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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Thrusday, 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 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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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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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,
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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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Dec 19, 2008 UST Invites Community to Continuous Bible-Reading
 The University of St. Thomas invite the campus and Houston community to attend an inspiring ecumenical demonstration of faithful unity when they host, “Word of God: The Bible Unites,” from Friday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 22. |
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Dec 19, 2008 B.K. Smith Lecture in History Presents, “Surrender in History: The Other Side of Victory”
 Why should Americans, so obsessed with victory, concern themselves with surrender? In today’s military environment, should defeated foes refuse to acquiesce in their defeat, insurgency and terrorism become deadly alternatives. So to study surrender is to study an essential aspect of victory. |
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Dec 18, 2008 University of St. Thomas Hosts “Word of God: The Bible Unites”
The University of St. Thomas will host, “Word of God: The Bible Unites,” an ecumenical event where people of all faiths will continuously read the Bible aloud – from Genesis to Revelation – for the duration of the three-day event . |
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Dec 12, 2008 Dr. Rupak Rauniar Attends PRME Forum at UN Headquarters
 Dr. Rupak Rauniar, assistant professor of management, attended the PRME Global Forum to discuss the role of corporate responsibility, business ethics, and sustainable business in management education. |
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Dec 11, 2008 Pi Sigma Alpha Receives Funding For Spring Projects
 The University of St. Thomas Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha, received full funding from the National Pi Sigma Alpha Office to finance two activities scheduled for the 2009 spring semester. |
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Dec 11, 2008 Aquila to Serve on Italian Cultural Center Board
 Dr. Dominic A. Aquila, interim vice president for Academic Affairs, was elected to the Italian Cultural and Community Center (ICCC) Board of Directors. Aquila’s election marks the University’s continued association with ICCC. |
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Dec 08, 2008 UST Freshman Receives Recognition at Vocal Music Conference
 UST Freshman Ariel Deshotel traveled to Oklahoma City University for the National Association of Teachers of Singing annual Texoma Regional Conference. Her performance set her in the top tier of more than 80 competitors hailing from the states of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. |
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Dec 04, 2008 Campus Ministry Requests Readers for Continuous Bible-Reading
 The University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry is seeking people of all faiths to publicly proclaim the word of God for the “Continuous Reading of the Bible: An Ecumenical Event.” This three-day event will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 and end at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22. |
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Dec 02, 2008 MicroCredit Raises Nearly $10,000 at Second Annual Dum Spiro
 The MicroCredit Program celebrated one year of success and raised nearly $10,000 at their Second Annual Dum Spiro Fundraiser on Nov. 5, 2008.
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Nov 26, 2008 Thomas Osborne Receives Humboldt Research Fellowship
 Dr. Thomas M. Osborne Jr. of the Center for Thomistic Studies has been awarded the prestigious Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers. |
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Nov 26, 2008 Study Abroad Program Receives National Ranking
 Recognizing the importance of an international education in today’s global society, the University of St. Thomas Study Abroad Program continues to garner nationwide recognition for undergraduate study abroad participation.
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Nov 26, 2008 Get the Latest News
 Find out about the UST community holiday events, UST's own freshman pageant winner and her cause, and the recognition the UST Study Abroad Program received, in the new Star View. |
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Nov 20, 2008 In Memoriam: Professor Emerita Wilma Goetz
 University of St. Thomas Professor Emerita Wilma Goetz passed away on Monday, Nov. 17. She was a 1951 UST graduate, the first class to graduate from the University. Professor Goetz joined the UST faculty in fall semester in 1962 and taught full-time until her retirement in 1997. |
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Nov 20, 2008 USTrees Works to Offset UST’s Carbon Footprint
 The University of St. Thomas Environmental Science and Studies (ESS) Program has begun USTrees, a student-initiated effort to plant trees to help offset the University’s carbon footprint. USTrees will need to plant about 25,000 trees to compensate for the University’s current energy use.
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Nov 18, 2008 UST Dedicates Young Hall, Remembers Father Young
 University of St. Thomas faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends gathered on Thursday, Nov. 13 to dedicate the Young Hall in memory of the Rev. William J. Young, CSB. |
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Nov 14, 2008 Fashion Show Raises More Than $65,000 For Scholarships
 A crowd of 340 University of St. Thomas alumni and friends watched as the hottest fall fashions ignited the runway at the Fall Fashion Event and Luncheon held Oct. 23 at the River Oaks Country Club. |
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Nov 10, 2008 Market Trends, Moral Motivations Prompt Revision of UST Environmental Degrees
 The University of St. Thomas has redesigned its environmental science program to offer degrees in Environmental Studies and Environmental Science. This new program has roots in the Catholic intellectual tradition. |
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Nov 10, 2008 UST Students Help Restore Franciscan Sisters' Land
 A group of nine UST students spent fall break knee-deep in muck and mud, digging and hauling rocks during an environmental service trip at the Franciscan Life Center in Meriden, Connecticut. |
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Oct 30, 2008 MicroCredit Identifies Loan Opportunities in Petac
 On a recent trip to Petac, Mexico, the UST Mico Credit Program identified new opportunities to grant microcredit loans to Petac residents. |
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Oct 22, 2008 Stockton Elected to American Association of Chinese Studies Board
 Dr. Hans Stockton, associate professor of International Studies, was elected to the board of directors of the American Association of Chinese Studies. |
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Oct 20, 2008 CSB Alumna Is Proof Networking Works
 As a 2000 MBA graduate and current Vice President of Power Origination at RBS Sempra Commodities, Roberta Konicki is proof that networking works. |
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Oct 17, 2008 Stay Informed: Read the Shining Star Newsletter
 This publication highlights the international philanthropic efforts of faculty and staff in Peru; the Master in Liberal Arts Program; the Fall Fashion Event. Read more. |
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Oct 17, 2008 American Chemical Society Grants UST Chapter Highest Award
 The UST American Chemical Society Chapter has been awarded “outstanding” status by the National ACS . |
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Oct 17, 2008 University of St. Thomas Dedicates Mendenhall Achievement Center
 A crowd gathered at the University of St. Thomas Crooker Student Center on Wednesday, Oct. 15, for the dedication and blessing of the Mendenhall Achievement Center. |
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Oct 17, 2008 UST, Baylor College of Medicine Collaborate for Post-Doctoral Training
 The University of St. Thomas and Baylor College of Medicine will collaborate for post-doctoral training grant from the National Institute of Health. |
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Oct 16, 2008 Rev. Anthony Giampietro, CSB, Delivers Paper at Catholic Scholars Annual Convention
 Fr. Anthony Giampietro, CSB, associate professor, Chair of the Philosophy Department, delivered a paper at the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars 31st Annual Convention, Sept. 26-28, in San Antonio. |
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Oct 16, 2008 U.S. Department of Education Awards UST, HCC $2.4 Million
 The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $2.4 million grant to UST and Houston Community College. |
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Oct 14, 2008 Koehn Offers "Minute of Sanity" To Quell Economic Anxiety
 Dr. Daryl Koehn, director of Center for Business Ethics, offers words of advice, reassurance and a different perspective about the recent economic downturn. |
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Oct 09, 2008 Center for Thomistic Studies Welcomes Fulbright Scholar Kalevi Kull
 Fulbright Scholar Kalevi Kull, head of the Dept. of Semiotics at the University of Tartu, Estonia, is visiting the Center for Thomistic Studies. |
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Oct 09, 2008 UST Congratulates I Madonarri Winners
 Congratulations to I Madonarri Art Contest winners Baldmar Munoz, Alvaro Lopez and Bianca Valerio and UST participants Jeremy Robards and Catherine Aquila. |
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Oct 09, 2008 Principled Leadership and Entrepreneurism: New Special Topics Course
 How did we get into the current global financial tailspin? A new course, Democracy and Principled Entrepreneurism in a World of Change. |
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Oct 03, 2008 UST Students Reflect on World Youth Day Experience
 Described as an epic and spiritually transformative event, a group of 10 University of St. Thomas students and four staff chaperones traveled to Sydney, Australia for World Youth Day 2008 in July. |
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Oct 01, 2008 Dr. Edward Houser to Deliver Paper at Marquette University
 Dr. Edward Houser, professor of philosophy, will deliver a paper at Marquette University’s Aquinas and the Arabs Conference on Oct. 11. |
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Oct 01, 2008 University of St. Thomas To Host Fourth Annual Alumni Association Fall Fashion Event
 The University of St. Thomas Alumni Association Fall Fashion Event featuring fashions provided by Neiman Marcus-Galleria. Proceeds will benefit the UST Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund. |
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Oct 01, 2008 Be Informed with the Star View
 This issue of the Star View is dedicated to providing important information to the UST community in the wake of Hurricane Ike. |
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Sep 29, 2008 Linh Tran Receives "Duty, Honor" ROTC Scholarship
 UST sophomore Linh Tran was recently awarded the “Duty, Honor” Air Force ROTC scholarship, which covers room and board for four years. |
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Sep 29, 2008 Dr. Mary Sommers to Deliver Annual Thomas Aquinas Address
 Dr. Mary C. Sommers will be delivering the annual Thomas Aquinas Lecture at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Monday Oct. 6, 2008. |
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Sep 29, 2008 Dr. Steven Jensen to Present Paper at Annual Fall Conference of The Center for Ethics and Culture
 Dr. Steven Jensen present a paper, "The Making of Man and the Making of Marriage," at the Conference of The Center for Ethics and Culture, Nov. 6-8. |
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Sep 29, 2008 Center for Thomistic Studies Faculty to Participate in ACPA Annual Meeting
 A number of Center for Thomistic Studies faculty will participate in the Eighty-Second Annual Meeting of the American Catholic Philosophical Association in Omaha, NE, on Oct. 31- Nov. 2. |
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Sep 26, 2008 UST Unites In Wake of Hurricane Ike
 The University of St. Thomas may have closed for Hurricane Ike, but true to form, UST’s close-knit community was at work helping each other long before the University officially reopened.
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Sep 25, 2008 University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Presents James Fraher, “Photographing in Ireland: A Photographer’s Journey”
 Photographer James Fraher, who lives in Skreen, Co. Sligo, Ireland, will share his experiences of photographing in Ireland over the past 30 years. |
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Sep 23, 2008 Peavys' Gift to Nursing
 Thanks to the generous support of longtime friends and benefactors, Odis and Carol Peavy, the University is poised to reintroduce a nursing program. |
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Sep 16, 2008 University of St. Thomas to Host Clarke E. Cochran: “Is There a ‘Catholic Vote’ and Should There Be?”
 The Rev. William J. Young, CSB Lecture Series will present guest speaker, Clarke E. Cochran, who will discuss, “Is There a ‘Catholic Vote’ and Should There Be?” |
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Sep 03, 2008 Daryl Koehn Co-hosts Ethics Conference in China
 This summer, Dr. Daryl Koehn, director of the University of St. Thomas Center for Business Ethics, co-hosted a high-profile conference in Shanghai, China. |
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Sep 02, 2008 Students Rename UST Newspaper: The Summa
 The University of St. Thomas community will find a new student newspaper in stands on Sept. 5. |
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Sep 01, 2008 University of St. Thomas Young Social Justice Institute and the Maryknoll First Friday Series present a lecture series on Environmental Injustice in Texas
 The University of St. Thomas Young Social Justice Institute and Maryknoll First Friday Series will present a lecture titled, “Environmental Injustice in Texas.” |
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Aug 28, 2008 University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies to Present: Taiwan & Global Affairs III: “New Horizons?”
