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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>UST NEWS RSS</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu</link><description>UST NEWS RSS</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><image><url>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/getFile.asp?File_Content_ID=7661</url><title>UST NEWS RSS</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu</link><width>20</width><height>20</height><description>UST NEWS RSS</description></image><generator>Aquifer - Version: 4.00.03</generator><managingEditor>marcom@stthom.edu</managingEditor><webMaster>webmaster@stthom.edu</webMaster><ttl>240</ttl><item><title>Consider Christmas Gifts That Make A Difference</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10291</link><description>When pondering gift ideas this holiday season, consider meaningful gifts that make a difference and benefit University of St. Thomas programs.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10291</guid></item><item><title>Taylor Speaks on Chaos Theory in China</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10280</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s Republic of China. The conference was held from October 22 to 26.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10280</guid></item><item><title>UST Alumnus Drew Wilson Wins Jefferson Award</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10287</link><description>From the first day of freshman orientation, Drew Wilson, a University of St. Thomas 2002 alumnus, experienced the University&amp;rsquo;s emphasis on social justice and service learning.  
&amp;ldquo;Even before we started our first day of classes, we were volunteering at the Houston Food Bank,&amp;rdquo; Wilson said. &amp;ldquo;St. Thomas truly shepherds students into giving back to the community.&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10287</guid></item><item><title>Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10290</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10290</guid></item><item><title>UST Athletic Roundup</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10278</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s basketball team travelled to San Antonio to play St. Mary&amp;rsquo;s University.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10278</guid></item><item><title>Honors Students Travel to D.C.</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10273</link><description>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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10273</guid></item><item><title>UST Music Department Presents UST Jazz Ensemble Concert</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10261</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10261</guid></item><item><title>Fernandez-Cueto Writes Eye-Opening Motherhood Article</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10264</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10264</guid></item><item><title>Drs. Srinivas, Stockton Attend Global Education Conference in Taiwan</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10257</link><description>UST&amp;rsquo;s continued participation in international conferences is an important part of the University&amp;rsquo;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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10257</guid></item><item><title>Master in Liberal Arts Program to Offer Public Administration Concentration</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10252</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10252</guid></item><item><title>Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10253</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10253</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Deely Earns Aquinas Medal for Excellence in Christian Philosophy</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10208</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10208</guid></item><item><title>Deely Awarded for World-Wide Scholarly Achievement</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10250</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10250</guid></item><item><title>Irish Gala Raises Funds for Center for Irish Studies Programs</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10245</link><description>More than 300 guests helped the UST Center for Irish Studies raise money for the Center&amp;apos;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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10245</guid></item><item><title>UST English Department Hosts Shadwell’s Wake</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10260</link><description>The world&amp;rsquo;s worst poetry will be read at the annual Shadwell&amp;rsquo;s Wake to honor one of the English world&amp;rsquo;s most awful poets at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 at Malloy Hall, 3815 Mt. Vernon.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10260</guid></item><item><title>UST Center for Irish Studies and Music Department Present “David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10282</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and the UST Music Department presents &amp;ldquo;David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert,&amp;rdquo; 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Cullen Hall.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10282</guid></item><item><title>UST Offers Mass in Spanish Every Thursday</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10233</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10233</guid></item><item><title>American Maritain Association Honored UST Professor and Student</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10229</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10229</guid></item><item><title>UST Makes NAIA Champion of Character List for Third Year</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10230</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10230</guid></item><item><title>Best-Selling Author John Bradshaw Speaks at UST</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10231</link><description>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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10231</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents Monaghan Organ Recital</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10251</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10251</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Presents “The Founding Fathers and Commerce”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10283</link><description>The University of St. Thomas presents Dr. Alan Levine&amp;rsquo;s lecture, &amp;ldquo;The Founding Fathers and Commerce,&amp;rdquo; at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10283</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Music Department Hosts “An Evening of Lessons and Carols”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10284</link><description>University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the University Singers Concert, &amp;ldquo;An Evening of Lessons and Carols,&amp;rdquo; at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10284</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents Pop Singers Revue</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10286</link><description>University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the Pop Singers Revue at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 23 &amp;ndash; 24, in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10286</guid></item><item><title>Love Pink with the University of St. Thomas Office of Residence Life</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10285</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10285</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Provides Safe Trick-or-Treating</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10249</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10249</guid></item><item><title>UST Announces I Madonnari Winners</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10220</link><description>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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10220</guid></item><item><title>Archdiocese Hosts Regional Justice for Immigrants Session At University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10225</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10225</guid></item><item><title>Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10212</link><description>This issue of the the Star View features The New UST Men&amp;apos;s Basketball Team and upcoming season opener,  The UST Chapter of the American Chemical Scoiety&amp;apos;s new Ranking and Award and A list of the upcoming Open Houses on Campus.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10212</guid></item><item><title>Augustine Without Walls Opens Events to Entire UST Community</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10214</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10214</guid></item><item><title>Admission in to Doherty Library Requires ID</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10215</link><description>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...</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10215</guid></item><item><title>Irish Musicians David and Kieran Munnelly To Perform at UST</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10210</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and Music  Department present &amp;ldquo;David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert&amp;rdquo; at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday,  
Nov. 18, in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10210</guid></item><item><title>UST Spanish Club Celebrates Día de los Muertos</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10203</link><description>Celebrate the life of a loved one at the University of St. Thomas D&amp;iacute;a 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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10203</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts Forum for Pope’s Encyclical Caritas in Veritate</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10204</link><description>Pope Benedict XVI&amp;rsquo;s 150-page encyclical might be hard to read for some because of the length or the language. To help better understand the Pope&amp;rsquo;s encyclical, the University of St. Thomas will host a First Friday Forum panel discussion, &amp;ldquo;Caritas in Veritate,&amp;rdquo; at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 at Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10204</guid></item><item><title>Archdiocese Hosts Regional Justice for Immigrants Session At University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10205</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10205</guid></item><item><title>UST Drama Program Perform Global Children’s Tales Puss in Boots and Other Cat Tails</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10206</link><description>Beloved children&amp;rsquo;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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10206</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts International American Maritain Association Conference</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10207</link><description>University of St. Thomas is the local host for the 33rd Annual International American Maritain Association Conference &amp;ldquo;St. Thomas and the Problem of Evil: Choice, History and Providence&amp;rdquo; from Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 22-24 at the Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza.  
 
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10207</guid></item><item><title>Hittinger Speaks on &amp;quot;Seek the Welfare of the City&amp;quot;</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10185</link><description>Dr. John Hittinger, UST Professor of Philosophy, participated in the &amp;ldquo;Seek the Welfare of the City: Effective Responses to Poverty &amp;amp; Human Need&amp;rdquo; conference held at Houston Baptist University in September.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10185</guid></item><item><title>Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10151</link><description>This issue of the the Star View features; 2.8 Million Grant for Online Education Master&amp;apos;s Degrees, Grammy Recognized artist Kristine Mills to Perform at Dum Spiro Fundraiser, and Lady Celts September Recognition.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10151</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents “Baroque a la Carte: Music of the 18th Century France”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10152</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Music Department presents &amp;ldquo;Baroque a la Carte: Music of 18th Century France&amp;rdquo; at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10152</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Presents Rev. William J. Young, CSB, Lecture</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10153</link><description> University of St. Thomas Rev. William, J. Young, CSB, Lecture presents Rev. James Schall, SJ, &amp;ldquo;Why Temporal Things Need Ultimate Things,&amp;rdquo; at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10153</guid></item><item><title>Lady Celts and Health Promotion &amp; Wellness Take on Breast Cancer With Dig Pink Volleyball Game</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10154</link><description>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. 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Post Oak Lane.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10159</guid></item><item><title>UST Drama Program Presents Working</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10160</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10160</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas English Department Presents Dr. Paul Mariani, “What Hopkins Has to Teach Us”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10161</link><description>University of St. Thomas Lee Lecture presents distinguished author, poet and professor Dr. Paul Mariani who will speak on &amp;ldquo;What Hopkins Has to Teach Us&amp;rdquo; at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10161</guid></item><item><title>UST Center for Irish Studies and Music Department Present A Concert With Kathleen Keane</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10162</link><description>&amp;ldquo;An Afternoon with Fiddler and Tin Whistle Player Kathleen Keane,&amp;rdquo; a concert and lecture sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and UST Music Department.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10162</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents University Singers Concert</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10163</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10163</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents UST Composers Concert</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10164</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10164</guid></item><item><title>UST Center for Irish Studies and Music Department Present “David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10165</link><description>&amp;ldquo;David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert&amp;rdquo; sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and the UST Music  
Department.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10165</guid></item><item><title>UST Receives $2.8 Million Grant for Education Master’s Degrees</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10166</link><description>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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10166</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Doherty Library Hosts Book Sale</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10167</link><description>The Doherty Library hosts a Library book Sale, Thursday, Oct. 22 - Sunday, Oct. 25. 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The successful event held at Kingwood Country Club grossed more than $222,000 for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10150</guid></item><item><title>Sarah Curiel-Thompson Named AII Female Athlete of the Week</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10132</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10132</guid></item><item><title>UST Msgr. William Steele Lecture Presents Sister Sara Butler, Women in the Priesthood</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10123</link><description>University of St. Thomas Msgr. William Steele Lecture presents Sister Sara Butler, MSBT, STL, Ph.D., &amp;ldquo;The Reservation of Priestly Ordination to Men: An Analysis of the Catholic Debate.&amp;rdquo; The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 at Nold Auditorium, St. Mary&amp;rsquo;s Seminary, 9845 Memorial Ave.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10123</guid></item><item><title>UST MicroCredit Program Hosts Third Annual Dum Spiro</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10127</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10127</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hosts Forum On Health Care in Developing World</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10128</link><description>Dr. Wayne Shandera and Dr. Donald Lassus will present a First Friday Forum &amp;ldquo;Holistic Healthcare in the Developing World: Band Aid or Sustainable Solutions&amp;rdquo; at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10128</guid></item><item><title>UST Appoints Dr. Virginia Leiker as School of Education Associate Dean</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10108</link><description>The University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of Dr. Virginia Leiker as the associate dean of the School of Education.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10108</guid></item><item><title>Keanne Smith Named AII Female Athlete of the Week</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10099</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10099</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Poldi Tschirch Sets Nursing Timeline Goals</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10075</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10075</guid></item><item><title>Practice Flu Prevention, Get Flu Shot Oct. 6</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10076</link><description>It is September and flu season is rapidly approaching. In addition to seasonal flu, H1N1 flu has become a topic of concern.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10076</guid></item><item><title>UST Welcomes New FOCUS Members</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10083</link><description>As students embark on their spiritual journey this year, University of St. Thomas welcomes a new FOCUS team to help deepen and strengthen students&amp;rsquo; faith.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10083</guid></item><item><title>The 31st Festa Italiana is Coming to Campus</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10084</link><description>The 31st  Festa Italiana  is coming to the campus of the University of St. Thomas for three exciting days, October 16, 17, 18, 2009.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10084</guid></item><item><title>UST MicroCredit Program Hosts Third Annual Dum Spiro</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10085</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10085</guid></item><item><title>UST Named to Newman Guide for Second Time</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10065</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10065</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Music Department Presents Opera Workshop</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10066</link><description>University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the 2009 Opera Workshop at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 &amp;ndash; 3 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10066</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hosts Forum On Health Care in Developing World</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10035</link><description>Dr. Wayne Shandera and Dr. Donald Lassus will present a First Friday Forum &amp;ldquo;Holistic Healthcare in the Developing World: Band Aid or Sustainable Solutions&amp;rdquo; at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10035</guid></item><item><title>Earn an MBA, MSA Without a Business Background</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10042</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10042</guid></item><item><title>Explore Business Ethics Electronically</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10033</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10033</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Presents His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10034</link><description>University of St. Thomas Catholic Intellectual Tradition Lecture Series presents His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, &amp;ldquo;Faith and Reason in the Modern Catholic University.&amp;rdquo; The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1 at UST Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10034</guid></item><item><title>Casey Mulryan Named AII Female Athlete of the Week</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10022</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10022</guid></item><item><title>AARP Names UST Among Best Employers for Workers Over 50</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10029</link><description>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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10029</guid></item><item><title>UST Center for Irish Studies Presents “A Celtic Christmas with Danny O’Flaherty and Friends”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10120</link><description>&amp;ldquo;A Celtic Christmas with Danny O&amp;rsquo;Flaherty and Friends&amp;rdquo; sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10120</guid></item><item><title>UST Offers Online Course on C.S. Lewis and Christian Apologetics</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10009</link><description>The University of St. Thomas School of Theology, located at St. Mary&amp;rsquo;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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10009</guid></item><item><title>Be Informed with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10007</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10007</guid></item><item><title>UST President’s Lecture Series Presents Ambassador R. James Nicholson</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10121</link><description>The University of St. Thomas President&amp;rsquo;s Lecture Series presents Ambassador R. James Nicholson, &amp;ldquo;U.S./Vatican Relations: An Ambassador&amp;rsquo;s Perspective,&amp;rdquo; at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at UST Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10121</guid></item><item><title>UST Center for Irish Studies Presents “Early Irish Saints’ Lives: St. Brigid and St. Brendan”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10122</link><description>&amp;ldquo;Early Irish Saints&amp;rsquo; Lives: St. Brigid and St. Brendan,&amp;rdquo; a lecture sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=10122</guid></item><item><title>UST Receives Workplace Flexibility Award</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9984</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9984</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hosts Sept. 11 Commemorative Concert</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9985</link><description> Come lift your voices and prayers in remembrance of Sept. 11 at the eighth annual &amp;ldquo;The September Concert,&amp;rdquo; which will be held at the University of St. Thomas. Across America and around the world, the skies will come alive with music. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9985</guid></item><item><title>Two Students Merit Fr. Vincent J. Guinan Scholarships</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9978</link><description>The University of St. Thomas has awarded two incoming freshmen with the Father Vincent J. Guinan Scholarship, which covers full tuition. This year&amp;rsquo;s awardees are Patricia Hotze and Shelby Stinner-Trimble.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9978</guid></item><item><title>Call to Holiness Evangelization Conference</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9980</link><description>Several University of St. Thomas professors will speak at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston&amp;rsquo;s Call to Holiness Evangelization Conference to be held on Friday-Saturday, Sept. 11-12 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9980</guid></item><item><title>LeBlanc Appointed to Archdiocesan School Council</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9972</link><description>Dr. Robert LeBlanc, dean of School of Education, will represent the University of St. Thomas on the new Archdiocesan School Council.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9972</guid></item><item><title>UST Provides Work-Study Training for Cristo Rey Jesuit</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9973</link><description>A partnership between the University of St. Thomas and Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston, will enhance the school&amp;rsquo;s Corporate Work-Study Program, and help set 100 high school freshmen on the road to college.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9973</guid></item><item><title>Be Informed with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9964</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9964</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Ravi Srinivas Appointed Dean of Extended Programs</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9965</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9965</guid></item><item><title>Study Abroad Maps Out Future Trips</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9967</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9967</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hosts Conference for Relationships, Family and Faith In Today’s Culture</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9986</link><description>&amp;ldquo;Twitter! Twitter!: Connecting and Loving in the Age of Me,&amp;rdquo; a conference sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Faith &amp;amp; Culture for college students and their friends on dating, relationships, family and faith.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9986</guid></item><item><title>Be Informed with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9925</link><description>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 &amp;amp; Culture to the UST Campus.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9925</guid></item><item><title>CFC Moves to Campus, Introduces M.A. Degree</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9915</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture, formerly located at the School of Theology at St. Mary&amp;rsquo;s Seminary, has moved to a new location in the former Education annex on campus on the corner of Sul Ross and Graustark.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9915</guid></item><item><title>UST Faculty Members Recognized for Excellence</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9917</link><description>University of St. Thomas faculty continue to progress in the areas of education, research and service to the University and the community.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9917</guid></item><item><title>UST Creates Dyslexia Intervention Program</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9906</link><description>A University of St. Thomas study abroad to Jamaica prompted a program which will provide dyslexia training to Jamaican teachers.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9906</guid></item><item><title>Mendenhall Summer Institute Completes Second Successful Year</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9901</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9901</guid></item><item><title>Chapel Book Gives Insight into UST Landmark</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9890</link><description> 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.  
  
     </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9890</guid></item><item><title>UST Freshman Participate in Science and Math Summer Institute</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9886</link><description>Imagine trying to estimate the number of blades of grass on the University of St. Thomas Academic Mall &amp;ndash; 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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9886</guid></item><item><title>Faculty Delegation Takes Interfaith Trip to Turkey</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9865</link><description>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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9865</guid></item><item><title>Soldiers Fly Flag Over Iraq In Honor of UST</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9859</link><description>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 &amp;ndash; in the form of an American flag &amp;ndash; 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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9859</guid></item><item><title>UST Psychology Students Study Abroad in Singapore</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9855</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9855</guid></item><item><title>UST Graduate Takes Strides for Breast Cancer</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9853</link><description>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&amp;rsquo; hands-on MBA Business Ethics and Society class encouraged Warner to take her first steps with the organization.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9853</guid></item><item><title>MLA Graduate Applies Degree to Current Business, Future Career</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9846</link><description> 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.  
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9846</guid></item><item><title>UST Remembers Registrar Emeritus Deacon Richard Glor</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9852</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9852</guid></item><item><title>UST MBA Students To Study Abroad in Prague</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9830</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9830</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Jerry Kramer Employs Writing Expertise to Expand UST Writing Program</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9763</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9763</guid></item><item><title>UST Graduate Receives Award from the Clinton Global Initiative University</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9764</link><description>Interweaving elements of her heritage and her University of St. Thomas education, Ximena Murillo developed an internationally, award-winning humanitarian project.  
 
