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Nov 16, 2009  UST Alumnus Drew Wilson Wins Jefferson Award
Photo: Drew WilsonFrom 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.”

Nov 10, 2009  UST Music Department Presents UST Jazz Ensemble Concert
Graphic: Jazz EnsembleUniversity 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.

Nov 04, 2009  Deely Awarded for World-Wide Scholarly Achievement
Photo: Dr John DeelyDr. 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.

Nov 02, 2009  UST English Department Hosts Shadwell’s Wake
Painting: Thomas ShadwellThe 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.

Nov 02, 2009  UST Center for Irish Studies and Music Department Present “David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert”
Photo: Kieran MunnellyThe 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.

Oct 26, 2009  University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents Monaghan Organ Recital
Graphic: Monaghan Organ RecitalUniversity 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.

Oct 26, 2009  University of St. Thomas Presents “The Founding Fathers and Commerce”
Photo: Mount RushmoreThe 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.

Oct 26, 2009  University of St. Thomas Music Department Hosts “An Evening of Lessons and Carols”
Photo: CarolersUniversity 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.

Oct 26, 2009  University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents Pop Singers Revue
Graphic: Pop Singers RevueUniversity 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.

Oct 22, 2009  University of St. Thomas Provides Safe Trick-or-Treating
Graphic: Trick Or TreatThe 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.

Oct 22, 2009  Love Pink with the University of St. Thomas Office of Residence Life
Graphic: Pink RibbonContinue 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.

Oct 19, 2009  UST Spanish Club Celebrates Día de los Muertos
Photo: Dia De Los MuertosCelebrate 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.

Oct 19, 2009  UST Hosts Forum for Pope’s Encyclical Caritas in Veritate
Photo: Pope BenedictPope 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.

Oct 19, 2009  Archdiocese Hosts Regional Justice for Immigrants Session At University of St. Thomas
Graphic: Justice for ImmigrantsThe 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.

Oct 19, 2009  UST Drama Program Perform Global Children’s Tales Puss in Boots and Other Cat Tails
Graphic: Puss in BootsBeloved 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.

Oct 06, 2009  University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents “Baroque a la Carte: Music of the 18th Century France”
Graphic: Baroque A La CarteThe 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.

Oct 06, 2009  University of St. Thomas Presents Rev. William J. Young, CSB, Lecture
Photo: rev. William J. Young, CSBUniversity 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.

Oct 06, 2009  Lady Celts and Health Promotion & Wellness Take on Breast Cancer With Dig Pink Volleyball Game
Graphic: Dig PinkSupport 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.

Oct 06, 2009  University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture Hosts Dr. John Haught at IMAX Theatre
Photo: Dr. John HaughtDr. 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.

Oct 06, 2009  UST Announces Appointments in Office of Financial Aid
Photo: Lynda McKendreeThe University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of Lynda McKendree as the Dean of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Oct 06, 2009  UST Center for Irish Studies Hosts 2009 Annual Irish Gala
Photo: The LongmiresThe 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.

Oct 06, 2009  UST Drama Program Presents Working
Graphic: Working SignThe 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.

Oct 06, 2009  University of St. Thomas English Department Presents Dr. Paul Mariani, “What Hopkins Has to Teach Us”
Photo: Dr. Paul MarianiUniversity 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.

Oct 06, 2009  UST Center for Irish Studies and Music Department Present A Concert With Kathleen Keane
Photo: 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.

Oct 06, 2009  University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents University Singers Concert
Graphic: ConcertUniversity 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.

Oct 06, 2009  University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents UST Composers Concert
Gphic: Composers ConcertUniversity 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.

Oct 06, 2009  UST Center for Irish Studies and Music Department Present “David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert”
Photo: David Munnelly“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
Department.

Oct 06, 2009  University of St. Thomas Doherty Library Hosts Book Sale
Graphic: Book saleThe 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.

Sep 30, 2009  UST Msgr. William Steele Lecture Presents Sister Sara Butler, Women in the Priesthood
Photo: Sister Sara Butler, MSBT, STL, Ph.D.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.

Sep 30, 2009  UST MicroCredit Program Hosts Third Annual Dum Spiro
Photo: Dum SpiroUniversity 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.

Sep 30, 2009  University of St. Thomas Hosts Forum On Health Care in Developing World
Photo: First Friday Oct 2Dr. 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.

Sep 17, 2009  UST Named to Newman Guide for Second Time
Graphic: Cardinal Newman Guide LogoThe 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.

Sep 17, 2009  University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents Opera Workshop
Graphic: Opera WorkshopUniversity 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.

Sep 15, 2009  University of St. Thomas Hosts Forum On Health Care in Developing World
Graphic: Medical Caduceus SignDr. 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.

Sep 14, 2009  University of St. Thomas Presents His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Photo: His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardoUniversity 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.

Sep 10, 2009  UST Center for Irish Studies Presents “A Celtic Christmas with Danny O’Flaherty and Friends”
Photo: Danny O’Flaherty“A Celtic Christmas with Danny O’Flaherty and Friends” sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum.

Sep 07, 2009  UST President’s Lecture Series Presents Ambassador R. James Nicholson
Photo: Ambassador R. James NicholsonThe 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.

Sep 03, 2009  UST Center for Irish Studies Presents “Early Irish Saints’ Lives: St. Brigid and St. Brendan”
Photo: Dr. John McNamara“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.

Aug 28, 2009  University of St. Thomas Hosts Sept. 11 Commemorative Concert
Graphic: Musical notesCome 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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