 The third in an annual series, this program brings together leading scholars on issues related to Taiwan, China, and the United States. The continuing theme is "Taiwan and Global Affairs." |
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Aug 25, 2008 Dr. Rupak Rauniar Organizes Collection for Bhutanese Refugees
Dr. Rupak Rauniar, UST assistant professor of management and marketing, organized a donation campaign in the Houston area to collect items of daily necessities for Bhutanese refugees from Nepal who recently arrived in Houston. |
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Aug 13, 2008 Center for Irish Studies Welcomes New Irish Language Professor
 Aoife Ni Ghloinn, a native of Carlow, Ireland will join the UST community to teach Irish language and Irish music. |
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Jul 31, 2008 From the Courthouse to the Confessional: Fr. Tom Lam Leaves Law Career to Enter Priesthood
 Fr. Tom Lam had it all, an education and a successful career as an attorney, so he paused to thank God for all his blessings. His prayers eventually led him to a new vocation -- the priesthood. |
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Jul 30, 2008 Fr. Chris Nguyen Escapes Vietnam to Enter Priesthood
 Fr. Chris Nguyen tells his harrowing tale as a Vietnamese refugee whose dreams were fueled by the power faith, prayer and hope. |
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Jul 30, 2008 From NASA Hopeful to Priest: Fr. Christopher Plant Still Focused on the Heavens
 As an engineering student at Texas A&M, Fr. Christopher Plant was determined to someday become an astronaut. As a recently ordained priest, he is still focused on the heavens, but for a different purpose. |
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Jul 23, 2008 Dr. Lisa Mundey to Publish Essays About U.S. Military in Afghanistan
 Dr. Lisa Mundey, assistant professor of history, is writing a series of three essays to be published in ABC-Clio’s Military History Series, The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars: A Social, Political, and Military History. |
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Jul 15, 2008 UST Alumnus Shows Pride As Only College Graduate Among Famed Lopez Family Taekwondo Olympic Trio
 It’s not every day a university gets to boast that one of its graduates achieves success wearing a white suit, a black belt, a helmet and pads while delivering the hardest kick to his opponent at the Olympics. |
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Jul 08, 2008 UST Alumni Board President Frances Escriva Reflects on UST Experience
 Frances Escriva was content and comfortable as a student at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York until she met a visiting professor from a fellow Basilian school, the University of St. Thomas. |
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Jul 07, 2008 University of St. Thomas Welcomes First GRACE Cohort
 A new group of University of St. Thomas students moved into the UST residence hall on June 5, but this is no ordinary class of incoming students. |
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Jul 03, 2008 University of St. Thomas Welcomes Hank Emery as Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
 The University of St. Thomas has named Hank Emery as the director of alumni relations and annual giving. He succeeds Kia Wissmiller following her promotion to the position of director of major constituents. |
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Jul 01, 2008 UST Graduate Receives National Award for Biology Research
 Nam Nguyen, a 2008 UST biology graduate, received the John C. Johnson award in the cell, organismal and developmental biology category for his scientific poster presentation at the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society 2008 Biennial National Convention. |
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Jul 01, 2008 University of St. Thomas Names Jeremy Heallen as Faculty Advisor to The Cauldron Student Newspaper
 The University of St. Thomas named Jeremy Heallen as faculty advisor to The Cauldron, the University student newspaper. |
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Jun 30, 2008 Shannahan Wins in Statewide Piano Competition
 Michelle Shannahan, a University of St. Thomas piano performance music major, was a top prize winner at the Texas Young Artist Collegiate piano competition. |
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Jun 25, 2008 UST Alumna To Attend Education Conference at Harvard
 Carmen Casamayor-Ryan is one 100 Texas public school principals selected to attend the National Institute for Urban School Leaders at Harvard. |
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Jun 12, 2008 UST Becomes Stop on College Visit Road Trip
 A group of about 100 Austin area high school students in the College Forward program visited the University of St. Thomas. |
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Jun 10, 2008 University of St. Thomas Promotes Kia Wissmiller to Director of Major Constituents
 The University of St. Thomas named Kia Kriticos Wissmiller as the director of major constituents. She assumes her new responsibilities July 1. |
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Jun 10, 2008 UST Biology Senior Miguel Marin Gets SMART at Baylor College of Medicine
 UST biology major Miguel Alejandro Marin, secured an internship in the Summer Medical and Research Training Program (SMART). |
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Jun 10, 2008 UST Graduate John Avila Jr to Pursue Doctorate Degree at UTSMC
 With the guidance of a faculty mentor Assistant Professor Dr. Debra Bramblett, John Manuel Avila Jr found his true potential. |
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Jun 10, 2008 UST Biology Senior to Research Anthrax, Other Projects
 This summer University of St. Thomas biology major Margaret Vo will assist graduate students in researching a bacterium that causes anthrax. |
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Jun 06, 2008 UST Men's Soccer Team Prepares for 2008 Season
 The UST Men's Soccer Team proved their talent in their first season in 2007. With 18 returning players, they are holding try-outs and preparing to take the field once again. |
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Jun 06, 2008 Houston CPA Society Honors UST Students, Professor
 The Houston CPA Society honored five UST students and Ramon Fernadez, assistant professor of accounting, at the 2007-2008 Recognition Awards Ceremony. |
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Jun 05, 2008 Public Affairs Publishes Summer Shining Star Newsletter
 New issue highlights UST spring events and accomplishments such as Women and Philanthrophy, distinguished graduates, and faculty alumni. |
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Jun 02, 2008 UST Makes Headlines
 UST faculty, staff, students and alumni are frequently featured in local and national publications. Click here for UST in the news.
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May 27, 2008 UST Student Receives British American Foundation Scholarship
 UST Finance, Marketing and French major, Roberto Gonzalez was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the British American Foundation of Texas. |
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May 22, 2008 Using Weather Science Education to Reunite the University of St. Thomas and Weather Research Center
 The University of St. Thomas in Houston has partnered with the John C. Freeman Weather Museum at Weather Research Center, Inc. to provide teacher training and promote awareness of Gulf Coast-related meteorological phenomena and hazards. |
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May 21, 2008 UST Vocal Performance Graduate Receives Full Scholarship to Yale School of Music
 Joseph Mikolaj, a 2008 UST music graduate, is one of eight students accepted to the master’s program at Yale University School of Music. |
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May 19, 2008 University of St. Thomas Young Social Justice Institute and the Maryknoll First Friday Forum present a lecture on immigration issues
 How can one bring peace and reconciliation to communities who have been divided by the politics of immigration? |
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May 19, 2008 New Laurels Issue Ponders “Why, Then, Something?”
 With a puzzling title “Why, then, something?” and, mysterious cover, the Spring 2008 Laurels literary magazine keep readers guessing. |
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May 19, 2008 New York-based Grassroots Films to present pre-screening of “The Human Experience,” at the University of St. Thomas
 “The Human Experience,” is the story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of the answers to some burning questions. |
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May 19, 2008 University of St. Thomas Students Receive Donne di Domani Scholarships
 Three students from the University of St. Thomas were awarded scholarships from Donne di Domani, an Italian ladies organization, totaling $4,500 for the 2008-2009 school year. |
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May 16, 2008 University of St. Thomas Remembers Ron Stone
 As 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. |
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May 14, 2008 RA/SA Position
 The Department of Residence Life is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 residence life staff.
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May 14, 2008 MBA Student Research to be Published in Management Journal
 UST student, Yvette Mitchell, presented a paper at the Society for Advancement of Management conference in Arlington, Virginia. |
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May 13, 2008 UST student receives British American Foundation Scholarship
Roberto 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. |
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May 13, 2008 University of St. Thomas Names George DeMontrond as the Chair of the Board of Directors
 The University of St. Thomas Board of Directors has elected George A. DeMontrond III as its chair, and Michele Malloy as vice chair. |
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May 12, 2008 English Department Introduces New Student Magazine, Thoroughfare
 UST students have a new avenue on which to express their creativity, Thoroughfare, a student feature magazine published by the English Department.
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May 12, 2008 ECOS Receives Award from Trees for Houston
 University of St. Thomas students have been recognized for doing their part to offset the amount of pollutants in the air by planting trees. |
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May 12, 2008 UST Celebrates Fr. Brezik’s 95th Birthday
 The University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies owes a great debt of gratitude to Fr. Victor Brezik. |
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May 12, 2008 UST Names Debbye Crofoot-Morley Director of Development
 The University of St. Thomas named Debbye Crofoot-Morley to the newly-created position of director of development. |
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May 12, 2008 UST Names Robert LeBlanc as Dean of the School of Education
 The University of St. Thomas named Dr. Robert LeBlanc as dean of the School of Education. |
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May 09, 2008 UST piano student receives pointers from top concert pianist
 Michelle Shannahan, a junior music major, represented UST as a performer and participant in the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium Piano Masterclass. |
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May 08, 2008 University of St. Thomas Presents Forum on Conflict and the Hispanic Community
 UST presents “A Community Forum on Conflict and the Hispanic Community,” featuring discussions on the sources and views of conflict in the community and resolution concepts. |
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May 05, 2008 UST Graduate Turns Obstacles into Opportunities
 A 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. |
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May 05, 2008 UST Student Commencement Speaker Learns the Meaning of Perseverance
 He 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. |
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May 05, 2008 International Studies Graduate Changes Her Global Perspective
 As 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. |
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May 05, 2008 Kristi Carreon Pursues College Dreams, Refuses to Become Statistic
 Teen 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. |
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May 05, 2008 University of St. Thomas Student To Graduate Among First Class of Bioinformatics Majors
 Future 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. |
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May 05, 2008 University of St. Thomas Graduate Discovers Family Tie to St. Thomas Aquinas
 After 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. |
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May 02, 2008 The University of St. Thomas to Host Summer Volleyball Camps
 The 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. |
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May 02, 2008 University of St. Thomas Welcomes Todd Smith as Athletic Director, Men's Basketball Coach
 Todd 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. |
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Apr 30, 2008 Anadarko CEO James Hackett speaks to University of St. Thomas 2008 Graduates about Leadership and Success
 James T. Hackett spoke about three key aspects of leadership and success – passion, courage and service – in his address to the 2008 graduating class of the University of St. Thomas. |
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Apr 23, 2008 UST Students Competed in Model Arab League Conference
 Nine 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. |
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Apr 23, 2008 2008 BSU Crawfish Boil
 The 2008 Black Student Union Crawfish Boil will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 25 on the Crooker Patio. |
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Apr 18, 2008 UST Faculty, Administrators Participate in Conference on Being Catholic in America
 Fr. 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. |
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Apr 18, 2008 UST Students Competed in Model Arab League Conference
 Nine UST students represented the United Arab Emirates on April 4 and 5 at the Model Arab League conference. |
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Apr 14, 2008 UST Alumnus Named Auxiliary Bishop for San Antonio
 University of St. Thomas alumnus Fr. Oscar Cantú has been named auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of San Antonio by Pope Benedict XVI. |
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Apr 14, 2008 Fr. Braden Honored by St. Thomas High School
 UST President Emeritus Fr. Patrick Braden, CSB, has been named to St. Thomas High School’s Hall of Honor. |
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Apr 09, 2008 Mendenhall Summer Institute
 The 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. |
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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. |
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Apr 07, 2008 UST Student Recognized by Best Buddies
 UST junior Misbah Mohammed has been recognized by Best Buddies Texas for her exemplary friendship with buddy Candis Newton. |
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Mar 28, 2008 Stewart to Research Early American History in Philadelphia
 UST history major Whitney Stewart has been awarded a SHEAR/Mellon Undergraduate Fellowship by the Society of Historians of the Early American Republic. |
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Mar 28, 2008 2008 Research Symposium
 The 2008 Research Symposium will be held Friday and Saturday, April 11-12 on the University Campus.
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Mar 28, 2008 UST Students Participate in Alternative Spring Break
 Eleven UST students participated in the 2008 Campus Ministry Alternative Spring Break Experience in Portland, Oregon. |
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Mar 27, 2008 Don't Walk on the Seal!
