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Dec 18, 2009 UST Celebrates Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
 Millions of Christians across the globe will join hands and voices in prayer for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, to be held Monday to Monday, Jan. 18-25, 2010. |
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Dec 18, 2009 Cameron School Students Participate in Business Case Competition
 Cameron School of Business students in classes of Dr. Beena George and Professor John O. Whitney participated in business case competitions on Dec. 4. |
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Dec 15, 2009 UST Celebrates Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Millions of Christians across the globe will join their hands and voices in prayer for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, to be held Monday to Monday, Jan. 18-25, 2010. The Houston services are organized by the University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture.
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Dec 15, 2009 S-STEM Grant Provides Math, Science Scholarships
 The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of St. Thomas a $575,000 grant to provide scholarships to undergraduate students obtaining degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) over the next five years. |
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Dec 10, 2009 Bishop Flores Named New Bishop of Diocese of Brownsville
 Bishop Daniel E. Flores, STD, who was part of the formation faculty of St. Mary’s Seminary, was named the new bishop for the Diocese of Brownsville in Texas. Bishop Flores will succeed the Most Reverend Raymundo J. Pena, the longest serving active Hispanic bishop in the United States. |
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Dec 10, 2009 LeBlanc Garnered Seat on Education Law Association Board of Directors
 Dr. Robert LeBlanc, dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Education, is one of three new members appointed to the Education Law Association (ELA) board of directors. The board members were named at the ELA 55th Annual Conference. He will serve on the board for three years, and will utilize his experience as a professor and school administrator.
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Dec 09, 2009 Poe Named to Volleyball Honorable Mention All-America Team
 University of St. Thomas Lady Celts volleyball player, Lauren Poe, was named to the 2009 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Honorable Mention All-America Team.
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Dec 07, 2009 Two MBA Students Earn Ethics Scholarships
 Two Cameron School of Business MBA students –Adrianne Poyet-Smith and Daniel Floryk – garnered recognition from the Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable (GHBER) when their professors nominated them for a scholarship. |
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Dec 02, 2009 Center for Irish Studies Director Named to Top 100 Irish Educators
 The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Director Lori Gallagher, JD, was named to the top 100 Irish educators in the United States and Canada by the Irish Voice, a New York-based newspaper. |
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Dec 02, 2009 Dr. Ellen de Kanter Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
 Dr. Ellen de Kanter, professor emerita and former director of the University of St. Thomas Bilingual/Dual Language Program, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 37th Annual Texas Association of Bilingual Education Conference. |
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Nov 30, 2009 Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features the 2009 Hesburgh Lecture Series, Celebrate the Holiday Season with the Campus Community and the Houston Grand Opera Showcase. |
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Nov 30, 2009 Delta Mu Delta Officers Attend National Conference in St. Louis
 The student officers of the Eta Upsilon chapter of the Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society for business administration at the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business, attended the biennial conference of the honor society in St. Louis, Missouri, in early November.
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Nov 25, 2009 Writers Will Read Their Selections from Laurels
 Come hear the contributing writers of the student literary magazine Laurels read their stories and poems at the “Laurels Reading” at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Old Bookstore in Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark.
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Nov 20, 2009 Consider Christmas Gifts That Make A Difference
 When pondering gift ideas this holiday season, consider meaningful gifts that make a difference and benefit University of St. Thomas programs.
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Nov 17, 2009 Taylor Speaks on Chaos Theory in China
 Dr. Jon Taylor, UST Associate Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department presented a paper coauthored by Political Science Adjunct Professor Michelle Carnahan, at the 5th Annual International Conference on Public Administration, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China. The conference was held from October 22 to 26.
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Nov 16, 2009 UST Athletic Roundup
 The University of St. Thomas volleyball team and soccer team competed in the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) Volleyball and Soccer Conference Tournaments this weekend, Nov. 11-14, and the men’s basketball team travelled to San Antonio to play St. Mary’s University.
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Nov 16, 2009 UST Alumnus Drew Wilson Wins Jefferson Award
 From the first day of freshman orientation, Drew Wilson, a University of St. Thomas 2002 alumnus, experienced the University’s emphasis on social justice and service learning.
“Even before we started our first day of classes, we were volunteering at the Houston Food Bank,” Wilson said. “St. Thomas truly shepherds students into giving back to the community.” |
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Nov 16, 2009 Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features the UST American Chemical Society Chapter Receives Recognition, Alumnus Drew Wilson winning the prestigious Jefferson Award and the UST Pop Singers Revue perfomrance. |
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Nov 13, 2009 Honors Students Travel to D.C.
 Four UST Honors students received the opportunity to travel with Dr. Terry Hall, UST Honors Program director, to the 44th annual conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. |
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Nov 10, 2009 UST Music Department Presents UST Jazz Ensemble Concert
 University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the UST Jazz Ensemble Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. |
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Nov 10, 2009 Fernandez-Cueto Writes Eye-Opening Motherhood Article
 In the world of me, myself and I, Marion (Maendel) Fernandez-Cueto struggled to put aside her individualism, ambitions and self-image for the vocation of motherhood. |
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Nov 06, 2009 Drs. Srinivas, Stockton Attend Global Education Conference in Taiwan
 UST’s continued participation in international conferences is an important part of the University’s internationalization efforts. On October 16, 2009, Drs. Ravi Srinivas and Hans Stockton represented the University at the U3 Forum, hosted by the Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. |
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Nov 04, 2009 Master in Liberal Arts Program to Offer Public Administration Concentration
 The University of St. Thomas offers a Master in Liberal Arts concentration in public administration. The public administration concentration is designed for students who currently work in the public, non-profit, or private sector or for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in these areas. |
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Nov 04, 2009 Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features Veterans Day Events, the addition of a Public Administration Option to the MLA Program and a Veteran husband and wife who are able to use the Post 9-11 GI Bill to attend UST. |
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Nov 04, 2009 Deely Awarded for World-Wide Scholarly Achievement
 Dr. John Deely, who holds the Rudman Chair of Philosophy in the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St. Thomas, won two prestigious medals for his world-wide scholarly achievement. |
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Nov 04, 2009 Dr. Deely Earns Aquinas Medal for Excellence in Christian Philosophy
Dr. John Deely, who holds the Rudman Chair of Philosophy in the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St. Thomas, won two prestigious medals for his world-wide scholarly achievement. |
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Nov 03, 2009 Irish Gala Raises Funds for Center for Irish Studies Programs
 More than 300 guests helped the UST Center for Irish Studies raise money for the Center's study abroad and academic programs at the Annual Irish Gala held on Oct. 23 at the Houstonian Hotel. Chaired by longtime friends and benefactors of the University, Gayle and Bob Longmire, the event honored Colleen and George McCullough.
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Nov 02, 2009 UST English Department Hosts Shadwell’s Wake
 The world’s worst poetry will be read at the annual Shadwell’s Wake to honor one of the English world’s most awful poets at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 at Malloy Hall, 3815 Mt. Vernon. |
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Nov 02, 2009 UST Center for Irish Studies and Music Department Present “David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert”
 The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and the UST Music Department presents “David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert,” 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Cullen Hall. |
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Oct 27, 2009 UST Offers Mass in Spanish Every Thursday
 A new Campus Ministry student-led initiative seeks to meet the spiritual needs of the growing Hispanic campus community by offering Mass in Spanish at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Chapel of St. Basil. |
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Oct 26, 2009 University of St. Thomas Presents “The Founding Fathers and Commerce”
 The University of St. Thomas presents Dr. Alan Levine’s lecture, “The Founding Fathers and Commerce,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark. |
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Oct 26, 2009 University of St. Thomas Music Department Hosts “An Evening of Lessons and Carols”
 University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the University Singers Concert, “An Evening of Lessons and Carols,” at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum. |
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Oct 26, 2009 University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents Pop Singers Revue
 University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the Pop Singers Revue at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 23 – 24, in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. |
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Oct 26, 2009 University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents Monaghan Organ Recital
 University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the Monaghan Organ Recital at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum. |
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Oct 26, 2009 American Maritain Association Honored UST Professor and Student
 At the 33rd Annual International American Maritain Association Conference held Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 22-24, two University of St. Thomas professors and a student garnered awards from the Association. |
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Oct 26, 2009 UST Makes NAIA Champion of Character List for Third Year
 The University of St. Thomas has been named a Champion of Character Institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for the third year in a row. UST was one of the 231 institutions that made the list for the 2008-2009 school year. |
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Oct 26, 2009 Best-Selling Author John Bradshaw Speaks at UST
 The UST Center for Business Ethics and PBS will host Best-selling author and motivational speaker John Bradshaw at University of St. Thomas to discuss his new book at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.