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9764</guid></item><item><title>UST GRACE Program Begins Second Year</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9766</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9766</guid></item><item><title>Ivany Supports DHL&amp;apos;s Pizza for Patriots Initiative</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9762</link><description>University of St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany, a retired Army major general, was on hand June 4 to help kick off the &amp;ldquo;Pizza for Patriots&amp;rdquo; (P4P) Initiative at the DHL Express location in North Houston.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9762</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas launches African-American Alumni Society</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9755</link><description> 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.   </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9755</guid></item><item><title>UST-Houston Offers Courses to South Texas Residents at Our Lady of Corpus Christi</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9756</link><description>  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&amp;rsquo;s degree from the University of St. Thomas announced St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9756</guid></item><item><title>UST-Houston Offers Courses to South Texas Residents at Our Lady of Corpus Christi</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9757</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s degree from the University of St. Thomas announced St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9757</guid></item><item><title>UST to Host Post-911 GI Bill Education Benefit Seminar</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9758</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9758</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Remembers Father Victor Brezik, CSB</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9751</link><description>Philosopher, theologian, visionary and cornerstone of the institution &amp;ndash; 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9751</guid></item><item><title>Center for Faith and Culture Appoints Dr. Adam Martinez as Associate Director</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9747</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s Institutional Advancement Office as Director of Major Gifts.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9747</guid></item><item><title>Center for Faith and Culture Appoints Dr. Adam Martinez as Associate Director</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9748</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s Institutional Advancement Office as Director of Major Gifts.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9748</guid></item><item><title>Barrett Lauer of Montgomery High School Signs with UST Men’s Basketball Team</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9735</link><description>Barrett Lauer, a 6&amp;rsquo;1&amp;rdquo;, 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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9735</guid></item><item><title>Kosi Nwosu of Kempner High School Signs with UST Men’s Basketball Team</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9737</link><description> Kosi Nwosu, a 6&amp;rsquo;4&amp;rdquo;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). </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9737</guid></item><item><title>Triston Grounds of Lone Star College Cy-Fair Signs with UST Men’s Basketball Team</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9738</link><description>Triston Grounds, a 6&amp;rsquo;4&amp;rdquo;, 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&amp;rsquo;s Basketball team. Grounds signed a letter of intent on the UST campus on Thursday,  
May 21.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9738</guid></item><item><title>UST Appoints Fr. Joseph Pilsner as Dean of Arts and Sciences</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9731</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s Honors Program.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9731</guid></item><item><title>UST Appoints Dr. John Palasota as Associate VPAA</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9732</link><description>  
 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. 
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9732</guid></item><item><title>UST Appoints Fr. Joseph Pilsner as Dean of Arts and Sciences</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9733</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s Honors Program.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9733</guid></item><item><title>UST Appoints Lee Holm as Director of Admissions</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9734</link><description>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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9734</guid></item><item><title>UST Appoints Dr. John Palasota as Associate VPAA</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9728</link><description>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.  
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9728</guid></item><item><title>UST Appoints Lee Holm as Director of Admissions</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9729</link><description>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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9729</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas to Host the 2009 Young Social Justice Institute Summer Conference “Poverty in the USA &amp; Abroad”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9745</link><description>On June 4-5, 2009, the Rev. William J. Young Social Justice Conference will focus upon &amp;ldquo;Poverty in the USA and Abroad.&amp;rdquo; Building upon the national campaign by Catholic Charities USA, &amp;ldquo;Poverty in America,&amp;rdquo; 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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9745</guid></item><item><title>UST to Host Lone Star Veterans Association Kickoff Event</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9721</link><description>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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9721</guid></item><item><title>UST to Host Lone Star Veterans Association Kickoff Event</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9722</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9722</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Ivany Presides Over Air Force ROTC Commission</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9723</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s military future.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9723</guid></item><item><title>New Veterans Benefits Cover Up To Full Tuition at UST</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9726</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9726</guid></item><item><title>UST MicroCredit Raises Funds to Empower Pakistani Women</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9700</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9700</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts 21st Annual Piano Camp for Area Children</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9691</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9691</guid></item><item><title>Big 4 Accounting Firm Hires Three UST BBA/MBA Students</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9679</link><description>Johnny Huynh and two other UST Cameron School of Business five-year BBA/MBA accounting majors &amp;ndash; Audrey Orda and Maichi Bui &amp;ndash; completed internships at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), and were offered jobs upon completion of their MBA with a concentration in accounting in May 2010.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9679</guid></item><item><title>Houston Texas Coach Gary Kubiak Speaks at UST Athletics Fundraiser</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9677</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s intercollegiate athletics program</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9677</guid></item><item><title>Houston Texans Coach Gary Kubiak to Speak at University of St. Thomas Athletic Fundraiser</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9753</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9753</guid></item><item><title>Financial Aid May be Adjusted to Reflect Changes in Economy</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9673</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9673</guid></item><item><title>Students Create Illuminated Fused Glass Stations of the Cross</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9669</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9669</guid></item><item><title>John Hofmeister to Speak about Sustainability, Leadership at UST Graduation</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9664</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9664</guid></item><item><title>New Veterans Benefits Cover Up To Full Tuition at University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9746</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9746</guid></item><item><title>UST Launches New Augustine-Without-Walls Program</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9648</link><description>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 &amp;ndash; Augustine-Without-Walls.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9648</guid></item><item><title>2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog Available Online, in Bookstore</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9646</link><description>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 .  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9646</guid></item><item><title>UST Appoints Director of Nursing Program Development</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9614</link><description> University of St. Thomas Houston announces the appointment of Dr. Poldi Tschirch as the Director of Nursing Program Development. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9614</guid></item><item><title>Morgan Kelly Zamora Crowned Miss UST</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9615</link><description>Morgan Kelly Zamora, a sophomore international studies major, was crowned Miss UST at the University&amp;rsquo;s inaugural Miss UST Scholarship Pageant on Sunday, April 19.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9615</guid></item><item><title>UST Celebrates A Year of Leadership</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9594</link><description>The seventh annual Leadership Banquet, &amp;ldquo;Celebrating the Stars of UST,&amp;rdquo; was held Sunday, April 26 in Jerabeck Center to celebrate a year of student leadership and achievement.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9594</guid></item><item><title>Students Collaborate to Publish Spring 2009 Laurels</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9586</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9586</guid></item><item><title>UST Offers How Organizations Prosper-Even in Troubled Times</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9582</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business will offer an Executive Certificate Course led by John Whitney. The course entitled, &amp;ldquo;How Organizations Prosper-Even in Troubled Times&amp;rdquo; will be held on Wednesday-Saturday, June 3-6.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9582</guid></item><item><title>UST offers “How Organizations Prosper – Even in Troubled Times”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9578</link><description>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, &amp;ldquo;How Organizations Prosper-Even in Troubled Times. &amp;rdquo; The course will be held Wednesday-Saturday, June 3-6.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9578</guid></item><item><title>Air Force Veteran Joins UST Community</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9569</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9569</guid></item><item><title>UST Community Participates in IFest</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9570</link><description>The Houston International Festival spotlights Ireland as the country of honor for the 2009 festival. Ireland is one of the world&amp;rsquo;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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9570</guid></item><item><title>UST Ranks First in Texas in RecycleMania for Second Year</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9571</link><description>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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9571</guid></item><item><title>UST ranks first in Texas in recycling competition for second year</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9741</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9741</guid></item><item><title>In Memoriam: Rev. Frank Bredeweg, CSB</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9542</link><description>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.  
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9542</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas’ Women, Culture and Society Program Presents “The Little Known Ima Hogg: A Woman Ahead of Her Time”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9627</link><description>Before Ima Hogg was known as &amp;ldquo;The First Lady of Texas&amp;rdquo; 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&amp;rsquo;s most respected women with historian, Dr. Virginia Bernhard.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9627</guid></item><item><title>UST Publications Earn Nationwide Recognition</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9534</link><description>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 .</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9534</guid></item><item><title>Be Informed with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9526</link><description>This issue of the the Star View features Approval of New Tuition, DOherty Library Czech Exhibit and UST named &amp;quot;Best Buy&amp;quot; Among Catholic Universities.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9526</guid></item><item><title>UST Remembers Professor Elsa Zambosco-Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9527</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9527</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts Global Climate Change Conference</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9517</link><description>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, &amp;ldquo;Global Climate Change: In Search of the Science.&amp;rdquo; from 1 &amp;ndash; 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. The symposium will examine the science of climate change &amp;ndash; what we know and don&amp;rsquo;t know.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9517</guid></item><item><title>Fr. Robert Spitzer delivers Catholic Intellectual Tradition Lecture</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9518</link><description>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, &amp;ldquo;Evidence of Supernatural Design in Contemporary Big Bang Cosmology,&amp;rdquo; will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 20.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9518</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas to Host the 31st Festa Italiana</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9508</link><description>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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9508</guid></item><item><title>UST Celebrates Life of Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9506</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9506</guid></item><item><title>Be Informed with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9524</link><description>This issue of the the Star View features Mourning the Loss of Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe,  New Scholarship Requirements, Study Abroad in Prague.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9524</guid></item><item><title>UST Community Offers Free Tax Preparation</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9392</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9392</guid></item><item><title>Prayer Service for Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe, Son</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9461</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s wife, Joanne Houck, survived the accident.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9461</guid></item><item><title>UST Offers Grief Counseling</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9462</link><description>Members of the UST community in need of grief counseling are encouraged to read &amp;quot;Dealing with Grief and Loss,&amp;quot; and call UST Counseling and Disability Services at 713-525-2169.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9462</guid></item><item><title>Student Affairs Accepting Applications for Student Graduation Speakers</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9446</link><description>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.  
 
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9446</guid></item><item><title>Scientist, Theologian Dedicated to Open Faith and Science Dialogue</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9426</link><description>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.  
 
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9426</guid></item><item><title>UST Mardi Gras Raises $800,000 for Scholarships</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9413</link><description>Revelers donning masks and beads celebrated on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 24, as the University of St. Thomas hosted its annual Mardi Gras Gala &amp;ldquo;A Night in Rio&amp;rdquo; 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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9413</guid></item><item><title>Spring Choral Concert University of St. Thomas University Singers Feature Mozart’s Missa brevis in Bb, K. 275</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9409</link><description> 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&amp;rsquo;s  Missa brevis in Bb, K.275 . Director is Dr. Brady Knapp, UST Assistant Professor of Music and guest conductor is Courtney Daniell-Kanpp. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9409</guid></item><item><title>UST Receives American Institute of Architects Award</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9402</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s Welder Hall, Jones Hall and Strake Hall.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9402</guid></item><item><title>Newman Circle Celebrates 100 Years</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9403</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9403</guid></item><item><title>School of Education Professors to Present at Oxford Round Table</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9401</link><description>Drs. Rita Coombs Richardson and Grace England, lecturers in the University of St. Thomas&amp;rsquo; School of Education, will present Richardson&amp;rsquo;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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9401</guid></item><item><title>UST to Host 2009 Lee Lecture in English with Anne McCutchan: ‘Water Music: Writing the Rhythms of a River’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9411</link><description>The annual Lee Lecture in English, titled &amp;lsquo;Water Music: Writing the Rhythms of a River&amp;rdquo; sponsored by the University of St. Thomas English Department.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9411</guid></item><item><title>UST Named to President&amp;apos;s Higher Education Honor Roll</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9398</link><description>The University of St. Thomas was named to the President&amp;rsquo;s  
Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary  
service to America&amp;rsquo;s communities.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9398</guid></item><item><title>Hittinger Delivers Cardinal Stafford Lecture at St. John Vianney Seminary</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9397</link><description>Dr. John Hittinger, UST professor of Philosophy, recently delivered the Cardinal Stafford Lectures at St John Vianney Seminary in Denver.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9397</guid></item><item><title>UST Mock Trial Team Places Fifth at Tournament</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9393</link><description> 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. 
  
   </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9393</guid></item><item><title>Be Informed with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9394</link><description>This issue of the the Star View features the New 2009/2010 Tuition, Cardinal Newman Society refers to UST as a &amp;quot;Best Buy&amp;quot; and UST is named to the President&amp;apos;s Higher Education Honor Roll.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9394</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas to Host “Mosaics of Faith: The Mexican Experience”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9408</link><description>The University of St. Thomas will host a two-day conference Wednesday-Thursday, March 25-26 &amp;ldquo;Mosaics of Faith: The Mexican Experience.&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9408</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas presents A Lonestar Stout Evening with Celtic Musician Jed Marum and Special Guest, Hugh Morrison</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9410</link><description>University of St. Thomas Center presents &amp;ldquo;A Lonestar Stout Evening with Celtic Musician Jed Marum and Special Guest, Hugh Morrison&amp;rdquo; at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9410</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hosts “Your Money Bus,” “Surviving the Financial Crisis Symposium”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9381</link><description>The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business will bring the &amp;ldquo;Your Money Bus Tour,&amp;rdquo; to the UST campus for a symposium on &amp;ldquo;Surviving the Financial Crisis,&amp;rdquo; from 9 to noon on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Welder Hall, 3800 Yoakum.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9381</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas to Present Production of “Charley’s Aunt”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9383</link><description>The Drama Program of the University of St. Thomas Fine and Performing Arts Department will present a production of &amp;ldquo;Charley&amp;rsquo;s Aunt&amp;rdquo; from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 26, 27, 28 and Wednesday-Saturday, March 4, 5, 6, and 7.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9383</guid></item><item><title>UST Learning and Writing Center Earns Certification from College Reading and Learning Association</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9385</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9385</guid></item><item><title>Cardinal Newman Society Names UST a “Best Buy” Among Catholic Universities</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9386</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9386</guid></item><item><title>Eating Disorders: Not just a “Girl Thing”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9380</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9380</guid></item><item><title>“A Night in Rio” University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras 2009</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9752</link><description>  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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9752</guid></item><item><title>Former Vatican Observatory Director to Discuss Creation with UST Science Faculty</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9407</link><description>The University of St. Thomas will host &amp;ldquo;A Continuing Exploration of the Fertility of the Universe,&amp;rdquo; a discussion of creation between The Rev. George Coyne and University of St. Thomas science faculty members.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9407</guid></item><item><title>Pray for Former UST Guest Speaker Detained in Zimbabwe</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9372</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9372</guid></item><item><title>UST to Host Great Southwest Mock Trial Tournament</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9369</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Fighting Celt Mock Trial teams will host the Great Southwest Mock Trial Tournament Saturday- Sunday, Feb. 21-22.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9369</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts Artful FAFSA Art Exhibit</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9370</link><description>Showcasing UST&amp;rsquo;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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9370</guid></item><item><title>UST Offers Advice on College Financial Aid at Fat FAFSA</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9351</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9351</guid></item><item><title>Be Informed with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9395</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9395</guid></item><item><title>UST Selects Mardi Gras King and Queen</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9346</link><description>Selected as exemplary models of the University&amp;rsquo;s mission to educate leaders of faith and character, UST seniors Thomas Mendez and Cimela Kidonakis will reign as this year&amp;rsquo;s Mardi Gras King and Queen at the 2009 Mardi Gras Gala &amp;ldquo;A Night in Rio,&amp;rdquo; on Tuesday, February 24.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9346</guid></item><item><title>Campus Volunteers Add School Spirit to Jerabeck Gym</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9347</link><description>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 &amp;ndash; Sunday, Jan 31- Feb. 1.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9347</guid></item><item><title>UST Names Winners of UST/Archdiocesan Essay Contest</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9348</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9348</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hosts Scenes from Opera and Musical Theatre</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9405</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9405</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Celebration</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9406</link><description>Join the University of St. Thomas for a traditional St. Patrick&amp;rsquo;s Day celebration. His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick with Mass in the Chapel of St. Basil.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9406</guid></item><item><title>“A Night in Rio” University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras 2009</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9330</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9330</guid></item><item><title>Archdiocese Hosts Mass for the Anointing of the Sick</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9323</link><description>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.  
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9323</guid></item><item><title>Fr. Robert Sirico: “John Paul II, Centesimus Annus and the Renewal of Catholic Political Philosophy”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9193</link><description>Rev. Robert. A. Sirico, president of the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty, will speak about &amp;ldquo;John Paul II, Centesimus Annus and the Renewal of Catholic Political Philosophy.&amp;rdquo; 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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9193</guid></item><item><title>University of St.Thomas Students Help Young People Improve Grades</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9321</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9321</guid></item><item><title>Lady Celts Play Sitting Volleyball With Veterans With Disabilities</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9322</link><description>Members of the University of St. Thomas Lady Celts Volleyball team were invited to play in a &amp;ldquo;sitting volleyball&amp;rdquo; tournament at the &amp;ldquo;Metal &amp;amp; Muscle Expo&amp;rdquo; on Jan. 17. The UST student athletes played on a team with veterans with physical disabilities.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9322</guid></item><item><title>Terry Hall Presents Semiotics Paper in China</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9318</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s Republic of China.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9318</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Launches Music Preparatory School</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9384</link><description>Building on the University of St. Thomas Music Department&amp;rsquo;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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9384</guid></item><item><title>From Protest to Peace: A Lecture by Bogside Artist Tom Kelly from Derry, Northern Ireland</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9302</link><description>  Northern Ireland Bogside Artist Tom Kelly will deliver a lecture &amp;ldquo;From Protest to Peace&amp;rdquo; illustrating the 12 open-air murals that make up what is now known worldwide as &amp;ldquo;The People&amp;rsquo;s Gallery.&amp;rdquo;   </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9302</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas to Host Conference on “Religion, Mental Health, and the Search for Meaning”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9303</link><description>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, &amp;ldquo;Religion, Mental Health, and the Search for Meaning,&amp;rdquo; will focus on the interface between religion and mental health.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9303</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas to Host “St Paul and Evangelization” Pauline Year Lecture Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9304</link><description>The &amp;ldquo;St. Paul and Evangelization&amp;rdquo; lecture series is being offered as a contribution of the University of St. Thomas to the Church&amp;rsquo;s 2000th anniversary celebration of St. Paul&amp;rsquo;s life and mission.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9304</guid></item><item><title>Birthday Cake and “A Flock of Dodos: The Evolutionary-Intelligent Design Circus”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9305</link><description>To commemorate and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of &amp;ldquo;On the Origin of Species,&amp;rdquo; the city of Houston, and the rest of the world, will celebrate the life and work of Charles Darwin on Feb. 12.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9305</guid></item><item><title>Be Informed with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9306</link><description> This issue of the Star View features UST&amp;apos;s recent accolade of Champion of Character for the second year, Centesimus Annus,  and Darwin Day celebrations. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9306</guid></item><item><title>UST Voice Professor To Perform At Carnegie Hall</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9279</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9279</guid></item><item><title>Malcolm Rector to Screen Video at Upcoming Film Festivals</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9272</link><description>UST Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Malcolm Rector&amp;rsquo;s music video  X-Man  was selected for screening by the San Diego Black Film Festival and by the Canada International Film Festival.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9272</guid></item><item><title>Celts for Life Mark Roe v. Wade Anniversary</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9274</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9274</guid></item><item><title>Corporate Turnaround Expert to Join CSB Faculty</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9269</link><description>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.  
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9269</guid></item><item><title>Ivany to Serve on Greater Houston Partnership Board</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9265</link><description>Reaffirming the University&amp;rsquo;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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9265</guid></item><item><title>UST Makes NAIA Champion of Character List for Second Year</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9266</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9266</guid></item><item><title>Joanna Palasota Receives Italian Cultural Center’s Highest Honor</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9267</link><description>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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9267</guid></item><item><title>UST Archives Begins to Post Collections Online</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9268</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9268</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts Archdiocesan Essay Contest</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9261</link><description>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</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9261</guid></item><item><title>Be Informed with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9307</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9307</guid></item><item><title>Be Informed with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9308</link><description>This issue of the the Star View features The Center for Faculty Excellence&amp;apos;s Thank-A-Prof Web page, Continuous Bible Reading and more on the Capital Campaign.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9308</guid></item><item><title>Aurora Library to Screen UST Communication Professor Documentary</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9226</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9226</guid></item><item><title>Thomistic Studies Remembers Fr. Richard John Neuhaus</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9244</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9244</guid></item><item><title>Archbishop Miller Named Archbishop of Vancouver</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9203</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 7 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9203</guid></item><item><title>Betty Kaffenberger Celebrates Momentous Year at UST</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9199</link><description>Reaching two major milestones, 2008 marked a banner year for Betty Kaffenberger, archives records coordinator and the University&amp;rsquo;s longest-serving staff member. Kaffenberger was honored for her 50 years of service to the University and also celebrated her 80th birthday.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9199</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Social Justice Committee and the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Host “Executed on a Technicality” Lecture</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9186</link><description>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,  
&amp;ldquo;Executed on a Technicality.&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9186</guid></item><item><title>Check Out This New Course for Spring 2009</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9190</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9190</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hosts 2009 All-Classes Reunion</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9192</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9192</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas to Host 2009 Aquinas Lecture “The Ripest Fruit:” Aquinas as commentator on the Letters of St. Paul</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9404</link><description>Fr. Leo J. Elders, SVD, professor of philosophy at Rolduc Seminary, The Netherlands will deliver the 2009 Aquinas Lecture on &amp;ldquo;The Ripest Fruit:&amp;rdquo; 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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9404</guid></item><item><title>UST Invites Community to Continuous Bible-Reading</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9187</link><description>The University of St. Thomas invite the campus and Houston community to attend an inspiring ecumenical demonstration of faithful unity when they host, &amp;ldquo;Word of God: The Bible Unites,&amp;rdquo; from Friday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 22.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9187</guid></item><item><title>B.K. Smith Lecture in History Presents, “Surrender in History: The Other Side of Victory”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9185</link><description> Why should Americans, so obsessed with victory, concern themselves with surrender? In today&amp;rsquo;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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9185</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hosts “Word of God: The Bible Unites”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9181</link><description>The University of St. Thomas will host, &amp;ldquo;Word of God: The Bible Unites,&amp;rdquo; an ecumenical event where people of all faiths will continuously read the Bible aloud &amp;ndash; from Genesis to Revelation &amp;ndash; for the duration of the three-day event .</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9181</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Rupak Rauniar Attends PRME Forum at UN Headquarters</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9142</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9142</guid></item><item><title>Pi Sigma Alpha Receives Funding For Spring Projects</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9127</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9127</guid></item><item><title>Aquila to Serve on Italian Cultural Center Board</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9140</link><description>Dr. Dominic A. Aquila, interim vice president for Academic Affairs, was elected to the Italian Cultural and Community Center (ICCC) Board of Directors. Aquila&amp;rsquo;s election marks the University&amp;rsquo;s continued association with ICCC.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9140</guid></item><item><title>UST Freshman Receives Recognition at Vocal Music Conference</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9115</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9115</guid></item><item><title>Campus Ministry Requests Readers for Continuous Bible-Reading</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9093</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry is seeking people of all faiths to publicly proclaim the word of God for the &amp;ldquo;Continuous Reading of the Bible: An Ecumenical Event.&amp;rdquo; This three-day event will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 and end at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 4 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9093</guid></item><item><title>MicroCredit Raises Nearly $10,000 at Second Annual Dum Spiro</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9086</link><description> The MicroCredit Program celebrated one year of success and raised nearly $10,000 at their Second Annual Dum Spiro Fundraiser on Nov. 5, 2008. 
  
