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May 16, 2008  University of St. Thomas Remembers Ron Stone
Photo: Ron StoneAs the entire city of Houston says goodbye to a man they welcomed in their homes, the University of St. Thomas also pauses to remember the late Ron Stone.

May 14, 2008  RA/SA Position
Photo: Residence LifeThe Department of Residence Life is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 residence life staff.


May 14, 2008  MBA Student Research to be Published in Management Journal
Photo: Yvette MitchellUST student, Yvette Mitchell, presented a paper at the Society for Advancement of Management conference in Arlington, Virginia.

May 13, 2008  UST Hosts 20th Annual Piano Camp for Area Children
Photo: Piano keysFor the 20th year, the University of St. Thomas invites young piano students to the campus for five mornings of musical activities.

May 13, 2008  UST student receives British American Foundation Scholarship
Photo: Roberto GonzalezRoberto Gonzalez, a University of St. Thomas finance, marketing and French major, was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the British American Foundation of Texas.

May 13, 2008  University of St. Thomas Names George DeMontrond as the Chair of the Board of Directors
Photo: DemontrondThe University of St. Thomas Board of Directors has elected George A. DeMontrond III as its chair, and Michele Malloy as vice chair.

May 12, 2008  English Department Introduces New Student Magazine, Thoroughfare
Photo: Andrew Lowell BaronUST students have a new avenue on which to express their creativity, Thoroughfare, a student feature magazine published by the English Department.

May 12, 2008  ECOS Receives Award from Trees for Houston
Photo: Murray MeyersUniversity of St. Thomas students have been recognized for doing their part to offset the amount of pollutants in the air by planting trees.

May 12, 2008  UST Celebrates Fr. Brezik’s 95th Birthday
Photo: Fr. BrezikThe University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies owes a great debt of gratitude to Fr. Victor Brezik.

May 12, 2008  UST Names Debbye Crofoot-Morley Director of Development
Photo: Debbye CrofootThe University of St. Thomas named Debbye Crofoot-Morley to the newly-created position of director of development.

May 12, 2008  UST Names Robert LeBlanc as Dean of the School of Education
photo:  Dr. Robert LeblancThe University of St. Thomas named Dr. Robert LeBlanc as dean of the School of Education.

May 09, 2008  UST piano student receives pointers from top concert pianist
photo: Michelle ShannahanMichelle Shannahan, a junior music major, represented UST as a performer and participant in the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium Piano Masterclass.

May 05, 2008  UST Graduate Turns Obstacles into Opportunities
Michael ButlerA college education often leads students to embark upon a journey of self-actualization, allowing them to begin to comprehend their life’s purpose. UST graduate Michael Butler, can relate to these sentiments, as his experiences at UST, he says, have helped strengthen his understanding of God’s purpose for his life.

May 05, 2008  UST Student Commencement Speaker Learns the Meaning of Perseverance
Photo: Derek SmithHe had his doubts. It started out rocky – spending his freshman year living in a hotel due to the damaging effects of Tropical Storm Allison. Despite his trials and tribulations Smith has succeeded in securing a baccalaureate degree and will be the UST student commencement speaker.

May 05, 2008  International Studies Graduate Changes Her Global Perspective
photo: Claudia EspinosaAs a freshman, Claudia Espinosa thought she would spend college with her flute in practice rooms and performance halls. She never dreamed she would promote trade justice by distributing fair trade bananas coffee and chocolate. She never imagined she would learn about social justice while traveling in Mexico and Argentina.

May 05, 2008  Kristi Carreon Pursues College Dreams, Refuses to Become Statistic
Photo: Kristi CarreonTeen mother, high school dropout – for the last 17 years, Kristi Carreon has lived with labels. Now she is proud to have a new label: college graduate.

May 05, 2008  University of St. Thomas Student To Graduate Among First Class of Bioinformatics Majors
Photo: Kaleigh EavesFuture dental patients may have the chance to receive progressive procedures and treatments, all because Kayleigh Eaves, a University of St. Thomas graduate and aspiring dentist, took a chance on being one of the first students in the new degree field of bioinformatics.