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Oct 22, 2009 UST Announces I Madonnari Winners
 In the midst of the 31st annual Festa Italiana, Houston area high school students channeled their artistic expression into Italian-themed sidewalk chalk drawings to compete for the third annual I Madonnari Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest on October 17 on the University of St. Thomas Campus Life Mall.
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Oct 22, 2009 Archdiocese Hosts Regional Justice for Immigrants Session At University of St. Thomas
 The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will host a regional Justice for Immigrants session to discuss the status of pending immigration reform featuring United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) staff and local experts on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31, at the University of St. Thomas, Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon. |
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Oct 22, 2009 University of St. Thomas Provides Safe Trick-or-Treating
 The University of St. Thomas will provide a safe environment for all trick-or-treaters from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Guinan Residence Hall, 1303 Sul Ross. |
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Oct 22, 2009 Love Pink with the University of St. Thomas Office of Residence Life
 Continue the fight against breast cancer, and Love Pink with the Office of Residence Life on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the University of St. Thomas. Wear pink all day and help bring more awareness to the issue. |
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Oct 20, 2009 Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features The New UST Men's Basketball Team and upcoming season opener, The UST Chapter of the American Chemical Scoiety's new Ranking and Award and A list of the upcoming Open Houses on Campus. |
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Oct 20, 2009 Augustine Without Walls Opens Events to Entire UST Community
 Despite the demolition of the apartments that housed the Augustine Living-Learning Community, the Augustine programming which integrates faith, academics and life will continue as Augustine Without Walls. Activities are now open to all members of the UST community. |
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Oct 20, 2009 Admission in to Doherty Library Requires ID
 To ensure a continued environment conducive to study, the Doherty Library will institute the following library admission policies beginning Nov. 2. Guests and patrons must present... |
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Oct 19, 2009 Irish Musicians David and Kieran Munnelly To Perform at UST
 The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and Music Department present “David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
Nov. 18, in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. |
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Oct 19, 2009 UST Spanish Club Celebrates Día de los Muertos
 Celebrate the life of a loved one at the University of St. Thomas Día de los Muertos Celebration, Day of the Dead Celebration. The UST Spanish Club will host a reception and potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Malloy Hall second floor lobby, 3815 Mt. Vernon. |
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Oct 19, 2009 UST Hosts Forum for Pope’s Encyclical Caritas in Veritate
 Pope Benedict XVI’s 150-page encyclical might be hard to read for some because of the length or the language. To help better understand the Pope’s encyclical, the University of St. Thomas will host a First Friday Forum panel discussion, “Caritas in Veritate,” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 at Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark. |
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Oct 19, 2009 Archdiocese Hosts Regional Justice for Immigrants Session At University of St. Thomas
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will host a regional Justice for Immigrants session to discuss the status of pending immigration reform featuring United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) staff and local experts on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31, at the University of St. Thomas, Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon. |
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Oct 19, 2009 UST Drama Program Perform Global Children’s Tales Puss in Boots and Other Cat Tails
 Beloved children’s tales from around the globe, Puss in Boots and Other Cat Tails, will be performed by the University of St. Thomas Drama Program at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday from Nov. 5 to Dec. 3, except for Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, at Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum. |
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Oct 19, 2009 UST Hosts International American Maritain Association Conference
 University of St. Thomas is the local host for the 33rd Annual International American Maritain Association Conference “St. Thomas and the Problem of Evil: Choice, History and Providence” from Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 22-24 at the Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza.
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Oct 09, 2009 Hittinger Speaks on "Seek the Welfare of the City"
 Dr. John Hittinger, UST Professor of Philosophy, participated in the “Seek the Welfare of the City: Effective Responses to Poverty & Human Need” conference held at Houston Baptist University in September.
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Oct 06, 2009 Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features; 2.8 Million Grant for Online Education Master's Degrees, Grammy Recognized artist Kristine Mills to Perform at Dum Spiro Fundraiser, and Lady Celts September Recognition. |
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Oct 06, 2009 University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents “Baroque a la Carte: Music of the 18th Century France”
 The University of St. Thomas Music Department presents “Baroque a la Carte: Music of 18th Century France” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. |
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Oct 06, 2009 University of St. Thomas Presents Rev. William J. Young, CSB, Lecture
 University of St. Thomas Rev. William, J. Young, CSB, Lecture presents Rev. James Schall, SJ, “Why Temporal Things Need Ultimate Things,” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22. |
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Oct 06, 2009 Lady Celts and Health Promotion & Wellness Take on Breast Cancer With Dig Pink Volleyball Game
 Support breast cancer awareness and the University of St. Thomas Lady Celts Volleyball Team by wearing pink in the stands at the Dig Pink volleyball game at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at the Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon. |
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Oct 06, 2009 University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture Hosts Dr. John Haught at IMAX Theatre
 Dr. John Haught, Georgetown University, will deliver the lecture, “Evolution and Faith: What is at Stake,” the final lecture in the Darwin 2009 series in Houston at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20. |
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Oct 06, 2009 UST Announces Appointments in Office of Financial Aid
 The University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of Lynda McKendree as the Dean of Scholarships and Financial Aid. |
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Oct 06, 2009 UST Center for Irish Studies Hosts 2009 Annual Irish Gala
 The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies will celebrate Irish heritage and culture with a festive evening filled with entertainment and food. The annual Irish Gala 2009 will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Houstonian Hotel, 111 N. Post Oak Lane. |
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Oct 06, 2009 UST Drama Program Presents Working
 The hit Broadway musical Working will be performed by the University of St. Thomas Drama Program at 8 p.m. on Oct. 21-24, Oct. 29-31 and Nov. 5-7, at the UST Jones Theatre, 3910 Yoakum. |
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Oct 06, 2009 University of St. Thomas English Department Presents Dr. Paul Mariani, “What Hopkins Has to Teach Us”
 University of St. Thomas Lee Lecture presents distinguished author, poet and professor Dr. Paul Mariani who will speak on “What Hopkins Has to Teach Us” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. |
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Oct 06, 2009 UST Center for Irish Studies and Music Department Present A Concert With Kathleen Keane
 “An Afternoon with Fiddler and Tin Whistle Player Kathleen Keane,” a concert and lecture sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and UST Music Department. |
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Oct 06, 2009 University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents University Singers Concert
 University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the University Singers Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum. |
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Oct 06, 2009 University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents UST Composers Concert
 University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the UST Composers Concert from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. |
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Oct 06, 2009 UST Center for Irish Studies and Music Department Present “David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert”
 “David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert” sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and the UST Music
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Oct 06, 2009 UST Receives $2.8 Million Grant for Education Master’s Degrees
 The U.S. Department of Education awarded the School of Education a $2.8 million Title V Grant to fund the Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Program. The purpose of the grant is to implement programs to achieve parity among Hispanic graduate students and other underrepresented groups in retention and graduation rates.