 The 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. |
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Mar 27, 2008 Campus Ministry Offers Separate Retreats for Women, Men
 Campus Ministry is offering women and men of the UST community the opportunity to attend separate retreats, Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 5. |
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Mar 27, 2008 UST Hosts Model Arab League Conference
Students 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. |
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Mar 26, 2008 UST Students to Study Abroad in France
 UST students Oscar Roa and Julie Lang will travel to France this summer as the recipients of scholarships awarded by the Alliance Française de Houston. |
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Mar 25, 2008 UST Theology Major Presents Research at Rice University
 UST theology major Theresa Hoang presented research at the Rice University Medieval Studies Undergraduate Program and Symposium. |
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Mar 20, 2008 Cameron School of Business Names New Associate Dean
 Dr. Natasha Delcoure has been named academic associate dean and director of graduate business programs for UST’s Cameron School of Business. |
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Mar 04, 2008 UST’s Center for International Studies Hosts Dr. Jorge Castañeda
 UST'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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 University of St. Thomas Graduate Wins White House Internship
 UST 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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 UST Presents the 2008 Lenten Lecture Series
 For 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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 University of St. Thomas Raises $800,000 for Scholarships at 58th Annual Mardi Gras Gala
 The 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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 UST offers advice on college financial aid at Fat FAFSA event
 Fourth 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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 “Sabrina Fair” To Entertain University of St. Thomas’ Jones Hall Theatre
 The University of St. Thomas Drama Program presents the 1950s classic “Sabrina Fair.” |
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Mar 04, 2008 University of St. Thomas Friends of Archaeology Host Lecture
 UST'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.” |
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Mar 04, 2008 Bishop Rino Fisichella of Rome to Speak
 Bishop 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.” |
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Mar 04, 2008 Opera Workshop
 University of St. Thomas Music Program presents an Opera Workshop: “A Night of Mozart Opera Scenes,” directed by Dr. Brady Knapp, featuring UST music students. |
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Mar 04, 2008 UST Presents Traditional Irish Band Performing Music
 Center 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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 Film Viewing, Discussion: La Pared
 A 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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 The Wall That Divides
 UST'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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 Texas Nature Fundraiser
 UST's Social Justice Committee will host a Big Texas Nature Project fundraiser to benefit the Texas Nature Project at Northpoint Ranch, Mason, Texas. |
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Mar 04, 2008 2008 B.K. Smith Lecture in History “The Early Irish Church: The City of God in Early Ireland”
 The 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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 St. Patrick's Day Mass and Breakfast
 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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 Countdown to College
 The 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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 UST Hosts Interfaith Dialogue Symposium
 To 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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 University of St. Thomas Holds Inaugural Herzstein Lecture in Judaism
 UST presents the Inaugural Herzstein Lecture in Judaism featuring a lecture by Rabbi Roy Walter titled “Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Philosopher for All Faiths.” |
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Mar 04, 2008 UST Presents Traditional Irish Folk Music by The Makem and Spain Brothers
 Center 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. |
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Mar 04, 2008 President's Lecture Hernando de Soto
 UST 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.” |
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Mar 03, 2008 St. Thomas Rocked the Vote
 UST 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. |
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Feb 26, 2008 Join the Challenge to Launch Tiller Scholarship
 Join 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. |
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Feb 26, 2008 UST Expands Recycling Program
 UST is getting greener. Four sets of recycling bins for plastic, paper, glass and aluminum have been added to campus. |
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Feb 25, 2008 ICUSTA Offers UST Students and Faculty International Opportunities
 As a member of ICUSTA, UST has committed itself to expanding international experiences for students and faculty.
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Feb 25, 2008 UST Center for Irish Studies Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Irish Literature Scholar
 UST 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. |
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Feb 25, 2008 Dr. LeBlanc Named Associate Dean of School of Education
 UST named Dr. Robert LeBlanc as the associate dean of the School of Education. |
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Feb 22, 2008 Dr. Houser's Book Receives International Recognition
 Professor of Philosophy Dr. Ed Houser has received international recognition for his book “Laudemus Viros Gloriosos: Essays in Honor of Armand Maurer, CSB.” |
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Feb 19, 2008 Seeing Double in Cameron School
 With 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. |
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Feb 12, 2008 UST Students Get a Lesson in the Law
 University 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. |
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Feb 11, 2008 Dr. Soffer Takes on New Role, Travels to Jamaica
 Dr. Randy Soffer, lecturer of education, has replaced Dr. Emiliano Gonzalez, associate professor of education, as director of field experiences in the School of Education.
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Feb 11, 2008 Green and Chaumont Celebrate Mardi Gras as King and Queen
 UST 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.
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Feb 05, 2008 Fr. Brezik and Marshall Receive Order of St. Thomas
 Fr. Victor Brezik, CSB, and Houston philanthropist Hugh Roy Marshall received the Order of St. Thomas award at the 2008 St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture. |
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Feb 05, 2008 UST Piano Student to Compete at State Level
 UST music major and piano student Michelle Shannahan will compete in the young artist competition at the 94th Annual Texas Music Teachers Association State Convention. |
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Feb 04, 2008 Departments Undergo Organizational Adjustments
 UST experiences organizational shifts as many faculty members will take on new positions within their departments. |
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Jan 30, 2008 UST Offers Biochemistry Major
 UST 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. |
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Jan 29, 2008 UST Names Winners of Catholic Schools Essay Contest
 Guests 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.
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Jan 28, 2008 Fr. Barringer Named Basilian Superior
 Fr. Robert Barringer, CSB, joins the University of St. Thomas as local Superior of the Basilian Fathers. |
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Jan 28, 2008 Stockton Observes Taiwanese Election First-Hand
 Dr. 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. |
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Jan 25, 2008 Burnett Family Gives $2.6 Million to Cameron School
 The 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. |
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Jan 25, 2008 Burnett Family Gives $2.6 Million to Cameron School
 The 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. |
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Jan 22, 2008 School of Education Experiences Leadership Shifts
The UST School of Education is undergoing a leadership transition as Dr. Robert LeBlanc replaces Fr. Dennis Andrews, CSB, as the school's associate dean. |
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Jan 22, 2008 UST Micro-Credit Students Meet Nobel Peace Prize Winner
 On Jan. 14 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus met with members of UST’s Micro-Credit Program during a private gathering. |
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Jan 17, 2008 "Traffic in Women III"
 See "A Retrial of the Danaids," the last production in this trilogy, unfold starting Jan. 30, running through Feb. 2, 6-9 and Feb. 11. |
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Jan 17, 2008 Scholarly Journal Devotes Issue to Deely's Book
 Dr. John Deely, professor of philosophy in UST’s Center for Thomistic Studies, has been recognized for his book "The Four Ages of Understanding." |
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Jan 16, 2008 UST Alumnus Named Bishop of Amarillo
 University of St. Thomas and St. Mary’s Seminary alumnus Patrick Zurek has been named bishop of Amarillo by Pope Benedict XVI. |
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Jan 14, 2008 Scholarships Available
 Read about scholarship and financial aid opportunities in the 2008 spring Scholarship Bulletin. |
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Jan 11, 2008 Alumni Association Scholarship Available
 UST sophomores and juniors apply before Feb. 29 for the Alumni Association Scholarship. Click here to find out more. |
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Jan 07, 2008 Read the Latest Issue of the Shining Star Newsletter
 Read about UST people and events in the latest issue of the Shining Star newsletter published by Public Affairs. |
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Dec 19, 2007 CFC's Roots of Peace in Islam, Judaism and Christianity
 Center for Faith and Culture hosts the first Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Inter-religious Dialogue Conference on March 5. Register now. |
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Dec 18, 2007 GMAT Course Available at Discount for UST Students
 UST's Cameron School of Business has entered a partnership with the Princeton Review to provide an affordable GMAT preparation course for graduate students. |
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Dec 12, 2007 UST Students Host Garage Sale to Raise Funds to Attend World Youth Day
 Twelve UST students will hold a garage sale on Jan. 21 to raise funds to attend World Youth Day in Sydney Australia in July 2008. |
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Dec 12, 2007 Second Annual Dual Language Symposium
 The second annual dual language symposium will be held from Thursday, Jan. 24 - Saturday, Jan. 25, 2008 at the University of St. Thomas. |
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Dec 12, 2007 2008 Aquinas Lecture with Msgr. John Whipple
 The 2008 Aquinas Lecture will host Msgr. John Wippel on Thursday, Jan. 31 who will discuss "Thomas Aquinas and the Controversy Concerning Unity of Substantial Form in Human Beings." |
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Dec 11, 2007 UST Rates in Top 20 Schools in Study Abroad
 According to a report by the International Educational Exchange, UST is one of 20 top schools in the United States for Study Abroad. |
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Dec 11, 2007 Mary Ann Shaw Named Scholar Athlete
 UST Volleyball Co-Captain Mary Ann Shaw has been named 2007 Daktronics-NAIA Volleyball Scholar-Athlete. |
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Dec 10, 2007 UST Students Bring Holiday Cheer to Soldiers
 Two UST students collected donations from students, faculty and staff to send 50 troops Christmas care packages. |
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Dec 10, 2007 Koehn Speaks to Snow Brand Milk Directors and Managers
 University of St. Thomas Center for Ethics Director, Dr. Daryl Koehn has closely studied the ethics of Snow Brand Milk's response to the two back-to back food safety scandals. |
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Dec 07, 2007 Striby Defends Dissertation
 UST PhD candidate Steven Striby will defend his doctoral dissertation at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14 in the Ahern Room, Crooker Center.
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Dec 06, 2007 UST Featured in New 2008 Edition of The Princeton Review Guide: "Best Western Colleges"
 UST is named one of 123 outstanding universities in the The Princeton Review's 2008 “Best Western Colleges” publication. |
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Dec 06, 2007 Laurels Shares its Philotechnical Difficulties with UST Readers
 “Philotechnical Difficulties,” a term that means “difficulties in crafting the art we love,” is the title of the fall 2007 edition of the UST student literary magazine, Laurels. |
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Dec 04, 2007 ICUSTA Membership Expands into China
A new educational opportunity has been inaugurated into the International Council of Universities of St. Thomas Aquinas (ICUSTA). |
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Dec 04, 2007 Daryl Koehn Speaks on Business Ethics
 Center for Business Ethics Director Dr. Daryl Koehn recently spoke on business ethics to members of the Financial Executives Institute and the Japanese Association for Business Ethics. |
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Dec 03, 2007 University of St. Thomas Announces New Executive Marketing Director
 The University of St. Thomas has hired Vickie Alleman to be the University’s new Executive Director of Marketing. |
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Dec 03, 2007 Traffic In Women III: A Retrial of the Danaids
 The latest installment, “Traffic in Women III: A Retrial of the Danaids” will be performed at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 - Saturday, Feb. 2, Feb. 6-9 and Feb. 11. |
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Dec 03, 2007 Fall 2007 Graduate Mary Caro Eyes the Future
 Caro plans to work on her Texas teacher’s certification after graduation and hopes to begin teaching by the beginning of the 2008-09 school year. |
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Nov 30, 2007 UST Becomes Member of United Nations Global Compact
 The Cameron School of Business has been granted membership to the United Nations initiative of Principles of Management Education (PRME). |
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Nov 30, 2007 UST Named Champions of Character Institution
 UST has been named a Champions of Character Institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The University was one of 130 institutions that made the list. |
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Nov 27, 2007 Freshmen Get To Sample College Life
 UST Odyssey Program gave freshman Katie Rinaldi a unique experience of college life. |
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Nov 27, 2007 Rauniar Recognized for Contributions
 Dr. Rupak Rauniar was presented with a certificate of recognition for his outstanding contributions in the area of new product development and project management. |
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Nov 27, 2007 UST Becomes Member of UN Global Compact
The Cameron School of Business has been granted membership to the United Nations initiative of Principles of Management Education (PRME). |
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Nov 26, 2007 UST Chinese Language Students Place in Competition
 Students in the University of St. Thomas Chinese language classes placed in a series of recent Chinese language speech competitions. |
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Nov 21, 2007 UST Volleyball Player in Popeye's Ad
 UST volleyball player, Heather Hardy, has a cameo in the lastest ad for Popeye's. |
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Nov 21, 2007 UST Hosts Fulbright Scholars
 The University of St. Thomas has been selected to host Fulbright visiting scholars Dr. Fergal Mary McGrath of the University of Limerick and Dr. Pavlo Sodomora of Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University. |
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Nov 21, 2007 Brandt Recognized for Work with Gifted Students
 Dr. Terry Brandt received the Texas Association of Gifted and Talented President's Award for his exemplary work with gifted and talented students. |
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Nov 21, 2007 Lady Celts Place in Regional Top Ten
 The UST Lady Celts volleyball team finished its second season ranked 10 in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Region Six ratings. |
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Nov 20, 2007 UST Students Carve Their Niche in the Business World
 Five UST students have taken the challenge to run a corporate business and have placed in the top 100 schools across the nation. |
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Nov 13, 2007 Save the Date: 2008 Mardi Gras Gala
Save the date for the 2008 Mardi Gras Gala, benefiting scholarships at UST. The event will be at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008, at The Corinthian. For more information, call Laura Dozier at 713-525-3118.
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Nov 13, 2007 CTS Faculty Present Research on Jacques Maritain
 Several Center for Thomistic Studies faculty presented papers at the 31st Annual Meeting of the American Jacques Maritain Association at the University of Notre Dame. |
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Nov 12, 2007 UST Announces Winners Fourth Annual Charlie Thomas Classic Basketball Tournament
 The University of St. Thomas announces Westbury Christian girls team and the Home School Christian Youth Association boys team as the winners of the 2007 Charlie Thomas Classic Basketball Tournament. |
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Nov 08, 2007 CFC Houses Scholar in Residence
 Dr. John F. Wilson will be responsible for networking with and fostering dialogue among scientists and academicians on the subject of faith and culture. |
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Nov 06, 2007 Augustine Hall Students Revitalize Buffalo Bayou
 A group of University of St. Thomas students took the lessons they are learning about faith and culture and applied them to revitalizing the Buffalo Bayou area. |
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Nov 06, 2007 Political Science Chair Lectures in China
 Dr. Jon Taylor presented a paper in China titled “Universities as Engines of Economic Development: The Texas Emerging Technology Fund." |
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Nov 05, 2007 UST Goes 'Green'
 Next time you think about disposing of an empty bottle or can, consider recycling it instead. Now it is easier than ever to recycle on campus. |
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Nov 05, 2007 Sutton Elected President of Statewide Student Affairs Organization
 Dr. Stephen Sutton, vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, has been elected president of the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators. |
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Nov 02, 2007 CIS Students Named Global Ambassadors
 Center for International Studies students Claudia Espinosa and Laura Adal have been named UST Global Ambassadors by the World Affairs Council of Houston. |
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Oct 29, 2007 Jumpstart Your Leadership Training with C.E.L.T.