May 05, 2008  University of St. Thomas Graduate Discovers Family Tie to St. Thomas Aquinas
Photo: Mathew SummerourAfter Matthew Summerour graduates from the University of St. Thomas in May, he will have the name St. Thomas printed on two cherished personal documents – his college diploma and his family’s ancestral record. Though he was unaware of his lineage when he enrolled at UST, Summerour is coincidentally related to the University’s namesake, St. Thomas Aquinas.

May 02, 2008  The University of St. Thomas to Host Summer Volleyball Camps
VolleyballCeltsThe University of St. Thomas will host two Lady Celts Volleyball summer camps for high school and middle school students 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25. All Skills Camp (6th – 8th grade): 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Advanced Camp (9th – 12th grade): 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25, 2008.

May 02, 2008  University of St. Thomas Welcomes Todd Smith as Athletic Director, Men's Basketball Coach
Photo: Todd SmithTodd Smith will join The University of St. Thomas as athletic director and men’s basketball coach. Smith will develop and lead UST’s inaugural basketball team.

Apr 30, 2008  May 2008 Commencement
Grad girlsThe 2008 Baccalaureate Mass in the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 7 p.m. Friday, May 16. The Commencement address will be given by Jim Hackett at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17 in Reliant Arena.

Apr 23, 2008  UST considers micro-credit project in Petac, Mexico
Children in PetacFollowing the successful January 2008 launch, and subsequent international distribution of 72 micro-credit loans, the University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies Micro-Credit Program is eyeing a new loan project and possible study abroad location.

Apr 23, 2008  UST Students Competed in Model Arab League Conference
Maurielle BalczonNine UST students represented the United Arab Emirates on April 4 and 5 at the first Model Arab League conference in the Southwest region, which was held on the University campus.

Apr 23, 2008  2008 BSU Crawfish Boil
CrawfishThe 2008 Black Student Union Crawfish Boil will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 25 on the Crooker Patio.

Apr 18, 2008  UST Faculty, Administrators Participate in Conference on Being Catholic in America
Fr. Anthony GiampietroFr. Anthony Giampietro, Dr. Dominic Aquila and Dr. John Hittinger recently participated in a conference titled "Being Catholic in America," at St. Michael's Catholic Church.

Apr 18, 2008  UST Students Competed in Model Arab League Conference
Laura AdalNine UST students represented the United Arab Emirates on April 4 and 5 at the Model Arab League conference.

Apr 14, 2008  UST Alumnus Named Auxiliary Bishop for San Antonio
Fr. Oscar CantúUniversity of St. Thomas alumnus Fr. Oscar Cantú has been named auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of San Antonio by Pope Benedict XVI.

Apr 14, 2008  Fr. Braden Honored by St. Thomas High School
Fr. Patrick BradenUST President Emeritus Fr. Patrick Braden, CSB, has been named to St. Thomas High School’s Hall of Honor.

Apr 09, 2008  Mendenhall Summer Institute
StudentThe University of St. Thomas Mendenhall Achievement Center is offering incoming UST freshmen the opportunity to get an early start on their college education through the Mendenhall Summer Institute. The five-week program, beginning Monday, July 7.

Apr 08, 2008  CSB Named Participant of UN-Backed Initiative
UST’s Cameron School of Business has been named as one of the first 100 participants of the Principles for Responsible Management Education.

Apr 07, 2008  UST Student Recognized by Best Buddies
Misbah MohammedUST junior Misbah Mohammed has been recognized by Best Buddies Texas for her exemplary friendship with buddy Candis Newton.

Apr 04, 2008  University of St. Thomas Student and Volunteers Provide Free Income Tax Service through VITA
More than 50 UST accounting students, alumni and volunteers are providing free tax preparation through the VITA program in north Houston from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.

Mar 28, 2008  Stewart to Research Early American History in Philadelphia
Whitney StewartUST history major Whitney Stewart has been awarded a SHEAR/Mellon Undergraduate Fellowship by the Society of Historians of the Early American Republic.

Mar 28, 2008  2008 Research Symposium
Research SymposiumThe 2008 Research Symposium will be held Friday and Saturday, April 11-12 on the University Campus.


Mar 28, 2008  UST Students Participate in Alternative Spring Break
UST studentEleven UST students participated in the 2008 Campus Ministry Alternative Spring Break Experience in Portland, Oregon.

Mar 27, 2008  Don't Walk on the Seal!
Josh GautreauThe Student Government Association is attempting to create a new tradition of walking around the UST crest, located next to the Moran Parking Garage and the Campus Life Mall.