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Oct 06, 2009 University of St. Thomas Doherty Library Hosts Book Sale
 The Doherty Library hosts a Library book Sale, Thursday, Oct. 22 - Sunday, Oct. 25. The book sale will be open exclusively to the UST community on Thursday, Oct. 22, and open to the public from Friday, 23 Oct. - Sunday, Oct. 25. |
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Oct 06, 2009 UST ACS Chapter Receives Outstanding Ranking, Green Chemistry Award
 The American Chemical Society (ACS) has awarded the University of St. Thomas Student ACS Chapter "Outstanding" status for the third time, and a Green Chemistry Award. |
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Oct 05, 2009 UST Golf Tournament Raises $222,000 for Scholarships
 University of St. Thomas friends and alumni took to the fairways Monday, Sept. 28, to support the UST Scholarship Tee-Up Tournament. The successful event held at Kingwood Country Club grossed more than $222,000 for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. |
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Oct 01, 2009 Sarah Curiel-Thompson Named AII Female Athlete of the Week
 University of St. Thomas junior Sarah Curiel-Thompson, a setter for the Lady Celts volleyball team, was named NAIA Association of Independent Institutions Female Athlete of the Week, for the week ending Sept. 28, 2009. |
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Sep 30, 2009 UST Msgr. William Steele Lecture Presents Sister Sara Butler, Women in the Priesthood
 University of St. Thomas Msgr. William Steele Lecture presents Sister Sara Butler, MSBT, STL, Ph.D., “The Reservation of Priestly Ordination to Men: An Analysis of the Catholic Debate.” The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 at Nold Auditorium, St. Mary’s Seminary, 9845 Memorial Ave. |
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Sep 30, 2009 UST MicroCredit Program Hosts Third Annual Dum Spiro
 University of St. Thomas MicroCredit Program invites the Houston community to help assist entrepreneurs in developing countries by attending the third annual Dum Spiro fundraising event at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 in Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon. |
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Sep 30, 2009 University of St. Thomas Hosts Forum On Health Care in Developing World
 Dr. Wayne Shandera and Dr. Donald Lassus will present a First Friday Forum “Holistic Healthcare in the Developing World: Band Aid or Sustainable Solutions” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. |
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Sep 25, 2009 UST Appoints Dr. Virginia Leiker as School of Education Associate Dean
 The University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of Dr. Virginia Leiker as the associate dean of the School of Education. |
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Sep 23, 2009 Keanne Smith Named AII Female Athlete of the Week
 University of St. Thomas senior Keanne Smith, a libero for the Lady Celts volleyball team, was named NAIA Association of Independent Institutions Female Athlete of the Week, for the week ending Sept. 14, 2009. |
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Sep 21, 2009 Dr. Poldi Tschirch Sets Nursing Timeline Goals
 As the University of St. Thomas moves forward with plans to re-establish the School of Nursing, Dr. Poldi Tschirch, director of nursing program development, is laying the foundations for nursing curriculum, policies, admission structures and mandatory accreditation by the Texas Board of Nursing. |
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Sep 21, 2009 Practice Flu Prevention, Get Flu Shot Oct. 6
 It is September and flu season is rapidly approaching. In addition to seasonal flu, H1N1 flu has become a topic of concern. |
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Sep 21, 2009 UST Welcomes New FOCUS Members
 As students embark on their spiritual journey this year, University of St. Thomas welcomes a new FOCUS team to help deepen and strengthen students’ faith. |
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Sep 21, 2009 The 31st Festa Italiana is Coming to Campus
 The 31st Festa Italiana is coming to the campus of the University of St. Thomas for three exciting days, October 16, 17, 18, 2009. |
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Sep 21, 2009 UST MicroCredit Program Hosts Third Annual Dum Spiro
 University of St. Thomas MicroCredit Program invites the Houston community to assist entrepreneurs in developing countries by attending the third annual Dum Spiro fundraising event at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 in Scanlan Room. |
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Sep 17, 2009 UST Named to Newman Guide for Second Time
 The University of St. Thomas has been named as one of 21 top Catholic colleges and universities by the Cardinal Newman Society for the second time. The listing will be published in The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College. This second edition of the Guide is published by The Cardinal Newman Society and is available online and in print. |
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Sep 17, 2009 University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents Opera Workshop
 University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the 2009 Opera Workshop at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 – 3 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. |
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Sep 15, 2009 University of St. Thomas Hosts Forum On Health Care in Developing World
 Dr. Wayne Shandera and Dr. Donald Lassus will present a First Friday Forum “Holistic Healthcare in the Developing World: Band Aid or Sustainable Solutions” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. |
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Sep 15, 2009 Earn an MBA, MSA Without a Business Background
 Bridge to Business, a newly redesigned program by the Cameron School of Business, is making it easier than ever for you to pursue an MBA or MSA, regardless of your undergraduate discipline. |
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Sep 14, 2009 Explore Business Ethics Electronically
 The University of St. Thomas Center for Business Ethics in the Cameron School of Business offers educational resources for people interested in investigating business ethics. These resources include videos and podcasts focusing on ethical issues or key ethical words. |
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Sep 14, 2009 University of St. Thomas Presents His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
 University of St. Thomas Catholic Intellectual Tradition Lecture Series presents His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, “Faith and Reason in the Modern Catholic University.” The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1 at UST Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum. |
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Sep 10, 2009 Casey Mulryan Named AII Female Athlete of the Week
 University of St. Thomas junior Casey Mulryan, a middle blocker for the Lady Celts volleyball team, was named NAIA Association of Independent Institutions Female Athlete of the Week, for the week ending Sept. 7, 2009. |
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Sep 10, 2009 AARP Names UST Among Best Employers for Workers Over 50
 University of St. Thomas has been named by AARP to its 2009 list of Best Employers for Workers Over 50. This annual recognition program acknowledges companies and organizations whose policies best address an aging workforce.
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Sep 10, 2009 UST Center for Irish Studies Presents “A Celtic Christmas with Danny O’Flaherty and Friends”
 “A Celtic Christmas with Danny O’Flaherty and Friends” sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum. |
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Sep 09, 2009 UST Offers Online Course on C.S. Lewis and Christian Apologetics
 The University of St. Thomas School of Theology, located at St. Mary’s Seminary, now offers an online course. This course, C.S. Lewis and Christian Apologetics, allows students pursuing advance degrees at the School of Theology to learn at their own pace and utilizes all aspects of online learning such as chat groups, discussion threads and videos, all of which are accessible from your laptop. |
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Sep 08, 2009 Be Informed with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features Timeline Goals for the re-establishment of the Nursing School, University of St. Thomas earns nationawide recognition and Major Christopher Ivany to speak on psychiatry on the front lines of combat. |
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Sep 07, 2009 UST President’s Lecture Series Presents Ambassador R. James Nicholson
 The University of St. Thomas President’s Lecture Series presents Ambassador R. James Nicholson, “U.S./Vatican Relations: An Ambassador’s Perspective,” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at UST Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum. |
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Sep 03, 2009 UST Center for Irish Studies Presents “Early Irish Saints’ Lives: St. Brigid and St. Brendan”
 “Early Irish Saints’ Lives: St. Brigid and St. Brendan,” a lecture sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum.