 UST is helping to create future leaders through a series of upcoming workshops. The program is part of Creating and Educating Leaders of Tomorrow, C.E.L.T. |
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Oct 24, 2007 Vote for Student Loan Funding: Prop 2
 Proposition 2 is a $500 million bond that would finance low-interest loans for Texas students attending schools around the state, including the University of St. Thomas.
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Oct 24, 2007 Harry Leguillon Scholarship Awarded
 The French-American Scholarship Fund has awarded the Harry Leguillon Annual Scholarship to junior Leslie Roberts. |
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Oct 19, 2007 Knasas Speaks in Lithuania
 Philosophy Professor Dr. John F. X. Knasas spoke at the “500 Years of Philosophy in Lithuania” conference at the University of Vilnius in Lithuania, Sept. 27-28. |
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Oct 19, 2007 UST Fashion Show Raises Funds for Endowed Scholarship
 The 2007 UST Fashion Show, Oct. 17, raised more than $85,000 for University of St. Thomas Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship fund. |
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Oct 17, 2007 Cunningham Speaks at Asian Studies Conference
 William Cunningham, FSO, chaired a roundtable discussion on the U.S. Department of State's Chinese Language program on Oct. 27-28. |
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Oct 17, 2007 Dum Spiro Holds First Fundraiser
 The Center for International Studies held its first "Dum Spiro" fundraiser and silent auction to raise awareness and funds for the Micro-Credit Fund Program. |
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Oct 17, 2007 Archbishop Daniel DiNardo Named Cardinal
 Archbishop Daniel DiNardo of the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese was named by Pope Benedict XVI as one of 23 new cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 17. |
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Oct 15, 2007 Words Without Borders
“Words without Borders: The World Through the Eyes of Writers,” will feature the works of authors Zara Houshmand, Bapsi Sidhwa and Liu Hongbin. The event will be narrated by Samantha Schnee, founding editor of Words without Borders Online Literary Magazine. |
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Oct 15, 2007 Ruth Canas Awarded Dual Language Scholarship
 University of St. Thomas student and resident of the Cy-Fair area Ruth Cañas was chosen as the recipient of the Ellen and Scipio de Kanter Dual-Language Scholarship. |
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Oct 15, 2007 UST Golf Tournament Nets $105,000 for Scholarships
 UST friends and alumni hit the links bright and early Monday, Oct. 15 for the UST Scholarship Tee-Up Tournament at BlackHorse Golf Club. The event raised more than $105,000 for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. |
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Oct 09, 2007 "Bella" the Movie Opens Oct. 26
 "Bella" opens on Oct. 26 in Houston at Edwards Greenway Palace, the Angelika Film Center and the Edwards Houston Marq*E. |
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Oct 09, 2007 UST Art Alumni Work Featured in Glassell Art Exhibit
 UST's top art alumni spotlighted their work in the inaugural Glassell Alumni exhibition: Practice Makes Perfect: Repetition as a Form of Scholarship. |
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Oct 09, 2007 UST Named One of 21 Top Catholic Colleges
 The University of St. Thomas has been named as one of 21 top Catholic colleges and universities by the Cardinal Newman Society. |
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Oct 08, 2007 ACS to be Commended for Achievement
 The UST Student Affiliates Chapter of the American Chemical Society has been awarded “commendable” status by the National ACS. |
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Oct 08, 2007 UST Implements Emergency Notification System
 UST has selected Connect-ED to deliver time-sensitive notifications to faculty, staff and students during unforeseen events or emergencies. |
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Oct 05, 2007 Simon Cottrell Scholarship Awarded to UST Students
 Claudia Valadez and Nancy Velasquez got the chance to share stories of their summer abroad with the person who helped to make the trips possible, Stella Cottrell. |
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Oct 05, 2007 Celebrate Teaching
 The School of Education hosted the 10th annual Celebrate Teaching Mini-Conference, Oct. 4. More than 200 juniors and seniors from 11 local public and private high schools attended the event. |
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Oct 03, 2007 Knights of Columbus Receive Top Honors
 The UST Knights of Columbus, Fr. Vincent J. Guinan Council 13940, was honored with three awards at the K of C National College Conference. |
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Oct 01, 2007 Broadway Favorite Little Shop of Horrors Plays Jones Hall
 The tale of a nerdy florist assistant and his singing carnivorous plant sets the stage for the University of St. Thomas Drama program’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. |
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Oct 01, 2007 Careers in Psychology Night a Success
 Students interested in the psychology field made the first UST Careers in Psychology Night a success. |
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Oct 01, 2007 Augustine Hall Students Experience Symphony
 Augustine Hall Living-Learning Community students experienced the music of the Houston Symphony, and got up-close-and-personal with the performers. |
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Oct 01, 2007 Cameron School Receives $1.5 Million to Establish Endowed Chair
 The Harry and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation gave $1.5 million to the Cameron School to create an Endowed Chair in Management and Marketing. |
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Sep 28, 2007 Fulbright Scholars Share Their Stories
 Fulbright scholars from around the area gathered at UST for a reception and a chance to share stories, on Sept. 20. |
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Sep 26, 2007 Cameron Alumni Share Workplace Experiences
 Cameron School of Business alumni from PriceWaterhouseCoopers returned to campus to share personal experiences to current Cameron students. |
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Sep 26, 2007 New Partnership: The Menil-St. Thomas
 The Menil Collection and the University of St. Thomas have announced the designation of the adjoining campuses creating a walking tour of the northern gateway to Houston’s Museum District.
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Sep 26, 2007 Faith and Life Scholarships Awarded
 This fall, two incoming freshmen will receive a newly funded four-year Faith and Life Scholarship. |
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Sep 25, 2007 Edward P. White Memorial Plaza Dedication
 The UST community and friends of the University celebrated the dedication of the Edward P. White Memorial Plaza, Sept. 25, in front of Link Lee Mansion. |
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Sep 25, 2007 Gries Awarded by ACS
 Dr. Gerald Gries, professor and chair of chemistry and physics, was awarded by the American Chemical Society, for serving as the Chemistry Olympiad coordinator. |
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Sep 25, 2007 UST Partners with Menil Collection to Provide Historical Tour
The Menil Collection and the University of St. Thomas have partnered to create a walking tour of the northern gateway to Houston’s Museum District.
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Sep 24, 2007 GHBER Scholarship Winner Announced
 Boris Po-Hon Liu is this year’s recipient of a $2,000 scholarship from the Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable. |
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Sep 24, 2007 Off Road, On Course
 Once touring as a professional musician, the last thing on Tim Castro’s mind was going back to school, but after 10 years of traveling, Castro, decided to pursue a college degree. |
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Sep 21, 2007 UST School of Theology Celebrates Opening Mass
 The UST School of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary began a new semester with the help of Archbishop Daniel DiNardo, who joined in the celebration of this year’s Opening Mass.
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Sep 21, 2007 Walk with Me: ‘The Struggle for Freedom and Hope in Zimbabwe’
 University of St. Thomas presents two of the most effective opposition leaders in Zimbabwe today, Morgan Tsvangirai and Roy Bennett, discussing the current political and social situation in Zimbabwe on Oct. 9. |
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Sep 18, 2007 Philosophy Professor Hits All the Right Shots
 Scott Sullivan, UST philosophy adjunct professor practices hard in the classroom and in the ring, working on his Ph.D. and teaching martial arts. |
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Sep 17, 2007 Fernandez Awarded for Volunteer Work
 Dr. Ramon Fernandez, assistant professor of accounting, has been recognized for his volunteer work by the Points of Light Foundation. |
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Sep 17, 2007 Exchanging Stories Abroad
 UST Study Abroad Program has exchange partnerships with 16 universities abroad. Welcome UST's newest exchange students from Spain, Japan, Taiwan, Ireland and Canada. |
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Sep 07, 2007 UST Professor Named Holocaust Educator
 UST adjunct professor Jenny McConnell has been named to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Regional Education Corps. |
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Sep 04, 2007 FOCUS on Your Faith
 For the first year at UST, FOCUS, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, is working in coordination with Campus Ministry to help students grow deeper in their faith. |
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Sep 04, 2007 Health Museum Volunteers Make a Difference
 UST volunteers are making an impression at the Health Museum with their reliability, enthusiasm and willingness to try new activities.
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Aug 31, 2007 Part-Time Program Helps Working Students Pursue Degree
 UST School of Education Evening and Part-Time Program for elementary education majors allows working students to pursue their undergraduate degrees.
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Aug 24, 2007 07-09 Undergraduate Catalog Online
 07-09 Undergraduate Catalog is available online. Click here for more details. |
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Aug 24, 2007 Lady Celts 2007 Volleyball Schedule
Show your support for the Lady Celts Varsity Volleyball team during the 2007 season. |
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Aug 22, 2007 Ivany Dedicates WWII Memorial in Austin
 UST President Robert Ivany delivered the keynote address at the dedication of the WWII Memorial in Austin. |
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Aug 21, 2007 Alumnus Dies in Afghanistan
 UST alumnus Charles B. Kitowski III, died Aug. 12, 2007 in Afghanistan from wounds sustained from an IED blast. |
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Aug 21, 2007 Three Generations and Counting
 The Bradley family has pledged its loyalty to the University of St. Thomas as three generations have chosen to pursue their undergraduate degrees at the school. |
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Aug 21, 2007 Dual-Language Scholarship Awarded
The Ellen and Scipio de Kanter Dual-Language Scholarship has been awarded to Ruth Cañas, a junior bilingual education major. |
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Aug 14, 2007 Teacher of the Year Draws on Family Heritage
 Hafedh Azaiez, UST graduate student, receives HISD Teacher of the Year Award for Pin Oaks Middle School in Bellaire. |
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Aug 14, 2007 Seminar Fosters Discourse on Fides et Ratio
 Dr. Dominic Aquila and Fr. Anthony Giampietro, CSB, participated in the second annual Fides et Ratio (faith and reason) seminar. |
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Aug 08, 2007 UST Professor Attends Business and Liberal Arts Symposium
 Associate Professor for the Cameron School of Business Dr. Michele Simms participated in the Council of Independent Colleges’ symposium on liberal arts and business education. |
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Aug 07, 2007 Norman Makes a Home at UST
 UST has named Yolanda Norman as Residence Life director. Norman joined the Student Affairs staff on July 23. |
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Aug 06, 2007 UST Welcomes New Faculty
 UST welcomes 16 new faculty members, who join the School of Arts and Sciences, Cameron School of Business, School of Education, Center for International Studies and School of Theology. |
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Aug 06, 2007 Cameron School of Business Hires New Director of Graduate Programs
 Graduate students at the Cameron School of Business can seek advice on careers and courses from the new Director of Graduate Programs, Bill Ivins.
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Aug 02, 2007 Encyclopedia Publishes Work of UST Faculty
 The Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science, and Social Policy has published articles by Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Dominic Aquila, Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. John Hittinger and former UST president Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB. |
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Jul 31, 2007 Hittinger Addresses Serra Club
 In the spirit of Fr. Junipero Serra for whom the Serra Clubs across the globe are named, Dr. John Hittinger shared his passion for Pope John Paul II at the July meeting of the Serra Club of Southwest Houston. |
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Jul 25, 2007 All Classes Reunion
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Jul 25, 2007 Comeaux Family Scholarship
 The Comeaux Family Scholarship, established in September 2006, will award up to $2,000 to a qualified student who is preparing for parish ministry as a Director of Religious Education. |
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Jul 25, 2007 "Miss Firecracker Contest"
 University of St. Thomas drama department stages Beth Henley’s play “The Miss Firecracker Contest” July 5-7 and July 11-14. |
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Jul 25, 2007 Weatherly Continues to Shine
 The lights will continue to shine on recent graduate Katharine Weatherly who has been accepted to a highly competitive salaried internship in Houston with the A.D. Players, a non-profit professional Christian theater company. |
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Jul 25, 2007 Second Collection
 Three incoming UST freshmen have received scholarship awards from Second Collection, a yearly collection taken up in parishes across the Galveston/Houston Archdiocese. |
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Jul 25, 2007 Class of 1952 Reunion
 On June 2 the University of St. Thomas class of 1952 celebrated its 55th graduation anniversary. |
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Jul 20, 2007 Students Merit Fr. Guinan Scholarships
 Three incoming University of St. Thomas freshmen have been awarded the Fr. Vincent J. Guinan Scholarship, which covers full tuition. |
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Jul 20, 2007 Ivany Named Chairman of Board for MHAHouston
 UST President Robert Ivany will assume position as chairman of the board for the Mental Health Association of Greater Houston for 2007-2008. |
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Jul 19, 2007 High School Students Catch a Glimpse of College Life
 The University of St. Thomas is giving high school students in the Houston area a chance to experience college life by hosting Project Grad/UST College Institute. |
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Jul 19, 2007 Brain Over Brawn Earn Athletes Award
The UST Lady Celts muscled their way with brain over brawn to win the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s GamePlan/AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2006-2007 season.