  
   </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9086</guid></item><item><title>Thomas Osborne Receives Humboldt Research Fellowship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9072</link><description>Dr. Thomas M. Osborne Jr. of the Center for Thomistic Studies has been awarded the prestigious Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9072</guid></item><item><title>Study Abroad Program Receives National Ranking</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9076</link><description>Recognizing the importance of an international education in today&amp;rsquo;s global society, the University of St. Thomas Study Abroad Program continues to garner nationwide recognition for undergraduate study abroad participation.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9076</guid></item><item><title>Get the Latest News</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8747</link><description> Find out about the UST community holiday events, UST&amp;apos;s own freshman pageant winner and her cause, and the recognition the UST Study Abroad Program received, in the new Star View. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8747</guid></item><item><title>In Memoriam: Professor Emerita Wilma Goetz</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9062</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9062</guid></item><item><title>USTrees Works to Offset UST’s Carbon Footprint</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9064</link><description> 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&amp;rsquo;s carbon footprint. USTrees will need to plant about 25,000 trees to compensate for the University&amp;rsquo;s current energy use.  
  
  
    </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9064</guid></item><item><title>UST Dedicates Young Hall, Remembers Father Young</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9026</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=9026</guid></item><item><title>Fashion Show Raises More Than $65,000 For Scholarships</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8988</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8988</guid></item><item><title>Market Trends, Moral Motivations Prompt Revision of UST Environmental Degrees</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8921</link><description>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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8921</guid></item><item><title>UST Students Help Restore Franciscan Sisters&amp;apos; Land</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8922</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8922</guid></item><item><title>MicroCredit Identifies Loan Opportunities in Petac</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8843</link><description>On a recent trip to Petac, Mexico, the UST Mico Credit Program identified new opportunities to grant microcredit loans to Petac residents.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8843</guid></item><item><title>Stockton Elected to American Association of Chinese Studies Board</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8806</link><description>Dr. Hans Stockton, associate professor of International Studies, was elected to the board of directors of the American Association of Chinese Studies.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8806</guid></item><item><title>CSB Alumna Is Proof Networking Works</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8780</link><description>As a 2000 MBA graduate and current Vice President of Power Origination at RBS Sempra Commodities, Roberta Konicki is proof that networking works.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8780</guid></item><item><title>Stay Informed: Read the Shining Star Newsletter</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8776</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8776</guid></item><item><title>American Chemical Society Grants UST Chapter Highest Award</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8777</link><description> The UST American Chemical Society Chapter has been awarded &amp;ldquo;outstanding&amp;rdquo; status by the National ACS .  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8777</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Dedicates Mendenhall Achievement Center</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8778</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8778</guid></item><item><title>UST, Baylor College of Medicine Collaborate for Post-Doctoral Training</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8779</link><description>The University of St. Thomas and Baylor College of Medicine will collaborate for post-doctoral training grant from the National Institute of Health.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8779</guid></item><item><title>Rev. Anthony Giampietro, CSB, Delivers Paper at Catholic Scholars Annual Convention</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8774</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8774</guid></item><item><title>U.S. Department of Education Awards UST, HCC $2.4 Million</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8775</link><description>The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $2.4 million grant to UST and Houston Community College.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8775</guid></item><item><title>Koehn Offers &amp;quot;Minute of Sanity&amp;quot; To Quell Economic Anxiety</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8770</link><description>Dr. Daryl Koehn, director of Center for Business Ethics, offers words of advice, reassurance and a different perspective about the recent economic downturn.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8770</guid></item><item><title>Center for Thomistic Studies Welcomes Fulbright Scholar Kalevi Kull</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8732</link><description>Fulbright Scholar Kalevi Kull, head of the Dept. of Semiotics at the University of Tartu, Estonia, is visiting the Center for Thomistic Studies.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8732</guid></item><item><title>UST Congratulates I Madonarri Winners</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8733</link><description>Congratulations to  I Madonarri  Art Contest winners  Baldmar Munoz, Alvaro Lopez and Bianca Valerio and UST participants Jeremy Robards and Catherine Aquila.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8733</guid></item><item><title>Principled Leadership and Entrepreneurism: New Special Topics Course</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8741</link><description> How did we get into the current global financial tailspin? A new course, Democracy and Principled Entrepreneurism in a World of Change. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8741</guid></item><item><title>UST Students Reflect on World Youth Day Experience</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8707</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8707</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Edward Houser to Deliver Paper at Marquette University</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8685</link><description>Dr. Edward Houser, professor of philosophy, will deliver a paper at Marquette University&amp;rsquo;s Aquinas and the Arabs Conference on Oct. 11.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8685</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas To Host Fourth Annual Alumni Association Fall Fashion Event</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8688</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8688</guid></item><item><title>Be Informed with the Star View</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8706</link><description> This issue of the Star View is dedicated to providing important information to the UST community in the wake of Hurricane Ike. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8706</guid></item><item><title>Linh Tran Receives &amp;quot;Duty, Honor&amp;quot; ROTC Scholarship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8673</link><description>UST sophomore Linh Tran was recently awarded the &amp;ldquo;Duty, Honor&amp;rdquo; Air Force ROTC scholarship, which covers room and board for four years.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8673</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Mary Sommers to Deliver Annual Thomas Aquinas Address</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8682</link><description>Dr. Mary C. Sommers will be delivering the annual Thomas Aquinas Lecture at Saint Mary&amp;apos;s College, Notre Dame, Monday Oct. 6, 2008.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8682</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Steven Jensen to Present Paper at Annual Fall Conference of The Center for Ethics and Culture</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8683</link><description>Dr. Steven Jensen present a paper, &amp;quot;The Making of Man and the Making of Marriage,&amp;quot; at the Conference of The Center for Ethics and Culture, Nov. 6-8.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8683</guid></item><item><title>Center for Thomistic Studies Faculty to Participate in ACPA Annual Meeting</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8684</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8684</guid></item><item><title>UST Unites In Wake of Hurricane Ike</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8667</link><description> The University of St. Thomas may have closed for Hurricane Ike, but true to form, UST&amp;rsquo;s close-knit community was at work helping each other long before the University officially reopened.  
  
  
   </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8667</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Presents James Fraher, “Photographing in Ireland: A Photographer’s Journey”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8656</link><description>Photographer James Fraher, who lives in Skreen, Co. Sligo, Ireland, will share his experiences of photographing in Ireland over the past 30 years.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8656</guid></item><item><title>Peavys&amp;apos; Gift to Nursing</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8651</link><description>Thanks to the generous support of longtime friends and benefactors, Odis and Carol Peavy, the University is poised to reintroduce a nursing program.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8651</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas to Host Clarke E. Cochran: “Is There a ‘Catholic Vote’ and Should There Be?”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8657</link><description>The Rev. William J. Young, CSB Lecture Series will present guest speaker, Clarke E. Cochran, who will discuss, &amp;ldquo;Is There a &amp;lsquo;Catholic Vote&amp;rsquo; and Should There Be?&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8657</guid></item><item><title>Daryl  Koehn Co-hosts Ethics Conference in China</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8605</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8605</guid></item><item><title>Students Rename UST Newspaper: The Summa</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8600</link><description>The University of St. Thomas community will find a new student newspaper in stands on Sept. 5.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8600</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Young Social Justice Institute and the Maryknoll First Friday Series present a lecture series on Environmental Injustice in Texas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8664</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Young Social Justice Institute and Maryknoll First Friday Series will present a lecture titled, &amp;ldquo;Environmental Injustice in Texas.&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 1 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8664</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies to Present: Taiwan &amp; Global Affairs III: “New Horizons?”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8658</link><description>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 &amp;quot;Taiwan and Global Affairs.&amp;quot;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8658</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Rupak Rauniar Organizes Collection for Bhutanese Refugees</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8543</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8543</guid></item><item><title>Center for Irish Studies Welcomes New Irish Language Professor</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8483</link><description>Aoife Ni Ghloinn, a native of Carlow, Ireland will join the UST community to teach Irish language and Irish music.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8483</guid></item><item><title>From the Courthouse to the Confessional: Fr. Tom Lam Leaves Law Career to Enter Priesthood</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8450</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8450</guid></item><item><title>Fr. Chris Nguyen Escapes Vietnam to Enter Priesthood</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8448</link><description>Fr. Chris Nguyen tells his harrowing tale as a Vietnamese refugee whose dreams were fueled by the power faith, prayer and hope.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8448</guid></item><item><title>From NASA Hopeful to Priest: Fr. Christopher Plant Still Focused on the Heavens</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8449</link><description>As an engineering student at Texas A&amp;amp;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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8449</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Lisa Mundey to Publish Essays About U.S. Military in Afghanistan</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8435</link><description>Dr. Lisa Mundey, assistant professor of history, is writing a series of three essays to be published in ABC-Clio&amp;rsquo;s Military History Series, The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars: A Social, Political, and Military History.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8435</guid></item><item><title>UST Alumnus Shows Pride As Only College Graduate Among Famed Lopez Family Taekwondo Olympic Trio</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8414</link><description>It&amp;rsquo;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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8414</guid></item><item><title>UST Alumni Board President Frances Escriva Reflects on UST Experience</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8404</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8404</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Welcomes First GRACE Cohort</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8662</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8662</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Welcomes Hank Emery as Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8659</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8659</guid></item><item><title>UST Graduate Receives National Award for Biology Research</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8661</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8661</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Names Jeremy Heallen as Faculty Advisor to The Cauldron Student Newspaper</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8663</link><description>The University of St. Thomas named Jeremy Heallen as faculty advisor to The Cauldron, the University student newspaper.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8663</guid></item><item><title>Shannahan Wins in Statewide Piano Competition</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8376</link><description>Michelle Shannahan, a University of St. Thomas piano performance music major, was a top prize winner at the Texas Young Artist Collegiate piano competition.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8376</guid></item><item><title>UST Alumna To Attend Education Conference at Harvard</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8366</link><description>Carmen Casamayor-Ryan is one 100 Texas public school principals selected to attend the National Institute for Urban School Leaders at Harvard.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8366</guid></item><item><title>UST Becomes Stop on College Visit Road Trip</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8340</link><description>A group of about 100 Austin area high school students in the College Forward program visited the University of St. Thomas.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8340</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Promotes Kia Wissmiller to Director of Major Constituents</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8322</link><description>The University of St. Thomas named Kia Kriticos Wissmiller as the director of major constituents. She assumes her new responsibilities July 1.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8322</guid></item><item><title>UST Biology Senior Miguel Marin Gets SMART at Baylor College of Medicine</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8327</link><description>UST biology major Miguel Alejandro Marin, secured an internship in the Summer Medical and Research Training Program (SMART).</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8327</guid></item><item><title>UST Graduate John Avila Jr to Pursue Doctorate Degree at UTSMC</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8331</link><description>With the guidance of a faculty mentor Assistant Professor Dr. Debra Bramblett, John Manuel Avila Jr found his true potential.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8331</guid></item><item><title>UST Biology Senior to Research Anthrax, Other Projects</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8333</link><description>This summer University of St. Thomas biology major Margaret Vo will assist graduate students in researching a bacterium that causes anthrax.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8333</guid></item><item><title>UST Men&amp;apos;s Soccer Team Prepares for 2008 Season</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8311</link><description>The UST Men&amp;apos;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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8311</guid></item><item><title>Houston CPA Society Honors UST Students, Professor</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8316</link><description>The Houston CPA Society honored five UST students and Ramon Fernadez, assistant professor of accounting, at the 2007-2008 Recognition Awards Ceremony.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8316</guid></item><item><title>Public Affairs Publishes Summer Shining Star Newsletter</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8304</link><description>New issue highlights UST spring events and accomplishments such as Women and Philanthrophy, distinguished graduates, and faculty alumni.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8304</guid></item><item><title>UST Makes Headlines</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8292</link><description> UST faculty, staff, students and alumni are frequently featured in local and national publications. Click   here   for UST in the news.  
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8292</guid></item><item><title>UST Student Receives British American Foundation Scholarship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8290</link><description>UST Finance, Marketing and French major, Roberto Gonzalez was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the British American Foundation of Texas.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8290</guid></item><item><title>Using Weather Science Education to Reunite the University of St. Thomas and Weather Research Center</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8289</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8289</guid></item><item><title>UST Vocal Performance Graduate Receives Full Scholarship to Yale School of Music</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8284</link><description>Joseph Mikolaj, a 2008 UST music graduate, is one of eight students accepted to the master&amp;rsquo;s program at Yale University School of Music.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8284</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Young Social Justice Institute and the Maryknoll First Friday Forum present a lecture on immigration issues</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8276</link><description>How can one bring peace and reconciliation to communities who have been divided by the politics of immigration?</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8276</guid></item><item><title>New Laurels Issue Ponders “Why, Then, Something?”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8270</link><description>  With a puzzling title &amp;ldquo;Why, then, something?&amp;rdquo; and, mysterious cover, the Spring 2008 Laurels literary magazine keep readers guessing.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8270</guid></item><item><title>New York-based Grassroots Films to present pre-screening of “The Human Experience,” at the University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8271</link><description>&amp;ldquo;The Human Experience,&amp;rdquo; is the story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of the answers to some burning questions.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8271</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Students Receive Donne di Domani Scholarships</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8274</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8274</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Remembers Ron Stone</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8264</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8264</guid></item><item><title>RA/SA Position</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8260</link><description> The Department of Residence Life is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 residence life staff. 
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8260</guid></item><item><title>MBA Student Research to be Published in Management Journal</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8263</link><description>UST student, Yvette Mitchell, presented a paper at the Society for Advancement of Management conference in Arlington, Virginia.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8263</guid></item><item><title>UST student receives British American Foundation Scholarship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8256</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8256</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Names George DeMontrond as the Chair of the Board of Directors</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8259</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Board of Directors has elected George A. DeMontrond III as its chair, and Michele Malloy as vice chair.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8259</guid></item><item><title>English Department Introduces New Student Magazine, Thoroughfare</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8244</link><description>UST students have a new avenue on which to express their creativity, Thoroughfare, a student feature magazine published by the English Department.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8244</guid></item><item><title>ECOS Receives Award from Trees for Houston</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8245</link><description>  University of St. Thomas students have been recognized for doing their part to offset the amount of pollutants in the air by planting trees.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8245</guid></item><item><title>UST Celebrates Fr. Brezik’s 95th Birthday</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8246</link><description> The University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies owes a great debt of gratitude to Fr. Victor Brezik. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8246</guid></item><item><title>UST Names Debbye Crofoot-Morley Director of Development</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8247</link><description>The University of St. Thomas named Debbye Crofoot-Morley to the newly-created position of director of development.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8247</guid></item><item><title>UST Names Robert LeBlanc as Dean of the School of Education</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8253</link><description>The University of St. Thomas named Dr. Robert LeBlanc as dean of the School of Education.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8253</guid></item><item><title>UST piano student receives pointers from top concert pianist</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8241</link><description>Michelle Shannahan, a junior music major, represented UST as a performer and participant in the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium Piano Masterclass.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8241</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Presents Forum on Conflict and the Hispanic Community</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8275</link><description>UST presents &amp;ldquo;A Community Forum on Conflict and the Hispanic Community,&amp;rdquo; featuring discussions on the sources and views of conflict in the community and resolution concepts.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8275</guid></item><item><title>UST Graduate Turns Obstacles into Opportunities</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8219</link><description> A college education often leads students to embark upon a journey of self-actualization, allowing them to begin to comprehend their life&amp;rsquo;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&amp;rsquo;s purpose for his life. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8219</guid></item><item><title>UST Student Commencement Speaker Learns the Meaning of Perseverance</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8220</link><description>He had his doubts. It started out rocky &amp;ndash; 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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8220</guid></item><item><title>International Studies Graduate Changes Her Global Perspective</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8221</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8221</guid></item><item><title>Kristi Carreon Pursues College Dreams, Refuses to Become Statistic</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8222</link><description>Teen mother, high school dropout &amp;ndash; for the last 17 years, Kristi Carreon has lived with labels. Now she is proud to have a new label: college graduate.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8222</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Student To Graduate Among First Class of Bioinformatics Majors</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8223</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8223</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Graduate Discovers Family Tie to St. Thomas Aquinas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8224</link><description>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 &amp;ndash; his college diploma and his family&amp;rsquo;s ancestral record. Though he was unaware of his lineage when he enrolled at UST, Summerour is coincidentally related to the University&amp;rsquo;s namesake, St. Thomas Aquinas.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8224</guid></item><item><title>The University of St. Thomas to Host Summer Volleyball  Camps</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8216</link><description> 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 &amp;ndash; 8th grade): 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Advanced Camp (9th &amp;ndash; 12th grade): 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25, 2008. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8216</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Welcomes Todd Smith as Athletic Director, Men&amp;apos;s Basketball Coach</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8217</link><description>Todd Smith will join The University of St. Thomas as athletic director and men&amp;rsquo;s basketball coach. Smith will develop and lead UST&amp;rsquo;s inaugural basketball team.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8217</guid></item><item><title>Anadarko CEO James Hackett speaks to University of St. Thomas 2008 Graduates about Leadership and Success</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8212</link><description> James T. Hackett spoke about three key aspects of leadership and success &amp;ndash; passion, courage and service &amp;ndash; in his address to the 2008 graduating class of the University of St. Thomas. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8212</guid></item><item><title>UST Students Competed in Model Arab League Conference</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8196</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8196</guid></item><item><title>2008 BSU Crawfish Boil</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8197</link><description>The 2008 Black Student Union Crawfish Boil will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 25 on the Crooker Patio.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8197</guid></item><item><title>UST Faculty, Administrators Participate in Conference on Being Catholic in America</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8185</link><description> Fr. Anthony Giampietro, Dr. Dominic Aquila and Dr. John Hittinger recently participated in a conference titled &amp;quot;Being Catholic in America,&amp;quot; at St. Michael&amp;apos;s Catholic Church. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8185</guid></item><item><title>UST Students Competed in Model Arab League Conference</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8186</link><description>Nine UST students represented the United Arab Emirates on April 4 and 5 at the Model Arab League conference.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8186</guid></item><item><title>UST Alumnus Named Auxiliary Bishop for San Antonio</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8178</link><description>University of St. Thomas alumnus Fr. Oscar Cant&amp;uacute; has been named auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of San Antonio by Pope Benedict XVI.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8178</guid></item><item><title>Fr. Braden Honored by St. Thomas High School</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8179</link><description>UST President Emeritus Fr. Patrick Braden, CSB, has been named to St. Thomas High School&amp;rsquo;s Hall of Honor.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8179</guid></item><item><title>Mendenhall Summer Institute</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8169</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8169</guid></item><item><title>CSB Named Participant of UN-Backed Initiative</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8158</link><description> UST&amp;rsquo;s Cameron School of Business has been named as one of the first 100 participants of the Principles for Responsible Management Education. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8158</guid></item><item><title>UST Student Recognized by Best Buddies</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8154</link><description>UST junior Misbah Mohammed has been recognized by Best Buddies Texas for her exemplary friendship with buddy Candis Newton.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8154</guid></item><item><title>Stewart to Research Early American History in Philadelphia</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8124</link><description>UST history major Whitney Stewart has been awarded a SHEAR/Mellon Undergraduate Fellowship by the Society of Historians of the Early American Republic.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8124</guid></item><item><title>2008 Research Symposium</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8125</link><description> The 2008 Research Symposium will be held Friday and Saturday, April 11-12 on the University Campus.  
 