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Aug 28, 2009 UST Receives Workplace Flexibility Award
 The University of St. Thomas was honored with the 2009 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. This prestigious, national award recognizes employers in Houston and across the country who successfully use workplace flexibility as a strategy to increase effectiveness and yield positive business results. |
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Aug 28, 2009 University of St. Thomas Hosts Sept. 11 Commemorative Concert
 Come lift your voices and prayers in remembrance of Sept. 11 at the eighth annual “The September Concert,” which will be held at the University of St. Thomas. Across America and around the world, the skies will come alive with music. |
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Aug 27, 2009 Two Students Merit Fr. Vincent J. Guinan Scholarships
 The University of St. Thomas has awarded two incoming freshmen with the Father Vincent J. Guinan Scholarship, which covers full tuition. This year’s awardees are Patricia Hotze and Shelby Stinner-Trimble. |
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Aug 27, 2009 Call to Holiness Evangelization Conference
 Several University of St. Thomas professors will speak at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s Call to Holiness Evangelization Conference to be held on Friday-Saturday, Sept. 11-12 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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Aug 26, 2009 LeBlanc Appointed to Archdiocesan School Council
Dr. Robert LeBlanc, dean of School of Education, will represent the University of St. Thomas on the new Archdiocesan School Council. |
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Aug 26, 2009 UST Provides Work-Study Training for Cristo Rey Jesuit
 A partnership between the University of St. Thomas and Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston, will enhance the school’s Corporate Work-Study Program, and help set 100 high school freshmen on the road to college. |
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Aug 24, 2009 Be Informed with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features new faculty member Dr. Simmons and students collaborating on Bovine Genetics Research, Study Abroad mapping out future trips and Dr. Srinivas Appointed to Dean. |
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Aug 24, 2009 Dr. Ravi Srinivas Appointed Dean of Extended Programs
 Dr. Ravi Srinivas has been appointed to the position of Dean of Extended Programs. In his new role, Srinivas will continue to direct the Master in Liberal Arts Program. The Office of Extended Programs will be the new home for nontraditional programs and students at UST. |
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Aug 24, 2009 Study Abroad Maps Out Future Trips
 Keeping pace with its national rankings, the University of St. Thomas Study Abroad Program continued to enjoy a track record of success in the 2008-09 academic year. |
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Aug 21, 2009 University of St. Thomas Hosts Conference for Relationships, Family and Faith In Today’s Culture
 “Twitter! Twitter!: Connecting and Loving in the Age of Me,” a conference sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Faith & Culture for college students and their friends on dating, relationships, family and faith. |
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Aug 18, 2009 Be Informed with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features new faculty member Dr. Simmons and students collaborating on Bovine Genetics Research, faculty members recognized for their excellence at Faculty Study Day, and the new addition of the Center of Faith & Culture to the UST Campus. |
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Aug 17, 2009 CFC Moves to Campus, Introduces M.A. Degree
 The University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture, formerly located at the School of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary, has moved to a new location in the former Education annex on campus on the corner of Sul Ross and Graustark. |
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Aug 17, 2009 UST Faculty Members Recognized for Excellence
 University of St. Thomas faculty continue to progress in the areas of education, research and service to the University and the community. |
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Aug 10, 2009 UST Creates Dyslexia Intervention Program
 A University of St. Thomas study abroad to Jamaica prompted a program which will provide dyslexia training to Jamaican teachers. |
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Aug 07, 2009 Mendenhall Summer Institute Completes Second Successful Year
 Celebrating its second year of success, the University of St. Thomas Mendenhall Summer Institute bridged the gap between high school and college for 44 UST incoming freshmen. |
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Jul 29, 2009 Chapel Book Gives Insight into UST Landmark
 A hardcover book featuring the Chapel of St. Basil has been published by the University. The 112-page book presents a four-color, pictorial of the Chapel of St. Basil, one of the most prominent buildings on campus.
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Jul 28, 2009 UST Freshman Participate in Science and Math Summer Institute
 Imagine trying to estimate the number of blades of grass on the University of St. Thomas Academic Mall – this is just one of many exercises which challenge a group of 25 UST incoming freshman in Science and Math Summer Institute to integrate mathematical and scientific knowledge with critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. |
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Jul 23, 2009 Faculty Delegation Takes Interfaith Trip to Turkey
 The rich culture, history, and landscape of Turkey were experienced through the eyes of University of St. Thomas administrators and faculty from across the disciplines ranging from theology and international studies to business and education. The group of 13 made the 10-day journey to Turkey in May. |
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Jul 21, 2009 Soldiers Fly Flag Over Iraq In Honor of UST
 Staff Sgt. DeRonnious Heidelberg hand-delivered a unique thank you note to University of St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany on Friday, July 17. The thank you note – in the form of an American flag – carried with it the gratitude of the men and women serving in the United States Army who received care packages prepared by UST students, faculty and staff. |
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Jul 17, 2009 UST Psychology Students Study Abroad in Singapore
 Dr. Elizabeth Maynard, assistant professor of psychology led 12 UST students on a 10-day study abroad to Singapore held from May 30 to June 11. |
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Jul 15, 2009 UST Graduate Takes Strides for Breast Cancer
 Walking a total of 80 miles in her favorite Mizuno athletic shoes, University of St. Thomas graduate Theresa Warner has raised more than $4,000 for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer foundation. Dr. Michele Simms’ hands-on MBA Business Ethics and Society class encouraged Warner to take her first steps with the organization.
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Jul 14, 2009 MLA Graduate Applies Degree to Current Business, Future Career
 When choosing a graduate school, David Theis wanted to find a program that would strengthen his current career, provide personal enrichment and the flexibility to change careers later in life. The University of St. Thomas Master in Liberal Arts program fit the bill.
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Jul 14, 2009 UST Remembers Registrar Emeritus Deacon Richard Glor
 Deacon Richard J.L. Glor, who served the University of St. Thomas for 18 years as registrar and international student advisor, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2009 at the age of 76. |
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Jul 07, 2009 UST MBA Students To Study Abroad in Prague
 The University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business will send a group of approximately 15 MBA students on a study abroad to Prague, Czech Republic in July to study the successful business practices of multinational companies operating in Prague. |
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Jun 23, 2009 Dr. Jerry Kramer Employs Writing Expertise to Expand UST Writing Program
 Dr. Jerry Kramer, professor of English, is leaving his position as associate vice president for Academic Affairs to apply his expertise as writer and editor to a newly formed position, Writing Program Administrator. |
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Jun 23, 2009 UST Graduate Receives Award from the Clinton Global Initiative University
 Interweaving elements of her heritage and her University of St. Thomas education, Ximena Murillo developed an internationally, award-winning humanitarian project.
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Jun 23, 2009 UST GRACE Program Begins Second Year
 Building on the success of its first year, the University of St. Thomas Gulf Region Academy for Catholic Education (GRACE) program welcomed its second cohort of education graduate students the weekend of June 5. |
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Jun 22, 2009 Ivany Supports DHL's Pizza for Patriots Initiative
 University of St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany, a retired Army major general, was on hand June 4 to help kick off the “Pizza for Patriots” (P4P) Initiative at the DHL Express location in North Houston. |
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Jun 18, 2009 University of St. Thomas launches African-American Alumni Society
 Named in honor of one of the most beloved Catholic saints, Larry Payne and fellow African-American alumni have formed the St. Martin de Porres Society to maximize alumni participation at UST. |
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Jun 18, 2009 UST-Houston Offers Courses to South Texas Residents at Our Lady of Corpus Christi
 Beginning in fall 2009, University of St. Thomas in Houston and Our Lady of Corpus Christi (OLCC) will offer Corpus Christi area college students the opportunity to take accredited courses leading to a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas announced St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany. |
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Jun 18, 2009 UST-Houston Offers Courses to South Texas Residents at Our Lady of Corpus Christi
Beginning in fall 2009, University of St. Thomas in Houston and Our Lady of Corpus Christi (OLCC) will offer Corpus Christi area college students the opportunity to take accredited courses leading to a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas announced St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany. |
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Jun 18, 2009 UST to Host Post-911 GI Bill Education Benefit Seminar
 The University of St. Thomas will host free a GI Bill information seminar for any veteran who wishes to learn more about the new Chapter 33 Post 9-11 Bill education benefit, and how it applies to private colleges. This seminar will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29 in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum Blvd. |
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Jun 16, 2009 University of St. Thomas Remembers Father Victor Brezik, CSB
 Philosopher, theologian, visionary and cornerstone of the institution – the University of St. Thomas said goodbye to Rev. Victor Brezik, CSB. He died the morning of Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the age of 96. View complete story for Funeral Mass details. |
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Jun 15, 2009 Center for Faith and Culture Appoints Dr. Adam Martinez as Associate Director
 University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of alumnus Dr. Adam G. Martinez as Associate Director of the Center for Faith and Culture. In 2001, he worked in the University’s Institutional Advancement Office as Director of Major Gifts. |
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Jun 15, 2009 Center for Faith and Culture Appoints Dr. Adam Martinez as Associate Director
University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of alumnus Dr. Adam G. Martinez as Associate Director of the Center for Faith and Culture. In 2001, he worked in the University’s Institutional Advancement Office as Director of Major Gifts. |
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Jun 10, 2009 Barrett Lauer of Montgomery High School Signs with UST Men’s Basketball Team
 Barrett Lauer, a 6’1”, 180 lb. guard from Montgomery High School, signed a letter of intent on Tuesday, May 2, to play basketball for the University of St. Thomas. |
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Jun 10, 2009 Kosi Nwosu of Kempner High School Signs with UST Men’s Basketball Team
 Kosi Nwosu, a 6’4”170 lb wing and captain of the Kempner High School basketball team, signed a letter of intent with the University of St. Thomas- Houston for the 2009-2010 inaugural basketball season. UST is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics playing in the Association of Independent Institutions (AII). |
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Jun 10, 2009 Triston Grounds of Lone Star College Cy-Fair Signs with UST Men’s Basketball Team
 Triston Grounds, a 6’4”, 205 lb small forward/power forward from Lone Star College-Cy-Fair, has joined the growing roster of the University of St. Thomas inaugural National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men’s Basketball team. Grounds signed a letter of intent on the UST campus on Thursday,
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Jun 09, 2009 UST Appoints Fr. Joseph Pilsner as Dean of Arts and Sciences
 University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of the Rev. Joseph Pilsner, CSB, as dean of the School of Arts and Sciences effective July 1. Currently, Fr. Pilsner is an associate professor of theology and the chair of the theology department. He teaches courses in theology, and is the former director of UST’s Honors Program.
