http://www.stthom.eduUST NEWS RSSen-usSat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/getFile.asp?File_Content_ID=7661http://www.stthom.edu2020UST NEWS RSSAquifer - Version: 4.00.11marcom@stthom.eduwebmaster@stthom.edu240http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14553Undergraduate senior business majors at University of St. Thomas get the opportunity to present their case study analyses to their peers and a group of professional judges in the Cameron School of Business Case Competition. Each semester, years of business lectures and months of preliminary case presentations culminate with this event.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14553http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14549Former University of St. Thomas Alumni Association Vice President and longtime University volunteer Drew Wilson is challenging those who have never donated to UST to give $20.14 or more to the University. Wilson, a dedicated alumnus known for his strong support for UST, believes the donations could bring an unprecedented amount of funds to the school for the 2013-2014 year. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14549http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14547Members of the University of St. Thomas Health Occupations Students of America organization competed in the State Leadership Conference held in Galveston, Texas, from April 11-13.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14547http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14545Smart, articulate and dynamic are just a few ways professors describe graduating music major and English minor Meeka Opong. Taking her talents in music to Clarksville, Tenn., Opong will pursue her Master of Music in Vocal Performance at Austin Peay State University on a full tuition assistantship.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14545http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14546Dr. Beena George is the fourth dean of the Cameron School of Business effective on May 20. George previously served as the associate dean of the Cameron School and contributed to the school’s elite accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14546http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14495Educating leaders of faith and character is not only a goal of University of St. Thomas students, faculty and staff – it is a way of life. The 2013 Leadership Banquet celebrated student leaders who live this mission and their achievements.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14495http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14496University of St. Thomas students in the international law class recently argued the legality under international law of the United States’ drone use as an anti-terrorism weapon abroad before a four-judge panel in a mock hearing of the International Court of Justice in a class held April 29.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14496http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14498 Patricia Gras was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago. After losing her job last year, a friend talked her into stepping out of the darkness into the studio. Gras’ latest album “Simplicity” will be the focus of the event “Singing for Healing,” a concert benefiting breast cancer survivors at 8 p.m. on May 11 in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum, on the University of St. Thomas campus. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14498http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14493In memory of alumnus Austin Stanfill ’12, who passed away on May 3, University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry will lead a rosary at the end of every 12:30 p.m. Mass from May 9-17 in the Chapel of St. Basil. The Rosary will be recited at the end of the 10:30 a.m. Mass on May 12. Join the University community to pray and remember Stanfill. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14493http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14490 Dr. Livia Bornigia is an associate professor in the Department of Communication, School of Arts and Sciences, is a guest lecturer in the Master of Arts in Faith and Culture program and is chair of the Social Justice Committee. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 6 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14490http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14491Parents, students and adults who don’t want to spend their summer watching television or roasting in the Houston sun should take advantage of the University of St. Thomas summer programs. St. Thomas offers a wide selection of courses and camps during the summer sessions from May 28 to Aug. 10 to satisfy any summertime blues. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 6 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14491http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14484The UST safety captains were called into action on April 11 after the campus was evacuated following bomb threats. They were asked to search their areas for suspicious backpacks, brief cases and computer bags. Thankfully, nothing was found.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14484http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14485Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist, artist and graphic designer are a few titles related to University of St. Thomas’ Sister Mary Roberta Connors, FSE. She showcases highlights from her latest installment of artwork in her Spring Art Show “Paintings and Prints” from 1-4 p.m. on May 4-5 at 1210 Colquitt St., on campus. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14485http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14481Two University of St. Thomas students enrolled in Chinese language courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages competed in the 20th Annual Chinese Speech Contest, sponsored by the Global Federation of Chinese Business Women in the Southern USA, on April 20. Janelly Palacios received first place and Juana Martinez received third.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14481http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14482As a result of the successful completion of the two-year Emergency Management for Higher Education grant last fall, UST established a new operating department: Emergency & Safety Services. The department’s strategic plan and program goals are below:marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14482http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14483Prospective graduate students considering University of St. Thomas will now be able to contact a central graduate admissions office. University of St. Thomas is establishing a new Office of Graduate Admissions as part of its strategic planning process.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14483http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14494This issue of the Star View features; Grad Speaker Highlights Leading with Faith and Character, Grad Mathermatician Calculates Prefect Speech, Alumna of the Year Embodies GRACE, Ihnatowicz Receives Hnorary Degree for Years of Service, Graduation Stories, Stay Afloat for Finals and UST Faculty Members Get Promoted. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14494http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14476John Macias, doctoral student at the University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies, has been accepted to the 8th Annual Thomistic Seminar for graduate students in philosophy and related disciplines from Aug. 4-10 in Princeton, N.J. The topic is “Themes in the Philosophy of Alasdair MacIntyre and Thomas Aquinas.”marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14476http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14477Mother Teresa’s love and grace has crossed cultural barriers and warmed hearts around the world. To exemplify and celebrate her observance of the value of humanity, the University of St. Thomas Fine Arts and Drama Department is partnering with Houston’s A.D. Players for a weekend of events to premier the performance of “Malcolm and Teresa,” which previews on May 22 and 23, opens on May 24 and runs through June 23 at A.D. Players, 2710 W. Alabama.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14477http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14431Senior Micaela Brebion, an international development major, takes her buddy Robert to Buffalo Wild Wings all the time because it’s his favorite restaurant. Brebion is one of the many University of St. Thomas students involved with Best Buddies Texas, which is a part of an international non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing socialization and employment opportunities.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14431http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14432Joseph Hattrup’s dissertation, "Form and Predicability in Aristotle's Categories and the Middle Books of the Metaphysics," was unanimously passed on April 19. He argued that two famous Aristotelian doctrines on substance are not contradictory in principle. Hattrup will now be referred to as Dr. Joseph Hattrup.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14432http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14405 The University of St. Thomas Psychology Department was well represented at the 59th Southwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting on April 5-7 in Fort Worth, Texas. Sixteen students and three faculty members presented research that addressed important health and societal issues. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14405http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14401The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies is hosting a series on Careers in International Studies. For the Careers in Development, alumnus Philippe Nassif ’07, the Central Region Advocacy Director on the Policy and Advocacy Team at CARE based in Washington D.C., will speak on what it takes to join a career advocacy.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14401http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14381University of St. Thomas has joined forces with Houston B-cycle, a bike-sharing program with locations around downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. For students who don’t have cars, the bike share offers an additional means of transportation.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14381http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14382Eight University of St. Thomas vocal studies majors competed in the Greater Houston National Association of Teachers of Singing spring vocal competition, held April 13 at the University of Houston’s Moore School of Music.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14382http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14385“Giving back to University of St. Thomas constitutes giving time, treasure and talent,” said Maria Younger M.Ed. ’05, assistant director of annual giving. For this reason, she nominated her friend, Dr. Ana-Lisa Gonzalez ’97, M.Ed. ’01, assistant professor and director of Reading and Catholic Education, and the GRACE program, for the Rev. Vincent J. Guinan CSB Alumni of the Year Award. Because Gonzalez’s service to the university goes beyond the classroom, she was honored to receive this award from the University she loves.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14385http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14386 The new University of St. Thomas Bike Club is riding 11 cyclists strong in the annual BP MS 150 event from Houston to Austin on April 20-21. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14386http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14389In what may seem paradoxical to some, a Muslim community leader—an imam—will receive a graduate degree in faith and culture from Houston’s Catholic university.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14389http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14363This issue of the Star View features; Local Initiatives, Shrimp are Big Deal at Earth Day 2013, Houston Bike Share Program comes to UST, Men's Golf Tourney Victory, Celebrate Founder's Day, Travel the World Without Jet Lag at IFEST, AASU Crawfish Boil and garrido Conducts Houston Latin PhilHarmonic. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14363http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14355 Sister Marie Faubert, CSJ, EdD, PSC, LPC-S, NCC is professor and director of the On-Campus Counselor Education Program in UST's School of Education. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14355http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14356The University of St. Thomas campus is safe following two bomb threats to the campus on April 11.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14356http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14357Broadway enthusiasts, hold on to your programs. The University of St. Thomas Music Department is about to knock your socks off with performances from films and musicals in the “Musical Theater Revue” at 7:30 p.m. on April 15-16 in Cullen Hall.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14357http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14358Dr. Ric Montelongo, University of St. Thomas’ director for student success, received the Community Advancement and Service Award during the 2013 American College Personnel Association conference held in Las Vegas, Nev., on March 4-7. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14358http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14349Access to fresh Gulf shrimp is one of the great advantages of living in Houston, but about 90 percent of the shrimp consumed in the United States is imported from shrimp farms in Asia. Shrimp and other topics of sustainability will be discussed during the University of St. Thomas 2013 Earth Day Festival and Lecture on April 25.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14349http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14350 Three University of St. Thomas students traveled to Austin in March to speak to legislators regarding the Tuition Equalization Grant. Accompanied by students from Rice University and South Texas College of Law, they met with more than 32 legislators from all over Texas. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14350http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14351This summer, 12 students will venture across the Atlantic Ocean to study contemporary Ireland and the peace process in Northern Ireland with Lori Gallagher, J.D., director of the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14351http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14342Journey to Mexico, Poland, France and beyond with University of St. Thomas International Studies Society as it hosts the 10th Annual International Festival.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14342http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14348Few students get the rare privilege to work one-on-one with a critically acclaimed recording artist. Four University of St. Thomas music students will get the opportunity to receive feedback on interpretation of musical texts, aspects of vocal technique and diction as it relates to their performance from internationally known singer and recording artist Sharon Mabry.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14348http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14337Dr. Mirela Oliva, assistant professor of philosophy, recently connected with the world, talking to specialists on hermeneutics Rome and conducting research in Germany. Her recent book and research have garnered attention all over the globe.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14337http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14338The University of St. Thomas men's golf team earned its first tournament victory in the history of the young program on April 2 at The LeTourneau Spring Invitational at Pinecrest Country Club in Longview, Texas.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14338http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14339 Senior Brittany Garza, founder and president of Society of Macrina, said she recognized a disconnection among the students at the University of St. Thomas and decided to form an organization that would unite the women on campus. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14339http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14333 University of St. Thomas will participate in the largest gathering of a private-education association this week. The National Catholic Educational Association’s annual gathering brings together administrators, teachers, pastors, catechists, vendors and many others interested in Catholic education. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14333http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14324 Corinne M. Oppermann, RN, MSN served as the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing in Galveston, is Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14324http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14325Yolanda Norman, University of St. Thomas’ Director of Residence Life and Conference Housing, received an award for Distinguished Service while attending the 2013 American College Personnel Association conference held in Las Vegas, Nev., from March 4-7.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14325http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14340This issue of the Star View features; The Research Symposium, A Series of Fashionable Events, Top 6 Job Fair Tips, Family First for Journalist Turned Nurse, Why Business Matters in Healthcare and Students Prepare Free Tax Returns. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14340http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14318Dr. Robert LeBlanc, associate professor in the University of St. Thomas School of Education, has been appointed dean of the School of Education, effective April 1. LeBlanc, an alumnus, has been on the UST faculty since 2002.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14318http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14319The University of St. Thomas’ Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist will celebrate the 14th annual Tenebrae Service, an ancient Lenten prayer celebrated during the Easter Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The Tenebrae Service will be held in the Chapel of St. Basil at 6:30 a.m.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14319http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14316University of St. Thomas and River Oaks Chamber Orchestra are acclaiming the musical influence of Czechoslovakian composers with “Czechs, Please!” at 7:30 p.m. on April 4 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14316http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14273Joseph Hattrup argues that two famous Aristotelian doctrines on substance are not contradictory in principle. He will defend his dissertation, "Form and Predicability in Aristotle's Categories and the Middle Books of the Metaphysics," at 3:30 p.m. on April 19 in the Brezik Room in Sullivan Hall.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14273http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14315 Job fairs have the stigma of being a waste of time. Contrary to popular belief, job fairs are a great forum for employees to find hardworking students who want to excel in their careers. Meet more than 100 employers with full-time and internship opportunities. Visit the Texas Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 2 at Texas Southern University. Shuttle service will be provided from UST. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14315http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14310 More than 50 University of St. Thomas accounting students, alumni and friends are volunteering doing free income tax return preparation and electronic filing through IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. Hundreds of community members participate in the VITA program every year. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14310http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14312UST community members are invited to walk the Way of the Cross in the heart of the city beginning at 10:15 a.m. on Good Friday, March 29.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14312http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14308The University of St. Thomas hosted the 5 annual Cameron School of Business Alumni Week on March 11-15. CSB alumni returned to campus to speak to classes, and alumnus Joseph “Skip” Courtney presented the keynote address during a luncheon on March 11.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14308http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14309Two University of St. Thomas students, Arrianna Ramirez and Taylor Simmons, competed in the annual Houston Music Teachers Association contest on Feb. 23. and will advance to the state finals of the Texas Music Teachers Association Young Artist Collegiate Piano Solo Performance Competition. The state finals will be held in Dallas at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on June 14-15.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14309http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14317Dr. Steven J. Jensen, a prolific writer, researcher and teacher, is Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Center for Thomistic Studies.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14317http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14294The University of St. Thomas Alumni Association will host the 2 nd Annual Two Saints and a Taco Tasting scholarship fundraiser at 7-9:30 p.m. on April 18 at Saint Arnold’s Brewing Co., 2000 Lyons Ave. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14294http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14296This issue of the Star View features; St. Thomas Community Joyful for Pope Francis, Walk the Way of the Cross on Good Friday, Edith Stein Lecture, Pinocchio, Enter the UST Fight Song Contest to Show School Spirit, UST Intercollegiate Athletics Launches New Websiteand Taco Tasting Fundraiser. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14296http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14287 Energy and fuels are the main driving forces behind industrial and economic development according to a research paper by Dr. Elmer Ledesma, assistant professor of chemistry at University of St. Thomas. His paper “Vapor-Phase Cracking of Eugenol: Distribution of Tar Products as Functions of Temperature and Residence Time” was recently published in “Energy & Fuels,” a scholarly journal published by the American Chemical Society. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14287http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14288The University of St. Thomas Celts for Life and Knights of Columbus, along with other student volunteers, worked together to build the Cemetery of the Innocents, a memorial exhibition of more than 3,000 crosses that symbolize the number of abortions performed in the United States each day.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14288http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14285What does it mean to be educated? Does attending top-notch schools, achieving outstanding test scores, participating in extra-curricular activities, and all that is commonly associated with a good education guarantee that one is educated? Experts, including University of St. Thomas’ Dr. Dominic Aquila, vice president for Academic Affairs, discuss whether education, as it is widely understood today, fully equips a young person for life. This discussion takes place at 6:30 p.m. on March 20 in Anderson Hall 103.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14285http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14281University of St. Thomas students will perform scenes from popular musicals and operas during “An Evening of Scenes from Musical Theater and Opera.” The Music Department will present the opera workshop at 7:30 p.m. on March 15-16 and at 3 p.m. on March 17 in Cullen Hall.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14281http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14283As the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team competes in the first championship tournament game of its short four-year program, students, faculty and staff are invited to watch the game live at 9 a.m. on March 14 in the Council of Clubs, second floor of Crooker Center.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14283http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14276 Daniel Cardinal DiNardo gave insights on “The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy,” the first document of Vatican II, issued on Dec. 4, 1963, and the state of the Liturgy in the United States, both before and after Vatican II. The lecture was on Feb. 20 in Jones Hall on the University of St. Thomas campus. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14276http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14277An advocate for human dignity and the study of bioethics, Dr. Mette Lebech will speak at the Fifth Annual Zambosco-Thomas Lecture, sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Women, Culture and Society Program, at 7 p.m. on March 19 in Ahern Room, Crooker Center.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14277http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14278The Cameron School of Business will host its Annual Alumni Week on March 11-16. All CSB graduates and students are invited to join in the activities for the week, including alumni class visits, a keynote speaker and luncheon, and speed networking. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14278http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14274Tom Horan ‘66 said he is to St. Patrick’s Day what Santa Claus is to Christmas. Horan, a jolly man with an infectious, hardy laugh, will be marching in his 50th and final St. Patrick’s Day Parade with the Erin Go Braugh Society of America contingent at noon on March 16 in downtown Houston.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14274http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14272To commemorate the Year of the Italian Culture in the United States, the University of St. Thomas will partner with the Italian Cultural and Community Center, Cathy and Giorgio Borlenghi of Hotel Ganduca, Fabrizio Nava and the Consul General of Italy to host a performance of “Pinocchio: Storia di un Burattino.”marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14272http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14267Six members of the inaugural Master of Business Administration cohort for teachers were accepted into the International Honor Society of Beta Gamma Sigma, and one will attend a national conference.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 6 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14267http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14265University of St. Thomas Intercollegiate Athletics launched its new microsite, www.ustcelts.com, powered by SIDHelp. The new microsite is a visual treat and is dedicated to all things related to UST Athletics. The Athletics site is a part of a larger project to revamp the entire UST website.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 5 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14265http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14266This issue of the Star View features; Go Green with UST's St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Commencement Speaker Applications Deadline, Fr. Giampietro Named Calif. Seminary EVP, Dean, Mock Trial, Sliabh Notes Irish Concert and Speed Networking.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14266http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14260 To illuminate the disparities of rights and protections of freedom of religious expression, the Center for International Studies and Center for Faith and Culture will host three experts during "The State of Religious Freedom in China," at 6 p.m. on March 4 in Ahern Room, Crooker Center. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14260http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14261People across the world will dress in green and don their shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day. The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like the Irish at 10:30 a.m. on March 15. The brunch is free to UST faculty, staff and students, as well as all religious and all clergy in the community. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14261http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14255The University of St. Thomas Office of Marketing Communications won a Silver award for Total PR Program for the emergency preparedness campaign “Get Ready, Already!” in the 2013 Educational Advertising Awards from Higher Education Marketing. In November, UST also won a Gold Award for the campaign from the MarCom Awards. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 1 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14255http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14256UST’s Marketing Communications Department won 10 awards in the Higher Education Marketing 28th Annual Educational Advertising Awards. This competition is the largest educational advertising awards competition in the country.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 1 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14256http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14257The University of St. Thomas women's basketball team's first appearance in the Red River Athletic Conference Tournament ended with a 77-54 loss to Louisiana State University-Shreveport on March 1 in Waxahachie, Texas.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 1 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14257http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14253The University of St. Thomas History Department will host Dr. Jonathan Brown for the 2013 B.K. Smith Lecture on "Cuba and the Sino-Soviet Dispute" at 7:30 p.m. on March 5 in Jones Hall.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14253http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14254Violinist Ning-Chih Hsu will perform in the recital “Happy Birthday, Sarasate!” presented by the University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School at 4 p.m. on March 9 in Cullen Hall.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14254http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14250The University of St. Thomas Student Government Association decided they have been without a fight song for too long and it is time for a change. SGA will hold a contest for the composition of a fight song to represent UST during sporting events.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14250http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14251The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team finished the regular season on a six-game win streak, closing out Wiley College, 76-64, on Feb. 25.