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8125</guid></item><item><title>UST Students Participate in Alternative Spring Break</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8126</link><description>Eleven UST students participated in the 2008 Campus Ministry Alternative Spring Break Experience in Portland, Oregon.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8126</guid></item><item><title>Don&amp;apos;t Walk on the Seal!</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8121</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8121</guid></item><item><title>Campus Ministry Offers Separate Retreats for Women, Men</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8122</link><description> Campus Ministry is offering women and men of the UST community the opportunity to attend separate retreats, Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 5. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8122</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts Model Arab League Conference</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8123</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8123</guid></item><item><title>UST Students to Study Abroad in France</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8120</link><description>UST students Oscar Roa and Julie Lang will travel to France this summer as the recipients of scholarships awarded by the Alliance Fran&amp;ccedil;aise de Houston.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8120</guid></item><item><title>UST Theology Major Presents Research at Rice University</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8109</link><description>UST theology major Theresa Hoang presented research at the Rice University Medieval Studies Undergraduate Program and Symposium.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8109</guid></item><item><title>Cameron School of Business Names New Associate Dean</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8099</link><description>Dr. Natasha Delcoure has been named academic associate dean and director of graduate business programs for UST&amp;rsquo;s Cameron School of Business.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8099</guid></item><item><title>UST’s Center for International Studies Hosts Dr. Jorge Castañeda</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8035</link><description>UST&amp;apos;s Center for International Studies, Literal magazine host a lecture by former Foreign Minister of Mexico Dr. Jorge Casta&amp;ntilde;eda on Mexican foreign policy and U.S.-Mexico relations.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8035</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Graduate Wins White House Internship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8036</link><description>UST graduate John Joerns spent the fall of 2007 working  the nation&amp;rsquo;s capital as a White House intern under a special assistant to the president in the Office of Public Liaison.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8036</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents the 2008 Lenten Lecture Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8037</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s topic will explore various aspects of the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and the communications media.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8037</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Raises $800,000 for Scholarships at 58th Annual Mardi Gras Gala</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8038</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8038</guid></item><item><title>UST offers advice on college financial aid at Fat FAFSA event</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8039</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8039</guid></item><item><title>“Sabrina Fair” To Entertain University of St. Thomas’ Jones Hall Theatre</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8040</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Drama Program presents the 1950s classic &amp;ldquo;Sabrina Fair.&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8040</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Friends of Archaeology Host Lecture</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8041</link><description>UST&amp;apos;s Friends of Archaeology hosted a lecture titled &amp;ldquo;Remembering the Saints: An Interpretation of the Early Christian Confessio beneath the Church of SS Giovanni e Paolo in Rome.&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8041</guid></item><item><title>Bishop Rino Fisichella of Rome to Speak</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8042</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s Seminary, 9845 Memorial Dr. He will discuss &amp;ldquo;Living as a Catholic in a Post-Modern Culture.&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8042</guid></item><item><title>Opera Workshop</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8045</link><description>University of St. Thomas Music Program presents an Opera Workshop: &amp;ldquo;A Night of Mozart Opera Scenes,&amp;rdquo; directed by Dr. Brady Knapp, featuring UST music students.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8045</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents Traditional Irish Band Performing Music</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8046</link><description>Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum, UST Music Program and The Irish Society present the Brock McGu&amp;iacute;re Band, playing traditional Irish music from the West of Ireland.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8046</guid></item><item><title>Film Viewing, Discussion: La Pared</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8049</link><description>A film viewing of &amp;ldquo;La Pared&amp;rdquo; will be shown with a discussion lead by film director Maru Buendia-Senties sponsored by the Center for International Studies.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8049</guid></item><item><title>The Wall That Divides</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8050</link><description>UST&amp;apos;s Young Social Justice Institute and Maryknoll present a lecture titled &amp;ldquo;The Wall that Divides&amp;rdquo; given by Jay J. Johnson-Castro from the Border Network for Human Rights.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8050</guid></item><item><title>Texas Nature Fundraiser</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8051</link><description>UST&amp;apos;s Social Justice Committee will host a Big Texas Nature Project fundraiser to benefit the Texas Nature Project at Northpoint Ranch, Mason, Texas.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8051</guid></item><item><title>2008 B.K. Smith Lecture in History “The Early Irish Church: The City of God in Early Ireland”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8052</link><description>The annual B.K. Smith Lecture in History, titled &amp;ldquo;The Early Irish Church: The City of God in Early Ireland&amp;rdquo; co-sponsored by the History Department and the Center for Irish Studies.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8052</guid></item><item><title>St. Patrick&amp;apos;s Day Mass and Breakfast</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8053</link><description>St. Patrick&amp;rsquo;s Day Mass with Irish musicians and His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo as celebrant. An Irish breakfast will follow the Mass. Concelebrants are welcome.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8053</guid></item><item><title>Countdown to College</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8054</link><description>The UST Admissions office is hosting &amp;ldquo;Countdown to College,&amp;rdquo; an interactive event geared to help incoming high school seniors gain information about the college application process.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8054</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts Interfaith Dialogue Symposium</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8055</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8055</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Holds Inaugural Herzstein Lecture in Judaism</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8056</link><description>UST presents the Inaugural Herzstein Lecture in Judaism featuring a lecture by Rabbi Roy Walter titled &amp;ldquo;Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Philosopher for All Faiths.&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8056</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents Traditional Irish Folk Music by The Makem and Spain Brothers</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8057</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8057</guid></item><item><title>President&amp;apos;s Lecture Hernando de Soto</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8058</link><description>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 &amp;ldquo;Why and How to Globalize: The Role of Law.&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8058</guid></item><item><title>St. Thomas Rocked the Vote</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8032</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8032</guid></item><item><title>Join the Challenge to Launch Tiller Scholarship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8021</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8021</guid></item><item><title>UST Expands Recycling Program</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8022</link><description>UST is getting greener. Four sets of recycling bins for plastic, paper, glass and aluminum have been added to campus.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8022</guid></item><item><title>ICUSTA Offers UST Students and Faculty International Opportunities</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8018</link><description>As a member of ICUSTA, UST has committed itself to expanding international experiences for students and faculty.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8018</guid></item><item><title>UST Center for Irish Studies Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Irish Literature Scholar</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8019</link><description>UST Center for Irish Studies  presents Dr. Richard Rankin Russell to speak about The Beauties of Bernard MacLaverty&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Grace Notes&amp;rdquo; celebrating the Center&amp;apos;s fifth anniversary.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8019</guid></item><item><title>Dr. LeBlanc Named Associate Dean of School of Education</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8020</link><description>UST named Dr. Robert LeBlanc as the associate dean of the School of Education.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8020</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Houser&amp;apos;s Book Receives International Recognition</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8017</link><description>Professor of Philosophy Dr. Ed Houser has received international recognition for his book &amp;ldquo;Laudemus Viros Gloriosos: Essays in Honor of Armand Maurer, CSB.&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8017</guid></item><item><title>Seeing Double in Cameron School</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8012</link><description>With dreams of one day opening up a business together, 25-year-old twins Amy and Awa Dosso left their home in Africa&amp;rsquo;s Ivory Coast to pursue MBAs at the Cameron School of Business.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=8012</guid></item><item><title>UST Students Get a Lesson in the Law</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7987</link><description> 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&amp;rsquo;s Southern Regional Mock Trial Tournament. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7987</guid></item><item><title>Dr. Soffer Takes on New Role, Travels to Jamaica</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7985</link><description>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.  
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7985</guid></item><item><title>Green and Chaumont Celebrate Mardi Gras as King and Queen</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7986</link><description>UST seniors Grover Green and Meris Chaumont received the royal treatment as this year&amp;rsquo;s student king and queen at the 2008 Mardi Gras Gala on Tuesday, Feb. 5.  
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7986</guid></item><item><title>Fr. Brezik and Marshall Receive Order of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7977</link><description>Fr. Victor Brezik, CSB, and Houston philanthropist Hugh Roy Marshall received the Order of St. Thomas award at the 2008 St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 5 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7977</guid></item><item><title>UST Piano Student to Compete at State Level</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7978</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 5 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7978</guid></item><item><title>Departments Undergo Organizational Adjustments</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7976</link><description>UST experiences organizational shifts as many faculty members will take on new positions within their departments.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7976</guid></item><item><title>UST Offers Biochemistry Major</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7969</link><description>UST will now offer a major in biochemistry&amp;ndash;one of the fastest growing fields in science&amp;ndash;as another degree option for students interested in studying the sciences.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7969</guid></item><item><title>UST Names Winners of Catholic Schools Essay Contest</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7968</link><description>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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7968</guid></item><item><title>Fr. Barringer Named Basilian Superior</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7965</link><description>Fr. Robert Barringer, CSB, joins the University of St. Thomas as local Superior of the Basilian Fathers.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7965</guid></item><item><title>Stockton Observes Taiwanese Election First-Hand</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7966</link><description>Dr. Hans Stockton, associate professor in the Center for International Studies and director of Study Abroad, visited Taiwan in January to observe the nation&amp;rsquo;s legislative elections.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7966</guid></item><item><title>Burnett Family Gives $2.6 Million to Cameron School</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7962</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7962</guid></item><item><title>Burnett Family Gives $2.6 Million to Cameron School</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7963</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7963</guid></item><item><title>School of Education Experiences Leadership Shifts</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7951</link><description>The UST School of Education is undergoing a leadership transition as Dr. Robert LeBlanc replaces Fr. Dennis Andrews, CSB, as the school&amp;apos;s associate dean.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7951</guid></item><item><title>UST Micro-Credit Students Meet Nobel Peace Prize Winner</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7955</link><description>On Jan. 14 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus met with members of UST&amp;rsquo;s Micro-Credit Program during a private gathering.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7955</guid></item><item><title>&amp;quot;Traffic in Women III&amp;quot;</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7946</link><description>See &amp;quot;A Retrial of the Danaids,&amp;quot; the last production in this trilogy, unfold starting Jan. 30, running through Feb. 2, 6-9 and Feb. 11.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7946</guid></item><item><title>Scholarly Journal Devotes Issue to Deely&amp;apos;s Book</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7947</link><description>Dr. John Deely, professor of philosophy in UST&amp;rsquo;s Center for Thomistic Studies, has been recognized for his book &amp;quot;The Four Ages of Understanding.&amp;quot;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7947</guid></item><item><title>UST Alumnus Named Bishop of Amarillo</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7926</link><description>University of St. Thomas and St. Mary&amp;rsquo;s Seminary alumnus Patrick Zurek has been named bishop of Amarillo by Pope Benedict XVI.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7926</guid></item><item><title>Scholarships Available</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7904</link><description> Read about scholarship and financial aid opportunities in the 2008 spring Scholarship Bulletin. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7904</guid></item><item><title>Alumni Association Scholarship Available</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7897</link><description>UST sophomores and juniors apply before Feb. 29 for the Alumni Association Scholarship. Click here to find out more.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7897</guid></item><item><title>Read the Latest Issue of the Shining Star Newsletter</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7882</link><description>Read about UST people and events in the latest issue of the Shining Star newsletter published by Public Affairs.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7882</guid></item><item><title>CFC&amp;apos;s Roots of Peace in Islam, Judaism and Christianity</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7872</link><description>Center for Faith and Culture hosts the first Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Inter-religious Dialogue Conference on March 5. Register now.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7872</guid></item><item><title>GMAT Course Available at Discount for UST Students</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7869</link><description>UST&amp;apos;s Cameron School of Business has entered a partnership with the Princeton Review to provide an affordable GMAT preparation course for graduate students.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7869</guid></item><item><title>UST Students Host Garage Sale to Raise Funds to Attend World Youth Day</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7850</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7850</guid></item><item><title>Second Annual Dual Language Symposium</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7851</link><description>The second annual dual language symposium will be held from Thursday, Jan. 24 - Saturday, Jan. 25, 2008 at the University of St. Thomas.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7851</guid></item><item><title>2008 Aquinas Lecture with Msgr. John Whipple</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7852</link><description>The 2008 Aquinas Lecture will host Msgr. John Wippel on Thursday, Jan. 31 who will discuss &amp;quot;Thomas Aquinas and the Controversy Concerning Unity of Substantial Form in Human Beings.&amp;quot;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7852</guid></item><item><title>UST Rates in Top 20 Schools in Study Abroad</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7846</link><description> According to a report by the International Educational Exchange, UST is one of 20 top schools in the United States for Study Abroad. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7846</guid></item><item><title>Mary Ann Shaw Named Scholar Athlete</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7847</link><description>UST Volleyball Co-Captain Mary Ann Shaw has been named 2007 Daktronics-NAIA Volleyball Scholar-Athlete.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7847</guid></item><item><title>UST Students Bring Holiday Cheer to Soldiers</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7843</link><description>Two UST students collected donations from students, faculty and staff to send 50  troops Christmas care packages.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7843</guid></item><item><title>Koehn Speaks to Snow Brand Milk Directors and Managers</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7844</link><description>University of St. Thomas Center for Ethics Director, Dr. Daryl Koehn has closely studied the ethics of Snow Brand Milk&amp;apos;s response to the two back-to back food safety scandals.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7844</guid></item><item><title>Striby Defends Dissertation</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7841</link><description>UST PhD candidate Steven Striby will defend his doctoral dissertation at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14 in the Ahern Room, Crooker Center.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 7 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7841</guid></item><item><title>UST Featured in New 2008 Edition of The Princeton Review Guide: &amp;quot;Best Western Colleges&amp;quot;</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7837</link><description>UST is named one of 123 outstanding universities in the The Princeton Review&amp;apos;s 2008 &amp;ldquo;Best Western Colleges&amp;rdquo; publication.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 6 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7837</guid></item><item><title>Laurels Shares its Philotechnical Difficulties with UST Readers</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7838</link><description>&amp;ldquo;Philotechnical Difficulties,&amp;rdquo; a term that means &amp;ldquo;difficulties in crafting the art we love,&amp;rdquo; is the title of the fall 2007 edition of the UST student literary magazine, Laurels.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 6 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7838</guid></item><item><title>ICUSTA Membership Expands into China</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7827</link><description>A new educational opportunity has been inaugurated into the International Council of Universities of St. Thomas Aquinas (ICUSTA).</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7827</guid></item><item><title>Daryl Koehn Speaks on Business Ethics</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7828</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7828</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Announces New Executive Marketing Director</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7816</link><description>The University of St. Thomas has hired Vickie Alleman to be the University&amp;rsquo;s new Executive Director of Marketing.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7816</guid></item><item><title>Traffic In Women III: A Retrial of the Danaids</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7817</link><description>The latest installment, &amp;ldquo;Traffic in Women III: A Retrial of the Danaids&amp;rdquo; will be performed at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 - Saturday, Feb. 2, Feb. 6-9 and Feb. 11.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7817</guid></item><item><title>Fall 2007 Graduate Mary Caro Eyes the Future</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7818</link><description>Caro plans to work on her Texas teacher&amp;rsquo;s certification after graduation and hopes to begin teaching by the beginning of the 2008-09 school year.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7818</guid></item><item><title>UST Becomes Member of United Nations Global Compact</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7811</link><description>The Cameron School of Business has been granted membership to the United Nations initiative of Principles of Management Education (PRME).</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7811</guid></item><item><title>UST Named Champions of Character Institution</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7812</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7812</guid></item><item><title>Freshmen Get To Sample College Life</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7789</link><description>UST Odyssey Program gave freshman Katie Rinaldi a unique experience of college life.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7789</guid></item><item><title>Rauniar Recognized for Contributions</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7790</link><description>Dr. Rupak Rauniar was presented with a certificate of recognition for his outstanding contributions in the area of new product development and project management.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7790</guid></item><item><title>UST Becomes Member of UN Global Compact</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7791</link><description>The Cameron School of Business has been granted membership to the United Nations initiative of Principles of Management Education (PRME).</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7791</guid></item><item><title>UST Chinese Language Students Place in Competition</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7774</link><description>Students in the University of St. Thomas Chinese language classes placed in a series of recent Chinese language speech competitions.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7774</guid></item><item><title>UST Volleyball Player in Popeye&amp;apos;s Ad</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7771</link><description>UST volleyball player, Heather Hardy, has a cameo in the lastest ad for Popeye&amp;apos;s.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7771</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts Fulbright Scholars</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7772</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7772</guid></item><item><title>Brandt Recognized for Work with Gifted Students</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7767</link><description>Dr. Terry Brandt received the Texas Association of Gifted and Talented President&amp;apos;s Award for his exemplary work with gifted and talented students.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7767</guid></item><item><title>Lady Celts Place in Regional Top Ten</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7768</link><description>The UST Lady Celts volleyball team finished its second season ranked 10 in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Region Six ratings.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7768</guid></item><item><title>UST Students Carve Their Niche in the Business World</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7766</link><description>Five UST students have taken the challenge to run a corporate business and have placed in the top 100 schools across the nation.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7766</guid></item><item><title>Save the Date: 2008 Mardi Gras Gala</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7469</link><description> 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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Wilson will be responsible for networking with and fostering dialogue among scientists and academicians on the subject of faith and culture.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7709</guid></item><item><title>Augustine Hall Students Revitalize Buffalo Bayou</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7686</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7686</guid></item><item><title>Political Science Chair Lectures in China</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7687</link><description>Dr. Jon Taylor presented a paper in China titled &amp;ldquo;Universities as Engines of Economic Development: The Texas Emerging Technology Fund.&amp;quot;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7687</guid></item><item><title>UST Goes &amp;apos;Green&amp;apos;</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7677</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7677</guid></item><item><title>Sutton Elected President of Statewide Student Affairs Organization</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7680</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7680</guid></item><item><title>CIS Students Named Global Ambassadors</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7672</link><description>Center for International Studies students Claudia Espinosa and Laura Adal have been named UST Global Ambassadors by the World Affairs Council of Houston.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 2 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7672</guid></item><item><title>Jumpstart Your Leadership Training with C.E.L.T.</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7649</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7649</guid></item><item><title>Vote for Student Loan Funding: Prop 2</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7645</link><description>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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7645</guid></item><item><title>Harry Leguillon Scholarship Awarded</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7646</link><description>The French-American Scholarship Fund has awarded the Harry Leguillon Annual Scholarship to junior Leslie Roberts.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7646</guid></item><item><title>Knasas Speaks in Lithuania</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7642</link><description>Philosophy Professor Dr. John F. X. Knasas spoke at the &amp;ldquo;500 Years of Philosophy in Lithuania&amp;rdquo; conference at the University of Vilnius in Lithuania, Sept. 27-28.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7642</guid></item><item><title>UST Fashion Show Raises Funds for Endowed Scholarship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7770</link><description> The 2007 UST Fashion Show, Oct. 17, raised more than $85,000 for University of St. Thomas Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship fund.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7770</guid></item><item><title>Cunningham Speaks at Asian Studies Conference</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7629</link><description>William Cunningham, FSO, chaired a roundtable discussion on the U.S. Department of State&amp;apos;s Chinese Language program on Oct. 27-28.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7629</guid></item><item><title>Dum Spiro Holds First Fundraiser</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7630</link><description> The Center for International Studies held its first &amp;quot;Dum Spiro&amp;quot; fundraiser and silent auction to raise awareness and funds for the Micro-Credit Fund Program.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7630</guid></item><item><title>Archbishop Daniel DiNardo Named Cardinal</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7636</link><description>Archbishop Daniel DiNardo of the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese was named by Pope Benedict XVI as one of 23 new cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 17.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7636</guid></item><item><title>Words Without Borders</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7612</link><description>&amp;ldquo;Words without Borders: The World Through the Eyes of Writers,&amp;rdquo; will feature the works of authors Zara Houshmand, Bapsi Sidhwa and Liu Hongbin. 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The event raised more than $105,000 for the Fr. Francis E. 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More than 200 juniors and seniors from 11 local public and private high schools attended the event.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7587</guid></item><item><title>Knights of Columbus Receive Top Honors</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7576</link><description>The UST Knights of Columbus, Fr. Vincent J. Guinan Council 13940, was honored with three awards at the K of C National College Conference.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 3 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7576</guid></item><item><title>Broadway Favorite Little Shop of Horrors Plays Jones Hall</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7761</link><description> The tale of a nerdy florist assistant and his singing carnivorous plant sets the stage for the University of St. Thomas Drama program&amp;rsquo;s production of  Little Shop of Horrors .  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7761</guid></item><item><title>Careers in Psychology Night a Success</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7568</link><description>Students interested in the psychology field made the first UST Careers in Psychology Night a success.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7568</guid></item><item><title>Augustine Hall Students Experience Symphony</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7569</link><description>Augustine Hall Living-Learning Community students experienced the music of the Houston Symphony, and got up-close-and-personal with the performers.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7569</guid></item><item><title>Cameron School Receives $1.5 Million to Establish Endowed Chair</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7570</link><description>The Harry and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation gave $1.5 million to the Cameron School to create an Endowed Chair in Management and Marketing.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7570</guid></item><item><title>Fulbright Scholars Share Their Stories</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7567</link><description>Fulbright scholars from around the area gathered at UST for a reception and a chance to share stories, on Sept. 20.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7567</guid></item><item><title>Cameron Alumni Share Workplace Experiences</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7562</link><description> Cameron School of Business alumni from PriceWaterhouseCoopers returned to campus to share personal experiences to current Cameron students. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7562</guid></item><item><title>New Partnership: The Menil-St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7563</link><description>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&amp;rsquo;s Museum District.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7563</guid></item><item><title>Faith and Life Scholarships Awarded</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7564</link><description>This fall, two incoming freshmen will receive a newly funded four-year Faith and Life Scholarship.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7564</guid></item><item><title>Edward P. White Memorial Plaza Dedication</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7511</link><description> 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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7511</guid></item><item><title>Gries Awarded by ACS</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7548</link><description> Dr. Gerald Gries, professor and chair of chemistry and physics, was awarded by the American Chemical Society, for serving as the Chemistry Olympiad coordinator. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7548</guid></item><item><title>UST Partners with Menil Collection to Provide Historical Tour</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7549</link><description>The Menil Collection and the University of St. Thomas have partnered to create a walking tour of the northern gateway to Houston&amp;rsquo;s Museum District.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7549</guid></item><item><title>GHBER Scholarship Winner Announced</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7544</link><description>Boris Po-Hon Liu is this year&amp;rsquo;s recipient of a $2,000 scholarship from the Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7544</guid></item><item><title>Off Road, On Course</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7546</link><description> Once touring as a professional musician, the last thing on Tim Castro&amp;rsquo;s mind was going back to school, but after 10 years of traveling, Castro, decided to pursue a college degree. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7546</guid></item><item><title>UST School of Theology Celebrates Opening Mass</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7540</link><description>The UST School of Theology at St. Mary&amp;rsquo;s Seminary began a new semester with the help of Archbishop Daniel DiNardo, who joined in the celebration of this year&amp;rsquo;s Opening Mass.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7540</guid></item><item><title>Walk with Me: ‘The Struggle for Freedom and Hope in Zimbabwe’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7611</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7611</guid></item><item><title>Philosophy Professor Hits All the Right Shots</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7525</link><description>Scott Sullivan, UST philosophy adjunct professor practices hard in the classroom and in the ring, working on his Ph.D. and teaching martial arts.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7525</guid></item><item><title>Fernandez Awarded for Volunteer Work</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7522</link><description> Dr. Ramon Fernandez, assistant professor of accounting, has been recognized for his volunteer work by the Points of Light Foundation. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7522</guid></item><item><title>Exchanging Stories Abroad</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7523</link><description> UST Study Abroad Program has exchange partnerships with 16 universities abroad. Welcome UST&amp;apos;s newest exchange students from Spain, Japan, Taiwan, Ireland and Canada. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7523</guid></item><item><title>UST Professor Named Holocaust Educator</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7512</link><description>UST adjunct professor Jenny McConnell has been named to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum&amp;rsquo;s Regional Education Corps.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 7 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7512</guid></item><item><title>FOCUS on Your Faith</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7481</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7481</guid></item><item><title>Health Museum Volunteers Make a Difference</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7499</link><description>UST volunteers are making an impression at the Health Museum with their reliability, enthusiasm and willingness to try new activities.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7499</guid></item><item><title>Part-Time Program Helps Working Students Pursue Degree</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7479</link><description>UST School of Education Evening and Part-Time Program for elementary education majors allows working students to pursue their undergraduate degrees. 
 
