 to 7 a.m. on the Academic Mall, 3800 Montrose Blvd. |
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Oct 29, 2012 UST Named to Newman Guide for Catholicity
 The University of St. Thomas was named among 22 U.S. Catholic colleges and universities recommended by the Cardinal Newman Society, and one of the top 28 Catholic colleges and universities worldwide. |
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Oct 17, 2012 Alumni Foster College Prep at Cristo Rey Jesuit
University of St. Thomas alumni are educating leaders of faith and character in Catholic schools across the Houston. Eight UST graduates work at Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston as teachers and administrators, leading high school students in a variety of areas and guiding them to pursue higher education. |
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Oct 15, 2012 Transfer Mom Spearheads Nursing Club
 Sarah “Beth” Moreno, quickly became a leader at the University of St. Thomas in her first semester as a pre-nursing student. Moreno, who transferred from Lone Star College-CyFair, found a home at UST, and as a junior, she is working toward helping other students find success on campus. |
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Oct 15, 2012 Veteran Attributes Easy Transition to UST
 Marcus Walden, a 27-year-old veteran of the U.S. Navy, is in his second semester as a freshman at the University of St. Thomas. For Walden, St. Thomas stood out among other Houston colleges because of the prompt response from administrators, attention to student success and knowledge of veteran programs and needs. |
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Oct 12, 2012 UST Presents STEM Research at ACS
 Representatives from the University of St. Thomas Department of Chemistry and Physics will present results from their STEM -- science, technology, engineering and math -- research projects at the 68th Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Baton Rouge, La. from Nov. 4-6. Seven undergraduate students, one staff member and two faculty will engage in a unique learning experience that few undergraduates get to experience. |
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Oct 08, 2012 Weekend Unites Family, Friends at UST
 Join the University of St. Thomas Office of Student Activities for Family Weekend on Oct. 19-21. The festivities will include music and drama performances, sports, games, a library book sale and free food. |
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Oct 07, 2012 Celts FOCUS on Spiritual Life
 The Fellowship of Catholic University Students, or FOCUS, is beginning its sixth year of service at the University of St. Thomas. Aiding in the spiritual growth and development of students, FOCUS has become an integral resource in UST’s mission to educate leaders of faith and character. |
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Oct 07, 2012 Celts FOCUS on Spiritual Life
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students, or FOCUS, is beginning its sixth year of service at the University of St. Thomas. Aiding in the spiritual growth and development of students, FOCUS has become an integral resource in UST’s mission to educate leaders of faith and character. |
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Oct 07, 2012 Freshman Pens Children’s Adventure Book by 18
 University of St. Thomas freshman Janna Tierney can proudly tout that she successfully self-published her first book, “Kerry, Ireland A.D. 800,” before she turned 18. |
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Sep 26, 2012 New Music Chair Conducts Milan Orchestra
 Dr. Glenn Garrido, new chair of the Music Department at the University of St. Thomas, started his semester by conducting the Civic Orchestra of Milan on Sept. 8 at the Court of Honor of the City Palace, or Palazzo Marino, in Milan, Italy. Garrido was the first U.S. citizen to guest conduct the more-than-150-year-old Orchestra. |
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Sep 25, 2012 Festival Brings Italian Culture, Food to UST
 The 34th Annual Houston Italian Festival, Oct. 11-14, is sure to excite Houstonians to celebrate all things Italian. Hosted on the University of St. Thomas campus, events such as grape stomps for adults and children, pasta eating contests, a bocce tournament and collie dogs playing soccer will be a treat for the entire family |
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Sep 24, 2012 UST Recognized as Military Friendly School
 The University of St. Thomas was recently recognized as a 2013 Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine. The designation was awarded through a survey that assessed services and resources offered to veterans and their dependents. With 134 veterans on campus, UST offers many programs, benefits and workshops that cater to and support those who served in the military. |
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Sep 19, 2012 Pope Names Sr. Paula Jean Miller Synod Expert
 Sister Paula Jean Miller, FSE, founder and director of Catholic Studies and professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas, has been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI, as an expert, adiutrix secretarii specialis, for the XIII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the topic, “The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith.” |
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Sep 18, 2012 Coleman Earns Award for Nursing Leadership
 The re-emergence of the University of St. Thomas School of Nursing was a campus team effort. Dr. Ann Coleman, a gold medal winner of the 2012 Excellence in Nursing Awards, attributes her award to the hard work and cooperation of the team that brought the School of Nursing back to life. |
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Sep 10, 2012 UST Students Attend Ethics Conference at West Point