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14251http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14252The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team dropped an 89-62 decision to Wiley College on Feb. 25. UST finished the regular season with a 15-15 overall record and 11-11 in the Red River Athletic Conference.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14252http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14244In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, the University of St. Thomas Office of Counseling and Disabilities Services will partner with the Society of Macrina to promote a campaign that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of one’s body.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14244http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14245The University of St. Thomas women's basketball team played well at home most of this season, but poor shooting and rebounding contributed to a 93-51 loss to a top-ranked Louisiana State University-Shreveport on Feb. 23. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14245http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14246The Rev. Anthony Giampietro, CSB, will be the Executive Vice President and Academic Dean at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, Calif., effective July 1.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14246http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14242Ball movement, cross-court vision and unselfish play allowed the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team to secure an 83-76 win over Louisiana State University-Shreveport on Feb. 23. UST has moved up to No. 19 in the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics, just above LSUS.marcom@stthom.eduSat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14242http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14238The University of St. Thomas men's and women's golf teams finished its first event of the spring on Feb. 12 at Laredo Country Club in Laredo, Texas.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14238http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14239 The University of St. Thomas women's basketball team got off to a slow start on Feb. 21 en route to a 74-61 loss at Huston-Tillotson University. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14239http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14240The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team survived a 92-82 overtime win at Huston-Tillotson University on Feb. 21. The Celts made the game tough on themselves before finishing off the Rams.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14240http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14241 The University of St. Thomas Red and Gold Mock Trial teams competed in the American Mock Trial Association Dallas Regional Competition on Feb. 15-17. While the Gold Team did not advance, the Red Team secured a bid to the Opening Round Championship, finishing fifth out of 23 teams. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14241http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14235 Ryan Reynolds hasn’t been asked a question he couldn’t answer at the Tutorial Services Center at the University of St. Thomas. A senior pre-medicine biology major, Reynolds tutors students working on research papers, lab reports and general biology. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14235http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14237Sharing her experience of as a voice for women, Josefina Vázquez Mota will speak on “One Woman’s Challenge: Competing for the Presidency of Mexico” at 6 p.m. on Feb. 26 in Jones Hall.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14237http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14232The UST community is getting fit with several events that promote fitness and daily exercise activities.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14232http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14243This issue of the Star View features; UST Reactions to pope's Resignation, Spring Break, One Woman's Challenge for the Mexican Presidency, Father Dempsey's Radio Show, Homecomming 2013, University Singers Concert and ROCO String Quartet Performs at UST.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14243http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14228What’s in a number? In sports numbers win games. The Celts men’s basketball team has been on a tear, putting up an impressive 20-6 record for this season so far.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14228http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14229 The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team won its 15th game of the season on Feb. 14 at Bacone College in Muskogee, Okla. The Celts came out of the gate a little slow but eventually found their groove en route to an 80-72 final score. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14229http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14230 The search begins as the Office of Student Affairs is seeking the next spirited student commencement speaker to speak at graduation on May 18. Student Affairs will accept applications for student commencement speaker until 5 p.m. on March 15. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14230http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14231 The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team beat Paul Quinn College, 75-66, on Feb. 18. The Celts are 21-6 for the season and will definitely play in the Red River Athletic Conference Tournament in March. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14231http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14221 Coaching is a practice distinct from managing, training and mentoring. A coach helps to identify the skills and capabilities within the person to enable them to use those skills to the best of their ability. The University of St. Thomas Center for Business Ethics launched The CBE Emerging Leader Coaching Scholarship Program, or ELCSP, this year. Meet Dr. Annette Spychalski, the executive coach who will work with our MBA/MSA students in 2013-2014. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14221http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14217 The University of St. Thomas men's basketball team rolled over Bacone College, 77-59, on Feb. 14 in Oklahoma. The win improves St. Thomas to an overall record of 20-6 and 14-5 in the Red River Athletic Conference. The win marks the first time the Celts have reached the 20-win plateau. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14217http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14215World-renowned artist Daniel Anguilu made a career of traveling internationally through his artwork. As a part of the Center for International Studies Friday Lectures Series, he will share his story at 2 p.m. on Feb. 15 in Tiller Hall, 103, 4121 Yoakum Blvd.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14215http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14204Brand specialist Karen Kershner says your brand is your competitive advantage.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14204http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14206University of St. Thomas volleyball Head Coach Kallie Noble signed Courtlyn Castle and Elizabeth Mackenzie-Williams to national letters of intent for the 2013 season. Both players will join the Celts volleyball squad as true freshmen.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14206http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14207This issue of the Star View features; Celts Men's Basketball Make Every number Count, Mardi Gras 2013 King and Queen, Chinese Delegation visits campus, Lenten Lecture series, Street Artist to Visit Campus and President's Day of Service.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14207http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14203 The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team swept Southwestern Assemblies of God University by defeating them for a second time this season. The Celts bested SAGU, 70-55, on Feb. 9. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14203http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14200 The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team dropped its second home game of the year on Feb. 9 at the Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center. Red River Athletic Conference leader Southwestern Assemblies of God University beat St. Thomas 53-48. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 9 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14200http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14196The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team dropped only its third home game of the year to the Red River Athletic Conference leader, Our Lady of the Lake University and the UST men made quick work of Our Lady of the Lake University Thursday night, cruising to a 89-48 victory.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14196http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14197Fellowship of Catholic University Students, Campus Ministry and Residence Life will come together to present Catholic Underground, a mini-retreat of praise and worship, at 5 p.m. on Feb. 15 in Guinan Hall.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14197http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14198University President Dr. Robert Ivany invites the UST family to roll up their sleeves for the President’s Day of Service from 8 a.m. to noon on Feb. 16. For the ninth year, the President’s Day of Service offers a wide range of service projects.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14198http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14199Wanting to facilitate educational exchange with successful schools in China, Dr. Rick Krustchinsky, associate dean of the Undergraduate Program in the School of Education, along with a delegation of school principals and administrators from the Haidian Educational District, met to discuss the training of math and science teachers in Texas on Jan. 15marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14199http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14194Presenting a collection of Renaissance and early Baroque choral works, the Piping Rock Singers will perform “Prophecies” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the University of St. Thomas in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum Blvd. Singers include UST alumni and current students.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14194http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14186 The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team improved its overall record to 17-5 this season with a 75-73 nail-biter over Texas Wesleyan University on Feb. 4. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 5 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14186http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14187Afowiri “Kitz” Fondzenyuy, MBA ’06, founder and CEO of the Amom Foundation, presented on his charity to the University of St. Thomas Business Ethics Society on Jan. 12.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 5 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14187http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14185 The University of St. Thomas women's basketball team lost a tough game, 69-65, to Texas Wesleyan University on Feb. 4. The team was coming off of a big win against University of the Southwest. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14185http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14179Dr. Joseph McFadden, University of St. Thomas president emeritus and professor of history, was awarded the Center for Thomistic Studies’ Aquinas Medal on Jan. 24 at the Aquinas Lecture featuring the Rev. Kevin Flannery, S.J.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 1 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14179http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14180The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team is playing in the second annual Celts for Blue Cure game, which raises awareness about prostate cancer, at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 in Jerabeck Gym. Coming up as UST’s third in a lineup of six home games in a row, St. Thomas will take on the University of the Southwest. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 1 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14180http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14168The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team hosted its first annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation night on Jan. 28 before their home game against Bacone College.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14168http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14169Dr. Stephen Klineberg, who has done extensive research on the evolution of Houston, will give a free lecture on “The Changing Face of Houston: Tracking the Economic and Demographic Transformations through 31 Years of Surveys.”marcom@stthom.eduThu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14169http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14171River Oaks Chamber Orchestra and University of St. Thomas are pleased to present the second in a series of chamber concerts featuring the ROCO String Quartet Chamber Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14171http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14120The University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies and the John Paul II Forum have joined forces to host the first U.S. Conference of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, on Oct. 18-19, 2013 in Houston, Texas.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14120http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14121The annual Fall Cameron School of Business Mentorship Program has completed another semester of fostering relationships between CSB alumni and students.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14121http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14122 The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team will take on the Bacone College Warriors at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Jan. 28, in Jerabeck Gym. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14122http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14123 The University of St. Thomas Celts women’s basketball team will play Red River Athletic Conference foe Bacone College at 5:30 p.m. tonight, Jan. 28, at home in Jerabeck Gym. The Celts previously lost a road game and won at home. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14123http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14124 The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team defeated the Bacone College Warriors, 80-57, on Jan. 28 in Jerabeck Gym. St. Thomas moves up to 15-5 for the season and 10-4 in the Red River Athletic Conference. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14124http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14126This issue of the Star View features; Franciscan Sisters Honored at Mardi Gras, Education Students in Jamaica, Campus Tests Alert System, Klineberg Speaks on 'The Changing Face of Houston,' Shine at UST and Student Voices and the Kithara Duo Performs at Alma Mater.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14126http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14108Olga Amelkina-Vera ’00 and Fernand Vera ’98 have been making music together since their undergraduate years at the University of St. Thomas. The couple, now the world-renowned Kithara Duo, will perform for free at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 31 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14108http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14109Christians are called to seriously reflect on the content of their faith, examine their lives and give witness of their faith to others. Dr. Steven Meyer, STD, SLT, assistant professor of theology for the University of St. Thomas School of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary, will discuss how the writings of the late Cardinal Avery Dulles can answer complex questions for our culture today.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14109http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14110A group of 12 University of St. Thomas students kicked off the New Year studying abroad in Jamaica on Jan. 2-12. The excursion was a part of the School of Education’s cross-cultural learning experience trip.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14110http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14106For the first time in school history, the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team is receiving Top 25 votes from the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics this week.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14106http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14107For 24 years, Wednesdays in Lent have been highlighted by a series of lectures at the University of St. Thomas that cover a wide range of topics important to Catholic life.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14107http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14100 The University of St. Thomas women's basketball team hit the road once again to challenge third-ranked Louisiana State University-Shreveport at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 24 in Shreveport, La. The fifth-ranked Celts are trying to close out their five-game road trip with a win. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14100http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14101 The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team is holding steady with a five-game win streak. The Celts beat Jarvis Christian College, 69-65, on Jan. 21, which improves their record to 8-3 in the Red River Athletic Conference and 13-4 overall. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14101http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14060Amber Arceneaux-Francis followed up last week's Red River Athletic Conference Player of the Week award by winning it again for the week of Jan. 7-13. This is the third time this season Arceneaux-Francis has beat out the competition to win the award.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14060http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14059Exploring one’s Catholic identity is a natural part of faithfully experiencing one’s faith. The University of St. Thomas will host three events to underscore the range of Catholic culture and intellectual life through a thoughtful and reflective encounter with rock music, the Synod of Bishops and St. Thomas Aquinas. The events are free and open to the public on Jan. 23-24.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14059http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14053Imagine attending Mass in Nazareth, taking a boat ride to Capernaum and seeing the Roman amphitheater and aqueducts in Caesarea. Soon, a group of University of St. Thomas students and faculty will not have to imagine it.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14053http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14054The University of St. Thomas women's basketball team will travel to Dallas Christian College on Jan. 15 for a non-conference game. The Celts are using the matchup as an opportunity to correct some of the mistakes made when their four-game winning streak was snapped on Jan. 10 in a 75-70 loss at Langston University.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14054http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14055The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team made quick work of Paul Quinn College on Jan. 14. The Celts jumped out to a 43-21 halftime lead and kept up the pressure to win 89-48.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14055http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14056 The University of St. Thomas women's basketball team picked up a road win knocking off Dallas Christian College 74-53 on Jan. 15. This is UST’s fifth win of the last six games. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14056http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14044This issue of the Star View features; Education Introduces New BA/MA, Fitness Classes at Jerabeck, Women's Basketball Amber Arceneaux-Francis Turns Heads in NAIA, RRAC, Upcomming Basketball Games, Exploring Catholic Identity Lectures and Bornigia Describes 'Owning Space' in Video.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14044http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14049Amber Arceneaux-Francis, a senior forward on the University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team, is making headlines in the Red River Athletic Conference and the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14049http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14050The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies has much to celebrate at its Tenth Anniversary Open House. During an all-day event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 23, the Center, located at 4206 Yoakum Blvd., is open to the public to take a tour and celebrate its 10th year as a Center for Excellence at the University of St. Thomas.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14050http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14039A child prodigy studying piano and composition since the age of six, Faina Lushtak’s concert performances have inspired audiences in her native Russia and throughout Austria, Italy and throughout the United States.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14039http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14040The Cameron School of Business has been awarded as a Premier Chapter for the 2011-2012 year by the Beta Gamma Sigma Society. To receive this ranking, the Cameron School had 87 percent of their students become members.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14040http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14042The Most Rev. Oscar Cantú, STD, has been named bishop of Las Cruces, N.M., by Pope Benedict XVI. Bishop Cantú, the 46-year-old auxiliary bishop of San Antonio, is the youngest head of a United States diocese.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14042http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14043The Society for the Study of American Women Writers honored Dr. Sarah Houser at its triennial international conference in Denver, Colo., on Oct. 11-13.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14043http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14038 The University of St. Thomas men's basketball team beat Langston University, 78-70, on Jan. 10 in Oklahoma. The Celts broke Langston’s four-game winning streak. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14038http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14036Join the Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations as they cheer on fellow UST alumni and students during the 41st running of the Chevron Houston Marathon on Jan. 13.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14036http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14032The University of St. Thomas women's basketball team won its fourth consecutive game on Jan. 8. The Celts beat conference opponent Huston-Tillotson University 70-62. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 8 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14032http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14033 Closing out a Red River Athletic Conference opponent, the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team defeated Huston-Tillotson University, 79-66, on Jan. 8 in Jerabeck Gym. The Celts served Huston-Tillotson their seventh loss in a row. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 8 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14033http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14029The Chapel of St. Basil is closed for repairs, this week, Jan. 7-11.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14029http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14021 In its third straight win, the University of St. Thomas women's basketball team defeated Southwestern Assemblies of God University on Jan. 5 in Waxahachie, Texas. The Celts jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in the 77-56 victory. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 5 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14021http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14022 The University of St. Thomas men's basketball team lost a tough game, 78-73, at Southwestern Assemblies of God University on Jan. 5. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 5 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14022http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14020 Kicking off the new year in an impressive fashion, the University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team pummeled Northwood University, 93-54, on Jan. 3 in Jerabeck Gym. Five Celts scored in double figures to get the win. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 4 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14020http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14015Starting strong in her freshman season, University of St. Thomas women’s basketball freshman Maghen Lormand was named Red River Athletic Conference Player of the Week for December 17-23. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 2 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14015http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14007 The Beans, a band formed by current and former students of the University of St. Thomas, is preparing to release its first album on Dec. 29 at Fitzgerald’s, 2703 White Oak Dr. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14007http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14008 In an initiative to train teachers for both public and private middle and high schools, the University of St. Thomas School of Education announces the new five-year Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts program. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14008http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14011The University of St. Thomas’ Center for Thomistic Studies, in Houston, is calling for papers for the first U.S. Conference of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas to be held on Oct. 18-19, 2013. The theme of the conference is “Thomas Aquinas: Teacher of Humanity.”marcom@stthom.eduFri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14011http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14000 After final exams and before heading into Christmas Break, the University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team hit the road for two Red River Athletic Conference games on Dec. 15. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14000http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14001 Waverly Sadler will put on scarlet and gold next season for the University of St. Thomas volleyball team . The high school senior had a decorated high school career and was signed by Head Volleyball Coach Kallie Noble. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14001http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14003 Learning leadership skills and creating comradery among friends, nine University of St. Thomas student leaders attended the Institute of Management Accountant’s 13th Annual Student Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas. About 500 students attended the conference from more than 90 universities and 34 states. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=14003http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13998 On a three-game run, the University of St. Thomas men's basketball team won its third game in five days on Dec. 17 in Hobbs, N.M. Defeating University of the Southwest 86-59, the win was the team’s second straight Red River Athletic Conference road game, which brings them to No. 4 in the conference. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13998http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13987The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team defeated Wiley College 71-66 on Dec. 13 in Jearbeck Activity and Athletic Center.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13987http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13988People are often called upon to make difficult choices. Both John Paul II and Benedict XVI have urged Catholics to return to the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas in making these decisions.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13988http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13898The University of St. Thomas extended the nomination deadline for the 2013 Mardi Gras King and Queen to Dec. 21. Ideal nominees are preferably scholarship recipients, significant contributors to the University as a student and leaders of faith and character. Students can nominate themselves or be nominated by other students, faculty or staff.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13898http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13986 The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team fell to Wiley College 86-45 on Dec. 13. Wiley is ranked No. 2 in the Red River Athletic Conference . marcom@stthom.eduThu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13986http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13974 The University of St. Thomas Celts signed Emily Erwin of Kempner High School in Sugar Land, Texas, to the women’s volleyball team . marcom@stthom.eduWed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13974http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13970The Center for International Studies hosted the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, the Honorable Terence McCulley, and a U.S. State Department delegation for a luncheon on Dec. 4 in the Black Labrador restaurant’s Cezanne Room. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13970http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13967Teaching students the art of piano technique and musicality from a European/Spanish perspective, Spanish concert pianist, Marta Espinós, will conduct a master class for three University of St. Thomas piano students at 5 p.m. on Dec. 11 in Cullen Hall.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13967http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13968 The care of the whole person – body, mind and spirit – is important, especially in nursing. The School of Nursing at the University of St. Thomas focuses on patient-centered nursing using a curriculum based on a construct of healing and wholeness. Bank of America is helping the School of Nursing produce caring nurses who will partner with patients to facilitate the healing process. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13968http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13962The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced four University of St. Thomas volleyball players as 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes. Among the 408 volleyball student-athletes, Stephanie Biediger, Monica Litle, Kelsey Balderamos and Brittany Weiler made the cut.