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7479</guid></item><item><title>07-09 Undergraduate Catalog Online</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7445</link><description>07-09 Undergraduate Catalog is available online. Click here for more details.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7445</guid></item><item><title>Lady Celts 2007 Volleyball Schedule</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7759</link><description> Show your support for the Lady Celts Varsity Volleyball team during the 2007 season.   </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7759</guid></item><item><title>Ivany Dedicates WWII Memorial in Austin</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7440</link><description>UST President Robert Ivany delivered the keynote address at the dedication of the WWII Memorial in Austin.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7440</guid></item><item><title>Alumnus Dies in Afghanistan</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7430</link><description>UST alumnus Charles B. Kitowski III, died Aug. 12, 2007 in Afghanistan from wounds sustained from an IED blast.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7430</guid></item><item><title>Three Generations and Counting</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7437</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7437</guid></item><item><title>Dual-Language Scholarship Awarded</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7438</link><description>The Ellen and Scipio de Kanter Dual-Language Scholarship has been awarded to Ruth Ca&amp;ntilde;as, a junior bilingual education major.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7438</guid></item><item><title>Teacher of the Year Draws on Family Heritage</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7425</link><description>Hafedh Azaiez, UST graduate student, receives HISD Teacher of the Year Award for Pin Oaks Middle School in Bellaire.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7425</guid></item><item><title>Seminar Fosters Discourse on Fides et Ratio</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7426</link><description> Dr. Dominic Aquila and Fr. Anthony Giampietro, CSB, participated in the second annual  Fides et Ratio  (faith and reason) seminar. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7426</guid></item><item><title>UST Professor Attends Business and Liberal Arts Symposium</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7405</link><description>Associate Professor for the Cameron School of Business Dr. Michele Simms participated in the Council of Independent Colleges&amp;rsquo; symposium on liberal arts and business education.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7405</guid></item><item><title>Norman Makes a Home at UST</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7404</link><description>UST has named Yolanda Norman as Residence Life director. Norman joined the Student Affairs staff on July 23.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 7 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7404</guid></item><item><title>UST Welcomes New Faculty</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7389</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7389</guid></item><item><title>Cameron School of Business Hires New Director of Graduate Programs</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7392</link><description> Graduate students at the Cameron School of Business can seek advice on careers and courses from the new Director of Graduate Programs, Bill Ivins. 
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7392</guid></item><item><title>Encyclopedia Publishes Work of UST Faculty</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7386</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 2 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7386</guid></item><item><title>Hittinger Addresses Serra Club</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7375</link><description> 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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7375</guid></item><item><title>All Classes Reunion</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7357</link><description>  Reconnect with old friends, make some new ones and celebrate your time at UST   during a fun-filled weekend of reunion activities.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7357</guid></item><item><title>Comeaux Family Scholarship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7358</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7358</guid></item><item><title>&amp;quot;Miss Firecracker Contest&amp;quot;</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7359</link><description>University of St. Thomas drama department stages Beth Henley&amp;rsquo;s play &amp;ldquo;The Miss Firecracker Contest&amp;rdquo; July 5-7 and July 11-14.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7359</guid></item><item><title>Weatherly Continues to Shine</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7360</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7360</guid></item><item><title>Second Collection</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7361</link><description>Three incoming UST freshmen have received scholarship awards from Second Collection, a yearly collection taken up in parishes across the Galveston/Houston Archdiocese.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7361</guid></item><item><title>Class of 1952 Reunion</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7366</link><description>On June 2 the University of St. Thomas class of 1952 celebrated its 55th graduation anniversary.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7366</guid></item><item><title>Students Merit Fr. Guinan Scholarships</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7349</link><description>Three incoming University of St. Thomas freshmen have been awarded the Fr. Vincent J. Guinan Scholarship, which covers full tuition.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7349</guid></item><item><title>Ivany Named Chairman of Board for MHAHouston</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7351</link><description>UST President Robert Ivany will assume position as chairman of the board for the Mental Health Association of Greater Houston for 2007-2008.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7351</guid></item><item><title>High School Students Catch a Glimpse of College Life</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7346</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7346</guid></item><item><title>Brain Over Brawn Earn Athletes Award</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7347</link><description> 
 The UST Lady Celts muscled their way with brain over brawn to win the American Volleyball Coaches Association&amp;rsquo;s GamePlan/AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2006-2007 season.  
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7347</guid></item><item><title>HACU Internship Places UST Student at IRS</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7344</link><description>Paula Henao is receiving hands-on experience during her internship with the Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service this summer.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7344</guid></item><item><title>Best of the Class Head to UST</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7343</link><description>High school valedictorians Paloma Rodriguez, Veronica Coriano and Gina Roberts choose UST for its strong Catholic tradition and supportive and friendly environment. 
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7343</guid></item><item><title>Dean Aquila Honored at Conference</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7341</link><description> Dr. Dominic Aquila has been honored by the National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools.   
 
 
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 9 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7341</guid></item><item><title>Krystofiak Directs Summer Art Program</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7287</link><description>UST Adjunct Professor of piano Paul Krystofiak assumed the director&amp;rsquo;s position of the 15th Annual Summer Academy for Scholarship in the Art at HSPVA.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7287</guid></item><item><title>Education Dean Receives Women on the Move Award</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7288</link><description> 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.  
 
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7288</guid></item><item><title>Passion for Ministry Underwrites Comeaux Family Scholarship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7132</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7132</guid></item><item><title>Miracle in the Heights</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7274</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7274</guid></item><item><title>Studio Arts Faculty, Students Win Top Awards</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7275</link><description>UST faculty, Francesca Fuchs and students, Carla Novi, Nam Nguyen and Cody Ledvina win awards for their accomplishments in arts and sciences.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7275</guid></item><item><title>Law School Coop Agreement Accepts First Four Students</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7276</link><description>Four University of St. Thomas seniors will attend South Texas College of Law next fall as part of a cooperative admission program with UST.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7276</guid></item><item><title>No Argument: Mock Trial Team Attracts Notice</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7277</link><description> In its inaugural year, the UST Fighting Celts team achieved an overall record of 4-4 and two team members received high individual honors.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7277</guid></item><item><title>Join UST and Expand Your Opportunities to Study Abroad</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7278</link><description>Fueled by interest in India&amp;rsquo;s leading role in the services globalization industry, 13 UST graduate students studied abroad in Bangalore, India this past summer.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7278</guid></item><item><title>UST Alums Embark on a New Venture, Combining Business and Theater</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7266</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7266</guid></item><item><title>UST Receives $4.5 Million for Mendenhall Achievement Center</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7258</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7258</guid></item><item><title>UST Celebrates a Year of Leadership</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7259</link><description>The fifth annual leadership banquet, &amp;ldquo;Time after Time,&amp;rdquo; was held Sunday, April 29 in Jerabeck Center to celebrate a year of student leadership and achievement.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7259</guid></item><item><title>Finding His Place in the World</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7260</link><description>Thomas Mendez, sophomore International Studies major, will complete a six-week internship at the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C. this summer.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7260</guid></item><item><title>GHBER Gives MBA Scholarship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7161</link><description>The University of St. Thomas has received an academic scholarship from the Board of Directors of the Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7161</guid></item><item><title>Tutors Tackle TAKS</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7158</link><description>UST students volunteer at Ryan Middle School to help students prepare for the TAKS Test.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7158</guid></item><item><title>Mendenhall Gives $4.5 Million for Achievement Center</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7159</link><description>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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7159</guid></item><item><title>UST Chooses New Logo for Mascot</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7152</link><description>The University of St. Thomas has selected a lion, adapted from the Scottish royal coat of arms, to represent its mascot, the Celts.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7152</guid></item><item><title>UST Alumna Bridges Gap between Two Worlds</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7151</link><description> UST alumna and adjunct professor Rose Mary Salum bridges the gap between Latin American and English literature and journalism. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7151</guid></item><item><title>Former Board Chair Receives National Devitt Award</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7147</link><description>Carolyn King,U.S. Court of Appeals  judge for the Fifth Circuit, and former chair of UST&amp;apos;s Board of Directors received the Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7147</guid></item><item><title>Students Give Back</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7143</link><description>UST members of the Pre-Health Professions Society embraced the University&amp;rsquo;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.  
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7143</guid></item><item><title>Carl Scott Earns Accolades from AP</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7144</link><description>Carl Scott was selected to participate in the annual Reading and scoring in statistics of the College Board&amp;apos;s Ap&amp;reg; Examinations this June.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7144</guid></item><item><title>New Programs for Lay Ministers Now Available</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7141</link><description>The University of St. Thomas School of Theology is launching several initiatives to better serve lay ministers in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7141</guid></item><item><title>Western Bound: On the Trail of History</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7117</link><description>James Stautberg heads to California to pursue a Ph.D in history. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7117</guid></item><item><title>Piano Camp 2007</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7121</link><description>The University of St. Thomas will host the Houston Piano Camp for the 19th year, offering area students experienced instruction for a great price.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7121</guid></item><item><title>History Major Receives Summer Fellowship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7122</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7122</guid></item><item><title>CFC Spirituality Seminar 2007</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7123</link><description> UST&amp;apos;s Center for Faith and Culture presents its 4th Annual Spirituality Seminar, &amp;quot;Identity Theft &amp;ndash; The Challenge for Catholic Americans,&amp;quot; June 11-15.  
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7123</guid></item><item><title>China Town Hall Live Webcast</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7124</link><description>  
 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.  
  
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7124</guid></item><item><title>&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;I Madonnari&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt; Sidewalk Art Contest</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7125</link><description>This festival and sidewalk art competition will celebrate the Madonnari, 16th century traveling folk artists who would copy paintings of the Madonna.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7125</guid></item><item><title>Mendez Accepted for Presigious Internship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7126</link><description>Developing leadership skills is second nature to University of St. Thomas sophomore Thomas M&amp;eacute;ndez. This International Studies major will complete a six-week internship at the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7126</guid></item><item><title>Hester Elected MacMurray President</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7127</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7127</guid></item><item><title>School Teachers are in Good Hands</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7013</link><description>Kim-Thoa Nguyen is one of 25 college juniors to be a recipient of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund&amp;rsquo;s 2007 Fellowships.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7013</guid></item><item><title>Intern Earns Awards</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7116</link><description>A friend, a course requirement and initiative proved a serendipitous and rewarding combination for a recent communication graduate.    </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 6 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7116</guid></item><item><title>Spotlight on Weatherly</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7113</link><description>The lights will continue to shine on recent graduate Katharine Weatherly who has been accepted to a salaried internship with A.D. Players.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 4 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7113</guid></item><item><title>UST PSYC at SWPA 2007</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7114</link><description>UST psychology students presented research at the 53rd annual Southwestern Psychological Association convention. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 4 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7114</guid></item><item><title>From Bangalore to Las Vegas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7100</link><description>Bangalore study abroad students presented their learning experiences abroad at the Society for Advancement of Management&amp;apos;s Conference.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7100</guid></item><item><title>Lang Awarded French Scholarship, Heads to France</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7097</link><description> Julie Lang, junior French major, awarded the MACL French scholarship and will study abroad in Paris this summer to continue her language studies.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7097</guid></item><item><title>Accounting Students Awarded</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7080</link><description> Outstanding accounting students were recently honored at an awards dinner.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7080</guid></item><item><title>Alum Makes Healthy Choice</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7082</link><description>After earning her master&amp;apos;s, alumna Sarah Duong, will go to medical school at the University of Texas School of Public Health.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7082</guid></item><item><title>History Students Awarded Scholarships</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7083</link><description>The history department has awarded four UST students with scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic year.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7083</guid></item><item><title>China Town Hall Live Webcast</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7087</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7087</guid></item><item><title>New Arts and Sciences Dean Appointed</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7012</link><description>The University of St. Thomas has named Dr. Dominic Aquila as the new dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7012</guid></item><item><title>Separate Lives, Shared Interests Converge</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7078</link><description>Two alumnae, from different backgrounds and who never even met at UST, will both persue graduate degrees in social work.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7078</guid></item><item><title>Lafuente Gathers Tools for Social Justice</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7055</link><description> After graduation, Ana-Maria Lafuente will study international law at the American University Washington College of Law. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7055</guid></item><item><title>Hawbaker Has the Right Chemistry</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7056</link><description> Nicole Hawbaker will graduate this May, going on to graduate studies at Texas A&amp;amp;M&amp;apos;s Ph.D. program in chemistry. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7056</guid></item><item><title>Clarke Raises Hope Before Heading off to Harvard</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7017</link><description>Sarah Clarke, communication and international studies major, will speak at this year&amp;apos;s graduation before heading off to Harvard Law School.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7017</guid></item><item><title>Dillon Accepted to Kennedy School at Harvard</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7018</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7018</guid></item><item><title>Hassan Accepted to International MBA Program</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7019</link><description> Muniza Hassan will take her determination with her to the elite Thunderbird School of Global Management in
  