 Two University of St. Thomas students will attend the National Conference on Ethics in America, an annual event hosted by the United States Military Academy at West Point, from Oct. 14-18. Senior business major Michelle Jabbour and junior philosophy major Kelsey Boor will represent UST at the prestigious conference as the first students from St. Thomas to attend. |
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Sep 04, 2012 UST ‘Shines’ in New TV Ads, Microsite
 To raise awareness about the University of St. Thomas and its mission to educate leaders of faith and character, the University launched the campaign, “Shine At UST.” The campaign will feature TV spots, advertising on KUHF radio’s NPR drive-time news programs, a photography contest and a new microsite with student and graduate success stories. |
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Aug 24, 2012 UST Launches Inaugural Photography Contest
 Photographers have only one more week to submit to the University of St. Thomas inaugural Photography Contest. The contest celebrates the art and architecture of the University, campus life and faith. It is open to the general public, students, faculty and staff. Do not miss the opportunity to upload your contest photos! |
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Aug 24, 2012 Freshmen Volunteers Most Productive Ever at Food Bank
 As a part of Freshman Orientation, University of St. Thomas incoming freshmen volunteered at the Houston Food Bank on Aug. 18. The freshmen, with about 200 participants, were the most productive group in the Houston Food Bank's history to volunteer, making 50,000 meals. |
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Aug 20, 2012 Freshmen Get Ahead in Mendenhall Program
 The Mendenhall Summer Institute at the University of St. Thomas helps incoming freshmen from all walks of life to become leaders of faith and character. Freshmen students Briseida Esparza and Marianne Tran have different stories, but the Institute guided them to critically and thoughtfully engage in their academic and social experiences at UST. |
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Aug 15, 2012 Young Scholars Cultivate STEM with D.R.E.M.E. @ UST
 Houston, we have a solution. The University of St. Thomas, in collaboration with the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Educational Science Literacy Foundation, hosted the D.R.E.M.E. @ UST Science Summer Science Camp from July 30-Aug. 1. |
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Aug 14, 2012 China Enriches UST Students' Study
 Ten University of St. Thomas students traveled to Shanghai and Beijing as part of the study abroad trip to the People's Republic of China from June 11-24. Dr. Jon Taylor, chair of Department of Political Science, led the students and taught a course on comparative public administration. |
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Aug 13, 2012 UST Students Find Fulfillment at MDA Camp
 This summer, three University of St. Thomas students dedicated one week to brightening the lives of children with neuromuscular diseases by volunteering as camp counselors at the Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp. |
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Jul 05, 2012 Cancer Survivor, Incoming Freshman, Aspiring Nurse
 University of St. Thomas freshman Samantha Loos-Polk is an aspiring nurse who knows firsthand the importance of the medical field. |
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Jun 28, 2012 Former Celt Visualizes Coaching Aspirations
 Toughness and accountability are two main characters of a good coach. Anthony Medina '12 has a goal of becoming a Division 1 head coach and is not going to let anyone stop him from succeeding, not even himself. |
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Jun 22, 2012 Lebanese Mother Finds Future in Finance
 One of the benefits of the University of St. Thomas being located in the large, international city of Houston is the diversity of cultures represented on campus. |
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Jun 19, 2012 Priya Empowers Rescued Indian Women
 At the age of 23, Joy Kennedy is running a successful international business. Kennedy, a University of St. Thomas 2011 liberal arts graduate with a focus in international studies, promotes her love for fashion and mission to help women in India learn new skills and earn a steady income through her women's accessories brand Priya. |
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May 31, 2012 Couple Balances Master’s, Marriage to Graduate
 Marriage means loving your spouse through sickness and health. Olga and Erik Martinez can also say they have loved each other through class presentations and group projects. The couple graduated together on May 12 from the University of St. Thomas, each with a Master of Science in Accounting. |
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May 25, 2012 Funeral Museum Strives to Celebrate Life
 At the National Museum of Funeral History, Shelley Ott-Bellopede sees everyday as just another day above ground. A recent history graduate from the University of St. Thomas, Ott-Bellopede had the unique opportunity to work as a historian intern on an exhibit about papal funerals at the only national funeral museum in the United States. |
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May 24, 2012 UST ROTC Graduates Embark on Military Careers
 While most students are fast asleep, Dymond Mosley, Ira LeRoy and Jeffrey Parmer are doing pushups, running and working out to maintain top physical shape. Physical training starts at 6:30 a.m. every other day, so they are up well before dawn to be on time |
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May 22, 2012 Small-Town Grad Dives for Shark-Infested Waters
 Biology major Angela Peltier cannot wait to have a career raising awareness, researching and tracking shark migration following her graduation from the University of St. Thomas. |
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May 15, 2012 UST alumna lands coveted Baker Hughes position
 Otariya Folorunso monitors levels on her screen; should the levels fluctuate too much the chemicals in the 6,000 gallon tanks run the risk of becoming volatile. |