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Jun 09, 2009 UST Appoints Dr. John Palasota as Associate VPAA
University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of Dr. John A. Palasota as associate vice president for Academic Affairs.
In 2000, Palasota joined the faculty full time as an assistant professor of chemistry and became a tenured associate professor in 2006.
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Jun 09, 2009 UST Appoints Fr. Joseph Pilsner as Dean of Arts and Sciences
University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of the Rev. Joseph Pilsner, CSB, as dean of the School of Arts and Sciences effective July 1. Currently, Fr. Pilsner is an associate professor of theology and the chair of the theology department. He teaches courses in theology, and is the former director of UST’s Honors Program.
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Jun 09, 2009 UST Appoints Lee Holm as Director of Admissions
 University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of Lee Holm as director of Admissions. Holm has been the acting director of Admissions since November 2008. A member of the Admissions team since 1998, Holm served in numerous capacities including transfer admissions counselor and associate director of Admissions.
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Jun 05, 2009 UST Appoints Dr. John Palasota as Associate VPAA
 University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of Dr. John A. Palasota as associate vice president for Academic Affairs.
In 2000, Palasota joined the faculty full time as an assistant professor of chemistry. Palasota is an alumnus of UST, graduating in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and mathematics.
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Jun 05, 2009 UST Appoints Lee Holm as Director of Admissions
University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of Lee Holm as director of Admissions. Holm has been the acting director of Admissions since November 2008. A member of the Admissions team since 1998, Holm served in numerous capacities including transfer admissions counselor and associate director of Admissions.
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Jun 03, 2009 UST to Host Lone Star Veterans Association Kickoff Event
 The Lone Star Veterans Association will hold its kickoff event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20 on the UST Campus Life Mall, 3800 Montrose Blvd. This event serves to introduce Post 9/11 veterans, in and around the city of Houston, to the Lone Star Veterans Association. It is also a means of social networking for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Jun 03, 2009 UST to Host Lone Star Veterans Association Kickoff Event
The Lone Star Veterans Association will hold its kickoff event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20 on the UST Campus Life Mall, 3800 Montrose Blvd. This event serves to introduce Houston area Post 9/11 veterans to the Lone Star Veterans Association. It is also a means of social networking for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. |
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Jun 03, 2009 Dr. Ivany Presides Over Air Force ROTC Commission
 University of St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany presided over the Air Force ROTC commission of eight cadets as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force on Saturday, May 16, at the University of Houston. Ivany talked about leadership and America’s military future. |
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Jun 03, 2009 New Veterans Benefits Cover Up To Full Tuition at UST
 University of St. Thomas in Houston will participate in a new program that will enable qualified Post-9/11 veterans to attend the University for little or no cost. |
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Jun 03, 2009 University of St. Thomas to Host the 2009 Young Social Justice Institute Summer Conference “Poverty in the USA & Abroad”
On June 4-5, 2009, the Rev. William J. Young Social Justice Conference will focus upon “Poverty in the USA and Abroad.” Building upon the national campaign by Catholic Charities USA, “Poverty in America,” the Conference, through keynote speakers and breakout sessions, will examine the persistence of poverty in the United States as well as the poverty begat by structural inequalities in the global economy. |
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May 29, 2009 UST MicroCredit Raises Funds to Empower Pakistani Women
The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies MicroCredit Program has partnered with Houston-based Hashoo Foundation USA in an ambitious effort to raise $20,000 to allocate micro credit loans to 100 honey bee farming women in Northern Pakistan. |
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May 28, 2009 UST Hosts 21st Annual Piano Camp for Area Children
 UST invites young piano students to the 21st annual Piano Camp. The camp offers experienced piano instruction for a great price to students of all skill levels in grades three through 12. The camp will be held Monday-Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon, June 22 to 26. |
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May 20, 2009 Big 4 Accounting Firm Hires Three UST BBA/MBA Students
 Johnny Huynh and two other UST Cameron School of Business five-year BBA/MBA accounting majors – Audrey Orda and Maichi Bui – completed internships at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), and were offered jobs upon completion of their MBA with a concentration in accounting in May 2010. |
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May 18, 2009 Houston Texas Coach Gary Kubiak Speaks at UST Athletics Fundraiser
 Houston Texans Head Coach Gary Kubiak led the line-up as the keynote speaker at the University of St. Thomas Champions Club Benefit Luncheon on Friday, May 15. The event drew a crowd of more than 150, and raised more than $70,000 to support UST’s intercollegiate athletics program |
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May 15, 2009 Houston Texans Coach Gary Kubiak to Speak at University of St. Thomas Athletic Fundraiser
 Join Texans Head Coach Gary Kubiak and the University
of St. Thomas Athletics Director Todd Smith at the UST Champions Club Benefit Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15 at Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon. |
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May 14, 2009 Financial Aid May be Adjusted to Reflect Changes in Economy
 Have you or your family been affected by the current economic downturn? Additional financial aid may be available to students whose families have experienced hardships over the last year. |
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May 12, 2009 Students Create Illuminated Fused Glass Stations of the Cross
 The University of St. Thomas, known for the beauty of its sacred spaces, has a new addition to the Chapel of St. Macrina in the Guinan Residence Hall. An installation ceremony to celebrate the creation of a student art project, an illuminated fused glass Stations of the Cross, was held Friday, May 8. |
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May 11, 2009 John Hofmeister to Speak about Sustainability, Leadership at UST Graduation
 Former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister will address the University of St. Thomas 2009 graduating class at the 59th Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at Reliant Arena, located at One Reliant Park. |
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May 10, 2009 New Veterans Benefits Cover Up To Full Tuition at University of St. Thomas
 University of St. Thomas in Houston will participate in a new program that will enable qualified Post-9/11 veterans to attend the University for little or no cost. |
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May 06, 2009 UST Launches New Augustine-Without-Walls Program
 Augustine Hall, the building that has housed the Augustine Living-Learning Community, will be demolished in the summer of 2009. But the heart of the Living-Learning Community, an intensive experience in the integration of faith, academics and life, will continue to beat in a program bearing a new name – Augustine-Without-Walls. |
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May 05, 2009 2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog Available Online, in Bookstore
 As of May 5, the Undergraduate Catalog will be sold at the UST Bookstore for $1, and is available online at www.stthom.edu/undergradcatalog.