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  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7019</guid></item><item><title>Flying High on ROTC Scholarship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7024</link><description> Linh P. Tran, a senior at Klein High School, recently received an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) college scholarship worth $57,450. 
 </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7024</guid></item><item><title>In Praise of Armand Maurer, CSB</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7067</link><description>University of Notre Dame Press recently published Dr. Ed Houser&amp;apos;s book on Armand Maurer, CSB.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7067</guid></item><item><title>6th Annual Case Competition Awards Winners</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7063</link><description>The  Cameron School of Business recently held its 6th Annual Case Competition in which 35 students participated. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7063</guid></item><item><title>The Alchemy of Outreach</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7064</link><description>The UST American Chemical Society Student Affiliates recently participated in three outreach projects, three Saturdays in a row, which educated children in science.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7064</guid></item><item><title>Mandarin Students Win Top Awards</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7014</link><description>UST&amp;apos;s Mandarin language students excelled at the Annual Greater Houston Area Chinese Language Speech Contest, taking home the top awards.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 7 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7014</guid></item><item><title>Music Students Excel at Competition</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7015</link><description>Voice students of Dr. Brady Knapp and Laura Llana swept the NATS Competition held at the University of Houston.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 7 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7015</guid></item><item><title>Learning Lessons Abroad</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7011</link><description>UST alumnus John Falco &amp;rsquo;04 will study this summer in a prestigious graduate program specifically geared for Spanish teachers.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 7 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7011</guid></item><item><title>New Soccer Coach on Field</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6912</link><description>Aaron Champenoy,  former men&amp;rsquo;s soccer coach at Bellevue University in Nebraska, will serve as the new men&amp;rsquo;s soccer coach beginning in March.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6912</guid></item><item><title>Cinco de Mayo Celebration</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7025</link><description>The 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at the University of St. Thomas will feature a Mariachi Mass, a dinner reception with Folkl&amp;oacute;rico dancers and a silent auction, and a dance.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7025</guid></item><item><title>New Dean of Arts and Sciences Named</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7026</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7026</guid></item><item><title>Lee Lecture in English 2007</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7027</link><description>The annual Lee Lecture in English, titled &amp;lsquo;The Life You Save May Be Your Own,&amp;quot; features author Paul Elie.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7027</guid></item><item><title>Indian Dancer Namita Bodaji Comes to Campus</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7028</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7028</guid></item><item><title>Second Marshall Plan for the World&amp;apos;s Poor</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7029</link><description>The Center for International Studies and the Social Justice Committee present Dr. Rami Shafiee, discussing &amp;ldquo;The Second Marshall Plan for the World&amp;rsquo;s Poor.&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7029</guid></item><item><title>Nguyen Named Rockefeller Fellow</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7030</link><description>Kim-Thoa Nguyen is one of 25 juniors from 16 participating institutions to be named as a recipient of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund&amp;rsquo;s 2007 Fellowships.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7030</guid></item><item><title>Shiffick Lecture in Archaeology</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7031</link><description>The 19th Annual Shiffick Distinguished Lecture in Archaeology features Dr. George Bass, speaking on &amp;apos;Four Decades under the Aegean: Archaeology along Turkey&amp;rsquo;s Turquoise Coast.&amp;apos;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7031</guid></item><item><title>Social Justice Series with Catholic Relief Services</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7032</link><description>Alexandra Claire Causton and Quhramaan Kakar, Catholic Relief  
Services-Pakistan, deliver the second lecture in the 2007 Spring Social Justice Seminar Series.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7032</guid></item><item><title>Theology at the Lab</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7034</link><description>Fr. Anthony Giampietro, CSB, discusses moral relativism, how to recognize it and its influences, at &amp;apos;Theology at the Lab.&amp;apos;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7034</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts Volleyball Camps</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7035</link><description>The University of St. Thomas will host two Lady Celts Volleyball summer camps for high school and middle school students July 30 &amp;ndash; August 3, 2007.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7035</guid></item><item><title>Ted Cruz to Speak at Graduation</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7020</link><description>Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz will deliver the University&amp;rsquo;s 57th Commencement address, &amp;ldquo;Passion and Idealism: Finding Your Dream and Making a Difference.&amp;rdquo;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 2 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7020</guid></item><item><title>2007 Commencement</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7021</link><description> Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz will deliver the University&amp;rsquo;s 57th Commencement address, &amp;ldquo;Passion and Idealism: Finding Your Dream and Making a Difference.&amp;rdquo; 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&amp;rsquo;s board of directors, Patrick Moran, will receive an honorary degree and Laurence J. Payne &amp;rsquo;72 will receive the Vincent J. Guinan Distinguished Alumni Award. This year&amp;rsquo;s student speaker is international studies and communication major Sarah Clarke. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 2 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7021</guid></item><item><title>UST History Major Receives Summer Fellowship</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7016</link><description>History major, Whitney Stewart, has been awarded a Gilder Lehrman History summer fellowship in New York City.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 1 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7016</guid></item><item><title>Cameron Seeks AASCB Accreditation</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6909</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6909</guid></item><item><title>Sr. Damien Marie Joins Faculty</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6914</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6914</guid></item><item><title>ACS Students Recognized at Chicago Meeting</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6983</link><description>The UST Student Affiliates Chapter of the American Chemical Society were recognized at a national ACS meeting for its &amp;apos;&amp;apos;outstanding&amp;apos;&amp;apos; status.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6983</guid></item><item><title>Augustine Hall Program Unites Faith and Daily Life</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6918</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6918</guid></item><item><title>SOL Garage Sale</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7033</link><description>The University of St. Thomas&amp;rsquo; Student Organization of Latinos host a Garage Sale for the UST and Houston community.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=7033</guid></item><item><title>Student’s Dreams Become Reality</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6915</link><description>UST alumna Sherrel A. Conway-Keys persevered through physical injury and loss to earn a bachelor&amp;rsquo;s in liberal arts and a master&amp;rsquo;s in liberal arts from St. Thomas.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6915</guid></item><item><title>From Classroom to Job Success</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6908</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6908</guid></item><item><title>UST Makes Property Acquisition</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6917</link><description>St. Thomas recently made the largest property acquisition in its history&amp;ndash;1 1/2 blocks of prime property at Richmond and Montrose Blvd.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6917</guid></item><item><title>Accident Leads Alumna to Successes</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6913</link><description>As neuroscience research has progressed, reversing catastrophic injury and paralysis has shifted from a question of feasibility to a matter of when.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6913</guid></item><item><title>Maureen Condic on &amp;quot;Conceptualizing Conception&amp;quot;</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6940</link><description>Dr. Maureen Condic, associate professor, University of Utah School of Medicine will examine a scientific understanding of conception.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6940</guid></item><item><title>Black Lab Pub</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6982</link><description>  My Table,   
  
Houston &amp;rsquo;s Dining Magazine, reported in its April/May issue on UST&amp;rsquo;s recent land acquisition, which included a group of buildings that includes the Black Lab Pub and Kraftsmen Baking.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6982</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hosts  First Woman Space Shuttle Pilot Eileen Collins</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6870</link><description>  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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6870</guid></item><item><title>Symposium on Plato</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6943</link><description> The Center for Business Ethics and the Philosophy Department present a symposium on the thought of Plato, April 13. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6943</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hosts Joe Mac Donnacha speaking on ‘The Irish Language’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6878</link><description> 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 &amp;ldquo;The Irish Language: The Successes and Challenges of Language Planning in Ireland and the Future of Irish in a &amp;lsquo;Globalized World.&amp;rsquo; &amp;rdquo; </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6878</guid></item><item><title>British/Iranian Dispute</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6981</link><description>  Center for International Studies Adjunct Professor Richard Sindelar appears as a guest on KTRK Channel 13&amp;rsquo;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.
  
  
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Sun, 8 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6981</guid></item><item><title>The Young Institute (Social Justice Summer Institute)</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6980</link><description>  The Texas Catholic Herald announces the Young Institute, formerly known as the UST Social Justice Summer Institute, on &amp;ldquo;Health Care for All,&amp;rdquo; Thursday-Friday May 30 through June 1, in
  
  
Jerabeck
  
Center.
  
  
  
  
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 6 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6980</guid></item><item><title>Search for the Historical Jesus</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6979</link><description>  Fr. Daniel Callam, CSB, joined a lively round-table discussion hosted by talk show host Doris Childress on PBS Channel 8 &amp;ldquo;The Connection&amp;rdquo; to talk about the search for the historical Jesus and how it affects present day or contemporary Christians and their faith. &amp;ldquo;The Connection&amp;rdquo; aired Friday, April 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 8 at 5 p.m.   </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 5 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6979</guid></item><item><title>Florida Pastor Who Claims He&amp;apos;s Divine</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6978</link><description>  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.  &amp;ldquo;Throughout history pranks of this sort have frequently appeared,&amp;rdquo; said Fr. Callam.
  
  
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6978</guid></item><item><title>&amp;quot;My Sweet Lord&amp;quot; Exhibit</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6977</link><description>  Fr. Daniel Callam, CSB, talks with host Dave Crockett on DXSRadio.com about the   controversial chocolate Jesus exhibit &amp;quot;My Sweet Lord&amp;quot; planned for a Holy Week exhibition at the hotel that houses the Lab Gallery in   
  
Manhattan.  According to CNN.com, the &amp;ldquo;nude, anatomically correct chocolate sculpture of Jesus Christ was canceled Friday amid complaints from Catholics, including Cardinal Edward Egan.&amp;rdquo;
  
  
  
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 3 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6977</guid></item><item><title>Houston Area Survey</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6975</link><description> Political expert and Associate Professor and Chair of UST&amp;rsquo;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/   
  
  
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6975</guid></item><item><title>Social Justice Summer Institute</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6976</link><description> Deacon Joe Rubio, vice president of Community Relations and Advocacy for Catholic Charities, was a guest on Larry Payne&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;Interchange&amp;rdquo; Program on KPFT 90.1 radio on Deacon Rubio discussed the upcoming Social Justice Summer Institute &amp;ldquo;Health Care for All&amp;rdquo; to be held on the UST campus May 30 &amp;ndash; June 1, 2007.   </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6976</guid></item><item><title>UST Mardi Gras</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6973</link><description> &amp;ldquo;Clowning Around&amp;rdquo; a two-page spread highlighting UST&amp;rsquo;s Mardi Gras Gala under the big top appeared in the April issue of   
  
Houston &amp;rsquo;s ICON Magazine.   This year&amp;rsquo;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.
  
  
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Sun, 1 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6973</guid></item><item><title>80th Texas Legislature</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6974</link><description> UST Professor and political analyst Jon Taylor talks to Cox Radio personality Mike Mollett about the 80 th  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&amp;rsquo;s 107.5 The New Kountry Hits, KKBQ-FM The New 93Q and KTHT-FM country Legends 97.1 FM.  
  
   
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Sun, 1 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6974</guid></item><item><title>UST Hires Constable&amp;apos;s Deputies</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6972</link><description> The River Oaks Examiner reports on UST plans to hire two Harris County Precinct 1 Constable&amp;rsquo;s deputies to augment its security during nighttime hours. Dr. Steve Sutton, vice president of enrollment management and student affairs, is interviewed.  
  
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6972</guid></item><item><title>Former Army Secretary Speaks at UST</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6944</link><description>Thomas E. White former Secretary of the Army, discusses &amp;quot;Decision Making in Peace and War.&amp;quot;</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6944</guid></item><item><title>International Festival 2007</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6946</link><description>The International Studies Society presents the fourth annual International Festival that includes food, music and dance from countries around the world.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6946</guid></item><item><title>Velazco Named Teacher of the Year</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6919</link><description>Ludivina &amp;ldquo;Alejandra&amp;rdquo; Velazco &amp;rsquo;03 was awarded Bilingual Teacher of the Year. She teaches first-graders at Bonner Elementary School.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6919</guid></item><item><title>Researching the Key to Life</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6920</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6920</guid></item><item><title>Gonzalez Sets Sights on France</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6921</link><description>The L&amp;rsquo; Alliance Fran&amp;ccedil;aise has awarded Roberto Gonz&amp;aacute;lez a scholarship to study abroad in France. He was one of six Houston university students, and the only UST student, to win this award.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6921</guid></item><item><title>Visiting Irish Fulbright Scholar</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6916</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6916</guid></item><item><title>Irish Archaeologist Speaking on Sacred Landscape</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6862</link><description> Archaeologist Caimin O&amp;apos;Brien, Archaeological Survey of Ireland, will give a lecture entitled &amp;quot;Stories from a Sacred Landscape, from Pagan Country to Christian Ireland.&amp;rdquo;  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6862</guid></item><item><title>UST Course Spans the Globe</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6911</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6911</guid></item><item><title>Roman Mosaics with Enzo Aiello</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6949</link><description>  Enzo Aiello, Italian artist and instructor in the medium of mosaics, discusses the ancient art of Roman mosaic and its current practice.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6949</guid></item><item><title>Gonzalez Sets Sights on France</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6948</link><description>The L&amp;rsquo; Alliance Fran&amp;ccedil;aise has awarded Roberto Gonz&amp;aacute;lez a scholarship to study abroad in France. He was one of six Houston university students, and the only UST student, to win this award.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6948</guid></item><item><title>Attorney General Alberto Gonzales</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6970</link><description> 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.  
  
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6970</guid></item><item><title>Iraq War</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6971</link><description> Middle East Expert and UST Adjunct Professor Richard Sindelar, who served as Deputy Director of the U.S. State Department&amp;rsquo;s Office of Middle East Analysis in the aftermath of Desert Storm, talks to KPRC Channel 2 about the continuing war in   
  
Iraq .  &amp;ldquo;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,&amp;rdquo; said Sindelar.  
  
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6971</guid></item><item><title>Men&amp;apos;s Soccer Coach Hired</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6950</link><description> Aaron Champenoy, the former men&amp;rsquo;s head soccer coach at
  
Bellevue
  
University in   
  
Nebraska, will serve as UST&amp;rsquo;s men&amp;rsquo;s soccer coach beginning March 30. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6950</guid></item><item><title>Fourth Anniversary of Iraq War</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6967</link><description> 
  
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.  
  
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6967</guid></item><item><title>$1 Million Raised &amp;quot;Under the Big Top&amp;quot;</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6896</link><description>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&amp;uml;&amp;sup3;a. This year&amp;rsquo;s Mardi Gras Gala, themed &amp;ldquo;Under the Big Top,&amp;rdquo; was co-chaired by Odis and Carol Peavy, with UST President Robert Ivany serving as the evening&amp;rsquo;s Ringmaster. The record-breaking event raised $1 million for the Frances E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6896</guid></item><item><title>St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Breakfast</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6897</link><description>Join the Center for Irish Studies at the University of St. Thomas for a St. Patrick&amp;apos;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&amp;rsquo;s Dr. John Burke and the De Burgo Ensemble will perform the liturgical music. Breakfast will follow the Mass.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6897</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Land Acquisition story reported in the Houston Business Journal</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6895</link><description> University   of
  
St. Thomas Land Acquisition   story reported in the   Houston Business Journal   </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6895</guid></item><item><title>UST Land Acquisition</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6966</link><description> The Houston Business Journal reports on UST&amp;rsquo;s Vice President of Finance, Jim Booth, comments on the largest land acquisition in the University&amp;rsquo;s history. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6966</guid></item><item><title>St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Breakfast</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6884</link><description> St. Patrick&amp;rsquo;s Day Mass with Irish musicians and Archbishop Daniel DiNardo as celebrant. An Irish breakfast will follow the Mass. Concelebrants are welcome. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6884</guid></item><item><title>Alternative Certification Program</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6965</link><description> Dr. Robert LeBlanc, associate professor of education, discusses UST&amp;rsquo;s Alternative Teacher&amp;rsquo;s Certification Program and the pressing need for certified teachers on KETH-TV 14 &amp;ndash; Community Education &amp;ldquo;Joy in Our Town.&amp;rdquo; The program airs throughout the month of April.  
  
   
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6965</guid></item><item><title>Semana Santa, San Miguel Debuts in Enhanced Format</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6941</link><description> Local filmmakers debut digitially enhanced &amp;quot;Semana Santa, San Miguel&amp;quot; on PBS.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6941</guid></item><item><title>U.S. Attorney Generals</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6964</link><description>   Dr    . Jon Taylor, associate professor and chair of UST&amp;rsquo;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.  
  
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6964</guid></item><item><title>Danny Doyle and Danny O’Flaherty Perform</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6876</link><description> The Center for Irish Studies, The Irish Society and KPFT Radio&amp;rsquo;s Irish Aires present an evening of story and song with Danny Doyle and Danny O&amp;rsquo;Flaherty. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6876</guid></item><item><title>Survey on Ethics</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6963</link><description>   Dr    . Daryl Koehn, executive director of UST&amp;rsquo;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.
  