Mar 27, 2008  Campus Ministry Offers Separate Retreats for Women, Men
Last year's retreat participantCampus Ministry is offering women and men of the UST community the opportunity to attend separate retreats, Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 5.

Mar 27, 2008  UST Hosts Model Arab League Conference
Maurielle BalczonStudents from universities across the region will gather at UST on April 4 and 5 to participate in the first Model Arab League conference in the Southwest region.

Mar 26, 2008  UST Students to Study Abroad in France
Julie LangUST students Oscar Roa and Julie Lang will travel to France this summer as the recipients of scholarships awarded by the Alliance Française de Houston.

Mar 25, 2008  UST Theology Major Presents Research at Rice University
Theresa HoangUST theology major Theresa Hoang presented research at the Rice University Medieval Studies Undergraduate Program and Symposium.

Mar 20, 2008  Cameron School of Business Names New Associate Dean
Natasha DelcoureDr. Natasha Delcoure has been named academic associate dean and director of graduate business programs for UST’s Cameron School of Business.

Mar 04, 2008  UST’s Center for International Studies Hosts Dr. Jorge Castañeda
Jorge CastanedaUST's Center for International Studies, Literal magazine host a lecture by former Foreign Minister of Mexico Dr. Jorge Castañeda on Mexican foreign policy and U.S.-Mexico relations.

Mar 04, 2008  University of St. Thomas Graduate Wins White House Internship
John JoernsUST graduate John Joerns spent the fall of 2007 working  the nation’s capital as a White House intern under a special assistant to the president in the Office of Public Liaison.

Mar 04, 2008  UST Presents the 2008 Lenten Lecture Series
Lenten LectureFor 19 years, Wednesdays in Lent have been highlighted by a series of lectures at UST which covers a range of topics important to Catholic life. This year’s topic will explore various aspects of the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and the communications media.

Mar 04, 2008  University of St. Thomas Raises $800,000 for Scholarships at 58th Annual Mardi Gras Gala
Mardi GrasThe stars were out on the night of Feb. 5 as UST hosted its annual Mardi Gras Gala to raise money for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. More than 500 guests helped raise $800,000 for the education of current and future UST students.

Mar 04, 2008  UST offers advice on college financial aid at Fat FAFSA event
Fat FAFSA beadsFourth annual USt Fat FAFSA, an opportunity for high school students and their families to complete steps one and two of the FAFSA and interview current educational loan providers.

Mar 04, 2008  “Sabrina Fair” To Entertain University of St. Thomas’ Jones Hall Theatre
Sabrina FairThe University of St. Thomas Drama Program presents the 1950s classic “Sabrina Fair.”

Mar 04, 2008  University of St. Thomas Friends of Archaeology Host Lecture
Ana Monk LectureUST's Friends of Archaeology hosted a lecture titled “Remembering the Saints: An Interpretation of the Early Christian Confessio beneath the Church of SS Giovanni e Paolo in Rome.”

Mar 04, 2008  Bishop Rino Fisichella of Rome to Speak
William SteeleBishop Rino Fisichella, Auxiliary Bishop of the Rome Archdiocese delivered the 2008 Monsignor William D. Steele Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, Nold Auditorium, at St. Mary’s Seminary, 9845 Memorial Dr. He will discuss “Living as a Catholic in a Post-Modern Culture.”

Mar 04, 2008  Opera Workshop
MozartUniversity of St. Thomas Music Program presents an Opera Workshop: “A Night of Mozart Opera Scenes,” directed by Dr. Brady Knapp, featuring UST music students.

Mar 04, 2008  UST Presents Traditional Irish Band Performing Music
Brock McGuireCenter for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum, UST Music Program and The Irish Society present the Brock McGuíre Band, playing traditional Irish music from the West of Ireland.

Mar 04, 2008  Film Viewing, Discussion: La Pared
BuendiaA film viewing of “La Pared” will be shown with a discussion lead by film director Maru Buendia-Senties sponsored by the Center for International Studies.

Mar 04, 2008  The Wall That Divides
Jay John CastroUST's Young Social Justice Institute and Maryknoll present a lecture titled “The Wall that Divides” given by Jay J. Johnson-Castro from the Border Network for Human Rights.