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Apr 29, 2009 UST Appoints Director of Nursing Program Development
 University of St. Thomas Houston announces the appointment of Dr. Poldi Tschirch as the Director of Nursing Program Development. |
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Apr 29, 2009 Morgan Kelly Zamora Crowned Miss UST
 Morgan Kelly Zamora, a sophomore international studies major, was crowned Miss UST at the University’s inaugural Miss UST Scholarship Pageant on Sunday, April 19. |
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Apr 27, 2009 UST Celebrates A Year of Leadership
 The seventh annual Leadership Banquet, “Celebrating the Stars of UST,” was held Sunday, April 26 in Jerabeck Center to celebrate a year of student leadership and achievement. |
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Apr 23, 2009 Students Collaborate to Publish Spring 2009 Laurels
 The Spring 2009 issue of the student literary magazine, Laurels, entitled READ ME, will be distributed around campus after May 1. The Laurels staff and contributors will read selections from the magazine at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1, at Guinan Hall. |
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Apr 22, 2009 UST Offers How Organizations Prosper-Even in Troubled Times
 The University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business will offer an Executive Certificate Course led by John Whitney. The course entitled, “How Organizations Prosper-Even in Troubled Times” will be held on Wednesday-Saturday, June 3-6.
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Apr 21, 2009 UST offers “How Organizations Prosper – Even in Troubled Times”
 The University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business will offer an Executive Certificate Course for businesses and nonprofit organizations led by John Whitney, entitled, “How Organizations Prosper-Even in Troubled Times. ” The course will be held Wednesday-Saturday, June 3-6. |
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Apr 20, 2009 Air Force Veteran Joins UST Community
 University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of alumna Shannon Wilson, a veteran of the United States Air Force, as director of Graduate Admissions and Veteran Services. |
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Apr 20, 2009 UST Community Participates in IFest
 The Houston International Festival spotlights Ireland as the country of honor for the 2009 festival. Ireland is one of the world’s most popular and fastest growing tourist destinations and its influence will infuse the entire festival from the music and main stages to the educational exhibits. |
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Apr 20, 2009 UST Ranks First in Texas in RecycleMania for Second Year
 The University of St. Thomas ranked first among participating Texas universities for the second consecutive year, and 21st in the nation in the 2009 RecycleMania competition. This success follows the 2008 RecycleMania competition, when UST ranked first in Texas and fifth in the nation.
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Apr 20, 2009 UST ranks first in Texas in recycling competition for second year
Every spring, students across the country become RecycleManiacs competing for national supremacy to determine which school can reduce, reuse and recycle the most campus waste. RecycleMania, a national competition between college recycling programs that fosters the spirit of friendly competition and sparks significant environmental gains. |
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Apr 13, 2009 In Memoriam: Rev. Frank Bredeweg, CSB
 The Rev. Frank Bredeweg, CSB, former president of the University of St. Thomas, died peacefully on Good Friday, April 10, 2009, at age 81. Fr. Bredeweg became acting president on August 1, 1985, was named the fifth University President on January 15, 1985 and served until June 1988.
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Apr 08, 2009 University of St. Thomas’ Women, Culture and Society Program Presents “The Little Known Ima Hogg: A Woman Ahead of Her Time”
 Before Ima Hogg was known as “The First Lady of Texas” and leading philanthropist of the 20th century, she was a little-known tomboy, horsewoman, and an adventurous college co-ed. Rediscover the formative years of one of Texas history’s most respected women with historian, Dr. Virginia Bernhard. |
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Apr 02, 2009 UST Publications Earn Nationwide Recognition
 Publications produced in 2008 by the University of St. Thomas Office of Marketing Communications earned nationwide recognition in the 24th Annual Admissions Advertising Awards sponsored by the Higher Education Marketing Report. |
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Apr 01, 2009 Be Informed with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features Approval of New Tuition, DOherty Library Czech Exhibit and UST named "Best Buy" Among Catholic Universities. |
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Apr 01, 2009 UST Remembers Professor Elsa Zambosco-Thomas
 University of St. Thomas Professor Elsa Zambosco-Thomas passed away Wednesday, April 1, after a long battle with leukemia. A member of the UST faculty from 1968 to 2008, A prayer service in her memory will be held 6 p.m. Friday, April 3 in the Chapel of St. Basil. A funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4 in the Chapel of St. Basil. |
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Mar 31, 2009 UST Hosts Global Climate Change Conference
 In recognition of Earth Day 2009, the University of St. Thomas, in collaboration with the Weather Research Center, will host a day-long symposium entitled, “Global Climate Change: In Search of the Science.” from 1 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. The symposium will examine the science of climate change – what we know and don’t know. |
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Mar 31, 2009 Fr. Robert Spitzer delivers Catholic Intellectual Tradition Lecture
 Rev. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., will explore the relationship between science and theology at the 2009 Catholic Intellectual Tradition Lecture. His talk entitled, “Evidence of Supernatural Design in Contemporary Big Bang Cosmology,” will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 20. |
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Mar 30, 2009 University of St. Thomas to Host the 31st Festa Italiana
Continuing the partnership between the University of St. Thomas and the Italian Cultural Community Center, the University was selected to host the Houston Italian Festival, otherwise known as Festa Italiana on campus for three days, October 16-18, 2009. |
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Mar 27, 2009 Be Informed with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features Mourning the Loss of Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe, New Scholarship Requirements, Study Abroad in Prague. |
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Mar 27, 2009 UST Celebrates Life of Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe
 With an outpouring of emotion and affection, nearly 600 family, friends, students and colleagues gathered to celebrate the life of the late Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe at a prayer service held Thursday, March 26 at the University of St. Thomas. |
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Mar 24, 2009 UST Community Offers Free Tax Preparation
 Professor Ramon Fernandez and more than 50 UST accounting students, alumni, friends will provide free income tax return preparation and electronic filing from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays until April 15 at the MD Anderson YMCA, 705 Cavalcade. |
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Mar 20, 2009 Prayer Service for Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe, Son
 Beloved friend, colleague and professor Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe died tragically in a traffic accident along with his nine-month-old son, Julian, on Thursday, March 19, in Santa Clara, Peru. Dr. Wensjoe’s wife, Joanne Houck, survived the accident. |
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Mar 20, 2009 UST Offers Grief Counseling
 Members of the UST community in need of grief counseling are encouraged to read "Dealing with Grief and Loss," and call UST Counseling and Disability Services at 713-525-2169. |
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Mar 19, 2009 Student Affairs Accepting Applications for Student Graduation Speakers
 The Office of Student Affairs is currently accepting applications for student commencement speaker until Friday, March 27 at 5 p.m. This speaker will represent the student body by sharing his or her UST experience, offering his or her vision for the future, or simply by giving words of encouragement and motivation.
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Mar 12, 2009 Scientist, Theologian Dedicated to Open Faith and Science Dialogue
 With a long and varied career as an engineer, physicist, professor and Methodist minister, Dr. John F. Wilson exemplifies a life where faith and science coexists in harmony.