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May 11, 2012 Students Credit Mendenhall Summer Institute for Academic Success
 Balancing academics, student organizations and a new social life is challenging for freshmen, but for the past four years, the University of St. Thomas’ Mendenhall Summer Institute has provided students with the tools to succeed academically and become leaders on campus. |
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May 11, 2012 Gardens, Business Inspire Swiss Transfer Student
 University of St. Thomas international transfer student Annamarie Dober wants to focus on green marketing to combine her love for gardens and passion for marketing. |
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May 01, 2012 5th Ward Teachers Earn Masters in Leadership
 Esmeralda Padron and Enedith Silerio will graduate with Master of Education degrees in educational leadership from the University of St. Thomas this May. Both women teach at Houston Independent School District’s Sherman Elementary, in the 5th Ward community where they grew up in immigrant families. |
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Apr 30, 2012 Music Major Headed to Music Conservatory
 Ariel Deshotel, senior music major, comes from a musical background; nearly everybody in her family sings. Growing up, she sang in every church choir because that was what children at the parish did. As a result, having music in her life was not a decision to be made but simply a way of life. |
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Apr 27, 2012 MAFC Graduate Integrates Faith and Theater
 For eight years in Los Angeles, Sara Kumar worked as an electrical engineer by day and a theater artist, writer and director by night. In 2010, Kumar stumbled across the University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture website and flew to Houston that weekend for a visit. |
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Apr 26, 2012 Tutors Advance to Esteemed Doctoral Programs
 Four peer tutors from the University of St. Thomas Tutorial Services Center, will advance to graduate schools this fall. The tutors, Sunita George, Eric Mabry, Michelle Rubin and Eduardo Mulanovich, join 323 undergraduates and 747 graduate students graduating during the 62nd Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12 at Reliant Arena, One Reliant Park. |
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Apr 19, 2012 Army Surgeon Sister Dede Speaks at Graduation
 A U.S. Army colonel, doctor and sister of Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts, Sister Deirdre “Dede” Mary Byrne, POSC, will address the 2012 University of St. Thomas graduating class at the 62nd Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12 at Reliant Arena, One Reliant Park. |
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Apr 19, 2012 Friends Tout Perseverance in Graduation Speech
 For the first time, two graduating seniors will present a joint speech, “Moment for Life,” at the 62nd Annual University of St. Thomas Commencement on Saturday, May 12 at Reliant Arena, One Reliant Park. Nicole Hickl and Priyam Shah opted to present a speech together because they had similar messages to share about perseverance and because of their friendship formed at St. Thomas. |
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Apr 19, 2012 International Development Grad Eyes the East
 International Development major Jaime Sepulveda has traveled throughout Europe, but she’s about to embark on a journey to immerse herself in a culture significantly different from her own. |
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Apr 16, 2012 Learn the Art of Gregorian Chant
 The University of St. Thomas Schola Cantorum, a group that sings Gregorian chant, has grown since its humble beginnings in 1981 when it provided chant for one Latin Mass a year. Today, the group provides chant for three Latin Masses each semester. |
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Apr 09, 2012 Students Explore “Knowledge Out of Chaos” at 2012 Research Symposium
 University of St. Thomas students will present oral and poster presentations of their faculty-sponsored research projects at the 2012 Research Symposium, April 12, 13 and 14. |
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Apr 09, 2012 Honors Students Takes a Bite Out of Food Research
 A cornerstone of the annual University of St. Thomas Research Symposium is the presentation by Honors Program students in the Contemporary Problems Seminar. They will present the fruits of their research, “Eating Away America” at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 13 in the Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center, as part of the three-day Research Symposium. |
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Apr 02, 2012 Women STEM faculty chosen for ADVANCE program
 Three women faculty from the University of St. Thomas have been selected to participate in the National Science Foundation ADVANCE project “Advancing the Careers of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions through Professional Networks” (ASAP). |
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Mar 26, 2012 Rector Hits a High Note with Original Music, Films
 When not teaching music theory or directing the jazz ensemble, Dr. Malcolm Rector, University of St. Thomas assistant professor of music, can be found working feverishly on his latest project. |
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Mar 23, 2012 $2.5M Pledge Funds “Raye White Scholars”
 Students will have additional scholarships available starting in the 2012-13 academic year, thanks to a generous $2.5 million pledge by University friend Raye White. |
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Mar 09, 2012 AOS 4th-Graders Sell Lemonade at UST on May 6
 In collaboration with the University of St. Thomas School of Education and School of Business, fourth-graders from Annunciation Orthodox School will participate in Lemonade Day on Sunday, May 6, selling Lemonade from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the UST Academic Mall. |