Mar 04, 2008  Texas Nature Fundraiser
Texas Nature ProjectUST's Social Justice Committee will host a Big Texas Nature Project fundraiser to benefit the Texas Nature Project at Northpoint Ranch, Mason, Texas.

Mar 04, 2008  2008 B.K. Smith Lecture in History “The Early Irish Church: The City of God in Early Ireland”
DohertyThe annual B.K. Smith Lecture in History, titled “The Early Irish Church: The City of God in Early Ireland” co-sponsored by the History Department and the Center for Irish Studies.

Mar 04, 2008  St. Patrick's Day Mass and Breakfast
Cross+St. Patrick’s Day Mass with Irish musicians and His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo as celebrant. An Irish breakfast will follow the Mass. Concelebrants are welcome.

Mar 04, 2008  Countdown to College
Countdown to CollegeThe UST Admissions office is hosting “Countdown to College,” an interactive event geared to help incoming high school seniors gain information about the college application process.

Mar 04, 2008  UST Hosts Interfaith Dialogue Symposium
FiorenzaTo foster a mutual understanding between people of different faiths, UST welcomes Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, Rabbi Samuel Karff and Rev. Thomas Michel, SJ, the Inaugural Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Inter-Religious Dialogue Symposium on Wednesday, March 5.

Mar 04, 2008  University of St. Thomas Holds Inaugural Herzstein Lecture in Judaism
HerzstienUST presents the Inaugural Herzstein Lecture in Judaism featuring a lecture by Rabbi Roy Walter titled “Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Philosopher for All Faiths.”

Mar 04, 2008  UST Presents Traditional Irish Folk Music by The Makem and Spain Brothers
Makem and Spain BrothersCenter for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum hosts The Makem and Spain Brothers, playing traditional Irish folk music with a host of various instruments and five male vocals.

Mar 04, 2008  President's Lecture Hernando de Soto
Hernando de SotoUST hosts Hernando de Soto, named by Time Magazine as one of the five leading Latin American innovators of the century in 1999 to speak on “Why and How to Globalize: The Role of Law.”

Mar 03, 2008  St. Thomas Rocked the Vote
Rock the VoteUST students gathered at the Seal to send out text messages to their peers Wednesday, Feb. 27 to remind friends to exercise their right to vote.

Feb 26, 2008  Join the Challenge to Launch Tiller Scholarship
Ann TillerJoin the effort to raise funds for the Tiller Scholarship in International Studies. The family of the late Dr. Ann Q. Tiller will match the next $6,000 donated to the endowment.

Feb 26, 2008  UST Expands Recycling Program
recycling binsUST is getting greener. Four sets of recycling bins for plastic, paper, glass and aluminum have been added to campus.

Feb 25, 2008  ICUSTA Offers UST Students and Faculty International Opportunities
ICUSTA logoAs a member of ICUSTA, UST has committed itself to expanding international experiences for students and faculty.

Feb 25, 2008  UST Center for Irish Studies Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Irish Literature Scholar
Richard Rankin RussellUST Center for Irish Studies  presents Dr. Richard Rankin Russell to speak about The Beauties of Bernard MacLaverty’s “Grace Notes” celebrating the Center's fifth anniversary.

Feb 25, 2008  Dr. LeBlanc Named Associate Dean of School of Education
Robert LeBlancUST named Dr. Robert LeBlanc as the associate dean of the School of Education.

Feb 22, 2008  Dr. Houser's Book Receives International Recognition
Dr. Ed HouserProfessor of Philosophy Dr. Ed Houser has received international recognition for his book “Laudemus Viros Gloriosos: Essays in Honor of Armand Maurer, CSB.”

Feb 19, 2008  Seeing Double in Cameron School
Awa DossoWith dreams of one day opening up a business together, 25-year-old twins Amy and Awa Dosso left their home in Africa’s Ivory Coast to pursue MBAs at the Cameron School of Business.

Feb 12, 2008  UST Students Get a Lesson in the Law
Merari ZambranoUniversity of St. Thomas prelaw students will experience the judicial system first-hand as they compete against 12 schools in the American Mock Trial Association’s Southern Regional Mock Trial Tournament.