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Mar 09, 2009 UST Mardi Gras Raises $800,000 for Scholarships
 Revelers donning masks and beads celebrated on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 24, as the University of St. Thomas hosted its annual Mardi Gras Gala “A Night in Rio” benefitting Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. More than 500 guests celebrated at the Hilton Americas, as they helped raise $800,000 for the education of current and future students. |
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Mar 06, 2009 Spring Choral Concert University of St. Thomas University Singers Feature Mozart’s Missa brevis in Bb, K. 275
 At 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 in the Chapel of St. Basil on the University of St. Thomas campus, the University Singers will perform Mozart’s Missa brevis in Bb, K.275. Director is Dr. Brady Knapp, UST Assistant Professor of Music and guest conductor is Courtney Daniell-Kanpp. |
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Mar 06, 2009 UST Receives American Institute of Architects Award
 The University of St. Thomas was selected by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to receive the 2009 AIA 50 Year Award, honoring distinguished architecture of lasting value. The award honored the University’s Welder Hall, Jones Hall and Strake Hall. |
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Mar 06, 2009 Newman Circle Celebrates 100 Years
 To commemorate their 100th anniversary, nearly 40 members of the Newman Circle marked the milestone with a Mass at the Chapel of St. Basil on the University of St. Thomas campus and a luncheon at the River Oaks Country Club on March 3. |
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Mar 05, 2009 School of Education Professors to Present at Oxford Round Table
 Drs. Rita Coombs Richardson and Grace England, lecturers in the University of St. Thomas’ School of Education, will present Richardson’s first book in a series, Connecting with Others: Lessons for Teaching Social and Emotional Competence: Kindergarten through Second Grade at an early childhood conference of the Oxford Round Table in Oxford, England. |
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Mar 05, 2009 UST to Host 2009 Lee Lecture in English with Anne McCutchan: ‘Water Music: Writing the Rhythms of a River’
 The annual Lee Lecture in English, titled ‘Water Music: Writing the Rhythms of a River” sponsored by the University of St. Thomas English Department. |
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Mar 04, 2009 UST Named to President's Higher Education Honor Roll
 The University of St. Thomas was named to the President’s
Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary
service to America’s communities. |
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Mar 03, 2009 Hittinger Delivers Cardinal Stafford Lecture at St. John Vianney Seminary
 Dr. John Hittinger, UST professor of Philosophy, recently delivered the Cardinal Stafford Lectures at St John Vianney Seminary in Denver.
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Mar 02, 2009 UST Mock Trial Team Places Fifth at Tournament
 The UST Fighting Celts Mock Trial team came in fifth place the weekend of Feb. 21-22. The team was also invited to attend the Opening Round Championship Series in Memphis on March 27-29.
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Mar 02, 2009 Be Informed with the Star View
This issue of the the Star View features the New 2009/2010 Tuition, Cardinal Newman Society refers to UST as a "Best Buy" and UST is named to the President's Higher Education Honor Roll. |
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Feb 28, 2009 University of St. Thomas to Host “Mosaics of Faith: The Mexican Experience”
 The University of St. Thomas will host a two-day conference Wednesday-Thursday, March 25-26 “Mosaics of Faith: The Mexican Experience.” |
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Feb 26, 2009 University of St. Thomas presents A Lonestar Stout Evening with Celtic Musician Jed Marum and Special Guest, Hugh Morrison
 University of St. Thomas Center presents “A Lonestar Stout Evening with Celtic Musician Jed Marum and Special Guest, Hugh Morrison” at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. |
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Feb 25, 2009 University of St. Thomas Hosts “Your Money Bus,” “Surviving the Financial Crisis Symposium”
 The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business will bring the “Your Money Bus Tour,” to the UST campus for a symposium on “Surviving the Financial Crisis,” from 9 to noon on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Welder Hall, 3800 Yoakum. |
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Feb 25, 2009 University of St. Thomas to Present Production of “Charley’s Aunt”
 The Drama Program of the University of St. Thomas Fine and Performing Arts Department will present a production of “Charley’s Aunt” from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 26, 27, 28 and Wednesday-Saturday, March 4, 5, 6, and 7. |
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Feb 25, 2009 UST Learning and Writing Center Earns Certification from College Reading and Learning Association
 The tutoring program of the Learning and Writing Center was recently certified by the College Reading and Learning Association under its International Tutor Training Certification Program. |
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Feb 25, 2009 Cardinal Newman Society Names UST a “Best Buy” Among Catholic Universities
 A new independent report on college costs published by The Center for the Study of Catholic Higher Education named the University of St. Thomas among the 21 most affordable and faithful Catholic colleges and universities in the United States. |
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Feb 24, 2009 Eating Disorders: Not just a “Girl Thing”
 During Eating Disorders Awareness week (Feb. 23-27) the media often discusses the risks of eating disorders in women, but few people are aware of the more than 1 million men who also suffer from these debilitating disorders. |
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Feb 24, 2009 “A Night in Rio” University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras 2009
 59th Annual Mardi Gras celebration that raises funds for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. These scholarships enable current and future University of St. Thomas students to benefit from a values-based education. Each year, the University of St. Thomas awards institutional scholarships and grants totaling more than $7 million to its student body. |
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Feb 23, 2009 Former Vatican Observatory Director to Discuss Creation with UST Science Faculty
 The University of St. Thomas will host “A Continuing Exploration of the Fertility of the Universe,” a discussion of creation between The Rev. George Coyne and University of St. Thomas science faculty members. |
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Feb 20, 2009 Pray for Former UST Guest Speaker Detained in Zimbabwe
 Roy Bennett, who spoke to the campus about the deteriorating conditions in Zimbabwe with Morgan Tsvangirai in Oct. 2007, has been imprisoned. Dr. Robert Ivany asks the University to keep Bennett and Tsvangirai in your thoughts and prayers. |
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Feb 19, 2009 UST to Host Great Southwest Mock Trial Tournament
 The University of St. Thomas Fighting Celt Mock Trial teams will host the Great Southwest Mock Trial Tournament Saturday- Sunday, Feb. 21-22. |
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Feb 19, 2009 UST Hosts Artful FAFSA Art Exhibit
 Showcasing UST’s artistic talent to the Houston community, the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will host the third annual Artful FAFSA from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 in the Guinan Hall Lobby. The event is free and open to the public. |
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Feb 17, 2009 UST Offers Advice on College Financial Aid at Fat FAFSA
 Fifth annual University of St. Thomas Fat FAFSA, an opportunity for current high school students and their families, current college students and prospective graduate students to complete steps one and two of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and interview educational loan providers. |
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Feb 16, 2009 UST Selects Mardi Gras King and Queen
 Selected as exemplary models of the University’s mission to educate leaders of faith and character, UST seniors Thomas Mendez and Cimela Kidonakis will reign as this year’s Mardi Gras King and Queen at the 2009 Mardi Gras Gala “A Night in Rio,” on Tuesday, February 24. |
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Feb 16, 2009 Campus Volunteers Add School Spirit to Jerabeck Gym
 With paint brushes in hand, a group of 35 UST students, staff and University friends gathered to revamp the Jerabeck Athletic Center gymnasium for two full days and evenings on Saturday – Sunday, Jan 31- Feb. 1. |
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Feb 16, 2009 UST Names Winners of UST/Archdiocesan Essay Contest
 A crowd of more than 520 students, parents and teachers from 43 different Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Catholic Schools gathered on the UST Academic Mall for UST/Archdiocesan Essay Contest Mass and Awards Ceremony on Friday, Jan. 30. The Mass was celebrated by His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo. |
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Feb 16, 2009 Be Informed with the Star View
This issue of the the Star View features A Bible reading PSA produced by UST students, Surviving the Financial Crisis Symposium and Advice on College Financial Aid at Fat FAFSA. |
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Feb 11, 2009 University of St. Thomas Hosts Scenes from Opera and Musical Theatre
 Join the University of St. Thomas Fine and Performing Arts Depatrment as they present Scenes from Opera and Musical Theatre from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. |
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Feb 11, 2009 University of St. Thomas Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
 Join the University of St. Thomas for a traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebration. His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick with Mass in the Chapel of St. Basil. |
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Feb 10, 2009 “A Night in Rio” University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras 2009
The 59th Annual Mardi Gras celebration that raises funds for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. These scholarships enable current and future University of St. Thomas students to benefit from a values-based education. |
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Feb 09, 2009 Archdiocese Hosts Mass for the Anointing of the Sick
 His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate an Anointing Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at 7 p.m. February 11 commemorates the apparition of Our Lady at Lourdes, and has been designated as the World Day of the Sick.