   
  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6963</guid></item><item><title>Largest Property Acquisition in UST&amp;apos;s History</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6889</link><description> The University of St. Thomas recently made the largest property acquisition in its history &amp;ndash; 1 1/2 blocks of prime property at Richmond and Montrose Blvd.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6889</guid></item><item><title>UST President Robert Ivany Receives George Washington Distinguished Service Award</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6868</link><description> 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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6868</guid></item><item><title>“Holocaust Denial: A New Form of Anti-Semitism?”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6859</link><description> The 50th Annual B.K. Smith Lecture in history features Dr. Deborah Lipstadt speaking on Holocaust Denial. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6859</guid></item><item><title>UST Social Justice Studies Program Presents Professor Michael Naughton on Work as Vocation</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6883</link><description> 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 &amp;quot;Work as a Vocation: Drawing on the Catholic Social Tradition 26 Years after Pope John Paul II&amp;apos;s Laborem Exercens.&amp;quot; </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6883</guid></item><item><title>UST Students and Volunteers Provide Free Income Tax Service Through Vita on Houston&amp;apos;s North Side</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6873</link><description> 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. &amp;ndash; 2 p.m. on Saturdays Feb. 24, March 17, 24, 31 and April 14.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6873</guid></item><item><title>UST Center for International Studies Presents Taner Akcam, author of A Shameful Act</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6885</link><description> Taner Akcam will discuss his book &amp;ldquo;A Shameful Act: The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility.&amp;rdquo; </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6885</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas presents “Women of the World” Lecture Series with Rosario Arguello</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6887</link><description> Rosario Aguilar Arguello will speak on women, globalization, NAFTA, economics and indigenous struggles for autonomy at the 2007 Women of the World Lecture Series.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6887</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents ‘An Evening with Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6877</link><description> Irish harp and guitar masters M&amp;aacute;ire N&amp;iacute; Chathasaigh and Chris Newman will perform music from their new album &amp;ldquo;FireWire.&amp;rdquo; </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6877</guid></item><item><title>Archdiocesan Career and Volunteer Fair held at University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6867</link><description> Archdiocesan Career and Volunteer Fair  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6867</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Presents The Iconic Copy: The Art of Creating Rare Book Reproductions</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6866</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 9 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6866</guid></item><item><title>Fr. William Kelly awarded ‘Clergyman of the Year’ award by Knights of Columbus</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6872</link><description> Rev. William &amp;ldquo;Bill&amp;rdquo; Kelly, UST assistant professor of theology for 22 years was awarded the &amp;ldquo;Clergyman of the Year&amp;rdquo; award by the Knights of Columbus for the Galveston-Houston Diocese on Friday, January 26, 2007 at the Stafford Civic Center. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 8 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6872</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas presents Panel Discussion on Human Trafficking</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6875</link><description> 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. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 8 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6875</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas presents play Traffic in Women II</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6886</link><description> The University of St. Thomas&amp;rsquo; Dr. Janet Lowery of the English Department, and Livia Bornigia of the Communications Department, present &amp;ldquo;Traffic in Women II,&amp;rdquo; a play that weaves dramatic monologues spoken by women from Greek mythology.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 8 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6886</guid></item><item><title>Learn more about college financial aid at  Fat FAFSA event</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6871</link><description> UST&amp;apos;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) </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6871</guid></item><item><title>UST Center for International Studies Presents Acclaimed Photographer and Human Rights Activist Jonathan Moller</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6879</link><description> 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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6879</guid></item><item><title>Linda Lorelle and Charles Bolden Speak at UST in Recognition of Black History Month</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6861</link><description> 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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 5 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6861</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies presents Film and Documentary Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6864</link><description> CIS Film and Documentary Series detailing global issues </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 1 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6864</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents the 2007 Lenten Lecture Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6880</link><description> Annual Lenten Lectures: &amp;ldquo;The Anointing of the Sick&amp;rdquo;  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 1 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6880</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts Dual Language Symposium</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6869</link><description> First annual Dual Language Symposium open to all school administrators, teachers and anyone interesting in dual language education. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6869</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents Third Annual Archbishop J. Michael Miller Lecture Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6882</link><description> The University of St. Thomas&amp;rsquo; Catholic Studies Program sponsors the lecture &amp;ldquo;International Law, the Supreme Court and the Family.&amp;rdquo; Saunder&amp;rsquo;s talk will discuss international law and the family; the &amp;lsquo;right&amp;rsquo; to gay marriage; and abortion in U.S. courts. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6882</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents the 2007 St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture Featuring John M. Rist on Practical Reasoning after the Fall</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6858</link><description> 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 &amp;ldquo;Practical Reasoning After the Fall.&amp;rdquo; </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6858</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras 2007 ‘Under the Big Top’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6881</link><description> Annual Mardi Gras celebration that raises funds for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6881</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents Former University of St. Thomas President Joseph McFadden speaking on “The Celtic Tiger”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6863</link><description> The Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and The Irish Society present Dr. Joseph McFadden, UST professor of history and president emeritus, discussing &amp;quot;The Celtic Tiger.&amp;quot; </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6863</guid></item><item><title>UST Campus Ministry Celebrates Third Annual Holy Hour for Life with Vice President of Academic Affairs John P. Hittinger</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6874</link><description> 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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6874</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents Internationally Acclaimed Novelist Bapsi Sidhwa</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6860</link><description> UST&amp;rsquo;s Women, Culture, and Society Program presents internationally acclaimed novelist Bapsi Sidhwa on &amp;ldquo;South Asian Women Talk: Exploring the Female Characters in Cracking India, Water and An American Brat.&amp;rdquo; </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6860</guid></item><item><title>2007 Msgr. William Steele Lecture Series: A Theological Basis for Harmonious Coexistence</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6888</link><description> This year&amp;rsquo;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 &amp;quot;A Theological Basis for Harmonious Coexistence.&amp;quot; </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 2 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6888</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas professor gives a call to action to his students</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6865</link><description> 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.  </description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 1 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6865</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Presents Celebration Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6747</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 6 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6747</guid></item><item><title>Christmas Festivities at the University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6746</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 5 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6746</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Department of Fine and Performing Arts Presents, “Welcome to the Moon”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6745</link><description>“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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6745</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Announces Slate of NAIA Sports</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6742</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 7 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6742</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas School of Education Awarded $718,540 Special Education Grant</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6743</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 7 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6743</guid></item><item><title>University of St.Thomas Spanish Professor Publishes Book on Felix Mexia</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6744</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 7 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6744</guid></item><item><title>Ethical Leadership in Action 2006 Award Luncheon</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6740</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 6 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6740</guid></item><item><title>UST Campus Ministry Presents “Faith in Film”- Christian Spirituality in Cinema</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6741</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 6 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6741</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas’ Center for International Studies Presents:“Environment: The Other Challenge of the Mexico- US Agenda”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6739</link><description>Jose Manuel Bulas Montoro, director of International Affairs, Mexico Department of Environment and Natural Resources, will discuss the &amp;quot;Environment: The Other Challenge of the Mexico-U.S. Agenda&amp;quot; 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</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6739</guid></item><item><title>World Affairs Council of Houston Names University of St. Thomas Students Global Ambassadors</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6738</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6738</guid></item><item><title>UST hosts Third Annual Charlie Thomas Classic</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6737</link><description>The University of St. Thomas will present the third annual Charlie Thomas Basketball Classic for private high schools on Nov. 2-4.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6737</guid></item><item><title>Inaugural Chinese Language Speech Contest</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6734</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6734</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business Hosts Leadership Lecture with Dr. Cathy Greenberg</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6735</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6735</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society Achieve Outstanding Status</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6736</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Student Affiliates Chapter of the American Chemical Society has been awarded &amp;quot;Outstanding&amp;quot; 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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6736</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Presents “Women of the World” Lecture Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6733</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6733</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business and Center for Business Ethics Present the Ethical Leader in Action Jim Ketelsen</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6732</link><description>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.”</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6732</guid></item><item><title>1956 Hungarian Revolution Exhibit &amp; Symposium at  University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6730</link><description>On Monday, Oct. 23, the exhibit &amp;quot;1956 -The Hope of Freedom&amp;quot; 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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6730</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas presents “An Irish Girl’s Journey” with Marian Tomas Griffin</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6731</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6731</guid></item><item><title>Chopin Workshop 2006</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6727</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6727</guid></item><item><title>The Prince: The Secret Story of the World’s Most Intriguing Royal Prince Bandar bin Sultan</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6728</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6728</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hosts Global Programs Director from World Bank Institute</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6729</link><description>Daniel Kaufmann, director of Global Programs, World Bank Institute, will discuss &amp;quot;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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6729</guid></item><item><title>The Autumn 2006 Exhibit “Scene In Retrospect:” 19th Century Photographs from Greece and Italy</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6725</link><description>Scene in Retrospect&amp;quot; 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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 9 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6725</guid></item><item><title>World Culture Movie Series Focuses On Latin America</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6726</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 9 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6726</guid></item><item><title>American Virtuoso Organist, Wilma Jensen, to Play Recital in Chapel of St. Basil</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6721</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 5 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6721</guid></item><item><title>Doherty Library Book Sale</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6722</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 5 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6722</guid></item><item><title>Gino Chelakis makes Houston Directorial Debut with the UST Drama Department Performing Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6723</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 5 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6723</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Payroll Administrator Appointed to Texas Payroll Board of Directors</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6724</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 5 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6724</guid></item><item><title>‘The Pope And Islam,’ A Public Forum</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6720</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6720</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Department of Fine and Performing Arts Presents, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6719</link><description>Come see the University of St. Thomas Department of Fine &amp; Performing Arts as they perform &amp;quot;A Midsummer Night&amp;apos;s Dream&amp;quot; Return to the roaring twenties prohibition era for a spellbinding and provocative interpretation of William Shakespeare&amp;apos;s classic play.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6719</guid></item><item><title>Houston Filmmakers Debut  Darkness Into Light Series on PBS</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6717</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6717</guid></item><item><title>The UST President Lecture Series 2006</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6718</link><description>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.”</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6718</guid></item><item><title>‘Iraq: The Ambassador’s Perspective’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6714</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6714</guid></item><item><title>French Scholarship Funds Study Abroad</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6715</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6715</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas’ Center for Faith and Culture Hosts Seminar on Meditation and Contemplation</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6716</link><description>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.”</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6716</guid></item><item><title>‘The War On Terrorism: The Long War’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6711</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6711</guid></item><item><title>UST Department of Modern and Classical Languages adds Mandarin language course</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6712</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6712</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents Dr. Mel Gurtov Discussing “Superpower on Crusade: The Bush Doctrine in U.S. Foreign Policy”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6713</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6713</guid></item><item><title>‘United States And The United Nations: Common And Divergent Interests’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6708</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6708</guid></item><item><title>“My Life with the Clancy Brothers”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6709</link><description>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.”</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6709</guid></item><item><title>Columbian Initiative for Catholic Awareness</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6710</link><description>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.”</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6710</guid></item><item><title>“A Renaissance in Irish Technological Innovation”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6705</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6705</guid></item><item><title>“How the Brain Sees the World: The Virtual Reality Machine in your Skull”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6706</link><description>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 &amp;quot;How the Brain Sees the World: The Virtual Reality Machine in your Skull.&amp;quot; Dr. Eagleman&amp;apos;s research combines psychophysical, behavioral, and computational approaches to address the relationship between the timing of perception and the timing of neutral signals.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6706</guid></item><item><title>Lucille Chung Gives Piano Recital at the University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6707</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6707</guid></item><item><title>Donation of the Janice Gordon- Kelter Collection</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6702</link><description>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.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 7 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6702</guid></item><item><title>Lady Celts trounce Concordia</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6703</link><description>For the first time in its 59-year history, the University of St. Thomas will field a varsity women’s volleyball team. The Lady Celts have a full season scheduled. They won their first game, upsetting Concordia University in Austin, 30-25, 30-24 and 30-24, on Sept. 2.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 7 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6703</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Student Chosen as Honors Fellow by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6704</link><description>University of St. Thomas English and philosophy major Rob MacArthur was recently selected as an Honors Fellow by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. Each year, the ISI, a national educational organization headquartered in Wilmington, Del., selects 50 of the nation’s most talented undergraduates to be Honors Fellows, who participate in a yearlong program of educational enrichment.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 7 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6704</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Honors Visiting Fulbright Scholars and Faculty Fellows with Reception</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6701</link><description>Reception honoring Houston-Area Fulbright Scholars and Faculty Fellows will be held on campus Thursday, Sept. 21.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 1 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6701</guid></item><item><title>Lecture: Moral Leadership in Business: Asset or Liability?with Dr. Gerhold Becker</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6699</link><description>Professor Gerhold Becker, prominent ethicist and author will give a lecture titled, “Moral Leadership in Business: Asset or Liability?” on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. The lecture is sponsored by the Center for Business Ethics at the University of St. Thomas.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6699</guid></item><item><title>Professional Journal to Publish Two University of St. Thomas Students’ Papers</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6700</link><description>Two UST Center for International Studies students, Kate Dillon and Salomon Medina, recently learned that they were selected as co-winners for the best undergraduate papers presented at the Southwestern International Studies Association in San Antonio in April, 2006.  Both papers will be published in the association’s 2006 volume of the Southwestern Journal of International Studies. SISA is an affiliate of the Southwestern Social Science Association, the largest and oldest interdisciplinary association in the United States.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6700</guid></item><item><title>Memorial Service for Fr. William Young&amp;apos;s</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6697</link><description>Memorial Service for The Rev. William J. Young, CSB, twice president of the University of St. Thomas, a priest who often said Mass in French, beloved teacher of the French language and literature.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6697</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Student Given Scholarship for Service</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6698</link><description>Luis Versalles, an incoming freshman at the University of St. Thomas, is this year’s winner of the largest scholarship award given by the National Hispanic Institute and Wachovia for outstanding Latino students. Versalles was among 14 students statewide to receive $20,000 in scholarship monies to use at the university of their choice.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6698</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies and the Houston Taipei Society Present Symposium on Taiwan and Global Affairs</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6696</link><description>Symposium on Taiwan and Global Affairs featuring three speakers. Co-sponsored by the University of St. Thomas and the Houston Taipei Society, featuring professors Dr. Thomas Bellows, Department of Political Science and Geography, University of Texas at San Antonio; Dr. William Cunningham, professor emeritus, Center for International Studies, University of St. Thomas; and Dr. Hans Stockton, associate professor, Center for International Studies, University of St. Thomas.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6696</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hires New Vice President for Academic Affairs</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6693</link><description>Dr. John P. Hittinger joined the University of St. Thomas as vice president for Academic Affairs on July 1.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6693</guid></item><item><title>UST and Casa Argentina de Houston Present “Tango Time”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6694</link><description>A recital of piano, violin and dance, sponsored by University of St. Thomas Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Casa Argentina de Houston, with. Argentine-pianist Rene Casarsa with special performances by violinist Pablo Donatti and tango dancers Martin and Natia Pelaez.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6694</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents “Catholic Education: A Renewal of Heart and Mind”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6695</link><description>“Catholic Education: A Renewal of Heart and Mind” is the theme of a one-day conference sponsored by the University of St. Thomas’ English Department and the Center for the American Idea.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6695</guid></item><item><title>“Northern Ireland: Steps toward Reconciliation and Peace”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6830</link><description>Reverend Bill Shaw will give a talk on &amp;quot;Northern Ireland: Steps toward Reconciliation and Peace.&amp;quot; This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum, The Ireland Funds and The Irish Society.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6830</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Student Turns Katrina Calamity into Success</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6829</link><description>It took a catastrophic storm to bring LeDarrin Johnson to the University of St. Thomas. When Hurricane Katrina ended his studies at the University of New Orleans, Johnson came to UST to continue working towards his degree until he determined where to go next. He decided to stay put, and his decision has paid off. The Texas Nonprofit Theatres, Inc. awarded Johnson a paid 2006 summer internship. TNT is a statewide service organization for all nonprofit theatres in Texas. Johnson began the summer working with the Arts View Children’s Theatre in Longview and then moved on to a second residency with Shakespeare Dallas, most notably known for its summer outdoor Shakespeare productions.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 8 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6829</guid></item><item><title>Second Collection Benefits Students</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6826</link><description>Most University of St. Thomas students know Catherine Chanoine by her enthusiasm, the braces on her big smile, and her nickname, Bud. She came to the University of St. Thomas in the fall of 2005 as a freshman and immediately jumped into the swift current of campus life.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 7 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6826</guid></item><item><title>Second Collection Benefits Students</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6827</link><description>Somewhere along the way, Casey Johnson learned to love Latin. He had studied the allegedly dead language for six years before graduating from St. Thomas High School. He wanted to major in Latin, and he also wanted the intimate and nurturing atmosphere of a Catholic university.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 7 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6827</guid></item><item><title>Second Collection Benefits Students</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6828</link><description>Last year, circumstances dictated that Kimberley Garcia sign up for classes at University of St. Thomas at practically the last minute ¾ too late to apply for any scholarship money that might be available. When her sophomore year begins in August, she hopes money will be available.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 7 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6828</guid></item><item><title>UST Studio Arts Faculty, Students Win Top Awards</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6825</link><description>Francesca Fuchs of the University of St. Thomas studio art faculty recently received one of North America’s largest cash awards, the 2005 Hunting Art Prize. Additionally, three students have won significant prizes for their accomplishments.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6825</guid></item><item><title>“An Afternoon of Irish Song and Story with Danny O’Flaherty”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6823</link><description>Danny O’Flaherty will perform music from his native Ireland about the sea-faring Celts and others who made their living from the sea and the land at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, in Jones Hall on the University of St. Thomas campus, sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies, The Irish Society and KPFT Radio’s Irish Aires. Parking will be available in Moran Center, corner of Graustark and West Alabama.  “An afternoon of Irish song and story with Danny O’Flaherty” is first-come, first-served; no RSVP or tickets sold.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6823</guid></item><item><title>UST Studio Arts Faculty, Students Win Top Awards</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6822</link><description>Francesca Fuchs of the University of St. Thomas studio art faculty recently received one of North America’s largest cash awards, the 2005 Hunting Art Prize. Additionally, three students have won significant prizes for their accomplishments.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6822</guid></item><item><title>Enhancing Education: The University of St. Thomas and the Arts</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6821</link><description>Studies have documented how the arts not only enhance learning but represent an educational end unto themselves. From brain development to language skills to academic performance, art augments virtually all aspects of learning and development.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6821</guid></item><item><title>UST School of Education Counselor Education Program Proven a Success</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6818</link><description>A newly awarded Ph.D. is sufficient reason to celebrate, but for Ron Monachello ’99, it was continued support of two of his University of St. Thomas education professors that has him cheering.  In May, Monachello graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio with a doctoral degree in counselor education with Sr. Marie Faubert, CSJ, and Dr. Emiliano Gonzales, supporting him throughout the process.  Both School of Education professors served as mentors, and attended Monachello’s dissertation defense in San Antonio.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6818</guid></item><item><title>New Dean of Students Announced at University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6819</link><description>The University of St. Thomas has named a new dean of students. Patricia McKinley, director of the Career Services and Testing Center at UST, assumes the dean position as of the 2006-2007 academic year.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6819</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas to Begin Intercollegiate Volleyball with New Coach</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6820</link><description>University of St. Thomas has taken the next step in resurrecting intercollegiate sports at UST with the hiring of Jill Reynolds, the new women’s volleyball coach. The first move in reinstituting intercollegiate sports was the dedication of the Hackett Athletic Complex in April. Volleyball and basketball are the first sports to be introduced.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6820</guid></item><item><title>University Of St. Thomas Names New Business Dean</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6692</link><description>University of St. Thomas President Robert R. Ivany announces the appointment of Dr. Bahman Mirshab as dean of the Cameron School of Business.  On Aug. 15 Dr. Mirshab joins the University of St. Thomas after serving as dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Detroit-Mercy since 2002.  Dr. Mirshab earned a B.A. in economics from Tehran University in Iran , an M.A. in economics from the University of Detroit and a Ph.D. in economics from Wayne State University .</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6692</guid></item><item><title>Local Educator Selected to Participate in Advanced Placement Program Reading</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6817</link><description>Dr. Carl Scott, University of St. Thomas associate professor of psychology, was selected to participate in the annual reading and scoring of the College Board’s AP® Examinations this June in Statistics.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6817</guid></item><item><title>UST Alum Authors Award-Winning Book</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6816</link><description>His passion for history was cultivated at the University of St. Thomas as an undergraduate student, was honed by his advanced studies and has culminated in an award-winning book titled “Labor, Civil Rights, and the Hughes Tool Company.” Michael R. Botson Jr. was deliberate in his choice of where to attend undergraduate school. He chose UST because of its size, its commitment to liberal arts and the small professor-to-student ratio. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history in 1988 and describes his schooling at UST warmly. “The magic of UST is that the education I received was not so much about what kind of job I could find with my degree but what kind of person I could be with this degree,” Botson said.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6816</guid></item><item><title>World Renowned Actor makes his Debut at the University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6815</link><description>World renowned actor and writer, Dr. Kaied Hassan, will lend his expertise and knowledge of the Arabic world by instructing Arabic Culture II this summer at the University of St. Thomas.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6815</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Hires New Academic Affairs Vice President</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6824</link><description>Dr. John P. Hittinger will join the University of St. Thomas as vice president for Academic Affairs on July 1.  