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Jul 18, 2007 HACU Internship Places UST Student at IRS
 Paula Henao is receiving hands-on experience during her internship with the Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service this summer. |
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Jul 17, 2007 Best of the Class Head to UST
 High school valedictorians Paloma Rodriguez, Veronica Coriano and Gina Roberts choose UST for its strong Catholic tradition and supportive and friendly environment.
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Jul 09, 2007 Dean Aquila Honored at Conference
 Dr. Dominic Aquila has been honored by the National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools.
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Jun 28, 2007 Krystofiak Directs Summer Art Program
 UST Adjunct Professor of piano Paul Krystofiak assumed the director’s position of the 15th Annual Summer Academy for Scholarship in the Art at HSPVA. |
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Jun 28, 2007 Education Dean Receives Women on the Move Award
 Ruth Strudler, dean of the School of Education at UST, has been honored for her professional work and community service as a recipient of the 2007 Women on the Move Award.
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Jun 28, 2007 Passion for Ministry Underwrites Comeaux Family Scholarship
The Comeaux Family Scholarship, established in September 2006, will award up to $2,000 to a qualified student who is preparing for parish ministry as a Director of Religious Education. |
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Jun 27, 2007 Miracle in the Heights
 Teaching takes a Dual Language approach at Helm Elementary. The program was started by the University of St. Thomas School of Education in which students leave elementary school proficient in two languages. |
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Jun 27, 2007 Studio Arts Faculty, Students Win Top Awards
 UST faculty, Francesca Fuchs and students, Carla Novi, Nam Nguyen and Cody Ledvina win awards for their accomplishments in arts and sciences. |
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Jun 27, 2007 Law School Coop Agreement Accepts First Four Students
 Four University of St. Thomas seniors will attend South Texas College of Law next fall as part of a cooperative admission program with UST.
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Jun 27, 2007 No Argument: Mock Trial Team Attracts Notice
 In its inaugural year, the UST Fighting Celts team achieved an overall record of 4-4 and two team members received high individual honors. |
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Jun 27, 2007 Join UST and Expand Your Opportunities to Study Abroad
 Fueled by interest in India’s leading role in the services globalization industry, 13 UST graduate students studied abroad in Bangalore, India this past summer. |
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Jun 26, 2007 UST Alums Embark on a New Venture, Combining Business and Theater
 USt alums Aaron Stryk, Joseph Milillo and Chris Tennison have combined their business skills and passion for the performing arts to found Town Center Theatre in the Woodlands. |
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Jun 25, 2007 UST Receives $4.5 Million for Mendenhall Achievement Center
 A $4.5 million gift to UST from Trini Mendenhall Sosa, former owner of Fiesta Mart, Inc., will fund the Mendenhall Achievement Center and related programs to help close the gap for students desiring a University of St. Thomas education. |
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Jun 25, 2007 UST Celebrates a Year of Leadership
 The fifth annual leadership banquet, “Time after Time,” was held Sunday, April 29 in Jerabeck Center to celebrate a year of student leadership and achievement. |
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Jun 25, 2007 Finding His Place in the World
 Thomas Mendez, sophomore International Studies major, will complete a six-week internship at the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C. this summer. |
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Jun 22, 2007 GHBER Gives MBA Scholarship
 The University of St. Thomas has received an academic scholarship from the Board of Directors of the Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable. |
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Jun 21, 2007 Tutors Tackle TAKS
 UST students volunteer at Ryan Middle School to help students prepare for the TAKS Test. |
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Jun 21, 2007 Mendenhall Gives $4.5 Million for Achievement Center
A $4.5 million gift to the University of St. Thomas from Trini Mendenhall Sosa, former owner of Fiesta Mart, Inc., will fund the Mendenhall Achievement Center and related programs to help close the gap for students desiring a University of St. Thomas education.
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Jun 19, 2007 UST Chooses New Logo for Mascot
 The University of St. Thomas has selected a lion, adapted from the Scottish royal coat of arms, to represent its mascot, the Celts. |
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Jun 18, 2007 UST Alumna Bridges Gap between Two Worlds
 UST alumna and adjunct professor Rose Mary Salum bridges the gap between Latin American and English literature and journalism. |
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Jun 15, 2007 Former Board Chair Receives National Devitt Award
 Carolyn King,U.S. Court of Appeals judge for the Fifth Circuit, and former chair of UST's Board of Directors received the Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award. |
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Jun 14, 2007 Students Give Back
 UST members of the Pre-Health Professions Society embraced the University’s mission of service to others when they invested their time and effort into helping poverty-stricken villagers in Central America during a summer 2007 medical mission trip.
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Jun 14, 2007 Carl Scott Earns Accolades from AP
 Carl Scott was selected to participate in the annual Reading and scoring in statistics of the College Board's Ap® Examinations this June. |
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Jun 13, 2007 New Programs for Lay Ministers Now Available
 The University of St. Thomas School of Theology is launching several initiatives to better serve lay ministers in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. |
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Jun 07, 2007 Western Bound: On the Trail of History
 James Stautberg heads to California to pursue a Ph.D in history.
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Jun 07, 2007 Piano Camp 2007
 The University of St. Thomas will host the Houston Piano Camp for the 19th year, offering area students experienced instruction for a great price. |
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Jun 07, 2007 History Major Receives Summer Fellowship
 From hundreds of promising candidates, UST history major, Whitney Stewart, was chosen by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History to receive an all-expense- paid, one-week summer fellowship in New York City. |
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Jun 07, 2007 CFC Spirituality Seminar 2007
 UST's Center for Faith and Culture presents its 4th Annual Spirituality Seminar, "Identity Theft – The Challenge for Catholic Americans," June 11-15.
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Jun 07, 2007 China Town Hall Live Webcast
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Christensen will give an overview of U.S.-China Relations and field questions live on webcast Thursday, May 31.
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Jun 07, 2007 I Madonnari Sidewalk Art Contest
 This festival and sidewalk art competition will celebrate the Madonnari, 16th century traveling folk artists who would copy paintings of the Madonna.
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Jun 07, 2007 Mendez Accepted for Presigious Internship
 Developing leadership skills is second nature to University of St. Thomas sophomore Thomas Méndez. This International Studies major will complete a six-week internship at the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute. |
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Jun 07, 2007 Hester Elected MacMurray President
 Dr. Colleen Hester, the vice president of Strategic Planning, Institutional Research and Evaluation, was unanimously elected the 15th president of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois. |
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Jun 07, 2007 School Teachers are in Good Hands
 Kim-Thoa Nguyen is one of 25 college juniors to be a recipient of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s 2007 Fellowships. |
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Jun 06, 2007 Intern Earns Awards
 A friend, a course requirement and initiative proved a serendipitous and rewarding combination for a recent communication graduate. |
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Jun 04, 2007 Spotlight on Weatherly
The lights will continue to shine on recent graduate Katharine Weatherly who has been accepted to a salaried internship with A.D. Players. |
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Jun 04, 2007 UST PSYC at SWPA 2007
 UST psychology students presented research at the 53rd annual Southwestern Psychological Association convention.
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May 30, 2007 From Bangalore to Las Vegas
 Bangalore study abroad students presented their learning experiences abroad at the Society for Advancement of Management's Conference. |
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May 29, 2007 Lang Awarded French Scholarship, Heads to France
 Julie Lang, junior French major, awarded the MACL French scholarship and will study abroad in Paris this summer to continue her language studies. |
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May 29, 2007 Accounting Students Awarded
 Outstanding accounting students were recently honored at an awards dinner. |
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May 21, 2007 Alum Makes Healthy Choice
 After earning her master's, alumna Sarah Duong, will go to medical school at the University of Texas School of Public Health. |
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May 21, 2007 History Students Awarded Scholarships
 The history department has awarded four UST students with scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic year. |
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May 21, 2007 China Town Hall Live Webcast
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Christensen will give an overview of U.S.-China Relations and field questions live on webcast Thursday, May 31. The webcast will be streamed live to 30 U.S. cities. |
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May 21, 2007 New Arts and Sciences Dean Appointed
The University of St. Thomas has named Dr. Dominic Aquila as the new dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. |
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May 20, 2007 Separate Lives, Shared Interests Converge
 Two alumnae, from different backgrounds and who never even met at UST, will both persue graduate degrees in social work. |
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May 18, 2007 Lafuente Gathers Tools for Social Justice
 After graduation, Ana-Maria Lafuente will study international law at the American University Washington College of Law. |
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May 18, 2007 Hawbaker Has the Right Chemistry
 Nicole Hawbaker will graduate this May, going on to graduate studies at Texas A&M's Ph.D. program in chemistry. |
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May 18, 2007 Clarke Raises Hope Before Heading off to Harvard
 Sarah Clarke, communication and international studies major, will speak at this year's graduation before heading off to Harvard Law School. |
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May 18, 2007 Dillon Accepted to Kennedy School at Harvard
 Kate Dillon was accepted into the Kennedy School of Public Policy at Harvard to pursue a job as a senior policy advisor in international economic development. |
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May 18, 2007 Hassan Accepted to International MBA Program
 Muniza Hassan will take her determination with her to the elite Thunderbird School of Global Management in
Glendale, Ariz., where she will begin classes this fall.
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May 14, 2007 Flying High on ROTC Scholarship
 Linh P. Tran, a senior at Klein High School, recently received an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) college scholarship worth $57,450.
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May 14, 2007 In Praise of Armand Maurer, CSB
University of Notre Dame Press recently published Dr. Ed Houser's book on Armand Maurer, CSB. |
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May 09, 2007 6th Annual Case Competition Awards Winners
 The Cameron School of Business recently held its 6th Annual Case Competition in which 35 students participated. |
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May 09, 2007 The Alchemy of Outreach
 The UST American Chemical Society Student Affiliates recently participated in three outreach projects, three Saturdays in a row, which educated children in science. |
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May 07, 2007 Mandarin Students Win Top Awards
 UST's Mandarin language students excelled at the Annual Greater Houston Area Chinese Language Speech Contest, taking home the top awards. |
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May 07, 2007 Music Students Excel at Competition
 Voice students of Dr. Brady Knapp and Laura Llana swept the NATS Competition held at the University of Houston. |
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May 07, 2007 Learning Lessons Abroad
 UST alumnus John Falco ’04 will study this summer in a prestigious graduate program specifically geared for Spanish teachers. |
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May 03, 2007 New Soccer Coach on Field
 Aaron Champenoy, former men’s soccer coach at Bellevue University in Nebraska, will serve as the new men’s soccer coach beginning in March. |
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May 03, 2007 Cinco de Mayo Celebration
 The 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at the University of St. Thomas will feature a Mariachi Mass, a dinner reception with Folklórico dancers and a silent auction, and a dance. |
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May 03, 2007 New Dean of Arts and Sciences Named
After a rigorous selection process, the University of St. Thomas has named Dr. Dominic Aquila the new dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. |
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May 03, 2007 Lee Lecture in English 2007
 The annual Lee Lecture in English, titled ‘The Life You Save May Be Your Own," features author Paul Elie. |
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May 03, 2007 Indian Dancer Namita Bodaji Comes to Campus
 A master of the ancient Indian art of Bharata Natyam, Namita Bodaji will demonstrate the language of Indian dance, which uses complex body movements, hand signs, facial and eye expressions. |
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May 03, 2007 Second Marshall Plan for the World's Poor
 The Center for International Studies and the Social Justice Committee present Dr. Rami Shafiee, discussing “The Second Marshall Plan for the World’s Poor.” |
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May 03, 2007 Nguyen Named Rockefeller Fellow
Kim-Thoa Nguyen is one of 25 juniors from 16 participating institutions to be named as a recipient of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s 2007 Fellowships. |
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May 03, 2007 Shiffick Lecture in Archaeology
 The 19th Annual Shiffick Distinguished Lecture in Archaeology features Dr. George Bass, speaking on 'Four Decades under the Aegean: Archaeology along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast.' |
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May 03, 2007 Social Justice Series with Catholic Relief Services
 Alexandra Claire Causton and Quhramaan Kakar, Catholic Relief
Services-Pakistan, deliver the second lecture in the 2007 Spring Social Justice Seminar Series.