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Mar 08, 2012 President’s Day of Service Volunteers Beautify Campus
 On a cool Saturday morning, Senior English major Anthony Medina woke up early along with fellow students to help re-paint the 24-hour Student Lounge in the Moran Center. |
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Mar 07, 2012 Men’s Basketball Finishes First Winning Season
 The University of St. Thomas Men’s Basketball team completed its third season with an 18-13 record; it was the Celts first winning season in their short history. St. Thomas has improved every season, going 10-15 and 13-14 in the first two years. |
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Mar 07, 2012 Drama Alumnus Brings “SMASH: Make a Musical” to Houston
 Julio Morales received his first introduction to theater at Sharpstown High School before coming to UST as a drama major in 2005. Today, the 2009 alumnus said he’s excited to have returned to Sharpstown as the theater teacher and been chosen by NBC’s “SMASH: Make a Musical” program as one of 20 schools in the nation receiving funding and mentorship to build a new musical theater program. |
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Feb 29, 2012 UST Theologian Honored For Poetry
 In between his duties as a priest, theologian, professor and university administrator, Father Janusz Ihnatowicz would find time to scribble a few lines of verse, painstakingly revising and editing them to his satisfaction. |
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Feb 27, 2012 University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras Gala Raises “A Miller Million”
 The University of St. Thomas 62nd Annual Mardi Gras Gala raised $1 million for scholarships on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the InterContinental Hotel. The celebratory occasion was marked by a visit from former St. Thomas president, the Most Rev. J. Michael Miller, CSB, archbishop of Vancouver, who was honored for his passion for education and for molding the next generation of Christian disciples. |
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Feb 16, 2012 Tinnerman Prepares Chemistry Students for Pre-Health Fields
 In corked bottles and gallon jugs in Robertson Hall, students prepare wine or vinegar from fruits like grapes, strawberries or peaches (or any fermentable carbohydrate). The experiment is part of Dr. Bill Tinnerman’s organic chemistry lab, which requires students to prepare a wine alcohol from their own recipe and write a term paper on the chemistry involved in the preparation of wine. It is a way to show students how science is part of daily life. |
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Feb 13, 2012 UST’s King & Queen Demonstrate Service, Leadership
 The University of St. Thomas’ 2012 Mardi Gras King and Queen not only have a passion to help others, they have an ambition to do it on a big scale. And given their already sterling records of service and leadership, John Ruff and Rosemary Tran have demonstrated they have what it takes to make a difference. |
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Feb 13, 2012 Transfers Find Welcoming Environment At St. Thomas
 Steffani Rush doesn’t sleep much. There isn’t enough time with a schedule as tightly packed as hers. Rush understands the value of hard work and utilizing the gifts that God has given her. |
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Feb 09, 2012 UST Names Winners of UST/Archdiocesan Essay Contest
 Students, parents and teachers from Catholic schools in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese gathered for the eighth annual University of St. Thomas/Archdiocesan Essay Contest Awards Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 3 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. More than 500 people from 47 schools attended the events, which included a prayer service led by the Most. Rev. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and a reception at the Cathedral Centre. |
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Feb 09, 2012 Center for International Studies Celebrates 30 Years
 The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies celebrated three decades of excellence in education and service with a 30th Anniversary Reception on Jan. 27. |
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Feb 06, 2012 Fulton Benefits from First Generation College Student Resources
 Although national statistics show that 75 percent of first generation college students leave school before receiving a degree, UST student Erica Fulton has never been one to give up. |
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Jan 18, 2012 Honors Student Raises Money, Supplies for Peruvian Orphanage
 Brittany Garza, a junior math major and pre-physician assistant student, recently traveled to small towns or pueblos of Peru for a medical mission project. |
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Jan 18, 2012 MBA Alumna Provides Leadership in the Arts
 After more than 20 successful years in marketing for large corporations and a hospital, Terri (Engel) Golas ’86 decided she wanted a change. With an MBA in marketing and management from the University of St. Thomas, she sought out a leadership position in the arts. |
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Jan 03, 2012 Basilian Fathers Continue Legacy at UST
 In the first 20 years after founding the University of St. Thomas, the priests of the Congregation of St. Basil were so dedicated to the success of the infant University, that they worked for free. |
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Jan 03, 2012 Fr. Jeffrey Steenson Leads Anglican Converts
 University of St. Thomas School of Theology faculty member and former Episcopal Bishop Jeffrey Steenson was named by Pope Benedict to lead a national ordinariate for Anglicans who wish to become Catholic. |
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