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Feb 09, 2009 Fr. Robert Sirico: “John Paul II, Centesimus Annus and the Renewal of Catholic Political Philosophy”
 Rev. Robert. A. Sirico, president of the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty, will speak about “John Paul II, Centesimus Annus and the Renewal of Catholic Political Philosophy.” The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 in the Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark. A reception will follow the talk. |
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Feb 06, 2009 University of St.Thomas Students Help Young People Improve Grades
 University of St. Thomas Jujitsu Club and adult students from TNT Jujitsu Center gathered with the youth and teen students from TNT for a special event on Jan. 24. |
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Feb 06, 2009 Lady Celts Play Sitting Volleyball With Veterans With Disabilities
 Members of the University of St. Thomas Lady Celts Volleyball team were invited to play in a “sitting volleyball” tournament at the “Metal & Muscle Expo” on Jan. 17. The UST student athletes played on a team with veterans with physical disabilities. |
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Feb 05, 2009 Terry Hall Presents Semiotics Paper in China
 Dr. Terry Hall, associate professor of philosophy, delivered a paper to the Semiotics Society of America and at the 8th Annual Conference of the China Association for Linguistic and Semiotic Studies at Nanjing Normal University, People’s Republic of China. |
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Feb 05, 2009 University of St. Thomas Launches Music Preparatory School
 Building on the University of St. Thomas Music Department’s commitment to excellence in music education and community outreach, the University will offer private instruction to pre-college music students and non-traditional hobbyists by launching the Music Preparatory School. |
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Feb 02, 2009 From Protest to Peace: A Lecture by Bogside Artist Tom Kelly from Derry, Northern Ireland
 Northern Ireland Bogside Artist Tom Kelly will deliver a lecture “From Protest to Peace” illustrating the 12 open-air murals that make up what is now known worldwide as “The People’s Gallery.” |
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Feb 02, 2009 University of St. Thomas to Host Conference on “Religion, Mental Health, and the Search for Meaning”
 What does it mean to integrate faith and mental health perspectives in our search for meaning and well-being? This free, one-day conference held Saturday, Feb. 7 on the University of St. Thomas campus, “Religion, Mental Health, and the Search for Meaning,” will focus on the interface between religion and mental health. |
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Feb 02, 2009 University of St. Thomas to Host “St Paul and Evangelization” Pauline Year Lecture Series
 The “St. Paul and Evangelization” lecture series is being offered as a contribution of the University of St. Thomas to the Church’s 2000th anniversary celebration of St. Paul’s life and mission. |
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Feb 02, 2009 Birthday Cake and “A Flock of Dodos: The Evolutionary-Intelligent Design Circus”
 To commemorate and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of “On the Origin of Species,” the city of Houston, and the rest of the world, will celebrate the life and work of Charles Darwin on Feb. 12. |
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Feb 02, 2009 Be Informed with the Star View
 This issue of the Star View features UST's recent accolade of Champion of Character for the second year, Centesimus Annus, and Darwin Day celebrations. |
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Jan 29, 2009 UST Voice Professor To Perform At Carnegie Hall
 UST Adjunct Professor of Music Marion Russell Dickson is on her way to New York. Russell Dickson, a soprano who teaches Studio Voice and Diction in English, French and Italian, will take the stage at the famed Carnegie Hall on March 14. |
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Jan 28, 2009 Malcolm Rector to Screen Video at Upcoming Film Festivals
 UST Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Malcolm Rector’s music video X-Man was selected for screening by the San Diego Black Film Festival and by the Canada International Film Festival. |
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Jan 28, 2009 Celts for Life Mark Roe v. Wade Anniversary
 To mark the 36th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the University of St. Thomas Celts for Life, a Pro-Life student organization, created a display of nearly 4,000 hand-painted white crosses in the shape of a cross on the Academic Mall in front of the Chapel of St. Basil. |
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Jan 27, 2009 Corporate Turnaround Expert to Join CSB Faculty
 John O. Whitney, former professor of management and executive director of the Deming Center for Quality Management at Columbia Business School, will serve as interim holder of the Burnett Family Distinguished Chair in Leadership for the Cameron School of Business.
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Jan 26, 2009 Ivany to Serve on Greater Houston Partnership Board
 Reaffirming the University’s commitment to the Houston community, University of St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany was appointed to serve on the Greater Houston Partnership 2009 Board of Directors.
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Jan 26, 2009 UST Makes NAIA Champion of Character List for Second Year
 The University of St. Thomas has been named a Champion of Character Institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for the second year in a row. UST was one of the 209 institutions that made the list for the 2007-2008 school year. |
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Jan 26, 2009 Joanna Palasota Receives Italian Cultural Center’s Highest Honor
 Joanna Palasota, Director Administrative Computing and Institutional Research, was named the 2008 Christopher Columbus Award recipient by the Italian Cultural and Community Center in October. |
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Jan 26, 2009 UST Archives Begins to Post Collections Online
 Led by Archivist Ron Drees and assisted by long-time volunteers and staffers Betty Fischer and Betty Kaffenberger, the University Archives has achieved the first of many steps in their goal to make the Archives collections available online. |
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Jan 20, 2009 UST Hosts Archdiocesan Essay Contest
 Students, parents and teachers from 43 different Catholic schools in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese will gather for the fifth annual UST/Archdiocesan Essay Contest Awards Ceremony on Friday, Jan. 30 |
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Jan 19, 2009 Be Informed with the Star View
 This issue of Star View features details on the upcoming Aquinas Lecture, the new web faculty excellence profiles and the launching of the new UST music preparatory school. |
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Jan 12, 2009 Be Informed with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features The Center for Faculty Excellence's Thank-A-Prof Web page, Continuous Bible Reading and more on the Capital Campaign. |
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Jan 08, 2009 Aurora Library to Screen UST Communication Professor Documentary
 The University community can get a sneak peak at the latest film project from Laura Harrison, UST adjunct professor of communication and award-winning documentarian. A 30-minute preview of Ant Farm 1969-71: Early Underground Adventures with Space, Land and Time will be shown at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. at the Aurora Library, 1524 Sul Ross. |
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Jan 08, 2009 Thomistic Studies Remembers Fr. Richard John Neuhaus
 Fr. Richard John Neuhaus, editor of First Things and one of the most significant Catholic intellectuals in the United States, died this morning in New York City. A longtime friend of the University, Fr. Neuhaus served on the Center for Thomistic Studies Advisory Board for more than 10 years. |
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Jan 07, 2009 Archbishop Miller Named Archbishop of Vancouver
 Former University of St. Thomas president Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, was recently named the archbishop of Vancouver. Archbishop Miller, who has served as coadjutor archbishop for the past 18 months, succeeded Archbishop Raymond Roussin, SM. |
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Jan 05, 2009 Betty Kaffenberger Celebrates Momentous Year at UST
 Reaching two major milestones, 2008 marked a banner year for Betty Kaffenberger, archives records coordinator and the University’s longest-serving staff member. Kaffenberger was honored for her 50 years of service to the University and also celebrated her 80th birthday. |
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Jan 05, 2009 University of St. Thomas Social Justice Committee and the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Host “Executed on a Technicality” Lecture
 Professor David Dow, a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, founder of the Texas Innocence Network and litigation director for the Texas Defender Service, will deliver a lecture entitled,
“Executed on a Technicality.” |
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Jan 05, 2009 Check Out This New Course for Spring 2009
 This course enables you to synthesize these two sets of principles and investigate what it means to be a member of a democratic community that values entrepreneurism and innovation. |
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Jan 05, 2009 University of St. Thomas Hosts 2009 All-Classes Reunion
 Reconnect with old friends, make some new ones and celebrate your time at University of St. Thomas during a fun-filled weekend of reunion activities. |
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Jan 05, 2009 University of St. Thomas to Host 2009 Aquinas Lecture “The Ripest Fruit:” Aquinas as commentator on the Letters of St. Paul
 Fr. Leo J. Elders, SVD, professor of philosophy at Rolduc Seminary, The Netherlands will deliver the 2009 Aquinas Lecture on “The Ripest Fruit:” Aquinas as Commentator on the Letters of St. Paul. For more than a half century, Father Leo Elders has been in the scholarly vanguard of interpreters of Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas.
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