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May 03, 2007 Theology at the Lab
 Fr. Anthony Giampietro, CSB, discusses moral relativism, how to recognize it and its influences, at 'Theology at the Lab.' |
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May 03, 2007 UST Hosts Volleyball Camps
 The University of St. Thomas will host two Lady Celts Volleyball summer camps for high school and middle school students July 30 – August 3, 2007.
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May 02, 2007 Ted Cruz to Speak at Graduation
 Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz will deliver the University’s 57th Commencement address, “Passion and Idealism: Finding Your Dream and Making a Difference.” |
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May 02, 2007 2007 Commencement
Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz will deliver the University’s 57th Commencement address, “Passion and Idealism: Finding Your Dream and Making a Difference.” The ceremony will highlight the achievements of 354 undergraduates and 382 graduates, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19 at Reliant Arena. Past chair of UST’s board of directors, Patrick Moran, will receive an honorary degree and Laurence J. Payne ’72 will receive the Vincent J. Guinan Distinguished Alumni Award. This year’s student speaker is international studies and communication major Sarah Clarke. |
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May 01, 2007 UST History Major Receives Summer Fellowship
History major, Whitney Stewart, has been awarded a Gilder Lehrman History summer fellowship in New York City. |
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Apr 30, 2007 Cameron Seeks AASCB Accreditation
 The curriculum in the Cameron School of Business is undergoing a sweeping reorganization that will bring the school closer to a prestigious accreditation awarded to only 20 percent of universities worldwide. |
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Apr 30, 2007 Sr. Damien Marie Joins Faculty
 Sr. Damien Marie Savino, FSE, will join the faculty in the Catholic Studies Program and the Biology Department in fall 2007. She will also give support to the Environmental Studies Program. |
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Apr 30, 2007 ACS Students Recognized at Chicago Meeting
 The UST Student Affiliates Chapter of the American Chemical Society were recognized at a national ACS meeting for its ''outstanding'' status. |
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Apr 30, 2007 Augustine Hall Program Unites Faith and Daily Life
 The freshman residential program at St. Augustine Hall will begin this fall with renewed vigor under the direction of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. |
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Apr 28, 2007 SOL Garage Sale
 The University of St. Thomas’ Student Organization of Latinos host a Garage Sale for the UST and Houston community. |
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Apr 23, 2007 Student’s Dreams Become Reality
 UST alumna Sherrel A. Conway-Keys persevered through physical injury and loss to earn a bachelor’s in liberal arts and a master’s in liberal arts from St. Thomas. |
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Apr 23, 2007 From Classroom to Job Success
 Service Learning at University of St. Thomas means different things to different people. For Melissa Blanton and Kimberly Campo, it means the beginning of their careers. |
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Apr 23, 2007 UST Makes Property Acquisition
 St. Thomas recently made the largest property acquisition in its history–1 1/2 blocks of prime property at Richmond and Montrose Blvd. |
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Apr 23, 2007 Accident Leads Alumna to Successes
 As neuroscience research has progressed, reversing catastrophic injury and paralysis has shifted from a question of feasibility to a matter of when. |
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Apr 18, 2007 Maureen Condic on "Conceptualizing Conception"
 Dr. Maureen Condic, associate professor, University of Utah School of Medicine will examine a scientific understanding of conception. |
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Apr 16, 2007 Black Lab Pub
My Table,
Houston ’s Dining Magazine, reported in its April/May issue on UST’s recent land acquisition, which included a group of buildings that includes the Black Lab Pub and Kraftsmen Baking. |
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Apr 16, 2007 University of St. Thomas Hosts First Woman Space Shuttle Pilot Eileen Collins
 The Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and The Irish Society present a lecture given by U.S. Astronaut Eileen Collins. Her lecture is entitled “Return to Flight Mission: Lessons Learned from STS.” The STS-114 Discovery (July 26-Aug. 9, 2005) was the first “return to flight” mission after the loss of Columbia on Feb. 1, 2003. |
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Apr 13, 2007 Symposium on Plato
 The Center for Business Ethics and the Philosophy Department present a symposium on the thought of Plato, April 13. |
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Apr 12, 2007 University of St. Thomas Hosts Joe Mac Donnacha speaking on ‘The Irish Language’
 The Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum, The Irish Society and the Irish American Cultural Institute host Joe Mac Donnacha who will present the lecture “The Irish Language: The Successes and Challenges of Language Planning in Ireland and the Future of Irish in a ‘Globalized World.’ ” |
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Apr 08, 2007 British/Iranian Dispute
Center for International Studies Adjunct Professor Richard Sindelar appears as a guest on KTRK Channel 13’s Easter Sunday morning news program. He discussed the British/Iranian dispute over the captured sailors. Sindelar served as deputy director of the Middle East/South Asia Analysis for the U.S. State Department Analytical Bureau from 1991-1994.
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Apr 06, 2007 The Young Institute (Social Justice Summer Institute)
The Texas Catholic Herald announces the Young Institute, formerly known as the UST Social Justice Summer Institute, on “Health Care for All,” Thursday-Friday May 30 through June 1, in
Jerabeck
Center.
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Apr 05, 2007 Search for the Historical Jesus
Fr. Daniel Callam, CSB, joined a lively round-table discussion hosted by talk show host Doris Childress on PBS Channel 8 “The Connection” to talk about the search for the historical Jesus and how it affects present day or contemporary Christians and their faith. “The Connection” aired Friday, April 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 8 at 5 p.m. |
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Apr 04, 2007 Florida Pastor Who Claims He's Divine
Spanish-language newspaper Semana News reporter Juan Corzo asks Fr. Daniel Callam, CSB, to comment on the Florida pastor, Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda, who has the number 666 tattooed on his arm and who claims to be divine. “Throughout history pranks of this sort have frequently appeared,” said Fr. Callam.
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Apr 03, 2007 "My Sweet Lord" Exhibit
Fr. Daniel Callam, CSB, talks with host Dave Crockett on DXSRadio.com about the controversial chocolate Jesus exhibit "My Sweet Lord" planned for a Holy Week exhibition at the hotel that houses the Lab Gallery in
Manhattan. According to CNN.com, the “nude, anatomically correct chocolate sculpture of Jesus Christ was canceled Friday amid complaints from Catholics, including Cardinal Edward Egan.”
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Apr 02, 2007 Houston Area Survey
Political expert and Associate Professor and Chair of UST’s Political and Social Science Department Jon Taylor updates KHOU Channel 11 viewers on the Houston Area Survey, a poll that breaks down the number of Republicans and Democrats in Harris County.
Taylor comments on the shift in party identification.
Taylor , along with adjunct professor Michelle Carnahan maintain a blog http://professorsrsquared.wordpress.com/
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Apr 02, 2007 Social Justice Summer Institute
Deacon Joe Rubio, vice president of Community Relations and Advocacy for Catholic Charities, was a guest on Larry Payne’s “Interchange” Program on KPFT 90.1 radio on Deacon Rubio discussed the upcoming Social Justice Summer Institute “Health Care for All” to be held on the UST campus May 30 – June 1, 2007. |
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Apr 01, 2007 UST Mardi Gras
“Clowning Around” a two-page spread highlighting UST’s Mardi Gras Gala under the big top appeared in the April issue of
Houston ’s ICON Magazine. This year’s gala was co-chaired by Odis and Carol Peavy and honored University Campaign Chair Liz Ghrist. The record-breaking event raised $1 million for the Frances E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund, which enables current and future
St. Thomas students to benefit from a values-based education.
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Apr 01, 2007 80th Texas Legislature
UST Professor and political analyst Jon Taylor talks to Cox Radio personality Mike Mollett about the 80th Texas Legislature and 2008 election among other things. This half-hour public affairs programming was heard on all four Cox Radio, Inc.
Houston stations: KHPT-FM 1069 The Point, KHTC-FM Houston’s 107.5 The New Kountry Hits, KKBQ-FM The New 93Q and KTHT-FM country Legends 97.1 FM.
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Mar 29, 2007 UST Hires Constable's Deputies
The River Oaks Examiner reports on UST plans to hire two Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s deputies to augment its security during nighttime hours. Dr. Steve Sutton, vice president of enrollment management and student affairs, is interviewed.
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Mar 29, 2007 Former Army Secretary Speaks at UST
 Thomas E. White former Secretary of the Army, discusses "Decision Making in Peace and War." |
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Mar 29, 2007 International Festival 2007
 The International Studies Society presents the fourth annual International Festival that includes food, music and dance from countries around the world. |
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Mar 29, 2007 Velazco Named Teacher of the Year
 Ludivina “Alejandra” Velazco ’03 was awarded Bilingual Teacher of the Year. She teaches first-graders at Bonner Elementary School. |
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Mar 29, 2007 Researching the Key to Life
 UST alumni play integral roles in the rich history of high throughput genomic sequencing at the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor College of Medicine. |
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Mar 29, 2007 Gonzalez Sets Sights on France
 The L’ Alliance Française has awarded Roberto González a scholarship to study abroad in France. He was one of six Houston university students, and the only UST student, to win this award. |
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Mar 29, 2007 Visiting Irish Fulbright Scholar
 Dr. Fergal McGrath of Ireland, an authority on knowledge management, will teach this fall at Cameron School of Business as a Fulbright Scholar in Residence and participate in the Center of Irish Studies. |
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Mar 29, 2007 Irish Archaeologist Speaking on Sacred Landscape
 Archaeologist Caimin O'Brien, Archaeological Survey of Ireland, will give a lecture entitled "Stories from a Sacred Landscape, from Pagan Country to Christian Ireland.” |
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Mar 28, 2007 UST Course Spans the Globe
 A cutting-edge course on globalization has redefined the term. Through an Internet-based platform, students and professors from 9 universities internationally will study, teach and exchange their views in this course. |
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Mar 27, 2007 Roman Mosaics with Enzo Aiello
 Enzo Aiello, Italian artist and instructor in the medium of mosaics, discusses the ancient art of Roman mosaic and its current practice. |
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Mar 22, 2007 Gonzalez Sets Sights on France
 The L’ Alliance Française has awarded Roberto González a scholarship to study abroad in France. He was one of six Houston university students, and the only UST student, to win this award. |
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Mar 22, 2007 Attorney General Alberto Gonzales
Professor Rick Young, JD, comments on KPRC- News 2 Daybreak on the controversy surrounding U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Gonzales, apparently for political reasons, fired eight U.S. Attorneys. Young expects the controversy to gather steam, and if public perception continues to deteriorate, he predicts it could cost Gonzales his job.
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Mar 19, 2007 Iraq War
Middle East Expert and UST Adjunct Professor Richard Sindelar, who served as Deputy Director of the U.S. State Department’s Office of Middle East Analysis in the aftermath of Desert Storm, talks to KPRC Channel 2 about the continuing war in
Iraq . “We need to have the will and the determination to win this war, this threat, this global war on terror, and to leave
Iraq now I think would be a mistake,” said Sindelar.
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Mar 19, 2007 Men's Soccer Coach Hired
 Aaron Champenoy, the former men’s head soccer coach at
Bellevue
University in
Nebraska, will serve as UST’s men’s soccer coach beginning March 30. |
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Mar 19, 2007 Fourth Anniversary of Iraq War
University of
St. Thomas Political Science Professor Jon Taylor updates KTRH 740 AM listeners on the fourth anniversary of the start of the
Iraq war and the battle over how to proceed, an issue that is getting hotter on Capitol Hill.