Feb 11, 2008  Dr. Soffer Takes on New Role, Travels to Jamaica
Randy SofferDr. Randy Soffer, lecturer of education, has replaced Dr. Emiliano Gonzalez, associate professor of education, as director of field experiences in the School of Education.


Feb 11, 2008  Green and Chaumont Celebrate Mardi Gras as King and Queen
Grover GreenUST seniors Grover Green and Meris Chaumont received the royal treatment as this year’s student king and queen at the 2008 Mardi Gras Gala on Tuesday, Feb. 5.


Feb 05, 2008  Fr. Brezik and Marshall Receive Order of St. Thomas
Fr. Victor BrezikFr. Victor Brezik, CSB, and Houston philanthropist Hugh Roy Marshall received the Order of St. Thomas award at the 2008 St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture.

Feb 05, 2008  UST Piano Student to Compete at State Level
Michelle ShannahanUST music major and piano student Michelle Shannahan will compete in the young artist competition at the 94th Annual Texas Music Teachers Association State Convention.

Feb 04, 2008  Departments Undergo Organizational Adjustments
Jean-Philippe FalettaUST experiences organizational shifts as many faculty members will take on new positions within their departments.

Jan 30, 2008  UST Offers Biochemistry Major
New Biochemistry majorUST will now offer a major in biochemistry–one of the fastest growing fields in science–as another degree option for students interested in studying the sciences.

Jan 29, 2008  UST Names Winners of Catholic Schools Essay Contest
Daniel Cardinal DiNardoGuests from 32 different Catholic schools in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese visited UST Jan. 28, for an awards ceremony honoring winners of the UST/Archdiocesan Essay Contest.

Jan 28, 2008  Fr. Barringer Named Basilian Superior
Fr. Robert BarringerFr. Robert Barringer, CSB, joins the University of St. Thomas as local Superior of the Basilian Fathers.

Jan 28, 2008  Stockton Observes Taiwanese Election First-Hand
Dr. Hans StocktonDr. Hans Stockton, associate professor in the Center for International Studies and director of Study Abroad, visited Taiwan in January to observe the nation’s legislative elections.

Jan 25, 2008  Burnett Family Gives $2.6 Million to Cameron School
Welder HallThe Cameron School of Business has advanced to a higher level of excellence with the establishment of the Burnett Distinguished Chair in Leadership, instituted through a $2.5 million gift from the Notsew Orm Sands Foundation.

Jan 25, 2008  Burnett Family Gives $2.6 Million to Cameron School
Welder HallThe Cameron School of Business has moved to a higher level of excellence with the establishment of the Burnett Distinguished Chair in Leadership, instituted through a $2.6 million gift from the Notsew Orm Sands Foundation.

Jan 22, 2008  School of Education Experiences Leadership Shifts
Dr. Robert LeBlancThe UST School of Education is undergoing a leadership transition as Dr. Robert LeBlanc replaces Fr. Dennis Andrews, CSB, as the school's associate dean.

Jan 22, 2008  UST Micro-Credit Students Meet Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Muhammad YunusOn Jan. 14 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus met with members of UST’s Micro-Credit Program during a private gathering.

Jan 17, 2008  "Traffic in Women III"
Traffic in WomenSee "A Retrial of the Danaids," the last production in this trilogy, unfold starting Jan. 30, running through Feb. 2, 6-9 and Feb. 11.

Jan 17, 2008  Scholarly Journal Devotes Issue to Deely's Book
John DeelyDr. John Deely, professor of philosophy in UST’s Center for Thomistic Studies, has been recognized for his book "The Four Ages of Understanding."

Jan 16, 2008  UST Alumnus Named Bishop of Amarillo
Bishop Patrick ZurekUniversity of St. Thomas and St. Mary’s Seminary alumnus Patrick Zurek has been named bishop of Amarillo by Pope Benedict XVI.

Jan 14, 2008  Scholarships Available
Scholarship BulletinRead about scholarship and financial aid opportunities in the 2008 spring Scholarship Bulletin.

Jan 11, 2008  Alumni Association Scholarship Available
Alumni Scholarship AwardUST sophomores and juniors apply before Feb. 29 for the Alumni Association Scholarship. Click here to find out more.

Jan 07, 2008  Read the Latest Issue of the Shining Star Newsletter
Shining Star NewsletterRead about UST people and events in the latest issue of the Shining Star newsletter published by Public Affairs.

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