Hittinger replaces Dr. Kurt Geisinger, who served as VPAA since 2001. Dr Geisinger will become the director of the Buros Institute for Testing and the W.C. Meierhenry Distinguished University Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6824</guid></item><item><title>Four Students Merit V. J. Guinan Scholarships</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6814</link><description>Four University of St. Thomas freshmen were granted the Father Vincent J. Guinan Scholarship, which will cover their full tuition. The awardees are Tomas Diaz, from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory; Margaret Wingfield from St. Agnes Academy; Robert Lavery from Our Lady of Grace High School and Vanessa Snodgrass from Robert E. Lee High School.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 6 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6814</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts 18th Annual Piano Camp for Area Children</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6813</link><description>The University of St. Thomas will host the Houston Piano Camp for the 18th year, offering area students experienced instruction for a great price. Young piano students grades three through 12 and of all skill levels are invited to UST’s Cullen Hall, Monday-Friday mornings from 9 a.m.- noon, June 19-23, for individual and group piano instruction, “hands-on” experience with the harpsichord and other keyboard instruments.  Camp students will explore a variety of music through group activities and will be led on a musical journey of the keyboard and in the series Composer.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 1 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6813</guid></item><item><title>UST Professor, Dr. Joseph McFadden Receives Honorary Convocation Award</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6811</link><description>University of St. Thomas President Emeritus and History Professor Dr. Joseph McFadden was awarded a Convocation Honorary Degree by St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6811</guid></item><item><title>UST Selects Assistant VP for Admissions</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6800</link><description>The University of St. Thomas conducted a broad search for an assistant vice president for Admissions, but found the winning candidate, David Melton, working across town at Houston Baptist University. Melton has spent most of the last seven years at HBU, most recently as associate vice president of admissions and marketing.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6800</guid></item><item><title>2006 Social Justice Summer Institute</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6808</link><description>This year&amp;apos;s Social Justice Summer Institute commemorates the 20th anniversary of the pastoral letter, “Economic Justice for All” by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Keynote speakers include Most Rev. Ricardo Ramirez, Bishop, Las Cruces, NM, and Rev. Greg Fairbanks S.J., Archdiocese of Philadelphia.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 8 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6808</guid></item><item><title>Literary Symposium at University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6805</link><description>A literary symposium in Spanish featuring world-renowned Latin American writers and the presentation of the latest issue of Literal: Latin American Voices/Simposio literario en español con famosos escritores latinoamericanos y la presentación del número más corriente de  Literal: Voces Latinoamericanas</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 5 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6805</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Offers Social Justice Minor</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6806</link><description>Beginning fall 2006, a Social Justice minor will be available. Like all other minors, it will require 18 credit hours in required areas of study, including political science, philosophy, theology, psychology, history and international and environmental studies.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 5 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6806</guid></item><item><title>Gloria Portela to Chair UST Board of Directors George Demontrond to Serve as Vice Chair</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6807</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Board of Directors elected Gloria M. Portela as its chair, and George A. DeMontrond III will serve as vice chair. Both terms begin July 1.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 5 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6807</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Service Learning Course Allows Students to Learn First-Hand</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6803</link><description>University of St. Thomas Master in Business Administration students involved in an ethics service learning class learn first-hand what it means to be a social entrepreneur: bringing business skill and innovation to help address community problems.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 3 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6803</guid></item><item><title>UST Center for Faith &amp; Culture Offers Third Annual Spirituality Seminar</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6804</link><description>University of St. Thomas’ Center for Faith &amp; Culture will host its Third Annual Seminar on Spirituality, Come Wash in the Pool at Siloam, from 8:30 a.m. - noon, Monday-Friday June 12-16, at St. Mary&amp;apos;s Seminary.  The objective of the 2006 seminar titled “Can You Hear Me Now?” is to explore ways in which we may pay attention, listen, discern the voice of God and live the contemplative dimension in our everyday lives within the dominant American culture.  The spirituality seminar focuses on a different theme each year.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 3 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6804</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Honors Dean Janice Gordon-Kelter Posthumously</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6801</link><description>The University of St. Thomas’s Board of Directors has honored the late dean of the Master of Liberal Arts program Dr. Janice Gordon-Kelter by awarding her a posthumous promotion to associate professor. The promotion recognized her devotion to the MLA program.  Gordon-Kelter’s accomplishments and dedication were additionally honored by State Representative Martha Wong, also a UST director, who recently submitted an official resolution in the Texas House of Representatives citing Gordon-Kelter’s work at the university.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 2 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6801</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas School of Education Awarded $718, 540 Special Education Grant</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6802</link><description>The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded a $718, 540 Multicultural Urban Special Education (MUSE) grant to the University of St. Thomas School of Education to provide a master in education program focusing on multiculturalism.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 2 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6802</guid></item><item><title>Former Clear Brook High School Student Graduates from UST, Heads for Medical School</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6798</link><description>In just a few weeks after she receives her diploma on Saturday, May 20, in Reliant Arena, Melissa Blancas will join a half-dozen other St. Thomas graduates as she embarks on an arduous course through medical school. But while her colleagues go on to allopathic medical schools, such as those in the Texas Medical Center, Blancas will start at the University of North Texas’ Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) in Fort Worth.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 2 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6798</guid></item><item><title>Multi-Lingual Scholarship Winner Heads for Fluency in France</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6799</link><description>Annie Polo will spend eight weeks of her summer studying French in Nice, which she selected with some help from her University of St. Thomas professor, Dr. Rolande Leguillon. Polo may not even earn credit for her efforts, but c’est la vie, she’ll be in France!</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 1 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6799</guid></item><item><title>Annual Vincent J. Guinan Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award Given to Drs. Robert &amp; Rebecca Leblanc</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6794</link><description>Because Drs. Robert and Rebecca LeBlanc exemplify the core values of the University of St. Thomas, they will both receive the Vincent J. Guinan, CSB, Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award at commencement on May 20, 2006.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 1 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6794</guid></item><item><title>Cinco de Mayo Celebration Held at University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6796</link><description>University of St. Thomas&amp;apos; Student Organization of Latinos, Club Hispanico, Bilingual Education Student Organization and Hispanic Student Business Association host a Cinco de Mayo celebration.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6796</guid></item><item><title>UST Students Receive Scholarships from Donne Di Domani</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6797</link><description>Three students from the University of St. Thomas were awarded scholarships from Donne Di Domani, an Italian ladies organization, totaling $3,000 for the 2006-2007 academic year. This year’s scholarship winners included sophomore psychology and philosophy student Steven Vaughn. Vaughn learned of the scholarship opportunity from his boss, Financial Aid Counselor Lynda LeClair.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6797</guid></item><item><title>Lance E. Wilbanks Wins Hugo Mann Award from UST’s Center for Business Ethics</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6809</link><description>Houston native Lance E. Wilbanks, winner of UST’s 2006 Hugo Mann Ethics Essay award, sponsored by the Center for Business Ethics in the Cameron School of Business at the University of St. Thomas, suggested in his essay that corporations take a vocational approach to many of the jobs that make a company function. Wilbanks stated in his Hugo Mann essay that humanity has become disconnected from work.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6809</guid></item><item><title>Stephen Thompson a Hugo Mann Award Runner-Up from UST’s Center for Business Ethics</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6810</link><description>Stephen Thompson, who plans to graduate in December with a Master of Business Administration, recently won runner-up in the Hugo Mann Ethics Award Essay contest. His essay involves the free flow of “non-fearful communication” and how it strengthens an organization. He used Southwest Airlines and its chairman, Herb Kelleher, as an example. Kelleher believes, as did Hugo Mann, that each person in an organization has equal value.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6810</guid></item><item><title>Retired Nypd Officer Gets the Third Degree</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6812</link><description>On May 20, during the University of St. Thomas’ 56th Annual Commencement, Walter Mylett will receive his third diploma since he retired from the New York City Police Department and moved to Houston in 1988.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6812</guid></item><item><title>International Pianist Hosts Benefit Concert at the University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6795</link><description>Joseph Samuel Messina, international composer and pianist, will give a benefit concert for Moroccan native, Mina Loubiri who is in need of funds for medical expenses. Proceeds from the concert will help alleviate the cost of Loubiri’s much needed operation.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6795</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts Euripides L. Evriviades, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the U.S.</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6790</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies and the Honorary Consul General of Cyprus, William C. Crassas, present  Euripides L. Evriviades, ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the United States, in a discussion on the country’s foreign policy.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Sun, 9 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6790</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts Internationally Acclaimed Pianist, Sergio de los Cobos</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6791</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies and the Consulate General of Spain, Julio Montesino, present world renowned pianist Sergio de los Cobos in concert.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 6 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6791</guid></item><item><title>UST Hosts 18th Annual Shiffick Distinguished Lecture in Archaeology</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6792</link><description>The Friends of Archaeology present the 18th Annual Shiffick Distinguished Lecture in Archaeology titled “Celebrating Archaeology: An Engine of Ingenuity,” given by Dr. John H. Lienhard.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 6 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6792</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents the 2006 Spring Social Justice Seminar Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6793</link><description>The final program in the University of St. Thomas’ fifth annual Social Justice Seminar Series will include a discussion by Bob Decker, founder of Paper Houses Across the Border. The title of his presentation is “Borderline—No Excuses! You and Social Justice in the Colonias.”</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 6 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6793</guid></item><item><title>Love Letters at the University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6789</link><description>Escenario Hispanico de Houston presents a Spanish version of Love Letters (Cartas de amor) with Elsa Zambosco and Hector Bidegain, to be performed at the University of St. Thomas.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 4 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6789</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Adds Arabic to the Curriculum</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6787</link><description>The Department of Modern and Classical Languages at the University of St. Thomas will introduce Arabic to its roster of international languages during the summer 2006 sessions.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6787</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas presents “Women of the World” Lecture Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6788</link><description>Shada Salih Shinta, Iraqi native, will give a presentation on the people, history and culture of Iraq.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6788</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Students Travel across the Pond to Observe the Brit’s Take on Education Firsthand</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6786</link><description>Education students from Houston-based University of St. Thomas recently touched ground back in Texas after a 13-day trip to the United Kingdom, to gain first hand experience of the country’s education systems for a course exploring curriculum issues in England.  As part of their itinerary, the students visited ACS Cobham International School, one of three London-area independent schools that educates the children of many Houston-area executives transferred overseas on business.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6786</guid></item><item><title>World Culture Movie Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6785</link><description>The World Culture Movie Series shows films relating to global issues around the world.  A discussion follows each film.  Co-sponsored by the University of St. Thomas’ Modern and Classical Languages and International Studies Departments, the Mission Association for Community Living and the Houston Institute for Culture.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6785</guid></item><item><title>2006 Hesburgh Lecture at University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6784</link><description>The 2006 Hesburgh Lecture will feature Dr. Carolyn Woo speaking on “Corporate Governance: What Holds it Together.”Woo will address the questions: Given the recent corporate scandals and the subsequent regulatory returns, what have we gained? What are the drivers that bring about a culture of integrity and accountability? What role does corporate governance play?</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6784</guid></item><item><title>Diocesan Career and Volunteer Fair held at University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6782</link><description>More than 25 exhibitors will give information about career and volunteer opportunities in ministries in the church, opportunities for volunteering and religious vocations</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6782</guid></item><item><title>Irish Harpist Máire Ni Chatasaigh Presents The Irish Harp: Its History, Repertoire and Role in Irish Society</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6783</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies presents Irish harpist Máire Ni Chatasaigh (pronounced “O-Cassidy”) who will offer a program entitled, “The Irish harp, its History, Repertoire and Role in Irish Society” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, in Cullen Hall at the University of St. Thomas. This program is part of the Distinguished Irish Studies Cultural Series, sponsored by Sally and Bill Slick and the Irish American Cultural Institute.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6783</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents the 2006 Spring Social Justice Seminar Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6779</link><description>The second program in the University of St. Thomas’ fifth annual Social Justice Seminar Series will include a discussion by Houston Habitat for Humanity President and CEO Laurence J. Payne, titled “Operation Love Thy Neighbor.”</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6779</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Students and Staff Help Hurricane Katrina Victims over Spring Break</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6780</link><description>Over spring break, University of St. Thomas students and staff participated in a relief mission to New Orleans to help Hurricane Katrina survivors. Sister Clare Hunter, FSE, UST campus ministry coordinator, and Matt Gustafson, assistant director of recreational sports, led 10 UST students on the volunteer opportunity, Operation Helping Hands, initiated by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6780</guid></item><item><title>Houston Premiere of Miserere: a Lenten Meditation on Psalm 50/51 Held at the University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6781</link><description>A Houston premiere of Miserere: a meditation on Psalm 50/51 performed in the spirit of the Lenten season. Music provided by the Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral’s Schola Cantorum singers</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6781</guid></item><item><title>Un Carnaval de Estrellas: The University of St. Thomas Celebrates Mardi Gras</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6778</link><description>The 2006 University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras Celebration, themed Un Carnaval de Estrellas, grossed $800,000 almost double last year’s tally of $440,000.The  money funds University of St. Thomas scholarships. The event, held on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at The Hobby Center, is a University tradition reaching back to the school’s founding in 1947.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 8 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6778</guid></item><item><title>‘New Excavations at Tel Gezer’ 7th Annual Lecture on Biblical Archaeology</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6777</link><description>Dr. Steven Ortiz, associate professor of Biblical Archaeology and director of the Center for Archaeological Research at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, will deliver the 7th Annual Lecture on Biblical Archaeology at the University of St. Thomas. Ortiz, also co-director and principal investigator of the current excavations at this site, will deliver a lecture titled, “New Excavations at Tel Gezer: Retrospect and Prospect,” at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 26, in the Jones Auditorium, 3910 Yoakum, on the University of St. Thomas campus.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 2 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6777</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas’ Center for Thomistic Studies Creates Honorary Order</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6776</link><description>To mark the 25th anniversary of its founding, the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St. Thomas has initiated “The Order of St. Thomas,” an award to be presented to persons who have testified to the incomparable value of the philosophy of Saint Thomas Aquinas in their writings, teaching, philanthropy or way of life. Recipients received a medal bearing an image of Thomas Aquinas and the motto of the Order, “Quantum Potes, Tantum Aude:” (Dare to do all that you can.) The first two recipients of the award are Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J., and George Strake, Jr., president of the Strake Foundation in Houston.  The awards were bestowed at the 2006 Aquinas Lecture.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6776</guid></item><item><title>St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Brunch held on University of St. Thomas campus</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6773</link><description>St. Patrick’s Day Mass with Irish musicians and Archbishop Daniel DiNardo as celebrant. An Irish corned beef and cabbage brunch will follow the Mass.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6773</guid></item><item><title>Interfaith Peace Celebration: Bridges to Peace through Understanding</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6774</link><description>Find out if what unites us is greater than that which separates us- join the University of St. Thomas’ Guinan Hall and Rothko Chapel as they carry on the Interfaith Peace Celebration: Bridges to Peace through Understanding, co-sponsored by the Houston Interfaith Forum and Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6774</guid></item><item><title>Religious Tolerance Symposium held at University of St. Thomas</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6775</link><description>Symposium titled “Moving from Tolerance to Acceptance: Understanding Islam” with keynote speakers Carol Quillen of the Boniuk Center, and Zuhaira Razzack of Interfaith Ministries</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6775</guid></item><item><title>UST Annual B.K. Smith Lecture: ‘Writing Black Women into our Nation&amp;apos;s History’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6772</link><description>The annual B.K. Smith Lecture in History will feature eminent African-American and women&amp;apos;s historian, Dr. Darlene Clark Hine, professor of history at Northwestern University. Dr. Clark-Hine will discuss &amp;quot;Writing Black Women into our Nation&amp;apos;s History,&amp;quot; at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6772</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Vice President Elected Officer of American Council on Education’s Council of Fellows Executive Board</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6769</link><description>Dr. Colleen Hester, University of St. Thomas’ vice president of Strategic Planning, Institutional Research and Evaluation has been elected for a second term as Secretary of the American Council on Education’s Council of Fellows Executive Board. Hester, will serve with other university officers from around the country.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6769</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents “An Evening with Ken O’Malley: Irish Singer, Songwriter and Storyteller”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6770</link><description>The University of St. Thomas’ Center for Irish Studies and The Irish Society present the Moran Resources Company Distinguished Irish Studies Event titled “An Evening with Ken O’Malley: Irish Singer, Songwriter and Storyteller.”</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6770</guid></item><item><title>Center for Irish Studies at the University of St. Thomas Presents David O’Brien on “The Role of Irish Americans in the History of American Catholicism”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6771</link><description>The University of St. Thomas’ Center for Irish Studies and The Irish Society present David O’Brien on “The Role of Irish Americans in the History of American Catholicism.”</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6771</guid></item><item><title>UST’s Presidential Lecture Series Presents John Whitney of Deming Center For Quality</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6766</link><description>The University of St. Thomas Presidential Lecture Series presents John O. Whitney, professor of management and executive director of the Deming Center for Quality Management at Columbia Business School. He will lecture on “Market-Based Ethics in Business, Government and Society” at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 13, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. The event begins with a reception at 7 p.m.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6766</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Reaches out to the Community with ‘Awareness in Action Week’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6767</link><description>The Office of Volunteer Opportunities at the University of St. Thomas presents “Awareness in Action Week,” a week of service activities leading up to the President’s Day of Service on Feb. 18.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6767</guid></item><item><title>UST Students and Volunteers Provide Free Income Tax Service Through Vita on Houston’s North Side</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6768</link><description>For the 23rd  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. 18, 25, March 18, April 1 and April 15.  Preparers will offer free tax assistance and electronic filing at the MD Anderson YMCA, 705 Cavalcade, near the Irvington intersection.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6768</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents the 2006 Spring Social Justice Seminar Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6765</link><description>The first program in the University of St. Thomas’ fifth annual Social Justice Seminar Series will include a discussion on immigration reforms and a panel presentation led by Deacon Joe Rubio of Catholic Charities titled “Immigration Reform: What Does it Mean?”</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 9 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6765</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas presents ‘Women of the World’ Lecture Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6762</link><description>Karima Essahel Richardson, 2004 University of St. Thomas graduate, will present a lecture titled “Transition to Modernity: Empowerment of Women in Morocco” as part of the Women of the World Lecture Series.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6762</guid></item><item><title>The University of St. Thomas’ Chi-Rho Theology Club Presents Theology at the Lab</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6763</link><description>The University of St. Thomas’ Chi-Rho Theology Club will host Sr. Paula Jean Miller as she presents “The Theology Behind Natural Family Planning.”It is not uncommon for the question to arise: Why natural family planning? Why not just go with the flow in society concerning contraception? Natural family planning has much to do with an understanding of the human person, an appreciation of human love and relationships. Sr. Miller, noted for teaching the course Theology of the Body, will weave these vital ingredients together as she addresses the “Theology Behind Natural Family Planning.”</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6763</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas Student Breaks the Mold at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6764</link><description>University of St. Thomas’ Holly Marie Gindy was among 30 students from several universities across the United States who participated in the annual “Gateway to Dentistry” program at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  This intense two-week internship paired with her education at the University of St. Thomas, introduced Gindy to the wide range of career options associated with the dental profession.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6764</guid></item><item><title>UST Presents Fat FAFSA</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6761</link><description>In recognition of Financial Aid Awareness Month, the University of St. Thomas’ Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and UST’s Council of Clubs present Fat FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6761</guid></item><item><title>Cardinal Dulles to Give Annual Aquinas Lecture ‘The Apologetics of St. Thomas Aquinas’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6760</link><description>Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J., will deliver the 2006 St. Thomas Aquinas lecture at the University of St. Thomas at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum. Lecture title: “The Apologetics of St. Thomas Aquinas.” For more information, contact Pam Butler: 713-525-3591.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6760</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas presents “Women of the World” Lecture Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6759</link><description>Vanessa Abahashemi, 2003 University of St. Thomas graduate, will recount her 10-month experience in Thailand. She will discuss what it is like working in and adapting to a different culture.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6759</guid></item><item><title>World Culture Movie Series</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6756</link><description>The World Culture Movie Series shows films relating to global issues around the world.  A discussion follows each film.  Co-sponsored by the University of St. Thomas’ Modern and Classical Languages and International Studies Departments, the Mission Association for Community Living and the Houston Institute of Culture.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6756</guid></item><item><title>UST’s Chemistry Department Receives National Science Foundation Grant</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6757</link><description>The Chemistry Department at the University of St. Thomas has been awarded a $115, 520 grant by the National Science Foundation for a project titled “FTNMR Instrumentation and Modeling Software for Undergraduate Instruction in Chemistry.”  The department will use the funds to purchase a nuclear magnetic resonance instrument and incorporate it into virtually every chemistry course St. Thomas offers. The NMR instrument is the only type of instrument required by the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training for certification of degree programs.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6757</guid></item><item><title>G.K. Chesterton Scholar Discusses‘ Chesterton on Shakespeare’ at UST</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6758</link><description>Dale Ahlquist, president and co-founder of the American Chesterton Society, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Cullen Hall. He will talk about “Chesterton on Shakespeare.” The lecture is sponsored by the University of St. Thomas’ English Department.G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936), monumental man of letters, wrote 100 books, including masterpieces of literary criticism on Browning, Blake, Dickens and Chaucer.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6758</guid></item><item><title>Enlist in the UST Alumni Volunteer Corps</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6754</link><description>Recently, the University of St. Thomas established an Alumni Volunteer Corps, which offers a way for alumni to continue the tradition of providing service work.  Pursuing excellence in teaching, scholarship and service is part of UST’s mission statement. The Corps’ objective is to establish a group of alumni volunteers who will perform services related to the operation of the University. Various projects and volunteer opportunities will involve alumni in the day-to-day life of the University and provide an opportunity for alumni to talk with students and faculty, and reconnect with their Alma Mater and its programs.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6754</guid></item><item><title>University of St. Thomas 2006 Annual Lee Lecture in English “Dante and the Resurrection of the Body”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6755</link><description>Colleagues and friends of the Rev. Edward G. Lee, CSB, established the Lee Lecture in 1979 to bring outstanding figures from the arts and humanities to University of St. Thomas.  The 2006 Lee Lecture is 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.  Free and open to the public.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6755</guid></item><item><title>‘Moving Up, Moving On’ with Br. Leo V. Ryan, SCV</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6751</link><description>In response to recent scandals involving executive branch officials, members of Congress and lobbyists the Bush Administration went so far as to require White House officials to attend compulsory briefings on ethics. For those outside the White House ambit, there’s Br. Leo V. Ryan, CSV, former dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Notre Dame. He also serves as editor of How Ethics Contribute to Profit, and Human Action in Business, Praxiological and Ethical Dimensions.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6751</guid></item><item><title>Scholar of Northern Irish Literature Presents “The Liberating Fiction of Community in Brian Friel’s Play The Freedom Of The City”</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6752</link><description>Northern Irish literature specialist Dr. Richard Rankin Russell will present the “Liberating Fiction of Community in Brian Friel’s play The Freedom of the City,” at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon on the University of St. Thomas campus. The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies and The Irish Society sponsor this lecture, which is free and open to the public. Contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592 for more information.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6752</guid></item><item><title>Service Set For Dr. Janice Gordon-Kelter</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6753</link><description>A memorial service to remember Dr. Janice Gordon-Kelter, dean of the Master in Liberal Arts Program at the University of St. Thomas, will begin at 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum Blvd.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6753</guid></item><item><title>Lenten Lecture Series 2006.doc</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6750</link><description>For 17 years, Wednesdays in Lent have been highlighted by a series of lectures at the University of St. Thomas. Started and co-sponsored by Mrs. Margaret Hotze of Veritas Catholic Bookstore, the series has covered a wide range of topics important to Catholic life. This year’s topic is central to an enrichment in understanding the many facets of the Catholic faith.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6750</guid></item><item><title>Nostra Aetate: Transformation, Reconciliation, Mutual Respect ¾ Annual Steele Lecture Returns</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6749</link><description>Forty years ago, Vatican Council II issued an important document called Nostra Aetate, a declaration on the relationship of the Roman Catholic Church to non-Christian religions. A community-wide event at St. Mary’s Seminary celebrates the impact of that document at 12:15 on Friday, Feb. 3.  A complimentary light lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to noon.  RSVP to Nita Sacco at 713-686-6844 ext. 482 by Jan. 25.  The keynote speaker of this annual Msgr. William D. Steele Lecture is Dr. Philip A. Cunningham, executive director of the Center for Christian Jewish Learning of Boston College.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6749</guid></item><item><title>Mary Ellen Bork on:‘The New Feminism of Pope John Paul II: Vision and Challenge’</title><link>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6748</link><description>Mary Ellen Bork will deliver “The New Feminism of John Paul II” for the University of St. Thomas’ second annual Archbishop J. Michael Miller Lecture in Catholic Studies at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, in Jones Auditorium, 3910 Yoakum Boulevard, on the St. Thomas campus.</description><author>marcom@stthom.edu</author><pubDate>Mon, 9 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=1539&amp;Content_ID=6748</guid></item></channel></rss>