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Mar 19, 2007 $1 Million Raised "Under the Big Top"
The circus came to the University of St. Thomas, drawing more than 600 revelers who celebrated Fat Tuesday on the Campus Life Mall with circus performances, Midway food and a tantalizing menu orchestrated by Houston restaurateur and chef Michael Cord¨³a. This year’s Mardi Gras Gala, themed “Under the Big Top,” was co-chaired by Odis and Carol Peavy, with UST President Robert Ivany serving as the evening’s Ringmaster. The record-breaking event raised $1 million for the Frances E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. |
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Mar 19, 2007 St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Breakfast
Join the Center for Irish Studies at the University of St. Thomas for a St. Patrick's Day Mass at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17 in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum. Archbishop Daniel DiNardo will be the principal celebrant. Other celebrants are welcome. UST’s Dr. John Burke and the De Burgo Ensemble will perform the liturgical music. Breakfast will follow the Mass. |
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Mar 18, 2007 University of St. Thomas Land Acquisition story reported in the Houston Business Journal
University of
St. Thomas Land Acquisition story reported in the Houston Business Journal |
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Mar 18, 2007 UST Land Acquisition
The Houston Business Journal reports on UST’s Vice President of Finance, Jim Booth, comments on the largest land acquisition in the University’s history. |
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Mar 17, 2007 St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Breakfast
 St. Patrick’s Day Mass with Irish musicians and Archbishop Daniel DiNardo as celebrant. An Irish breakfast will follow the Mass. Concelebrants are welcome. |
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Mar 16, 2007 Alternative Certification Program
Dr. Robert LeBlanc, associate professor of education, discusses UST’s Alternative Teacher’s Certification Program and the pressing need for certified teachers on KETH-TV 14 – Community Education “Joy in Our Town.” The program airs throughout the month of April.
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Mar 15, 2007 Semana Santa, San Miguel Debuts in Enhanced Format
 Local filmmakers debut digitially enhanced "Semana Santa, San Miguel" on PBS. |
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Mar 14, 2007 U.S. Attorney Generals
Dr. Jon Taylor, associate professor and chair of UST’s Political and Social Science Department, talks with Alvaro Ortiz, reporter for Azteca
America , about the controversy surrounding the firing of the U.S. Attorney Generals. KAZH broadcasts Spanish-language television programming on analog ultra high frequency channel 57 and digitally on UHF channel 41.
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Mar 14, 2007 Danny Doyle and Danny O’Flaherty Perform
 The Center for Irish Studies, The Irish Society and KPFT Radio’s Irish Aires present an evening of story and song with Danny Doyle and Danny O’Flaherty. |
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Mar 12, 2007 Survey on Ethics
Dr. Daryl Koehn, executive director of UST’s Center for Business Ethics, was interviewed by leading ethics magazine Ethisphere to help rank the most moral among international corporations. The interview will appear in an upcoming issue of the magazine.
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Feb 28, 2007 Largest Property Acquisition in UST's History
 The University of St. Thomas recently made the largest property acquisition in its history – 1 1/2 blocks of prime property at Richmond and Montrose Blvd. |
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Feb 23, 2007 UST President Robert Ivany Receives George Washington Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Robert R. Ivany, president of the University of St. Thomas of Houston, was awarded the George Washington Distinguished Service Award by the Paul Carrington Chapter of the Texas Society and National Society, Sons of the American Revolution. |
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Feb 22, 2007 “Holocaust Denial: A New Form of Anti-Semitism?”
 The 50th Annual B.K. Smith Lecture in history features Dr. Deborah Lipstadt speaking on Holocaust Denial. |
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Feb 19, 2007 UST Social Justice Studies Program Presents Professor Michael Naughton on Work as Vocation
 The Social Justice Studies Program and the Cameron School of Business at the University of St. Thomas, Houston, present the Rev. William J. Young, CSB Lecture Series with Dr. Michael Naughton on the topic "Work as a Vocation: Drawing on the Catholic Social Tradition 26 Years after Pope John Paul II's Laborem Exercens." |
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Feb 16, 2007 UST Students and Volunteers Provide Free Income Tax Service Through Vita on Houston's North Side
For the 24th year, more than 50 University of St. Thomas accounting students, alumni and volunteers are providing free tax preparation through the IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) in north Houston from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays Feb. 24, March 17, 24, 31 and April 14. |
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Feb 16, 2007 UST Center for International Studies Presents Taner Akcam, author of A Shameful Act
 Taner Akcam will discuss his book “A Shameful Act: The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility.” |
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Feb 12, 2007 University of St. Thomas presents “Women of the World” Lecture Series with Rosario Arguello
 Rosario Aguilar Arguello will speak on women, globalization, NAFTA, economics and indigenous struggles for autonomy at the 2007 Women of the World Lecture Series. |
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Feb 12, 2007 UST Presents ‘An Evening with Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman’
 Irish harp and guitar masters Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman will perform music from their new album “FireWire.” |
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Feb 12, 2007 Archdiocesan Career and Volunteer Fair held at University of St. Thomas
 Archdiocesan Career and Volunteer Fair |
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Feb 09, 2007 University of St. Thomas Presents The Iconic Copy: The Art of Creating Rare Book Reproductions
 Czeslaw Jan Grycz, curator of books, Internet Archive, will speak on the art and craft of creating facsimiles of historic and fine books, accompanying an exhibit of such facsimiles. The lecture is sponsored by the Friends of Doherty Library. |
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Feb 08, 2007 Fr. William Kelly awarded ‘Clergyman of the Year’ award by Knights of Columbus
Rev. William “Bill” Kelly, UST assistant professor of theology for 22 years was awarded the “Clergyman of the Year” award by the Knights of Columbus for the Galveston-Houston Diocese on Friday, January 26, 2007 at the Stafford Civic Center. |
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Feb 08, 2007 University of St. Thomas presents Panel Discussion on Human Trafficking
 A panel discussion on the issues surrounding trafficking in women. Topics include the role Houston is playing as a hub in international human trafficking and why; the process by which women and girls are kidnapped, held, and coerced into prostitution, pornography, or domestic servitude by traffickers. |
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Feb 08, 2007 University of St. Thomas presents play Traffic in Women II
 The University of St. Thomas’ Dr. Janet Lowery of the English Department, and Livia Bornigia of the Communications Department, present “Traffic in Women II,” a play that weaves dramatic monologues spoken by women from Greek mythology. |
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Feb 05, 2007 Learn more about college financial aid at Fat FAFSA event
UST's Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and the Council of Clubs present the third annual Fat FAFSA, an event dedicated to promoting student participation in the financial aid process. (February is Financial Aid Awareness Month) |
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Feb 05, 2007 UST Center for International Studies Presents Acclaimed Photographer and Human Rights Activist Jonathan Moller
 The Center for International Studies presents Jonathan Moller, fine art/documentary photographer and human rights activist discussing his work with the indigenous people of Guatemala. |
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Feb 05, 2007 Linda Lorelle and Charles Bolden Speak at UST in Recognition of Black History Month
 UST celebrates Black History Month with Linda Lorelle and Charles F. Bolden, Jr. Sponsored by the Black Student Union and the Office of Student Affairs. |
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Feb 01, 2007 University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies presents Film and Documentary Series
 CIS Film and Documentary Series detailing global issues |
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Feb 01, 2007 UST Presents the 2007 Lenten Lecture Series
 Annual Lenten Lectures: “The Anointing of the Sick” |
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Jan 31, 2007 UST Hosts Dual Language Symposium
First annual Dual Language Symposium open to all school administrators, teachers and anyone interesting in dual language education. |
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Jan 22, 2007 UST Presents Third Annual Archbishop J. Michael Miller Lecture Series
 The University of St. Thomas’ Catholic Studies Program sponsors the lecture “International Law, the Supreme Court and the Family.” Saunder’s talk will discuss international law and the family; the ‘right’ to gay marriage; and abortion in U.S. courts. |
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Jan 22, 2007 UST Presents the 2007 St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture Featuring John M. Rist on Practical Reasoning after the Fall
 John M. Rist, professor emeritus of the University of Toronto and visiting professor at the Istituto Patristico Augustinianum, Rome, will deliver the 2007 St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture on “Practical Reasoning After the Fall.” |
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Jan 18, 2007 University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras 2007 ‘Under the Big Top’
 Annual Mardi Gras celebration that raises funds for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. |
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Jan 15, 2007 UST Presents Former University of St. Thomas President Joseph McFadden speaking on “The Celtic Tiger”
 The Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and The Irish Society present Dr. Joseph McFadden, UST professor of history and president emeritus, discussing "The Celtic Tiger." |
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Jan 11, 2007 UST Campus Ministry Celebrates Third Annual Holy Hour for Life with Vice President of Academic Affairs John P. Hittinger
UST Campus Ministry hosts third annual Holy Hour for Life, which will include Dr. John P. Hittinger, vice president of Academic Affairs, addressing some of the moral and political dimensions of the pro-life position. |
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Jan 03, 2007 UST Presents Internationally Acclaimed Novelist Bapsi Sidhwa
 UST’s Women, Culture, and Society Program presents internationally acclaimed novelist Bapsi Sidhwa on “South Asian Women Talk: Exploring the Female Characters in Cracking India, Water and An American Brat.” |
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Jan 02, 2007 2007 Msgr. William Steele Lecture Series: A Theological Basis for Harmonious Coexistence
 This year’s Msgr. William Steele lecture series will feature an interfaith dialogue with keynote speaker Shaikh Omar Inshanally, Islamic Society of Greater Houston. He will talk on "A Theological Basis for Harmonious Coexistence." |
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Jan 01, 2007 University of St. Thomas professor gives a call to action to his students
In an endless cycle of giving and receiving, 10 student volunteers in the Center for International Studies Program will work with the non-profit organization, Kiva, to give loans to entrepreneurs in third-world countries. These students, with the help of their professor Dr. Rogelio Garcia-Contreras, are working to create the first CIS Microcredit Fund of the University of St. Thomas. |
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Dec 06, 2006 University of St. Thomas Presents Celebration Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Office of Campus Ministry at the University of St. Thomas presents the first Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration, a day of activities that honor and remember Our Lady of Guadalupe. |
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Dec 05, 2006 Christmas Festivities at the University of St. Thomas
Christmas decorating and tree-lighting ceremony on campus Academic Mall precedes the last music concert of the season, “Christmas in the Chapel.”Christmas decorating begins at 1 p.m. and concludes with tree-lighting by University President Robert Ivany at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006; Christmas in the Chapel concert begins at 7:30 p.m. |
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Nov 21, 2006 University of St. Thomas Department of Fine and Performing Arts Presents, “Welcome to the Moon”
“Welcome to the Moon” portrays with beguiling charm that often ruthless, sometimes kind, but always unpredictable thing called love. Whether it’s the joy of soul mates connecting or the heartbreak of miserable rejection, “Welcome to the Moon” is a comedy for anyone who’s ever been in love…or for those who would just prefer to watch from a safe distance. |
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Nov 07, 2006 University of St. Thomas Announces Slate of NAIA Sports
As a new member of The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the University of St. Thomas formally announces implementation plans for its sports program. The University’s women’s intercollegiate volleyball team has just completed its first fully-scheduled season. The University plans to add men’s soccer in 2007, men’s basketball in 2008, and women’s soccer in 2009. |
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Nov 07, 2006 University of St. Thomas School of Education Awarded $718,540 Special Education Grant
The U.S. Department of Education awarded a $718,540 Multicultural Urban Special Education grant to the University of St. Thomas School of Education to provide a master in education program focusing on multicultural urban special education. The four-year MUSE grant aims to increase the number of highly qualified special education teachers to work with English Language Learners with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If accepted into the program, scholars will receive full tuition paid by the grant. |
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Nov 07, 2006 University of St.Thomas Spanish Professor Publishes Book on Felix Mexia
Mellen Press has recently published Assistant Professor of Spanish Elizabeth Coscio’s book titled “The Dramatic Political Allegories of the Spanish Exile Félix Mexía Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1826: Refugees from the Inquisition.” Coscio notes that in addressing the works of Félix Mexía, she hopes to have shed light on the relationship of political and romantic revolutionary desire to artistic production through allegory. The role of the journalist as an intellectual, philosopher, lover of knowledge pursued by a disciplined use of reason faced with the political necessity of action has often been played as part of a larger theatrical cultural performance. |
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Nov 06, 2006 Ethical Leadership in Action 2006 Award Luncheon
The Center for Business Ethics and the Greater Houston Partenrship will host the 2006 Ethical Leadership in Action Business Ethics Dialogue and Award Luncheon to honor Project GRAD founder Jim Ketelsen beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16. |
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Nov 06, 2006 UST Campus Ministry Presents “Faith in Film”- Christian Spirituality in Cinema
The University of St. Thomas’ Campus Ministry presents “Faith in Film,” a lecture given by screenwriter Barbara Nicolosi that will examine how faith is incorporated into one’s profession. |
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Oct 30, 2006 University of St. Thomas’ Center for International Studies Presents:“Environment: The Other Challenge of the Mexico- US Agenda”
Jose Manuel Bulas Montoro, director of International Affairs, Mexico Department of Environment and Natural Resources, will discuss the "Environment: The Other Challenge of the Mexico-U.S. Agenda" Bulas Montoro is an active member of the National Action Party. He was chief of information during the administration of Governor Alberto Cardenas in the state of Jalisco. He was a commercial advisor at the NAFTA support office of the National Confederation of Industrial Chambers, and has been in charge of negotiating and coordinating the signature of approximately 30 international agreements related to the Kyoto Protocol, climate change, water, genetic resources and bilateral cooperation |
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Oct 27, 2006 World Affairs Council of Houston Names University of St. Thomas Students Global Ambassadors
The World Affairs Council of Houston recently named Center for International Studies students Raul David Avalos and Philippe Nassif as Global Ambassadors. The Global Ambassadors initiative for the 2006-2007 academic year was launched to bring some of the most outstanding college students to 6th-12th grade classrooms to speak about their experiences abroad. The goal of the program is to expand middle school and high school students’ knowledge of world cultures through a first-person presentation. Avalos and Nassif were selected through a rigorous application process to ensure that the presentations are interesting and substantive. |
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Oct 25, 2006 UST hosts Third Annual Charlie Thomas Classic
The University of St. Thomas will present the third annual Charlie Thomas Basketball Classic for private high schools on Nov. 2-4. |
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Oct 23, 2006 Inaugural Chinese Language Speech Contest
Inaugural Chinese Language Speech Contest hosted by University of St. Thomas’ Modern and Classical Languages Department. Participants will be divided into several levels based on current enrollment. There will be two major categories - Chinese Descent: high school, college and graduate school levels and non-Chinese descent: high school, college, graduate school levels. |
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Oct 23, 2006 University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business Hosts Leadership Lecture with Dr. Cathy Greenberg
The Cameron School of Business at the University of St. Thomas presents the leadership expert, Dr. Cathy Greenberg, who will discuss her book “What Happy Companies Know.” Greenberg, has developed a conception of how effective management of a company can promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of its employees in a manner that achieves the goals of the organization, be it a profit-seeking institution, not-for-profit institution or government entity. |
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Oct 23, 2006 University of St. Thomas Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society Achieve Outstanding Status
The University of St. Thomas Student Affiliates Chapter of the American Chemical Society has been awarded "Outstanding" status by the National ACS based on the activities and accomplishments listed in the 2005-06 Annual Report. This puts the chapter in the top 3.5 percent of the ACS chapters in the United States and Puerto Rico. |
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Oct 20, 2006 University of St. Thomas Presents “Women of the World” Lecture Series
Wendolyn Lozano, Mexican author and poet, will give a talk titled “The Poetic Imagery of Mexico.” In this presentation Lozano will share the motivation and inspiration behind her writing process. |
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Oct 19, 2006 University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business and Center for Business Ethics Present the Ethical Leader in Action Jim Ketelsen
Cameron School of Business and the Center for Business Ethics present the fourth winner of the Ethical Leadership in Action Award, Jim Ketelsen, founder of Project GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams), in a panel discussion titled “In Conversation with Jim Ketelsen.” |
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Oct 17, 2006 1956 Hungarian Revolution Exhibit & Symposium at University of St. Thomas
On Monday, Oct. 23, the exhibit "1956 -The Hope of Freedom" will be unveiled in the Doherty Library on the University of St. Thomas campus, 1100 West Main Street. The exhibit tells the story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution through photos and written commentary and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the revolution and its brutal suppression by the Soviet Union. The exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours. View library hours at http://library.stthom.edu/ or call 713-526-2190. |
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Oct 17, 2006 University of St. Thomas presents “An Irish Girl’s Journey” with Marian Tomas Griffin
Marian Tomas Griffin, Irish actor, storyteller and singer, will recount her childhood days in 1980s Ireland with drama, storytelling and song. The event is sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum, Kerry Records and The Irish Society. |
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Oct 16, 2006 Chopin Workshop 2006
Jose Feghali, gold medalist of the Seventh Van Cliburn Competition and Adam Golka, grand prize winner of the Second Shanghai International Piano Competition, will teach master classes and perform. |
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Oct 16, 2006 The Prince: The Secret Story of the World’s Most Intriguing Royal Prince Bandar bin Sultan
Author William Simpson, a classmate of Saudi Arabian Prince Bandar bin Sultan, recently wrote a first-time biography about the Prince with the cooperation of Prince Bandar and his family. In the book, Simpson reveals how closely involved the Saudi Prince is with international policy and decision making – even within the halls of The White House and the United States Congress. |
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Oct 16, 2006 University of St. Thomas Hosts Global Programs Director from World Bank Institute
Daniel Kaufmann, director of Global Programs, World Bank Institute, will discuss "Governance and Corruption: Myths and Realities.” The event is sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies and the Houston World Affairs Council. |
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Oct 09, 2006 The Autumn 2006 Exhibit “Scene In Retrospect:” 19th Century Photographs from Greece and Italy
Scene in Retrospect" is a collection of thirty-three 19th Century photographs of classical sites in Greece and Italy. It opens on Oct. 23 in the Little Archaeology Gallery, 3907 Yoakum Boulevard, between Sul Ross and Branard Streets. |
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Oct 09, 2006 World Culture Movie Series Focuses On Latin America
The World Culture Movie Series shows films relating to global issues around the world. This year’s theme is Latin America. A discussion follows each film Co-sponsored by the University of St. Thomas’ Modern and Classical Languages, Literal magazine and the Houston Institute for Culture. |
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Oct 05, 2006 American Virtuoso Organist, Wilma Jensen, to Play Recital in Chapel of St. Basil
Wilma Jensen, renowned organist and choral conductor, educated at Eastman School of Music, will play works by Duruflé, Davies, Alain, Dupré, Vierne, Cochereau, Elgar and Franck on the 1998 Schoenstein organ in the Chapel of St. Basil., Tuesday, Oct. 24. |
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Oct 05, 2006 Doherty Library Book Sale
The book sale is from 8-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 for University of St. Thomas Students, staff, faculty and Friends of the Library only. The sale is open to the public on the following dates: 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2; 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3; 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 and 1:30- 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. Look for a large number of literature, theology, philosophy and foreign language titles at this year’s sale. |
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Oct 05, 2006 Gino Chelakis makes Houston Directorial Debut with the UST Drama Department Performing Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Dr. Gino Chelakis makes his Houston directorial debut with Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 in Jones Theatre, 3910 Yoakum, on the University of St. Thomas campus. Chelakis is a new assistant professor of drama at the University of St. Thomas. The legendary director and playwright Sam Havens, chair of the UST drama program, is retiring over a period of several years. |
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Oct 05, 2006 University of St. Thomas Payroll Administrator Appointed to Texas Payroll Board of Directors
Holly Graham, CPP, payroll and benefits administer at the University of St. Thomas, was recently appointed to the Texas Payroll Conference Board of Directors. Graham will serve a three- year term, effective October 2006. |
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Sep 29, 2006 ‘The Pope And Islam,’ A Public Forum
Dr. John Hittinger, vice president for Academic Affairs at the University of St. Thomas, will moderate a public forum discussing “The Pope and Islam” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, in Cullen Hall, on the 4001 Mt. Vernon, on the St. Thomas campus. Academic Affairs and the Center for Thomistic Studies sponsor this forum. |
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Sep 27, 2006 University of St. Thomas Department of Fine and Performing Arts Presents, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Come see the University of St. Thomas Department of Fine & Performing Arts as they perform "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Return to the roaring twenties prohibition era for a spellbinding and provocative interpretation of William Shakespeare's classic play. |
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Sep 22, 2006 Houston Filmmakers Debut Darkness Into Light Series on PBS
Presentation of Darkness Into Light movie series on PBS. Darkness Into Light is a series of three documentaries produced by Houston filmmakers, Patricia Lacy Collins and Robert S. Cozens. Guadalupe, Mother of All Mexico, Semana Santa San Miguel and Following the Spirit were filmed on location in Mexico and present the spiritual journey of the Mexican people. |
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Sep 22, 2006 The UST President Lecture Series 2006
Zimbabwean Archbishop Pius Alick Ncube, winner of several humanitarian awards, will speak on human rights and ethics as part of the University of St. Thomas President’s Lecture Series. The title of his speech is “Religion and Human Rights in Zimbabwe–The Challenges of an Ethical Position.” |
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Sep 21, 2006 ‘Iraq: The Ambassador’s Perspective’
H. E. Samir Shakir Mahmood Sumaida’ie, Iraq’s ambassador to the United States, will offer his views regarding the outlook on Iraq at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, in Cullen Hall on the University of St. Thomas campus. The Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce and the Center for International Studies sponsor his visit. |
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Sep 21, 2006 French Scholarship Funds Study Abroad
Annie Polo and Lin Cheng, junior International Studies majors, have received the French Endowed Scholarship which grants both students $2,000 for this fall semester and $1,300 each for Spring. At the end of last year Alliance Française awarded Polo a $3,000 scholarship to study abroad in France over the summer. She was one of six Houston university students, and the only student from St. Thomas, to win this scholarship award. |
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Sep 21, 2006 University of St. Thomas’ Center for Faith and Culture Hosts Seminar on Meditation and Contemplation
The University of St. Thomas’ Center for Faith and Culture and The World Community for Christian Meditation present a weekend seminar with Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB, titled “Not as the World Gives Peace [John 14:27]…The Parting Gift and Meditation.” |
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Sep 18, 2006 ‘The War On Terrorism: The Long War’
Brig. Gen. (S)* Mark O. Schissler, deputy director for the War on Terrorism Office Joint Chief of Staff, will address this world-wide threat at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum, on the University of St. Thomas campus. |
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Sep 18, 2006 UST Department of Modern and Classical Languages adds Mandarin language course
The University of St. Thomas Department of Modern and Classical Languages will expand its international language course offerings with the help of Dr. Sarah Tsai who is teaching a Mandarin (Taiwanese version) class in the fall 2006 session. |
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Sep 18, 2006 UST Presents Dr. Mel Gurtov Discussing “Superpower on Crusade: The Bush Doctrine in U.S. Foreign Policy”
The University of St. Thomas’ Center for International Studies presents Dr. Mel Gurtov in a lecture titled “Superpower on Crusade: The Bush Doctrine in U.S. Foreign Policy.” Dr. Gurtov is professor of political science and international studies at Portland State University in Oregon and is Editor-in-Chief of Asian Perspective. |
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Sep 13, 2006 ‘United States And The United Nations: Common And Divergent Interests’
Gillian Martin Sorenson, senior adviser and national advocate to the United Nations Foundation and former Assistant Secretary-General, will speak at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon, on the University of St. Thomas campus. Her topic: “The United States and the United Nations: Common and Divergent Interests.” The UST Center for International Studies sponsors her visit. |
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Sep 13, 2006 “My Life with the Clancy Brothers”
Mary Clancy, wife of famous Irish musician Paddy Clancy of the famed Clancy Brothers, will give a talk Tuesday, Oct. 31, discussing her research on “various problems during and after the Second World War and how people and families coped with these economically difficult years in Ireland.” |
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Sep 13, 2006 Columbian Initiative for Catholic Awareness
Knights of Columbus Fr. Guinan Council 13940 presents the Columbian Initiative for Catholic Awareness with a Mass and lecture. Dr. Thomas E. Woods, Jr., will speak at this Columbus Day celebration on his latest book, How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization. In his book he seeks to explain how “we are indebted to the Catholic Church, whether we realize it or not.” |
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Sep 11, 2006 “A Renaissance in Irish Technological Innovation”
Dr. Denis Headon, BioLink USA – Ireland, will give a lecture titled “A Renaissance in Irish Technological Innovation,” 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5 Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. Co-sponsored by the Center for Irish Studies Cultural OutreachForum and The Irish Society. |
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Sep 11, 2006 “How the Brain Sees the World: The Virtual Reality Machine in your Skull”
The University of St. Thomas Biology Honor Society, Tri-Beta, presents Dr. David Eagleman, assistant professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Texas Medical School-Houston who will give a talk on "How the Brain Sees the World: The Virtual Reality Machine in your Skull." Dr. Eagleman's research combines psychophysical, behavioral, and computational approaches to address the relationship between the timing of perception and the timing of neutral signals. |
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Sep 11, 2006 Lucille Chung Gives Piano Recital at the University of St. Thomas
Piano Recital with Lucille Chung, international pianist, Friday, Oct. 13. Sponsored by the University of St. Thomas’ Center for International Studies and the Consulate of Spain. |
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Sep 07, 2006 Donation of the Janice Gordon- Kelter Collection
Donation of the Janice Gordon-Kelter Collection in the University of St. Thomas Doherty Library, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26. The Janice Gordon-Kelter Collection was established in 2006 through the donation of the personal library of the late Dr. Janice Gordon-Kelter, dean of the Master in Liberal Arts Program at University of St. Thomas. |
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