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 5 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13962http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13953Senior Amber Arceneaux-Francis, a forward on the University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team, was named Red River Athletic Conference Player of the Week for Nov. 26-Dec. 2.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13953http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13954The Office of Emergency & Safety Services established the Safety Captain program with volunteers in campus buildings to help support the safety of building occupants during emergency situations.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13954http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13948 The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team lost at the buzzer to Texas College on Dec. 1 in Jerabeck Gym. Titus Stevenson hit a 3-pointer as time expired to give the Steers a 53-50 victory. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 1 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13948http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13949 The University of St. Thomas women's basketball team got back on track with a 82-65 win over Texas College on Dec. 1 in Jerabeck Gym. The win gives the Celts a record of 2-1 in Red River Athletic Conference play and 4-5 on the season. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 1 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13949http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13944 University of St. Thomas held its 2nd Annual National SleepOut UST on Nov. 10-11. To promote awareness about homelessness in Houston, about 50 participants from the UST campus and Houston community slept outside overnight on the UST Academic Mall. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13944http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13946 University of St. Thomas Houston has successfully completed requirements for its $245,000 Emergency Management for Higher Education Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. UST was one of 17 schools nationwide awarded the grant in 2010. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13946http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13947 Moving down to fifth in the Red River Athletic Conference , the University of St. Thomas women's basketball team lost 110-78 to the Our Lady of the Lake University Saints on Nov. 29 in San Antonio, Texas. The Celts started strong, but a barrage of 3-pointers by OLLU created a gap the team could not overcome. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13947http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13940 The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team took the floor twice over Thanksgiving break dropping two tough nonconference matches to NCAA Division-1 team Houston Baptist University and to National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics member Loyola University. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13940http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13941 Taking the stage for the first time, “Dances and Airs” will showcase the new Chamber Orchestra. A collaboration between the University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School and Music Department , the performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13941http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13942 Taking the stage for the first time, “Dances and Airs” will showcase the new Baroque Chamber Orchestra. A collaboration between the University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School and Music Department , the performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13942http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13933The University of St. Thomas Business Ethics Society welcomes Ron Farmer, CEO of US LED, to speak on “Strong Values Equals Strong Business” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 27 in the Malloy Board Room. Farmer will share his insight on building a successful company based on strong values, customer service, valued employees and innovative products. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13933http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13934Dr. Xiao Han is the new director of the Online Master of Education Program at the University of St. Thomas. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13934http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13955This Star View issue highlights the Deck the Mall, Holiday Mass Schedule, Symphony Concert, Winter Graduates Megan Viola- Vu and Grace Tran Look to the Future, Nominate Students for Mardi Gras King, Queen and Pictures in Sound. Read more...marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13955http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13932 The University of St. Thomas basketball programs and the African American Student Union completed its first annual Thanksgiving Food Drive on Nov. 21. The groups teamed up to provide approximately 172 meals to the Houston Food Bank. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13932http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13929 The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team sailed to 5-1 on the season after a 63-54 win against Wayland Baptist University on Nov. 20 in Plainview, Texas. The 5-1 start is the best UST has had in their first four years back on the hardwood. With the win, the men keep their No. 1 ranking in the Red River Athletic Conference . marcom@stthom.eduWed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13929http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13930The Freshman Symposium course wrapped up the 2012 semester with a Commissioning Ceremony on Nov 8. in Jones Hall. The freshman class came together to celebrate their successful completion of the Freshman Symposium course.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13930http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13931The University of St. Thomas William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies, rated among the top 10 Irish Studies programs in the country, celebrated the contributions of well-known members of the Houston Irish and Irish American communities at its annual Irish Gala held Nov. 9 at The Houstonian Hotel. The honorees were recognized for their contributions to the Center’s mission of preserving Irish heritage and culture. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13931http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13917Dr. Robert Ivany, University of St. Thomas president, regularly addresses groups in Houston, including high schools, civic groups and organizations. Ivany also attends galas to accept awards on behalf of the University.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13917http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13918The University of St. Thomas volleyball team lost 0-3 to MidAmerica Nazarene University in the opening round of the 2012 National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics Volleyball National Championship Tournament.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13918http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13919The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team lost two hard fought games over the weekend, Nov. 16-17, at the Halo Classic at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13919http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13907The University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry will celebrate the 4th Annual Las Posadas at 7 p.m. on Nov. 30. Las Posadas re-enacts Mary and Joseph’s quest for a place to stay in Bethlehem in a procession around the campus.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13907http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13916The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team played in the Halo Classic at Our Lady of the Lake University this weekend, Nov. 16-17. The men played two games which ended in a big win and a hard loss. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13916http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13906 Meeting three times a semester, faculty members discuss books and artwork relevant to the co-existence of faith and reason and discuss topics to integrate into their teaching. Through fellowship, faculty members enjoy refreshments while talking with their peers about Catholic topics relevant to art, popular culture and social issues. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13906http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13902 The University of St. Thomas volleyball team qualified for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Volleyball National Championship for the first time since the Celts joined the Red River Athletic Conference in 2011. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13902http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13899 Five University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball players were selected for the 2012 Red River Athletic Conference Volleyball All-Conference Team . marcom@stthom.eduWed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13899http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13885The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team had to scratch and claw for the full 40 minutes to defeat a good Jarvis Christian College team 79-72 on Nov. 12. The final tally was the biggest lead St. Thomas had all night. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13885http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13895 The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team opened Red River Athletic Conference play on Nov. 12 with a hard-fought 54-50 victory over Jarvis Christian College. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13895http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13882 The University of St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams are joining forces with the African American Student Union to host the first annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The weeklong drive will kick off at the men’s and women’s basketball games against Red River Athletic Conference opponent Jarvis Christian College on Nov. 12. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13882http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13883Dr. Charles Davis, University of St. Thomas professor of management in the Cameron School of Business, has been appointed a Visiting Scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from November 2012 through April 2013.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13883http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13884The University of St. Thomas hosted the 9th Annual Celt Basketball Classic, a tournament for private high school boys and girls basketball teams, on Nov. 1-3. More than 160 athletes from 10 Texas schools participated in the event.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13884http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13952This Star View issue highlights the Graves Brothers Return to Hardwood, Symposium Refelects Success, MarCom Campaign wins Gold, CIS Music Host Trio for Night of Tangos and VP for Academic Affairs Recognizes Professors for Service. Read more...marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13952http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13880 The University of St. Thomas volleyball team placed second in the Red River Athletic Conference Championship on Nov. 10. The Celts came up short against the University of Texas-Brownsville losing 3-0 with sets of 12-25, 16-25 and 18-25. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13880http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13881 The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team defeated the Rice University Owls 72-59 on Nov. 10 in the Owls home opener at Tudor Fieldhouse. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13881http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13879 Double-doubles prevail as the University of St. Thomas volleyball team won both their quarterfinal and semifinal matches in the Red River Athletic Conference Tournament on Nov. 9 in Fort Worth, Texas. No. 3 seed UST will play for the RRAC Championship title. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 9 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13879http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13873Rooted in the Catholic tradition, the Meza family makes it a priority to attend the University of St. Thomas Family Weekend every year. Angie Meza, a junior general studies major studying Spanish and theology, attended the event on Oct. 20 with her parents, two sisters and two nieces.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13873http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13874The University of St. Thomas Music Department, Center for International Studies and Consulate General of Argentina invite you to “A Night of Tangos: The Jorge Retamoza Trio” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 in Cullen Hall.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13874http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13868 The University of St. Thomas men’s golf team competed in its final event of the fall on Oct. 29-30. The Northwood Fall Shootout was held at Tangle Ridge Golf Course in Dallas, Texas, and featured a very strong National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics field with nine of the Top-25 teams in the country teeing it up. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 7 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13868http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13869In memory of beloved University of St. Thomas alumni, faculty and staff who have passed away, the University will hold the Third Annual Alumni Memorial Mass. Alumni Relations encourages friends and members of the St. Thomas community to honor the impact of those who have passed away in the last year .marcom@stthom.eduWed, 7 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13869http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13870Rounding out the top three in the Red River Athletic Conference Volleyball Championship seeding is University of St. Thomas. With an 8-3 conference record, the Celts will play No. 6 seed, Southwest Assemblies of God, at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 9. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 7 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13870http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13872The University of St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams won their first games at home on Nov. 1 in Jerabeck Gym. With the Celt crowd behind them, both teams sailed to victory with high scoring and aggressive rebounding. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 7 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13872http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13865The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team opened the 2012-2013 season with two games at the Santa Claran Classic in Espanola, New Mexico on Nov. 2-3.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13865http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13866The Pope John Paul II Forum will host the lecture "'Epiphanies' of Beauty: John Paul II on the Nature and Role of Art." The Rev. Janusz Ihnatowicz will speak at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 in Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13866http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13862 The University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball team swept Our Lady of The Lake University on a memorable Senior Day on Nov. 3 in Jerabeck Gym. UST defeated OLLU in three sets of 25-15, 25-21 and 25-15. The Celts finished the regular season ranked No. 3 with a record of 17-15 and 8-3 in Red River Athletic Conference play. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 3 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13862http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13859Shirley Paul, a University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball junior libero, was named to the Southwestern University All-Tournament Team for the weekend of Oct. 26-27.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13859http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13861 The University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball team played tough against the top-ranked, conference-opponent University of Texas-Brownsville on Nov. 2 in Jerabeck Gym. The No. 2 team in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics got the best of the Celts in three sets defeating them 25-12, 25-19 and 25-15. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13861http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13858The University of St. Thomas Music Department and Music Preparatory School will treat the community to the debut performance of the "Sunday Afternoon String Quartet Concert" at 1 p.m. on Nov. 4 in UST’s Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 1 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13858http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13857 The University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team has been playing on the road for the past three weeks. With two wins and three losses, below is an update of each game the Celts played from Oct. 11 until the end of the season on Oct. 27. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13857http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13839Senior Neera Arya is spending the semester studying in Strasbourg, France, and traveling around Europe at Ecole de Management Strasbourg, or EM Strasbourg Business School.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13839http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13840The Red River Athletic Conference awards University of St. Thomas volleyball player Brittany Weiler RRAC Setter of the Week for dates of Oct. 15-21.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13840http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13950This issue of the Star View highlights the UST STEM Research at ACS, SleepOut for Social Justice, Atheltics Earns Accolades, Young Institute Event Fights Human Trafficking and Fr. Keon Remembered for Humor, Storytelling. Read more...marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13950http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13838 The University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball team went on the road this weekend, Oct. 26-27, to the NCAA III Southwestern University Halloween Tournament in Georgetown, Texas. The Celts played four tough matches and came up short going 0-4 on the weekend. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13838http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13837 Angie Montelongo, University of St. Thomas director of Student Activities , will be recognized as a Diamond Honoree with the American College Personnel Association Educational Leadership Foundation . She will receive the award at a conference in Las Vegas in March with 21 other student affairs professionals from across the country. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13837http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13833The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team lost a hard-fought scrimmage 76-69 to San Jacinto College on Oct. 24. The game had many lead changes and the Celts learned a lot, but the team failed to come out on top. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13833http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13834The University of St. Thomas men’s golf team competed Oct. 22-23 at Houston Baptist University’s Invitational Championship hosted at Quail Valley Country Club in Missouri City, Texas.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13834http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13835 Beloved Basilian priest and mentor, the Rev. James Keon, CSB, a retired St. Thomas philosophy professor, passed away on the afternoon of Oct. 24 at Toronto Western Hospital in Ontario, Canada. He was 87 years old. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13835http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13830Klaudya Jimenez joined the University of St. Thomas Center for Business Ethics as a staff member and a Master of Business Administration student with concentrations in both finance and international business.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13830http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13825Sister Marie Faubert, C.S.J., director of the Counselor Education Program and professor of education at the University of St. Thomas, attended the 2012 Sister Universities Conference at the Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from Sept. 30 – Oct. 7.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13825http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13828The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball program will once again partner with the Premier Sports Network to broadcast games live on the web. PSN will serve as the exclusive broadcast home for the Celts as the team enters its second season. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13828http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13829The University of St. Thomas and the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra announce a series of chamber concerts featuring the ROCO String Quartet performing in UST’s Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon St. Three concerts will be presented on Nov. 1, Feb. 21, and April 4.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13829http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13824 Stephanie Biediger , a University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball senior outside hitter, achieved a career milestone with 1,000 kills on Oct. 20 in the 3-1 win against University of the Southwest at Jerabeck Gym. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13824http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13822The University of St. Thomas Center for Business Ethics recognizes business leaders as stewards, not owners, who work together as persons of faith for the common good.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13822http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13823In memory of Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe, the University of St. Thomas established the Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe Memorial Fund. The inaugural fundraising dinner for the Fund will be at 6 p.m. on Oct. 25 at The Courtyard on St. James Place, 1885 St. James Place.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13823http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13810 After a minor letdown on Oct. 13 versus Southwestern Assemblies of God, the University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball team crushed Huston-Tillotson University on the road 3-0, with sets 25-16, 25-14 and 25-16, on Oct. 16. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13810http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13813The University of St. Thomas Performing Arts Society will kick off its membership year with the Membership Tea from 2-4 p.m. on Nov. 6 at a private River Oaks residence. The event will honor Kelli Cohen Fein and Martin Fein. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13813http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13806The Most Rev. Daniel Flores, S.T.D., bishop of Brownsville, will present the lecture “The Church, State and Shifting Dynamics of Public Secularity” in the Msgr. William D. Steele Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18 in Nold Auditorium at St. Mary’s Seminary.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13806http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13809 The final home game for the University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team celebrated Senior Night and a win on Oct. 6 at Houston Amateur Sports Park. The Celts beat Southwestern Assemblies of God 1-0. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13809http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13804 The University of St. Thomas volleyball player Shirley Paul was named Libero of the Week by the Red River Athletic Conference for matches played during Oct. 8-14. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13804http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13799The University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture held its second annual Faithful Citizenship Dinner and Lecture on Oct. 3.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13799http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13801 The Opera Workshop, performed by the University of St. Thomas Music Department , will present three nights of opera scenes at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27 and at 3 p.m. on Oct. 28 in Cullen Hall. The performances will include scenes from “Brigadoon,” “The Pirates of Penzance,” “I do! I do,” “Hello Dolly,” “Cinderella” and Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro." marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13801http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13797 Faced with two challenging Red River Athletic Conference matches, the University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball team came away with a win on Oct. 12 and a loss on Oct. 13. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13797http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13793University of St. Thomas clarinet professor Richard Nunemaker will appear in Chicago to perform and record selections by Chicago composer Janice Misurell-Mitchell. Nunemaker will be in Chicago from Oct. 15–21.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13793http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13795 Human trafficking is a major social justice issue in Houston. The Annual Rev. William J. Young Social Justice Lecture will examine steps the community is taking to combat this issue during an all-day program on Nov. 16 in the Scanlan Room in Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon. The event is sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Rev. William J. Young Social Justice Institute , the Archdiocese of Galveston/Houston , Catholic Charities and Houston Rescue and Restore . marcom@stthom.eduFri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13795http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13772 The Office of Health Promotion and Wellness and the University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball team hosted the annual Dig Pink volleyball game for breast cancer awareness on Oct. 6. This year’s game had the new addition of the Society of Macrina, the new women’s club at UST, who ran the bake sale. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13772http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13777 The University of St. Thomas hosted its first-ever home golf tournament on Oct. 8-9 at Sterling Country Club. The Talamonti Invitational was both a men’s and women’s event, which featured a strong field and Celt accolades. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13777http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13784The Crossroads Cultural Center-Houston, along with the University of St. Thomas Office of Academic Affairs and Center for Business Ethics, will host the conference “Economy, Politics and the Desire for Happiness” at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 in Anderson Hall, Room 103.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13784http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13790The University of St. Thomas Doherty Library will host its annual book sale Wednesday- Sunday, Oct. 17-21 in the Doherty Library. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13790http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13755 The University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team tied one of its best matches of the season against the reigning Red River Athletic Conference champions Huston-Tilloston University on Oct. 4 at the Houston Amateur Sports Park. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13755http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13752Dr. Poldi Tschirch, dean of the School of Nursing, contributed to UST to establish the Robert and Ann Tschirch Endowed Scholarship in Nursing in memory of her parents. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13752http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13749The 2012 Annual Irish Gala kicked off with an Underwriter Party, hosted by co-chairs Susan and Jim Power, on Sept. 27.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13749http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13745Dr. Lee Williames, chair of the UST Department of History, has aided David Theis, president and CEO of the Houston-based Leading Edge Turbine Technologies, in the creation of the “Dr. Lee Williames-David Theis MLA Collection” in Doherty Library.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13745http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13748This issue of the the Star View features the The UST FOCUS Ministry, Dr. Malcolm Rector's Film to do Battle in Film Fest, UST Family Weekend, and upcoming UST Open Houses. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13748http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13736 The University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball team lost 2-3 against Southwestern Assemblies of God with sets 18-25, 25-21, 25-14, 17-25 and 10-15 on Oct. 6. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 6 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13736http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13721 Thomas Henderson, a high school basketball coach for 10 years, will begin his first season as an assistant coach for the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team . His first time coaching at the college-level, Henderson is looking forward to working with college athletes. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 4 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13721http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13722 The University of St. Thomas women’s golf team teed up at The Oklahoma Baptist Fall Invitational in Shawnee, Okla. from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 4 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13722http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13723 The University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team will play Huston-Tillotson College at 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 at Houston Amateur Sports Park, 12131 Kirby Drive. After two hard losses, the team works to unite for a win against the Rams. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 4 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13723http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13724 The University of St. Thomas was named a Best College in the West for 2012 by The Princeton Review in its annual college rankings. The Princeton Review recognizes colleges and universities that stand out within each region. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 4 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13724http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13725 University of St. Thomas William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies is listed as a “ Useful Link ” on the Safe-Home Programme Ireland website. Safe-Home is a national organization that seeks to assist older Irish-born emigrants to return to their homeland. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 4 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13725http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13716 CBS’ “48 Hours” won an Emmy Award its documentary about how Anthony Graves, a wrongly-accused prisoner on death row, won his freedom thanks to the work of Nicole Casarez and her University of St. Thomas students. The award was given on Oct. 1 for the segment “ Grave Injustice ,” which won a News and Documentary Emmy for Outstanding Continuing Coverage of a News Story in a News Magazine. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13716http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13718 The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team partnered with Be The Match , operated by the National Marrow Donor Program, to host a donor registration drive on Sept. 24. The team, who also signed up, was able to add 64 people to the registry in only four hours. This is the most donors ever signed up in one day at UST. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13718http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13720 The University of St. Thomas Fine Arts and Drama Department is proud to announce a new professor and its season of plays for the 2012-2013 year. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13720http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13708As a part of the UST First Generation College Student Initiative, the FirstGen Group comes together every other Friday at 12:30 p.m. in Ahern Room, Crooker Center, to talk about issues facing first-generation students.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13708http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13709University of St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany took time to discuss UST on Joe Patch IV’s radio show “Spirit and Truth Live” on Radio Maria on Aug. 24.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13709http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13704 The University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball team came away with another win against Bacone College 3-0 with sets 25-21, 25-22 and 25-19 on Sept. 29. The win put the Celts at 4-1 in conference play and 13-8 overall. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13704http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13705The Center for Faith and Culture will award Carl and Lois Davis the Faithful Citizens Award at the Faithful Citizenship Dinner and Lecture at 6 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the River Oaks Country Club.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13705http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13747This issue of the the Star View features the Italian Festival, Sr. Paula Jean Becomes Synod Expert, Men's Basketball Welcomes New Assistant Coach and Let the UST First Gen Support You. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13747http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13699 University of St. Thomas volleyball player Stephanie Biediger was named Hitter of the Week, for the week of Sept. 17-23, by the Red River Athletic Conference. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13699http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13700Dr. Lisa Mundey, assistant professor of history, will speak in the ninth annual Brooks E. Kleber Memorial Lectures in Military History’s seminar series, sponsored by the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13700http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13701The University of St. Thomas School of Arts and Sciences and the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation will sponsor the annual Herzstein Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 10 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13701http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13703 The University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball team came out strong beating Langston College 3-0 on Sept. 28 at home in Jerabeck Gym. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13703http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13695In only his sixth year of teaching in the Knowledge is Power Program SHARP College Prep, Adam Kutac, a University of St. Thomas alumnus, won a 2012 Kinder Excellence in Teaching Award for teaching in Houston Independent School District.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13695http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13692Sister Paula Jean Miller, FSE, founder and director of Catholic Studies and professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas, has received certification as a Spiritual Leader of Pilgrimages from The Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land, through the Episcopal Commission of Christian Pilgrimages.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13692http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13693The University of St. Thomas men's soccer team lost a close game to the University of Texas-Brownsville 2-3 on Sept. 20. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13693http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13690The University of St. Thomas Residence Life Staff, in collaboration with the UST Running Club and the Student Government Association, will host the inaugural Celt Challenge: Run and Field Games Day on Sept. 29.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13690http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13673The University of St. Thomas men's soccer team lost 2-1 to Our Lady of the Lake University on Sept. 22. Sophomore Giouliano Andrade picked up two yellow cards and was sent off late in the first half, leaving the Celts playing one man down for the rest of the game. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13673http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13674The University of St. Thomas women's volleyball team opened its Red River Athletic Conference play with a full weekend against Texas College, Jarvis Christian College and Wiley College. The Celts came out on top garnering a 2-1 record. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13674http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13680University of St. Thomas Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Kallie Noble will participate in Samaritan’s Feet Barefoot Coaching Movement to provide shoes and awareness for impoverished children. Noble will coach in her bare feet on Sept. 29 at home against Bacone College.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13680http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13681Dr. Malcolm Rector, University of St. Thomas associate professor of music, wrote the music and lyrics, edited, produced and directed the music video, “X-Man,” which has been selected by the Toronto Independent Film Festival. The music video was screened on Sept. 13. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13681http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13685The University of St. Thomas was recently recognized as a 2013 Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine. The designation was awarded through a survey that assessed services and resources offered to veterans and their dependents. With 134 veterans on campus, UST offers many programs, benefits and workshops that cater to and support those who served in the military.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13685http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13672The University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture will host the annual Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Lecture with Dr. John Borelli, research fellow at the Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown University, at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum Blvd. Borelli will speak about “Understanding and Interpreting Vatican II and the Promotion of Dialogue.” marcom@stthom.eduFri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13672http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13635The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team is gearing up for the 2012-2013 season. The Celts will open with a scrimmage against San Jacinto College at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 in Jerabeck Gym. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13635http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13640Sister Paula Jean Miller, FSE, founder and director of Catholic Studies and professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas, has been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI, as an expert, adiutrix secretarii specialis , for the XIII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the topic, “The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith.”marcom@stthom.eduWed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13640http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13641The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies will host the event “Crisis Briefing: Three Issue Areas Facing American Leadership” at 6 p.m. on Sept. 20 in Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13641http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13642This publication highlights UST Students Attend Ethics Conference at West Point; Campus Testing for ENS; Get Ready, Already for Safety Week on Campus and Frs. Braden, Ihnatowicz Celebrate Anniversaries. Read more.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13642http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13624For the 19th consecutive year, the University of St. Thomas has been named to the top tier of the U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” list of universities offering master’s degrees in the Western region of the United States. UST currently ranks 34th in 2013. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13624http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13630The University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team lost 1-6 against William Carey University on Sept. 15 at Houston Amateur Sports Park. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13630http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13631The University of St. Thomas men’s and women’s golf teams visited Texas Lutheran University for the TLU Men's Golf John Bohmann Memorial Tournament and the TLU Lady Bulldog Fall Classic on Sept. 10-11. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13631http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13623 In back-to-back home games, the University of St. Thomas women’s volleyball team defeated Dallas Christian College and St. Gregory’s University on Sept. 15. The Celts did not lose a set in either match in Jerabeck Gym. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13623http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13613 Understanding the challenges that the beginning of the school year poses, the Residence Life Staff at the University of St. Thomas aims to make the transition from high school to college as smooth as possible for freshmen and create enjoyable experiences for returning residents. With campus programs and hall events, the ResLife staff strives to make everyone feel at home. Take the opportunity to meet and get to know the ResLife Staff. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13613http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13603 The University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team was defeated at home 1-2 by the University of Houston – Victoria on Sept. 7. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 8 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13603http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13604 The University of St. Thomas volleyball team ended its second day of the Austin College Classic Tournament with a win and a loss on Sept. 8. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 8 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13604http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13601The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team kicked off the new school year by helping new students move in to Guinan Hall during Freshman Orientation on Aug. 15. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13601http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13602 The University of St. Thomas volleyball team broke even at the Austin College Classic Tournament, in Sherman, Texas, about 60 miles north of Dallas, on Sept. 7. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13602http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13590Students will benefit from the Basilian Scholarship Fund with money raised during the Catholic University of America/UST Second Collection on Sept. 8-9.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 6 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13590http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13579 The University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team came from behind to defeat Texas College, from Tyler, Texas, 3-1 on a golden goal OT on Sept. 4 at Prairie View A&M. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 5 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13579http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13580 The University of St. Thomas volleyball team won 3-2, with sets 25-12, 21-25, 25-23, 24-26 and 15-10, against Our Lady of the Lake University on Sept. 4 in San Antonio, Texas. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13580http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13572The Women in Business Forum, sponsored by the Center for Business Ethics, will feature Beverly Denver, publisher and executive editor of Houston Woman Magazine. Denver will discuss female entrepreneurs in her lecture, "The 5 Ws of an Inspired Leader" from 6:30-8 p.m. on Sept. 21 at Chelsea Grill, 4621 Montrose Blvd. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13572http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13567The University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team was defeated 5-2 on Sept. 1 at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala.marcom@stthom.eduSat, 1 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13567http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13568 The University of St. Thomas volleyball team came out swinging and never looked back on Sept. 1 handing Calumet College of St. Joseph, from Hammond, Ind., set scores of 25-22, 25-23 and 25-14. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 1 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13568http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13569 After 18 matches in two days, the UST Labor Day Volleyball Tournament brought volleyball teams from around the nation to Houston for intense and entertaining competition. To recognize the efforts of the most effective teammates, these players are named to the 2012 Labor Day All-Tournament Team. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 1 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13569http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13566 The University of St. Thomas volleyball team played with a mission in the UST Labor Day Classic on Aug. 31 in Jerabeck Gym. The Celts split two matches for the day, but, in the second match, UST defeated a nationally-elite squad. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13566http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13564The University of St. Thomas volleyball team wins its first match of the season at home. UST defeated Huston-Tillotson in three sets, 25-15, 26-24 and 25-18, on Aug. 30 in Jerabeck Gym.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13564http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13559The Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable recognized University of St. Thomas Master of Business Administration student Jamie Hesterberg as the 2012 emerging leader. Dr. Michele Simms, director of the UST Center for Business Ethics in the Cameron School of Business, nominated Hesterberg for her scholarship and leadership.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13559http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13560The Cameron School of Business welcomes visiting professor Carol Sullivan to the University of St. Thomas. Sullivan previously taught at UST from 1990-1995. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13560http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13561The Rev. Janusz Ihnatowicz and the Rev. Pat Braden, CSB, will celebrate the anniversaries of their ordination to the priesthood at the 5 p.m. Mass on Aug. 29, this afternoon, in the Chapel of St. Basil. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13561http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13558 The Ninth Annual Archbishop J. Michael Miller Lecture presents "Budget Wars & Culture Wars: What the 2012 Election Means for the American Future." With only six weeks until the presidential election, Ross Douthat , the youngest-ever op-ed columnist for The New York Times, will present at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 19 at the University of St. Thomas in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum Blvd. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13558http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13552Senior political science major Kenneth Depew traveled with Ted Cruz, candidate for the U.S. Senate, to the 40th Republican National Convention from Aug. 27-30 at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa Bay, Fla. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13552http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13551 The University of St. Thomas volleyball team competed well during the weekend of the Texas Wesleyan Lu Allen Invitational from Aug. 24-25, but all the results landed in the loss column. marcom@stthom.eduSun, 26 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13551http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13550 The University of St. Thomas volleyball team got off to a rough start with two three-set losses at the Texas Wesleyan Lu Allen Volleyball Invitational on Friday, Aug. 24. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13550http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13542Bringing a wealth of real-world expertise, the University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies welcomes H. Richard Sindelar III as a new assistant professor.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13542http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13543At its annual retreat on Aug. 18, the Center for Faith and Culture's Master of Arts in Faith and Culture program kicked off its third year at the University of St. Thomas by welcoming the largest incoming class to date.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13543http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13544University of St. Thomas seniors competed in the Undergraduate Business Case Competition on Aug. 2.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13544http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13537Gesturing animatedly about her experiences at the "Song Culture of Athenian Drama" seminar in Washington D.C., Dr. Constantina Michalos, director of tutorial services and visiting assistant professor of English, tells stories of deep group discussions, comedic presentations and collegiate brilliance. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13537http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13540In front of a solid preseason crowd, the University of St. Thomas volleyball team introduced the squad to a match-day atmosphere in a scrimmage against Lee College of Baytown, Texas on Aug. 17. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13540http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13536 The University of St. Thomas Faculty Senate Awards Committee awarded three faculty members for excellence in teaching, research and service for 2011-2012, during Faculty Study Day on Aug. 13. Dr. Shannon Forbes, Dr. Catherine Barber and Dr. Jo Meier-Marquis were recipients. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13536http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13535 The Teacher Education Accreditation Council has awarded a five-year initial accreditation to the University of St. Thomas School of Education in the Educational Leadership program. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13535http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13530 David Arias, doctoral student in philosophy, passed the defense of his dissertation titled "Rediscovering the Principles of Nature: An Explication of St. Thomas Aquinas's Hylomorphic Doctrine and a Defense of this Doctrine Against Some Ancient and Modern Objections," on Aug. 13. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13530http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13521 Committed to the safety and security of the University of St. Thomas campus community, the new Emergency and Safety Services Office is implementing an emergency management plan in fall 2012. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13521http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13488Publishing a book is a great achievement, but having that book translated into another language is an honor. Dr. Rick Krustchinsky, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education at University of St. Thomas, wrote “Incredible Edible Science: Recipes for Developing Science and Literary Skills!”marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13488http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13487Point guard Jeremy Lewis '12 showed off what he learned at the University of St. Thomas at the Eurobasket Summer League this weekend at the Legends Sports Complex in the Woodlands, Texas. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 6 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13487http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13486Students, faculty and staff can learn emergency preparedness tips, make a hurricane kit and participate in a campus-wide scavenger hunt during Safety Week on Sept. 24-28.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 3 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13486http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13485 Sean Edwards, from Waltrip High School in Houston, is predicted to be raining threes on opponents as a new member of the University of St. Thomas men's basketball team. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13485http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13479Frances Escriva, BA '78, MBA '00, a University of St. Thomas transfer student, has served her University for more than 30 years. The proud recipient of the Rev. Vincent J. Guinan CSB Alumni of the Year Award for 2012, Escriva is an advocate for the St. Thomas mission of educating leaders of faith and character. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13479http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13478 The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team has added freshman Maghen Lormand to its 2012 signing class. Lormand joins the Lady Celts from The Woodlands High School in Montgomery County. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13478http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13463 To conclude the week-long Math and Music Academy Camp at the University of St. Thomas, piano expert Michael Ello gave a demonstration on piano pitch on Friday, July 27 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13463http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13436 Artists, musicians and craftsmen, will visit the University of St. Thomas, for the premier of the Houston Arts Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 28 in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum Blvd., on campus. Dr. Robert Ivany, president of St. Thomas, will welcome participants to begin the day. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13436http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13435University students from Taiwan, participating in the American and Global Studies Colloquium at the University of St. Thomas, visited the Houston City Hall on July 17.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13435http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13239University of St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany announced the appointment of alumna Cynthia Colbert Riley, MLA ’95, as the University’s new vice president for institutional advancement, effective July 16. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13239http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13412 The Music Preparatory School is hosting the University of St. Thomas String Institute Gala Concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 20 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. The concert will showcase the winning soloists of the MPS concerto competition. The event will also feature string players of all ages in the orchestra with music by Antonio Vivaldi, Tomaso Albinoni and George Frideric Handel. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13412http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13413Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, a member of the University of St. Thomas Board of Directors, has been appointed by the Vatican as the English Language Media Attaché of the Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelization that will take place during the month of October at the Vatican.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13413http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13402The re-emergence of the University of St. Thomas School of Nursing was a campus team effort. Dr. Ann Coleman, a gold medal winner of the 2012 Excellence in Nursing Awards, attributes her award to the hard work and cooperation of the team that brought the School of Nursing back to life. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13402http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13399In April 2012, the editors of IrishCentral once again named the University of St. Thomas' William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies among the top 10 exemplary Irish Studies programs in North America. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 6 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13399http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13387 The Cameron School of Business invites those interested in graduate business programs to attend its Graduate Open House. The event is from 6-7 p.m. on July 17 in the Basilian Conference Room in Welder Hall, 3812 Yoakum Blvd., on the University of St. Thomas campus. Sponsored by CSB, the open house will allow prospective graduate school students to discuss degree requirements and explore how CSB can provide a superior business education. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13387http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13388The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball program has added five freshmen to its roster in preparation for its second season. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13388http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13392The opening day for the University of St. Thomas School of Nursing arrived on May 29. The Rev. Mike Buentello, CSB, chaplain and director of Campus Ministry, blessed the School of Nursing and the Nursing Simulation Center at the opening day event.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13392http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13393University of St. Thomas board member Mr. Patrick J. Moran and the Moran family have donated a sizable collection of Irish primary source materials and historical newspapers to Doherty Library. President Emeritus and History professor Dr. Joseph McFadden lent his expertise in selecting the materials for the donation. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13393http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13394Grover’s Corners will soon take the stage of Jones Hall at the University of St. Thomas. "Our Town," by Pulitzer Prize winner Thornton Wilder, opens at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 13 in Jones Hall, 3802 Yoakum Blvd. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13394http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13386David Ortiz ’05 represents the University of St. Thomas with courage, bravery and honor. Ortiz, a U.S. Army Air Cavalry Officer , was injured on June 20 or 21 when the helicopter he was piloting crashed while returning to base after a combat mission in Afghanistan. After being flown to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. last Monday, Ortiz received a visit from President Barack Obama on June 28. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 3 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13386http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13378Dr. John Hittinger, professor of philosophy in the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St. Thomas, will present his paper "The Vocation of the Christian Philosopher" at a conference sponsored by the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas in Vatican City.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13378http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13358The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team completed its inaugural season with a 8-22 record. It was the Lady Celts' first year in the Red River Athletic Conference, in which they finished 5-19. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13358http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13360The University of St. Thomas will join in the national Fortnight for Freedom events with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 1 in the Chapel of St. Basil. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13360http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13356Hershiira "Shorty" Boone-Rodgers, a guard on the University of St. Thomas women's basketball team, was selected to the Honorable Mention Team for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Red River Athletic Conference.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13356http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13340The search is over. Kallie Noble has been named the new head volleyball coach for the University of St. Thomas. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13340http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13331Teaching fifth-graders is no small feat. Cindy Cormier, a fifth-grade teacher at Jan Schiff Elementary, was named Elementary Teacher of the Year for Fort Bend Independent School District.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13331http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13334Few people can capture the hearts and minds of students on a college campus. The Rev. James Keon, CSB, a retired St. Thomas philosophy professor and beloved Basilian priest, has done this while taking many students with him on his excursions through time.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13334http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13303Five accomplished freshmen were selected for the Father Vincent J. Guinan Scholarship. The recipients will receive full tuition to the University of St. Thomas beginning next semester.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13303http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13304Robert Frost's poetry touches lives around the world, especially University of St. Thomas alumnus and scholarship donor Vincent D'Amico '52.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13304http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13283The University of St. Thomas Celt golf team announces the signing of two of the top high school golfers in the Houston area. Juan Gutierrez and Richard Le of St. Thomas High School both signed letters of intent to compete for the Celts this fall. Fresh off a TAAPS 5A state championship, they won six out of nine tournaments this season.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13283http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13276University of St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany served as commencement speaker at St. Thomas High School in Houston on May 19. Both the University and the high school were founded by priests of the Congregation of St. Basil.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13276http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13275Mayor Annise Parker named Nicole Casarez, University of St. Thomas professor of communication, to be a founding member of the Board of Directors for the proposed Houston Forensic Science Local Government Corporation, which will oversee the new crime lab the city is forming to be independent from the Houston Police Department. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13275http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13269Father Thomas Patrick (Pat) Warden, C.S.B., died Monday, May 21, 2012. He was eighty years old, born in Houston, Texas on November 23 1931.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13269http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13245Dinorah Flores, an international student in the Master in Liberal Arts program at the University of St. Thomas, thought getting her degree in art history would be just a new experience. Much to her surprise, she exceeded her goals and became an inspiration, in education and faith, to her children. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13245http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13235Nearly two years after the first students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Faith and Culture program at the University of St. Thomas, six students from the first cohort graduated on May 12. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13235http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13237“Curve,” a play written by Sam Havens, is one of six finalists, out of nearly 200 plays, selected for Dayton Playhouse's FutureFest this July in Dayton, Ohio. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13237http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13227Need something musically stimulating this summer? Sign up for the week-long Music Composition Camp. The camp is 9 a.m. to noon daily on June 4-8 in Cullen Hall on the University of St. Thomas campus.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13227http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13223The University of St Thomas men’s basketball program will host an open tryout at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 26 at the Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center on the UST campus.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13223http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13221The University of St. Thomas will offer a Master of Science in Finance, beginning in fall 2013, and the Cameron School of Business will be one of only two schools in Houston that offers an MSF program. The program is designed to facilitate working professionals in the field of finance. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13221http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13219The University of St. Thomas seeks an experienced candidate for volleyball head coach. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13219http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13216The University of St. Thomas placed fourth in the state of Texas for the Waste Minimization category of Recyclemania 2012. Led by UST’s Environmentally Concerned Organization of Students, the University has taken steps to reduce waste and make the campus more environmentally friendly. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13216http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13212Domenic D’Ettore, a doctoral candidate in the University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies program, publicly defended his dissertation on April 23 before the University community and his dissertation board.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13212http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13213Every member of the first class of the University of St. Thomas School of Nursing received a scholarship, thanks to the generosity of many donors. Nearly $200,000 was awarded to 32 nursing students, with most awards at $5,000 or more. The scholarship recipients will begin their nursing studies on May 29, 2012, a date that marks the official reopening of the UST School of Nursing. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13213http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13172Thirteen international studies and international development majors from UST presented their senior thesis research at the April 7 annual meeting of the Southwest International Studies Association (SISA) held in conjunction with the Southwest Social Science Association. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13172http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13199Jim Piccininni has been appointed Dean of University Libraries following the recent merger of the Doherty Library on the UST Montrose campus and the Beran Library on the campus of St. Mary’s Seminary. This merger has already yielded cost reductions and service efficiencies.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13199http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13200Dr. Barry Wilbratte has returned to the UST Cameron School of Business as interim dean until a national search yields a permanent dean for the school. Wilbratte has spent more than half his life teaching at St. Thomas. He is replacing Dr. Bahman Mirshab who served as dean from 2006 to 2012. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13200http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13150The University of St. Thomas Alumni Association raised more than $20,000 for continuing student scholarships at the inaugural “Two Saints and a Taco Tasting,” held April 19 at Saint Arnold Brewery.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13150http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13161For eight years in Houston and Los Angeles, Sara Kumar worked as an electrical engineer by day and a theater artist, writer and director by night. In 2010, Kumar stumbled across the University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture website and flew to Houston that weekend for a visit.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13161http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13149The spring semester has been a busy one for the students of the Center for Thomistic Studies. In March alone, students at the Center attended seven conferences and symposia and delivered six papers, and philosophy conference presentations will continue through the summer.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13149http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13143Dr. Ulyses Balderas, assistant professor of International Studies and director of the study abroad program, will present a microfinance seminar April 27-28 at El Centro Fox in San Cristobal, Guanajuato, Mexico.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13143http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13144Freshmen students Elena Petre and Alison Solis represented the UST Social Entrepreneurship Program at the 13th annual Harvard Social Enterprise Conference in Boston, Mass. in February, one of the world’s premiere social enterprise summits recognized by Forbes, the World Economic Forum and the Clinton Global Initiative. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13144http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13137Elizabeth Elliott will represent the University of St. Thomas as she presents her article, "Curing Society of Impiety: Plato's Pivotal Argument for the Existence of God,” at the 16th annual philosophy conference at Pacific University on April 20 in Forest Grove, Oregon.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13137http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13136In conjunction with the Office of the President, the University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture hosted a panel discussion on April 12, about religious freedom – it’s place within our Constitution, current threats to it and how best to respond to these threats within a Catholic context.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13136http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13132The University of St. Thomas School of Nursing has partnered with the American Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) for a pilot program granting UST nursing students access to Periop 101 online learning modules.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13132http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13131The University of St. Thomas Mock Trial team returned from the American Mock Trial Association Opening Round Championship held in Memphis with their heads held high. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13131http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13127Dr. Randall Smith, University of St. Thomas associate professor of moral theology, will deliver a paper on the Decalogue at a conference held April 16-17, at Trinity College, Oxford, England.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13127http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13110 This issue of the the Star View features the 201 Research Symposium, Graduation venue dates and times, $2.5 Million Pledge Funds Raye White Scholars, Spring Course Evaluations, Religious Freedom panel discussion, French Professor Madame Legullon Dies at Age 88 and theUSTfine Arts and Drama Department's rendition of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13110http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13111The University of St. Thomas Center for Income Tax Assistance will provide last-minute free income tax assistance on the UST campus at 4-8 p.m. this Friday, April 13, in the Welder Hall Basilian Room. No appointment is necessary. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13111http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13120Living on campus has certainly changed over the years. Today, St. Thomas students enjoy living in residence halls that are clean and safe, foster a sense of community with an active student life, and are convenient for classes. Read more as students debunk 10 myths about living on campus. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13120http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13102Dr. Stephen Jensen’s recent book, The Ethics of Organ Transplantation , has been included in the filming of an upcoming episode of ABC’s show “Private Practice,” a spin-off from their original hit “Grey’s Anatomy.”marcom@stthom.eduTue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13102http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13101Sophomore international development major Sheila George accepted Leadership Houston’s “Leadership in Action Award” on behalf of the World Affairs Council Houston, during a luncheon on March 7. She designed the WACH’s Global Houston website that won the International category.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13101http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13093Dr. Janet Lowery, University of St. Thomas professor and Cullen Chair of English and Creative Writing, has been chosen as a featured poet at the Houston Public Library’s Spring Public Poetry reading. The event will take place at 2 p.m. on April 7 at the Julia Ideson Building, across from the Central Branch Library, 500 McKinney, 77002.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13093http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13095The University of St. Thomas Political Science Department and Environmental Science and Studies Department continue their teaching collaboration in fall 2012 to offer a special topics class titled, “Know Your Constituency: GIS and the 2012 Elections.”marcom@stthom.eduFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13095http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13096Observe the last three days of Holy Week with the early morning prayer service, Tenebrae, at 6 a.m. on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday in the Chapel of St. Basil, hosted by the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13096http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13097The University of St. Thomas signed Reagan Creely of Bellaire High School for the Women’s Volleyball team, according to Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Trent Herman in an announcement on March 29.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13097http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13098Spend the morning of Good Friday in a reflective procession from the UST’s Chapel of St. Basil to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The Way of the Cross, hosted by the University of St. Thomas and Communion and Liberation, will begin at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, April 6 in front of the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13098http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13086Longtime University of St. Thomas faculty member, Dr. Rolande Leguillon, professor emerita of French, passed away on Saturday, March 17, just two weeks after celebrating her 88th birthday.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13086http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13087Dr. Virginia Bernhard, University of St. Thomas professor emerita of history, has published her seventh book titled, A Tale of Two Colonies: What Really Happened in Virginia and Bermuda . It is currently available from the University of Missouri Press. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13087http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13079The University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School added internationally acclaimed flamenco guitarist Lalo de Pilar to its rank of world class instructors. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13079http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13071The University of St. Thomas will send 12 undergraduate students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields and two faculty members to San Diego, Calif. to attend the 243rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society on March 24. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13071http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13072Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? Twenty-nine students from the University of St. Thomas do just that every week through their involvement with Best Buddies. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13072http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13067University of St. Thomas’ Office of Admissions will participate in College Week Live on Wednesday and Thursday, March 21-22. This college fair is unique because it features a virtual booth. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13067http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13068This issue of the Star View features Students Build Friendships through Best Buddies, B.K. Smith Lecture, Way of the Cross, Easter Liturgical Schedule, Texas Job Fair Faculty Excellence Workshop and Dr. Robert LeBlanc Honored by Klein ISD. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13068http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13063The inaugural University of St. Thomas “Two Saints and a Taco Tasting” event, hosted by the Alumni Association will feature tacos from some of Houston’s most popular restaurants and the full line up from Texas’ oldest craft brewery, at 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 19 at Saint Arnold Brewery, 2000 Lyons Ave., Houston, Texas.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13063http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13065Dr. Rogelio Garcia-Contreras, University of St. Thomas professor of International Studies, is presenting a lecture on microcredit and microloans worldwide from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 at Whole Foods Market as part of an Evening of Global Awareness.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13065http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13061The University of St. Thomas hosted the 4th annual Cameron School of Business Alumni Week on March 5-10. CSB alumni returned to campus to speak to classes, and alumna Aileen McCormick, CEO of West Region at Amerigroup, presented the keynote address during a luncheon on March 7. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13061http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13058Sister Mary Roberta Connors, FSE, a member of the UST Board of Directors and a staff member at UST Campus Ministry, is also a graphic artist with a background in fine art.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13058http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13059Dr. Lisa Mundey, UST assistant professor of history, has written a book titled American Militarism and Anti-Militarism in Popular Media, 1945-1970. The work was published in February by McFarland Publishers. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13059http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13053The recently announced Health and Human Services (HHS) Mandate is a serious assault on religious liberty and freedom of conscience, according to Fr. Donald Nesti, CSSp, director of the University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13053http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13054Daniel DeHaan, a doctoral candidate at the University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies was awarded a place at a summer graduate seminar sponsored by the Munich School of Philosophy.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13054http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13041 The St. Thomas Men’s Golf Team saw its first tournament action of the spring semester on Feb. 19-20 at South Padre Island Golf Club. The Senator Eddie Lucio Invitational was hosted by conference rival University of Texas at Brownsville. The Celts shot a yearly low round of 297 to tie for 2nd place in the first round. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13041http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13042Three individuals from the St. Thomas Men’s Golf team traveled to Temple, Texas on Feb. 27-28 to take part in the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Spring Invitational.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13042http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13043The St. Thomas Men’s Golf team traveled to Dallas on March 5-6 to compete in Northwood University’s Wyndham Spring Invitational. The event was hosted at TPC Las Colinas, a course that is home to the PGA Tour’s Byron Nelson Classic.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13043http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13044The St. Thomas Women’s Golf team competed in its first-ever tournament on Feb. 13 and 14. The Lady Celts teed up at the Jack Brown Memorial Tournament hosted by Texas A&M International University at Laredo Country Club.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13044http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13045The St. Thomas Women’s Golf team competed in its second tournament of the year on Feb. 26-27 at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s Lady Cru Invitational.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13045http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13046For the close-knit Vietnamese community in Houston, having a chance to visit with University of St. Thomas faculty, alumni and students who share their culture can make prospective students more comfortable with the admissions process. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13046http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13047Dr. Robert LeBlanc, associate professor in the UST School of Education, has been chosen by the Klein ISD Education Foundation as the sixth recipient of the Donald R. Collins Distinguished Klein Educator Award.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13047http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13048The University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School is offering six music camps for grades Pre-K through 12 this summer. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13048http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13027The University of St. Thomas Men’s Basketball team completed its third season with an 18-13 record; it was the Celts first winning season in their short history. St. Thomas has improved every season, going 10-15 and 13-14 in the first two years.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 7 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13027http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13025Education is the key to success within the African-American community. With this in mind, the University of St. Thomas’ St. Martin de Porres Society has partnered with St. Mary of the Purification Montessori School to develop a tutoring program that will encourage young students to be enthusiastic about academics. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13025http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13026The UST Music Department will host a master class with Grammy Award-winning vocal group Chanticleer, sponsored by the Houston Friends of Chamber Music on Wednesday, March 7 at 1-2 p.m. in Cullen Hall.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13026http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13011The University of St. Thomas Men’s basketball team defeated Paul Quinn College 72-43 in their final regular season game and Senior Night on Feb. 29.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 1 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13011http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12997As the excitement of graduation approaches, the search for the next student commencement speaker is in progress. Serving as commencement speaker is a unique opportunity to share your experience and leave your mark on the University of St. Thomas.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12997http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12998Dozens of University of St. Thomas accounting students and alumni will provide free income tax filing assistance on Saturdays through April 14. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12998http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12999Americans of faith today face a major crisis and a unique opportunity. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a mandate, the Patient Protective and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requiring Catholic universities and other institutions to provide sterilization, abortifacients and contraception services that Catholics and many people of faith believe violates our constitutional religious liberty.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12999http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12989This issue of the Star View features UST Drama Alumnus Brings "SMASH: Make a Musical" to Houston, Graduation Filing Deadline, Mock Trial Team Advances to Championship, The Lenten Lecture Series, Environmental Week, HHS Mandate lectures and Online Tutoring.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12989http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12990Two students from the University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School have qualified to advance to state-level competitions. Caleb Kroll, a High School for the Visual and Performing Arts freshman, won the 9-10 grade piano division of the Texas Music Teacher’s Association competition on January 21.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12990http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12991Pope Benedict XVI has named UST alumnus Monsignor George A. Sheltz ’71, as the new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12991http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12976The St. Martin de Porres Society of the University of St. Thomas hosted the 3rd Annual Black History Month Event with a play, "The Ballad of Emmett Till," and reception held Feb. 9 at the Ensemble Theater.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12976http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12977Pope Benedict XVI has named UST alumnus Monsignor George A. Sheltz ’71, as the new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12977http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12978The University will offer a new graduate degree program that awards a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Educational Administration, designed for aspiring principals in the Houston Independent School District.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12978http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12973The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies Department will host the fourth annual Mosaics of Faith Conference: The Czech Experience Concert from Feb. 28-29 on the UST campus, with a panel discussion on 7 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 29 in Ahern Room, Crooker Center.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12973http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12969The University of St. Thomas Mock Trial team will compete next month in the Opening Round Championship Series after winning a regional tournament in early February. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12969http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12966Hannah Foshee is an amateur writer and a certified self-defense instructor who can disarm a knife-wielding assailant, and she uses both skills in her campaign against sex trafficking in Houston.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12966http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12962The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team lost two consecutive games on the road, bested by Bacone College and Jarvis Christian College.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12962http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12964This issue of the the Star View features Transfer Student Stefani Rush, Homecoming Milestone, Dr Tcshirch Named Dean of Nursing School, Essay Contest inners Announced, Business School Diversty and President's Day of Service. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12964http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12952On February 23 at the Campus Health Fair the UST Center for Counseling and Disability Services will hold the “Get Real Barbie” project showcasing a life size image of Barbie on butcher paper.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12952http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12953 Spend your Friday night having a great time with friends, while helping to end poverty in Africa. Join the University of St. Thomas Social Entrepreneurship Program from 7:30 – 9 p.m. on Friday, March 9 at Little Woodrow’s in Midtown. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12953http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12954More than 100 guests attended the official opening of the new residence of the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies and the celebration of the ninth anniversary of its inauguration on Tuesday, Jan. 24. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12954http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12957Paradisius Dei, an organization of lay Catholics dedicated to finding God in the midst of everyday life, has brought a pilot program titled the Bottom of The Cup to the University of St. Thomas campus this Lent. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12957http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12949The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team lost to Texas Wesleyan University 55-44.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12949http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12938The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team suffered a 97-49 loss to Our Lady of the Lake University on Saturday.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12938http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12906Dr. Jim LeBuffe, assistant visiting professor in the UST School of Education graduate program, was inducted on Jan. 28 into the Catholic University of America Hall of Fame for his years playing basketball. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12906http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12907The intellectual legacy of the one of the Catholic Church’s most fascinating 20th century saints – the philosopher and Holocaust martyr Edith Stein – will be the focus of a Feb. 28 lecture at the University of St. Thomas. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12907http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12909Dr. Poldi Tschirch, RN, BC, director of Nursing Program Development at the University of St. Thomas, was named dean of the School of Nursing on Jan. 26. Tschirch holds the Carol and Odis Peavy Endowed Chair in Nursing. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12909http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12912Dr. Dominic Aquila, vice president of Academic Affairs at the University of St. Thomas, has accepted an invitation to join the National Board of Directors for the Crossroads Cultural Center. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12912http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12895The University of St. Thomas Admissions Team recently welcomed Jerricia Ulmer to their ranks as the new Transfer Admissions Coordinator. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12895http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12968Resident assistants play an essential role in the campus life of the University and UST is casting a wider net as it recruits a new batch of students to assume this leadership role.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12968http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12885 The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team lost to Langston University 88-43 on Monday. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12885http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12893The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team earned a hard-fought win against Langston University on Monday, 51-47.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12893http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12878This issue of the Star View features the success of a first generation college student, the upcoming Emergency Notification Test, Hittinger Named to Pontifical Academy, A Traditional Irish Concert and UST Seeking New RAs for 3012-2013.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12878http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12880Fat Tuesday, February 21 is the night to “Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler” at the 62nd annual University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras Gala! This year, UST proudly honors, the Most Rev. J. Michael Miller, CSB, archbishop of Vancouver and a former University President. Kelli Kickerillo ’03 and Phyllis Mandola are chairs of the event.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12880http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12877The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team beat University of the Southwest 80-40. Senior Jeremy Lewis led the Celts in scoring with 20 points. Junior Travis Lampley chipped in 9 rebounds and 11 assists. All 11 players who played for UST scored.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12877http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12876The University of St. Thomas women's basketball team beat the University of the Southwest on Thursday night 88-81.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12876http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12869The University of St. Thomas Men’s basketball team defeated Southwestern Assemblies of God University 76-68 Monday night in Houston.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12869http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12866The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team lost to Southwestern Assemblies of God University on Monday night, 54-46.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12866http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12862Freshman Ellie Bowers led the team in scoring with 11 points. Emily Sebo, Gaby Guzman and Brooklyn McCall added eight points each.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12862http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12863University of St. Thomas philosophy professor Dr. John Hittinger was appointed recently to the Vatican-based Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12863http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12836Due to unforeseen circumstances the Premier Sports Network has made the following changes to its broadcast schedule for University of St. Thomas women’s basketball.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12836http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12828This issue of the Star View features UST Junior Brittany Garza and her fundraising efforts fr a Peruvian Orphanage, Welcome Week Activities, The Lenten Lecture Series, the Monaghan Organ Recital, Irish Studies Open House and much more.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12828http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12834The Rev. David Konderla, pastor at St. Mary’s Catholic Center in College Station, has invited the University of St. Thomas to provide for-credit courses for the students affiliated with the Center beginning this semester.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12834http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12835 The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team lost to Paul Quinn College Monday afternoon 59-48. The Lady Celts struggled to find the range, making just 20 out of 74 shots. Ellie Bowers led the team with 13 points, a season high. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12835http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12819The University of St. Thomas Men’s basketball team defeated Jarvis Christian College 88-59 Saturday in Houston. The Celts led 48-21 at the half and the Jarvis Bulldogs could not come within 20 points through the rest of the game.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12819http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12824The University of St. Thomas Women’s basketball team lost to Jarvis Christian College 59-32 on Saturday. UST was led in scoring by Aujanee Armstrong and Abrielle Davis, both with eight points.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12824http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12813College Basketball’s Toughest Tournament will celebrate its 75th anniversary when the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship tips-off in Kansas City, Mo., at historic Municipal Auditorium, March 14-20, 2012. To countdown to the official celebration, the NAIA will roll out one top tournament moment each day leading up to March 14.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12813http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12810The University of St. Thomas Women’s Basketball team fell to Wiley College Monday night 104-77. The defeat drops the Lady Celts to 5-8 for the season and 3-5 in Red River Conference play.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12810http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12806The University of St. Thomas Men’s Basketball team lost to LSU-Shreveport 69-65 at the Saturday afternoon game in Houston.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12806http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12807The University of St. Thomas Women’s Basketball team lost 72-47 to LSU-Shreveport at Saturday’s game in Houston. The loss leaves the Lady Celts with a 5-7 record overall and 3-4 in conference play.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12807http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12804Experienced fundraising consultant Dick Dini was appointed as the Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement, effective Jan. 13. Dini, who founded Dini Partners in 1970, has served as a consultant for the University for two years, and is familiar with the University’s fundraising efforts.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 6 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12804http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12800Last semester, The John Paul II Forum sponsored a production of The Jeweler's Shop, Pope John Paul II's great play about love and marriage.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12800http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12797The University of St. Thomas Men’s Basketball team was defeated by Our Lady of the Lake University 92-78 Friday night in Houston. UST was led by Jeremy Lewis with 15 points, and Marco Cooper led OLLU with 22 points and 12 rebounds.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12797http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12777The University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture received a $500,000 gift from Raye White on Oct. 3. The gift will support the Center’s mission to form community leaders who understand and effect the relationship between the worldview of Catholic faith and culture.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12777http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12736The St. Thomas Men's Basketball team won handily against the No. 7 ranked Texas Wesleyan University Rams 79-58.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12736http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12737The University of St. Thomas Women's Basketball team fell to Texas Wesleyan University 76-62 on Saturday.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12737http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12721The St. Thomas Men’s Basketball team defeated Bacone College at home on Wednesday; the final score was 85-69. The Celts led 52-23 at the half before BC chipped away in the second half.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12721http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12716The UST Women’s Basketball team continued their stretch of solid play by defeating the Bacone College Warriors 65-62 on Dec. 14 at the Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center. With the win, the Celts improved to 5-4 overall and 3-2 in Red River Conference play.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12716http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12709Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation is a charitable organization devoted to spreading the light of Christ through modern and mass media -- television, internet, radio, documentaries and other forms of social communication.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12709http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12712The University of St. Thomas will sponsor the United States Olympic Trials Marathon , which will take place in Downtown Houston on Jan. 14, one day before the Chevron Houston Marathon. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12712http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12705Launching early fundraising efforts for the University of St. Thomas’ next capital campaign, Board of Directors Chair Michele Malloy planted a seed for giving at the board’s annual meeting last June with a challenge: “I am my father’s daughter and I am pledging $750,000. What are you going to do?”marcom@stthom.eduFri, 9 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12705http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12706“These are exciting times for the University of St. Thomas to emerge and be recognized for its many great programs, people and accomplishments,” David Harvey, chair of the University of St. Thomas Capital Campaign, said. “Great things are happening at the University, and we are privileged to be a part of it.”marcom@stthom.eduFri, 9 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12706http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12686The University of St. Thomas Women’s Basketball team lost to Our Lady of the Lake University 76-67 on Dec. 3 in Houston.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12686http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12682The University of St. Thomas Lady Celts basketball team defeated Huston-Tillotson 85-67 at home on Dec. 1. St. Thomas was led by Hershiira Boone-Rodgers with 18 points and 8 assists.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12682http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12683The University of St. Thomas Men’s basketball team defeated Huston-Tillotson University 78-65 on Dec. 1 at the Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center. St. Thomas led 33-32 at half before slowly extending the lead to 14 points late in the second half.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12683http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12684The Premier Sports Network has made the following changes to its broadcast schedule. It will broadcast the Lady Celts’ Feb. 23 game against Texas College and the Feb. 29 game against Paul Quinn.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12684http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12639On October 3rd, 2011, the CFC held their inaugural Faithful Citizenship Dinner and Lecture. The event provided companionship and intellectual stimulation for a noteworthy guest list all while raising just under $120,000 to help the CFC fund various activities.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12639http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12640With the help of pilot participants, the CFC is developing a program to help parishioners live as faithful citizens.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12640http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12641John L. Allen, Jr., senior correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter and Vatican Analyst for CNN, speaks on behalf of the Center for Faith &Culture discussing 21st century challenges facing the Catholic Church. WATCH the video at the link above.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12641http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12642The University of St. Thomas is accepting nominations for the 2012 Mardi Gras King and Queen. The students should preferably be a scholarship recipient or have made significant contributions to the University as a student, and have a record of representing the University with the values of a leader of faith and character.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12642http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12644Dr. Poldi Tschirch, RN, BC, UST’s director of Nursing Program Development, received the 2011 President’s Award from the Texas Nurses Association, District 9 on Nov. 10. The TNA District 9 Board of Directors annually recognizes a Houston area individual who has provided exemplary support to nurses in our community with the award.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12644http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12685 This issue of the the Star View features Nursing Program Receives Accreditation, Social Entrepreneurship Program Shopping Night, UST Volleyball, Soccer Teams Finish 3rd Place and Evaluate Fall Courses. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12685http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12678The UST Women’s Basketball team improved to 3-3 on the season by defeating the University of the Southwest Lady Mustangs 97-78 on Nov. 26 in Hobbs, New Mexico.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12678http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12634The UST Women’s Basketball team defeated Dallas Christian College and won their first game in program history on Friday, Nov. 18, 70-37. The game opened up the inaugural PSN Sports Challenge in Jerabeck Athletic Center, which featured UST, Dallas Christian College, Our Lady of the Lake University, St. Gregory’s University and Southern University-New Orleans.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12634http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13802Mr. Joe Tortorice Jr., the 2011 Faithful Citizen Award Winner, grew up in the food business, helping his father Joe Sr. in the family’s neighborhood grocery store in Beaumont, Texas. At the age of 28, Joe and several friends opened their own sandwich and soup shop and called it Jason’s Deli.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13802http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12638Dr. Hans Stockton, director and chair of the University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies, traveled to Kaohsiung, Taiwan from Oct. 31 – Nov. 5 as the ICUSTA exchange lecturer to Wenzao Ursuline College of Foreign Languages. Stockton was received by the Department of International Affairs’ chair, Dr. YuJane Chen, and her faculty colleagues. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12638http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12599The UST Women’s Basketball team will host the inaugural PSN Sports Challenge Nov. 18-20. This five-game event will feature the Lady Celts, as well as Dallas Christian College, Our Lady of the Lake University, St. Gregory’s University and Southern University - New Orleans.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12599http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12600The University of St. Thomas Women’s Basketball team comes off of a tough week, during which it saw action against an NCAA Division I opponent and two of the top 25 NAIA teams in the country. Head Coach Mike Ricks anticipated some struggles during this portion of the schedule, but said he believes the team is showing improvement.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12600http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12601The Lady Celts traveled to University of Texas at Brownsville for their inaugural Red River Athletic Conference Tournament on Nov. 11. The Lady Celts finished the regular season in a three-way tie for 4th but ended up with the 6th seed in the tournament due to tie breakers.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12601http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12602The University of St. Thomas Men’s soccer program continued its success in 2011 during its first year of competition in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC).marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12602http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12597Houston Community College, in partnership with University of St. Thomas, was awarded the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12597http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12590Twitter has become the latest tool in the expansion of the University of St. Thomas athletics program. This creates another channel for members of the community to find out everything from the scores to the schedules of the six intercollegiate teams on campus.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12590http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12566“A Day in the Life” of being a nurse – was the topic of conversation at the Nursing Success Center’s October workshop. Pre-nursing students had an opportunity to visit with guest speaker Barbara Reece, RN, MS, NEA-BC, experienced nurse, nursing administrator and nursing alumna of UST.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12566http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12565The “top 10 in the country-rated” University of St. Thomas William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies reached new heights and broke records at its annual Irish Gala held Nov. 4 at the Houstonian Hotel in Houston.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12565http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12559In four years at the University of St. Thomas, the senior class of Brittany Downs and Catherine Loth have experienced many good times. This senior class will leave St. Thomas with the most wins of any class.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12559http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12523Please come out and support the Lady Celts Volleyball senior class as they play their last regular season home match of their careers at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4 in Jerabeck Gym.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 2 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12523http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12516In addition to the coaches and athletes, another important but lesser-known member of the University of St. Thomas Athletics team is the athletic trainer. For the past year, Shusaku “Shu” Hayashi’s expertise allowed UST student-athletes from each sport to compete at the top of their game.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12516http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12517This issue of the the Star View features UST Homescool-Students, Athletic Trainer Shusaku Hayashi, Follow Athletics on Twitter, Education Panel Discusses Journey to College, Former Ambassador Speaks on Mideast, and All Souls Day Celebrations.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12517http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12498The Lady Celts Volleyball team hit the road for the third straight weekend to face conference foes, No. 1 ranked UT-Brownsville and Our Lady of the Lake University. The road trip proved to be a rocky one as the Celts dropped both matches to bring their overall record to 15-12 and 4-3 in Conference.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12498http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12499The Celts Golf Team finished its fall season at The Northwood University Fall Shootout on Monday and Tuesday. A two-and-a-half-hour fog delay halted the event Monday morning, but play finally began at 11 a.m.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12499http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12512The Lady Celts Volleyball Team finished a tough three-day stretch with a 2-3 record. On Friday and Saturday, the Celts traveled to Southwestern for their annual Halloween Tournament to face Concordia, East Texas Baptist, University of Texas-Dallas and No. 7 ranked Southwestern.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12512http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12513Brittany Downs of the University of St. Thomas earned a share of the RRAC Libero of the Week award, along with Paula Barros of University of Texas-Brownsville.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12513http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12497The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team will take on Loyola University in its inaugural game this Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m.marcom@stthom.eduSun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12497http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12519Please come out and support the 2011 senior class as they play their last regular season home match of their careers on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. The game will be played at the Celts home field at the Houston Amateur Sports Park, 12131 Kirby Drive (off Hwy 288 & Airport Road).marcom@stthom.eduSun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12519http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12525The UST Women's Basketball team began its inaugural season last Saturday, suffering an 85-55 defeat at the hands of Loyola University. Coach Mike Ricks was disappointed with the final score, but was excited about the home crowd and the team's potential.marcom@stthom.eduSat, 29 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12525http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12491 Two Cameron School of Business MBA students –Scott Saleski and George Sackllah – were awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable (GHBER). marcom@stthom.eduThu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12491http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12518UST was back at home for the final match of a four-game home stand against Bacone College in Oklahoma. This would mark the first time these two teams have faced off, and both teams came out strong.marcom@stthom.eduSat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12518http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12514The Celts were back at home at the Houston Amateur Sports Park to face off against Texas College out of Tyler, Texas at 7 p.m. on Thursday.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12514http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12468Friends and alumni of the University of St. Thomas participated in the annual Scholarship Tee- Up Tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The event was held at the Blackhorse Golf Club and grossed more than $160,000 for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12468http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12450The Environmental Science and Studies Department will celebrate the Community Garden harvest with a blessing and cookout at 6:15 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 20 in the Community Garden.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12450http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12453The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball scrimmage against San Jacinto College has been rescheduled from Wednesday, Oct. 19, to 3:30 p.m. , Friday, Oct. 21 at San Jacinto. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12453http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12458Home sweet home! The men's soccer team returned to Houston and put on a show for their fans exploding for a 5-1 win over University of the Southwest (N.M.) on Thursday, Oct. 13.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12458http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12459The second game of the home weekend brought the University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team to face a tough Texas Wesleyan squad at Houston Amateur Sports Park on Sunday, Oct. 15 in a Red River Athletic Conference match. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12459http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12460The University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team recorded an 0-5-1 record during the early stages of the regular season. But with four matches remaining before the Red River Athletic Conference tournament, the Celts are tied with Northwood University for fifth place at 5-3 in conference play. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12460http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12461Rafael Bustos was selected as the Red River Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for Oct. 10-16.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12461http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12444This issue of the the Star View features UST Athletics tops Champions of Character Five-Star Institutions, Dr Robert Ivany Honored with Prestigious Award, Volunteer to Tutor K-5 Students, Cyber Security Month Testimonial of a Student Phishing Scam Victim, UST to Perform Snoopy, & Center for Business Ethics Holds Mass for Commerce.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12444http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12445Dr. Rick Krustchinsky, professor of education, and Dr. Jean-Philippe Faletta, associate professor of political science and director of the Service Learning Program, recently attended the Fourth International Symposium on Service-Learning: Connecting the Global to the Local in Ningbo, China in September.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12445http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12446The Lady Celts pushed their Red River Conference mark to 4-1 with a pair of victories over the weekend while splitting two other nonconference matches.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12446http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12439Dr. Grace England, a visiting assistant professor in the University of St. Thomas School of Education, was recognized by the Klein Independent School District last week for her life-long commitment to education through the naming of the new Grace England Early Childhood and Pre-Kindergarten Center.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12439http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12441Dr. Elizabeth Coscio, chair of the University of St. Thomas Department of Modern and Classical Languages, has been recently elected as the new vice president for 2012 and president-elect for 2013 of the South Central Modern Language Association (SCMLA). marcom@stthom.eduFri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12441http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12437Dr. Thomas J. Crow will perform the annual University of St. Thomas Monaghan Organ Recital at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 13, in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12437http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11606 To celebrate the unveiling of a planned Performing Arts and Conference Center at the University of St. Thomas, world-renowned soprano and Houston Grand Opera favorite Ana Maria Martinez will perform a benefit concert at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, in Zilkha Hall of the Hobby Center. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11606http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12273The University of St. Thomas is known as close-knit community that feels like family. On Oct. 13, the Lady Celts volleyball team will host “Orange Out Leukemia Night,” a blood drive, fundraiser and volleyball game in support of Sydney Marquis, niece of psychology professor Dr. Jo Meier Marquis. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12273http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12426Read the testimony of a student whose e-mail was compromised as a result of a phishing scam.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12426http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12427A panel of Houston’s leading education experts will explore the hurdles and opportunities faced by Houston's underrepresented youth at “The Journey to College,” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 on the University of St. Thomas campus. The event is hosted by the University of St. Thomas St. Martin de Porres Society.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12427http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12428The Lady Celts traveled to New Orleans for the Loyola University Tournament Oct. 7-Oct. 9. The Celts went into the tournament on a strong streak winning five of their last six games, but could not keep the momentum going over the weekend.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12428http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12429In an effort to gain a deeper understanding of homelessness across the United States, the University of St. Thomas Social Justice Committee will host a National Sleepout event on Saturday, Nov. 12. Members of the University of St. Thomas community and the Houston community are invited to bring their sleeping bags and spend the night on the roof of the Moran Center Parking Garagemarcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12429http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12456The University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team traveled to Austin to face Red River Athletic Conference leader Huston-Tillotson University on Thursday, Oct. 6 in the fifth of a six-game road spell for the Celts.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12456http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12457The University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team scored in the 85th minute to complete an impressive comeback in a 2-1 victory Saturday, Oct. 8 at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie. The visiting Celts spoiled an energetic effort by SAGU at Pride Park. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12457http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12443This issue of the the Star View features UST Alumnus Hamilton Loomis, the $5.9 Million Grant Funds STEM Transfers Between UST & HCC, Trio Napolincanto Kicks Off Feta Italiana, Dorothy Day's Granddaughter Discusses the Catholic Worker Movement, and UST Hosts Leukemia Fundraiser.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12443http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12411The Lady Celts defeated UT-Tyler and Texas Wesleyan earlier last week, but lost to Southwestern Assemblies of God, only to rally another win against Dallas Christian on Saturday.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12411http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12412Regina Trapp captured the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Volleyball Player of the Week and Hitter of the Week awards for Sept. 26-Oct. 2. UST's Brittany Weiler earned recognition as the RRAC Setter of the Week.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12412http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12396Support 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 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12396http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12342A poem by Dr. Janet Lowery, professor of English, was selected to be published in a Mutabilis Press anthology of poets from Texas and Louisiana.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12342http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12343Bobby Schindler, brother of the late Terri Schiavo, will speak about “Caring for the Cognitively Disabled: the Moral Obligation of Catholics,” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18, on the University of St. Thomas campus, Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12343http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12070The University of St. Thomas and the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) will host a new series of chamber concerts featuring the ROCO String Quartet in Cullen Hall at University of St. Thomas, 4001 Mt. Vernon. Three concerts will be presented this season at 7 p.m. on Sept. 29, Feb. 23 and April 12. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12070http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12247With less than a month until the University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team season opener, Head Coach Michael Ricks plans to guide his 16 players all the way to the national championship through what many would consider a very rigorous schedule.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12247http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12274The numbers 12, 13, 40 and 42 will have a new meaning on the hardwood this year as they join the 14 other men’s basketball players at the University of St. Thomas.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12274http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12275The Lady Celts volleyball team returned from a long road trip after winning matches against Dallas Christian and the University of the Southwest in Hobbs, N.M.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12275http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12340The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball program will partner with the Premier Sports Network (PSN) to broadcast games live on the web. PSN will serve as the exclusive broadcast home for the Celts.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12340http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12182The University of St. Thomas men's soccer team was defeated 4-0 at the University of Texas-Brownsville Thursday, Sept. 22. It was the team's first match in the Red River Athletic Conference. The loss dropped the Celts to 0-4-1 on the season. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12182http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12164During summer 2011, University of St. Thomas students Washington Massaquoi and Rakel Berg successfully completed a highly competitive placement program with the United Nations Intensive Summer Study Program (UNISSP) through Seton Hall University.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12164http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12135The University of St. Thomas freshman class packed more than 9,000 pounds of food, which will make more than 11,000 meals at a service project on Saturday, Sept. 17.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12135http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12137Alumna Carole Hanna McCann died on Saturday, September 17, after a long struggle with cancer. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated for her at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the St. Thomas High School.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12137http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12178This issue of the the Star View features Festa Italiana, the UST Emergency Notification System test, the upcoming Catholic Identity Lectures, the Education Title V PPOHA Update and the Celtic Spring Concert.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12178http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12113The Lady Celts volleyball team travelled to Fort Worth for the Texas Wesleyan Volleyball Tournament Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17. The Lady Celts defeated Huston Tillotson, but lost to Lubbock Christian, Texas Wesleyan and Wayland Baptist.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12113http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12114 Marquis Gatewood has been named as the Assistant Director of Residence Life. Gatewood comes to St. Thomas after serving as Hall Director at Stephen F. Austin State University for two years, as admissions representative at Westwood College and as assistant director of residence at Houston Baptist University. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12114http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12116Members of the University of St. Thomas community may have known her as Rebecca Heffern, but this 2010 graduate now goes by a new name. Heffern is the first UST student to join the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. Last month, Heffern received her veil and was given the name Sr. Mary Kolbe.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12116http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12130The St. Thomas men’s soccer team was back in action in Houston this weekend facing in-state rival UT-Brownsville on Friday, Sept. 16, and again on Sunday, Sept. 18 vs. Oklahoma Christian University.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12130http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12082The UST men’s soccer match against UT-Brownsville on Friday, Sept. 16, has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. due to electrical problems involving the lighting system at the Houston Amateur Sports Park. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12082http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12072The men's golf team returned to the links for the first time since 1985 on Sept. 13 in Seguin.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12072http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12073The Lady Celts volleyball team used a balanced attack to take down the UT-Tyler Patriots Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Jerabeck Gym 27-25, 25-17, 25-18.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12073http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12071 Experience a nostalgic evening of tango dancing and the unforgettable music of Buenos Aires at "Tango Time," to be held at 7 p.m., Oct. 1 in Jones Hall. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12071http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12063The University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team lost to William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 10. The No. 15 ranked William Carey proved to be too strong as they defeated the Celts, 5-1, bringing the Celts 0-2-0 on the season.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12063http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12062Beginning the first year of competition for St. Thomas golf since the mid 1980s, the 2011-2012 golf team is poised to make an impact in the NAIA right away.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 9 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12062http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12061As a positive, visual memorial to the Sept. 11 victims, their families, the first responders and the many men and women who have fought for our nation, the University of St. Thomas Counseling and Disability Services held the Paper Cranes for Peace service project in August and September.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12061http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11991The University of St. Thomas College Republicans will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with the event, “9/11: Never Forget” at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, on the Academic Mall in front of the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11991http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12048The University of St. Thomas has recognized seven staff members with the Tom Overton Staff Excellence Award for their outstanding performance on the job.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 7 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12048http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12049The 2011 Monsignor William Steele Lecture, “Welcoming the Roman Missal,” will be presented by Monsignor James P. Moroney, executive secretary of Vox Clara, the international committee of Catholic bishops which advises the Vatican on English liturgical translations. The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23 at St. Mary’s Seminary, Nold Auditorium.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 7 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12049http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12042 This issue of the the Star View features World Youth Day Pilgrims Return from Spain, 9/11 10th Anniversary Commemoration, Invest in Success Activities, UST Students in Ireland an Professor Nicole Casarez Recognized by TCADP. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12042http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12043The Lady Celts Volleyball opened its 2011 season with six matches this weekend. On Thursday, the Lady Celts played a tri-match with Our Lady of the Lake University and Friends University before starting the first-ever UST Labor Day Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2-3 at Jerabeck Gym.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12043http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12044The Catholic University of America Press has published a book by Dr. Steven J. Jensen, The Ethics of Organ Transplantation. The book will be available in September 2011.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12044http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12045In their first match of the 2011 season, the University of St. Thomas men’s soccer team was defeated 3-0 by Texas A&M International.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12045http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12019 The Lady Celts volleyball team won their first game of the season against Our Lady of the Lake, but lost in the second to Friends University. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12019http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12006Kick off the 33rd Annual Festa Italiana with Trio Napolincanto’s “Holy Happiness,” a concert of traditional Italian music and storytelling from Naples. The concert will be held the evening before the Festa Italiana at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 13 in the University of St. Thomas Jones Hall.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12006http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12007The John Paul II Forum for the Church in the Modern World will host two lectures that explore the dramatic style, philosophy and theology of “The Jeweler’s Shop,” a play written by Karol Wojtyla, who later became Pope John Paul II.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12007http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12008An elite group of global policy makers and specialists will convene on the University of St. Thomas campus to discuss United States-European Union economic, trade and diplomatic relations from Oct. 3-4.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12008http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12009The University of St. Thomas Catholic Social Justice Studies Program will host “The Increasing Relevance of the Catholic Worker Movement for Engaging 21st Century Problems,” a lecture by Martha Hennessy from 7:15- 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 in Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12009http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11997The Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (TCADP) will recognize Nicole Casarez, University of St. Thomas professor of communication, for her tireless efforts to exonerate former death row inmate Anthony Graves. A reception, “Seizing the Momentum: Honoring Houston’s Champions of Justice,” honoring Casarez, Rep. Jessica Farrar and David Dow, will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Station Museum of Contemporary Art.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11997http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11998The University of St. Thomas Lady Celts volleyball team will open the 2011 season with two matches on Thursday, Sept. 1 before beginning the Labor Day Tournament on Friday, Sept. 2.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11998http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11995The St. Thomas Theology Department and the Chi Rho Theology Club will present “Medical Ethics: An Important Update” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. Fr. Joseph Tham of the Legionaries of Christ will speak on “Why IVF is Wrong” and Prof. Alberto García, JD, will address “The Human Cloning Debate: Revival in the United Nations.”marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11995http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11990The University of St. Thomas William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies will host Celtic Spring, a concert of traditional Irish music and dance at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 2, on the UST campus, Cullen Hall.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11990http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11988Twelve University of St. Thomas students with a keen interest in the political, cultural and historical dynamics that have shaped modern Ireland took part in the 2011 William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies study abroad program this summer.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11988http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11989John L. Allen Jr., senior correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter and senior Vatican analyst for CNN, will give the annual UST Center for Faith and Culture Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 in Jones Hall. Allen’s lecture will explore, "Religious Freedom: Its Roots in Catholic Thought and its Place in Vatican Diplomacy."marcom@stthom.eduMon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11989http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12165As the cost of higher education continues to increase across the nation, The University of St. Thomas remains committed to providing an accessible and affordable private, liberal arts education to all students. All students who apply for admission to UST are automatically considered for merit scholarships.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12165http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11985This issue of the the Star View features Jennifer Amelang, Named Top young Environmental Leader, UST Receives Texas Board of Nursing Approval, The Herzstein Lecture in Judaism, Mass of the Holy Spirit and Volley Ball and Soccer Home games.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11985http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11738Dr. William Sargent, a professor in the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business for more than 20 years, died on Friday, June 10. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, August 26marcom@stthom.eduWed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11738http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11972Former UST employee Lisa Emmite Baker, a volunteer with the nonprofit organization Eternal Threads, will return to campus to sell free trade items hand-crafted by women in developing countries on August 30.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11972http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11973The University of St. Thomas Faculty Senate Awards Committee recognized three UST faculty members with the 2010-2011 awards for excellence in teaching, research and service at Faculty Study Day on August 15.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11973http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11974Representatives from six universities and five countries will convene at the 2011 U-6 Forum on University of St. Thomas campus from Oct. 12 to 14.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11974http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11975For the second consecutive year, incoming University of St. Thomas freshmen will participate in the Freshman Symposium: Educating Leaders of Faith and Character, a program that introduces students to the University by focusing on St. Thomas’ mission to educate leaders who can think critically, communicate effectively, lead ethically and succeed professionally.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11975http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11970Dr. Rogelio Garcia-Contreras, assistant professor of International Studies and director of the UST Social Entrepreneurship Program, presented a seminar on social and economic development and poverty alleviation for government officials at El Centro Fox in Mexico on August 5 and 6.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11970http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12046The 2011 squad has nine seniors including four All-Conference players. A strong recruiting class looks to keep up the winning tradition established by the previous players. This team will have the opportunity to compete as a member of the Red River Conference and begin new traditions.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12046http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12047The 2010 University of St. Thomas Lady Celt’s Volleyball team came into the season prepared to three-peat as conference champions and to return to the NAIA Championship Tournament. Both of those goals came to fruition with three set wins in the A.I.I. Conference Championships final day. With the departure of six starters, second-year Head Coach Trent Herman, believes his team with six new players is ready for the challenges of joining the Red River Conference and getting back to the NAIA National Championships.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12047http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11953The University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies Colloquium will host a lecture by Rev. Robert Gahl, “Contemporary Psychology and its Relationship to Aristotelian-Thomistic Moral Psychology.” The lecture will be held at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, August 25, in Sullivan Hall.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11953http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11926Dr. Michael Waldstein will present the annual Archbishop J. Michael Miller Lecture, “Overcoming the Mechanization of Nature: John Paul II’s Theology of the Body,” from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 29 in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 4 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11926http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11927The University of St. Thomas William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies will present “Intersection and Illumination: New Insight into Ancient Irish Tales,” an evening of traditional Irish storytelling with Susan Gallagher. The event will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 4 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11927http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11928The University of St. Thomas will host a two-day event celebrating the music and heritage of Judaism. The Herzstein Concert of Jewish Music and the Annual Herzstein Lecture in Judaism on Sept. 18 and 19.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 4 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11928http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11930University of St. Thomas graduates Tom Mendez and Joseph Morton gave nine high school students an introduction to UST and life as college students July 5-22.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 4 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11930http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11840In a fiscally uncertain age, earning a degree in drama might frighten some, but Ben Warner said receiving a drama degree at the University of St. Thomas is the best thing he’s ever done for his career. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11840http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11841On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11, parishes in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston are invited to support Catholic higher education by passing the collection plate a second time.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11841http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11824A group of 18 University of St. Thomas MBA students traveled to Morocco for two weeks during summer 2011 to participate in a live case study and presentation with a Moroccan company.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11824http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11809 A $260,000 gift from Harriet and Joe Foster will provide full-tuition scholarships for five HCC students who transfer to complete their undergraduate degree in nursing within two years. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 6 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11809http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12466Amber Arceneaux-Francis signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas inaugural women’s basketball team on June 30.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 1 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12466http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12465Abrielle Davis signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas inaugural women’s basketball team on June 27.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12465http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11801The University of St. Thomas has appointed Jessica Domann as the Athletics’ Senior Woman Administrator. Domann, who has worked at UST since 2008, will continue her duties as the Director of Recreational Sports as she takes on additional responsibilities as of July 1.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11801http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11802The University of St. Thomas has joined a network of Texas colleges and universities to improve the speed, safety and reliability of transmitting college transcripts electronically.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11802http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12454Aujanee Armstrong signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas inaugural women’s basketball team on June 27marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12454http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12455Brianne Hodenfield signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas inaugural women’s basketball team on June 27.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12455http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11749Dr. Joseph McFadden, University of St. Thomas president emeritus and professor of history, recreated his course, History of Environmental Thought in the U.S., making it accessible to students online last semester.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11749http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12464Mary Hansen signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas inaugural women’s basketball team on June 17.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12464http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12463Gaby Guzman signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas inaugural women’s basketball team on June 17.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12463http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11735The Baxter Trust has awarded a $75,000 grant for the planned University of St. Thomas School of Nursing to train nursing preceptors who will support nursing students as they engage in clinical learning inpatient care settings.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11735http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11736Two Cameron School of Business MBA students –Scott Saleski and George Sackllah – were awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable (GHBER). marcom@stthom.eduWed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11736http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11731University of St. Thomas clarinet professor, Richard Nunemaker, has been selected as a featured soloist for the International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest this August. The convention will take place August 3-7 at California State University – Northridge. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11731http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11964Brooklyn McCall, a transfer student from Wharton Junior College, signed a letter of intent for play for the University of St. Thomas inaugural women’s basketball team on June 9.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11964http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11719The late Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe, former director of the University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies, was posthumously honored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru at a reception on June 2.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 6 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11719http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11963Jzavon Redic, a graduate of Clear Springs High School, signed a letter of intent to play for the UST inaugural women's basketball team on June 3.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 3 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11963http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11715The 23rd annual Houston Piano Day Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, June 20-24. The camp will include group and individual piano instruction, hands-on experience with harpsichord, clavichord and organ and a recital on the Steinway concert grand piano. The cost is $150 per camper and a $25 deposit is due by June 10.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11715http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11716University of St. Thomas graduate Louis Provenzano will return to campus to perform the role of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller’s iconic play, Death of a Salesman , at 8 p.m. June 9, 10, 16 and 18 in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum. Proceeds from performances will benefit the proposed School of Nursing.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11716http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11717The University of St. Thomas and the John Paul II Forum for the Church in the Modern World will host a lecture on “St. Thomas, Phenomenology and Pope John Paul II” by Dr. Michael Waldstein. The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 15.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11717http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11712The University of St. Thomas Alumni Association has awarded their annual scholarship to eight students for the 2011-2012 academic year totaling $23,000.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11712http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11713Zachary Carrettin, internationally acclaimed violinist and Vivaldi expert, has left his mark in the classical world and will now share his talent with the UST Music Preparatory School.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11713http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11962Madeline Ali, a graduate of Dekaney High School, signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team for the 2011-2012 season on May 31.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11962http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11703Marianne and Dr. Robert Ivany were honored for their service to the nation and the Houston community with the prestigious Ima Hogg Award at the Mental Health America of Greater Houston’s annual Treasures of Texas Gala: A Salute the Military.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11703http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11704The UST Men's Golf team welcomes two new student-athletes, Zach Cabra of McKinney-Boyd High School and Stephen Camilli of Austin High School.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11704http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11705The University of St. Thomas will host Volleyball Camp from 9 a.m. to noon from July 18 to 22. This camp is designed for beginner players entering grades sixth through eight grades. The deadline to register is June 15.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11705http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12467Hershiira Boone-Rodgers signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas inaugural women’s basketball team on May 25.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12467http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11701Last year, Brien O’Donal, Army veteran and political science major, discovered. a surplus of $1,000 on his non-refundable flex dollar campus meal plan. Not wanting the money to go to waste, O’Donel devised a way to use the remaining balance to help those in need. As a result, the Flex Dollars for the Homeless Project was born. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11701http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11631The UST community will have the rare opportunity to travel to Avila, Spain, this summer to take courses at the Catholic University of Avila. This venture, scheduled for August 3-18, is the first of its kind, a pilot for similar study abroad experiences.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11631http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11698The University of St. Thomas Athletic Department has accepted an invitation to become the newest member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Red River Conference on May 25. The Celts will compete for conference championships during the 2011-2012 school year in volleyball, men’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball and men’s and women’s golf.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11698http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11695Mallory Wendell, University of St. Thomas Class of 2011 graduate, has been awarded a summer internship at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, where she will work for former First Lady Laura Bush. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11695http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11690University of St. Thomas student David Torres has been accepted into the Baylor College of Medicine Summer Medical and Research Training (SMART) program beginning May 30. The prestigious program accepts only 80 students nationwide and is highly competitive.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11690http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11961Ellie Bowers signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas inaugural women’s basketball team for the 2011-2012 season on May 17. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11961http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11623Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB, Director and Spiritual Guide of The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM), will speak on “Who is My Neighbor?: The Politics of Fear and the Contemplative Insight,” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 17 at St. Theresa Catholic Church.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11623http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11593The University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School is offering three music camps for guitar, piano and strings for students in grades three through 12 this summer.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11593http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11959Shelia Ekeoma Onyekwere signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas inaugural women’s basketball team for the 2011-2012 season on May 10. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11959http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11671The inaugural UST Men’s Golf Team welcomed its first three recruits on May 4 when A.J. Skiba, of Sugar Land, Jeffrey Swearingen, of The Woodlands, and Ryan Lyons, of Spring all signed letters of intent to compete for the Celt Golf Team in the 2011-2012 season.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11671http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11667Dr. Roger Morefield, associate professor of economics and finance, has been awarded a summer 2011 teaching fellowship in Germany at Hochschule München (Munich University of Applied Sciences). marcom@stthom.eduWed, 4 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11667http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11686The ninth annual Leadership Banquet, “Celebrating the Stars of UST,” was held Sunday, May 1, to celebrate a year of student leadership and achievement.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 3 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11686http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11668This issue of the Star View features The Launch of the Paideia Institute, Lukas Simon Accepted to PhD Program, HOSA qualifies for Nationals, Dr. Nora Hutto Appointed Dean of School of Education and The Social Justice Summer Conference Registration.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11668http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11665The University of St. Thomas and the Serra Club of Houston will present, “To Set the World on Fire,” a lecture by Father Brett A. Brannen, author of To Save a Thousand Souls.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11665http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11624John Granato, sports radio personality and senior vice president of operations for 1560 The Game AM Radio, will lead the lineup as the keynote speaker for the 2011 UST Champions Club Benefit Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3 in the Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11624http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11664Dr. Randall Smith, UST associate professor of theology, has been awarded the prestigious 2011-2012 Myser Fellowship in the Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11664http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11660Dr. John Palasota, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, was elected to the Executive Board of Delta Epsilon Sigma, a national scholastic honor society for students, faculty, and alumni of colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11660http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11958Analysa Nemmer signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas inaugural women’s basketball team for the 2011-2012 season. Nemmer is a graduate of Reicher Catholic High School.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11958http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11656Mayor Annise Parker gave an inspiring keynote address when the Cameron School of Business inducted more than 100 students into the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11656http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11658The UST Chapter of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) participated in the State Leadership Competition in Corpus Christi from April 13-16. The group, advised by Dr. Ly Phan and Dr. Elmer Ledesma, will advance to the HOSA National Leadership Conference held in June in Anaheim, Calif.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11658http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11659Renowned guitar virtuoso Maestro Roberto Porroni will travel from Milan to Houston to perform a concert of Italian music at 7 p.m., Monday, May 23, at the University of St. Thomas, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11659http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11654Dr. Nora Hutto has been named the Dean of the School of Education by the University of St. Thomas and will begin her appointment on July 1.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11654http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11655Alpha Alpha Alpha, the UST chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, held its 10th induction ceremony and luncheon on Tuesday, April 19. Twenty-five members were inducted, both undergraduate and graduate students, and are now a part of a highly successful and active organization on campus.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11655http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11653Nicole Casarez, attorney and professor of communication, her former UST students and Anthony Graves were featured on the “Grave Injustice,” episode of 48 Hours Mystery at 9 p.m., Saturday April 23 on CBS.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11653http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11638John Daugherty III is among the Cameron School of Business student entrepreneurs who are applying their business education and their own ingenuity to create and run businesses while they complete their studies.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11638http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11639Chris Carter is among the Cameron School of Business student entrepreneurs who apply their business education and ingenuity to create businesses while they are completing their studies.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11639http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11640Devin Baptiste and Otto Kevin Valdez are among the Cameron School of Business student entrepreneurs who apply their business education and ingenuity to create businesses while they complete their studies.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11640http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11642Ibrahim Firat is among Cameron School of Business students who have applied their business education and ingenuity to create businesses.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11642http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11957Alyssa Kain signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas inaugural women’s basketball team for the 2011-2012 season. Kain is a current student at UST who made the Dean’s list her first two years on campus.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11957http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11632This issue of the Star View features Secretary James Baker, Ivan Earls Address Graduating Class of 2011, Cameron School of Business, Holy Week Easter Event Schedule, and Earth Day Event.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11632http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11633Church globalization, Catholic social teaching, immigration, death penalty and abortion – all of these compelling contemporary issues in social justice will be examined at the Rev. William J. Young Social Justice Summer Conference from Thursday-Friday, June 9-10.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11633http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11630The UST community will bid a fond farewell to two members of the faculty at a retirement party for Dr. Barry Wilbratte and Dr. Paul Hahn from 3-5 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, in the Little Gallery.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11630http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11620The Cameron School of Business Advisory Board and the Center for Business Ethics will host, “So You Want To Be an Entrepreneur,” a panel discussion of successful entrepreneurs and investors who have built profitable businesses. The event will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 28 in Jones Hall.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11620http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11625The University of St. Thomas John Paul II Forum will host bioethics expert Dr. Grattan Brown from Belmont Abby College for a lecture titled, “We forget that they are orphans: Embryos, IVF and Embryonic Stem Cell Research.” The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. on April 28 in the Anderson Hall, Room 103, 3919 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11625http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11613 The Office of Student Affairs has published a spring newsletter for parents to learn more about campus life, student success, Commencement and more. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11613http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11614Inspired by their University of St. Thomas honors education, 2009 graduates Joseph Morton and Thomas Mendez have launched the Paideia Institute, a nonprofit organization to prepare promising high school students for success in college as academic and social leaders. The organization’s inaugural program, the Paideia Summer Academy, will take place July 5-22 on the UST campus.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11614http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11616Sigma Iota Rho, Alpha Phi, UST's chapter of the national honor society in International Studies, held its 15th installation of members on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Twenty five new members joined the society, including the first MLA graduate students specializing in International Studies.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11616http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11617In observance of Earth Day, the University of St. Thomas Department of Environmental Science and Studies and the Crossroads Cultural Center-Houston will present “Earth: A Human Habitat,” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11617http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11611The University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business joins an elite group of institutions that have achieved business accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). UST is the only private university in Houston to achieve accreditation on both undergraduate and graduate business programs.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11611http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11604The University of St. Thomas has appointed Dr. Michele Simms as the director of the Cameron School of Business Center for Business Ethics. Simms is currently an associate professor of marketing and management and director of the Center for Faculty Excellence.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11604http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11605Habib Chamoun-Farah, a Kingwood resident, UST student and president of the UST Lebanese Student Association, organized a “Sounds of Lebanon” Mexican-Ecuadorian cultural concert with world renowned artists Mexican Pianist Mauricio Nader and Ecuadorian Violinist Jorge Saade on Sunday, April 2 on the UST campus.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11605http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11615This issue of the Star View features the 2011 Research Symposium, Way of the Cross, Social Justice Summer Conference and Students Receive Who's Who Recognition.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11615http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11598A group of 25 University of St. Thomas students have been selected as Who’s Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges award recipients. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11598http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11592Rosehill Christian School senior Emily Sebo signed a letter of intent to attend and play for the University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team, scheduled to begin its first season in 2011-12.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11592http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11594Spend the morning of Good Friday in a reflective procession from the UST’s Chapel of St. Basil to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The Way of the Cross, hosted by the University of St. Thomas and Communion and Liberation, will begin at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, April 22 in front of the Chapel of St. Basil.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11594http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11595The University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture will present, “After a Century of Ecumenism: What has been Achieved? What are Some Challenges Facing Us Today,” a lecture by Monsignor John A. Radano.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11595http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11534The University of St. Thomas Catholic Outreach Program will host a Lenten Renewal Concert featuring internationally acclaimed guitarist Tony Melendez. The concert is sold out.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11534http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11597The Peruvian Educational Project (PEP), in conjunction with the Graduate International Studies Group (GIS) at the University of St. Thomas, will host Kermese! Family Day and Fun Run on May 7.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11597http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11590This issue of the Star View features MEd Student Secures Funds for Playground for Special Needs Students, UST Hires New Golf Coach, UST Students Plan Concert to Benefit Local Food Bank, UST Performs the Ideal Husband and Nursing Alumni Donate $1 Million.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11590http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11596The Crossroads Cultural Center-Houston and the University of St. Thomas will present “Science as an Adventure: A Conversation with Dr. Mauro Ferrari,” at 6:30 p.m., April 5, in Jones Hall.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11596http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11583At the University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School, our youngest students embark upon their journey of musical growth under the guidance of teachers who instill a life-long love of music.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11583http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11576Support local musicians and help fight hunger at the Concert in the Mall, a benefit concert for the Houston Food Bank from 4-8 p.m., Saturday, April 2 on the University of St. Thomas Campus Life Mall.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11576http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11577Blackmail, intrigue, political corruption, public image versus personal honor and the triumph of love; all these ingredients come together in Oscar Wilde’s delicious comedy, “An Ideal Husband.”marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11577http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11582The Celts finished the season 13-14 in just their second year of existence. They were 8-4 at home and the season featured wins over #4 ranked Texas Wesleyan, a season sweep of Southwestern Assemblies of God, and a road win at Our Lady of the Lake.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11582http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12676Nursing at the University of St. Thomas grows from deep roots that continue to nourish future generations of nurses. The Associated Nursing Alumni (ANA), graduates of Dominican College, St. Joseph’s and the University of St. Thomas, have remained closely tied to UST and have celebrated a legacy of dedicated nurses who vigorously supported the resurgent nursing program.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=12676http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11560This issue of the Star View features The New Core Curriculum, Additional Financial Aid for Summer Courses, Two Staff Members Join the Office of Nursing Program Development and Students Named Mardi Gras Royalty.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11560http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11562The growing University of St. Thomas Athletic Department will introduce two additional teams to its intercollegiate roster with men’s and women’s golf teams in fall 2011. Helping to tee-off the new program is newly hired golf coach, Matt Luther, who has already begun recruiting students for the men’s and women’s golf teams.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11562http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11550 UST has made changes to the core curriculum to better integrate the core curriculum with academic majors. It is strongly recommended that every student meet with an academic advisor to determine which core curriculum track is most appropriate for the student’s individual course of study. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 4 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11550http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11557The Office of Student Affairs will accept applications for student commencement speaker until 5 p.m. Monday, March 21.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 4 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11557http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11540Publications and a video produced in 2010 by the University of St. Thomas Office of Marketing Communications earned nationwide recognition in the 26th Annual Admissions Advertising Awards sponsored by the Higher Education Marketing Report.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 1 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11540http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11543Dr. Hans Stockton, director of the University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies, hosted the annual Chinese New Year celebration of the Houston Taipei Society on Feb. 25.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 1 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11543http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11539The University of St Thomas men’s basketball team closed out the regular season on the road Saturday, Feb. 26, at Texas-Pan American. Jeremy Lewis led the Celts in scoring with 23 points but it was not enough to push the Celts over the top losing 72-77.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11539http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11528The Celts hit the road for two games in New Orleans against the University of New Orleans on Feb. 21 and Xavier University on Feb. 22. The Celts were downed by New Orleans 54-73 and lost a hard-fought game with Xavier 51-56.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11528http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11518Dr. Virginia Bernhard, University of St. Thomas Professor Emerita of history emerita, will explore “Puritans and Witches in Bermuda, 1651-1655” at the annual B.K. Smith Lecture in History. The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m., March 31 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11518http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11520The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies will host Mosaics of Faith: The Turkish Experience, a two-day event that explores the rich culture of Turkey. The conference will be held all day Tuesday-Wednesday, March 1-2 on the UST campus. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11520http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11258Recently exonerated death row inmate Anthony Graves will bring his extraordinary message of hope and perseverance to the University of St. Thomas St. Martin de Porres Society annual Black History Month lecture, “Fight for Freedom,” at 7 p.m., Feb. 25 in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11258http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11284 To meet growing student financial need, UST has increased the financial aid budget 21 percent for a total of $9.2 million for the 2011-2012 academic year. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11284http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11354Three seniors on the men’s basketball team − Ivan Earls, Anthony Medina and Melvin Roberts – ended their final home game with a 75-46 victory against the Patriots of Arlington Baptist University.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11354http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11356This issue of the the Star View features Microfinance Social Entrepreneurship Program Expands to Africa, Catch up, Get Ahead: Register for Summer Classes, UST Welcomes Largest International Student Class, Brock McGuire Band Gives Traditional Irish Concert and Eating Disorders Awareness Week.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11356http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11512Selected as exemplary models of the University’s mission to educate leaders of faith and character, UST students Robert Murillo and Steffani Rush will reign as this year’s Mardi Gras King and Queen at the 2011 Mardi Gras Gala “Jazz it Up,” on Tuesday, March 8.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11512http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11353With the 64-59 win over the Southwestern Assemblies of God Lions, the Celts run their winning streak to 3 and winners of 5 of their last 6. The win also gave the Celts the season sweep of the Lions.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11353http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11343Summer classes are a great way to catch up, get ahead or just get started on your degree. This summer, St. Thomas will offer a variety of courses for current students and high school students seeking dual credit.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11343http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11340Nicole Casarez, attorney and University of St. Thomas professor of communication, has received yet another accolade for her tireless efforts to help free Anthony Graves. Casarez was featured in the Laurels section of the Columbia Journalism Review.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11340http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11341The spring 2011 semester saw its largest enrollment of new international students in recent history. UST welcomed 49 new international and exchange students from 24 countries.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11341http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11327The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team hit the road Saturday, Feb. 12, and earned a 67-47 victory over the University of Dallas.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11327http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11328Students in Dr. Jose-Thota's International Politics course, offered by the Center for International Studies, attended a lecture by Parag Khanna hosted by the Houston World Affairs Council (HWAC) on Feb. 9.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11328http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11323The revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt are making daily headlines, because they may fundamentally shift the balance of power in the Middle East. On Feb. 8, the Center for International Studies held “Contagious Uprisings? Tunisia, Egypt and the Middle East," a panel discussion on that topic.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11323http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11326The UST Environmental Science and Studies Department and Environmentally Concerned Organization of Students (ECOS) will host “Focus the Nation Clean Energy Forum,” a panel discussion of environmental experts at 8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 28.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11326http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11313The University of St. Thomas William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies will host a traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebration beginning at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 17. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11313http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11314Though the University of St. Thomas/Archdiocesan Essay Contest was canceled due to inclement weather on Friday, Feb. 4, the University will still recognize the winners of the essay contest as well as the many dedicated volunteer essay readers. The awards ceremony will not be rescheduled.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11314http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11315 The 22nd Annual Lenten Lecture Series will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, during Lent, March 9-April 13. This year's theme, "Americans on the Road to Sainthood," follows a discussion of the canonization process. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11315http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11316Eight students from the University of St. Thomas Model United Nations (UST MUN) team will compete in the Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN) conference at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, from Thursday, February 17-Sunday, Feb. 20.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11316http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11318The UST Women, Culture and Society Program will present, “Counting on Women and Why Women Count: A New Look at John Stuart Mill’s ‘Subjection of Women, ’” a lecture by Dr. Curtis Hancock at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 3, in Ahern Room, Crooker Center.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11318http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11305 This issue of the the Star View features UST Students Attend March for Life in Austin, Washington D.C., UST Increases Financial Budget by 21 Percent, Mike Ricks Named UST Women’s Events Basketball Coach and UST Students, Faculty Provide Free Tax Preparation. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 8 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11305http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11309The Celts men’s basketball team finally had a chance to hit the court again after the icy winter storm that postponed the game against the University of New Orleans Privateers. The Privateers came to town sporting a seven-game winning streak but left with a 59-55 loss to the Celts.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 8 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11309http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11311 The time for the last home game against Arlington Baptist College on Saturday, Feb. 19 has changed from 3 p.m. to 2 p.m. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 8 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11311http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11312The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies at the University of St. Thomas will host a concert of traditional music from the West of Ireland by the Brock McGuire Band at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, on the University of St. Thomas campus, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 8 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11312http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11302The University of St. Thomas Chi Rho Theology Club will host “Fatima for Today,” a lecture by Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR, at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11 in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11302http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11303Houston City Council Member Edward Gonzalez will explore the connection between poverty and crime at annual Dum Spiro Lecture at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb 16 on the University of St. Thomas campus, Crooker Center, Ahern Room, 3909 Graustark. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11303http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11304Three University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School piano students will compete as state finalists at the Texas Music Teachers Association convention in June in Dallas. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11304http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11257The UST/Archdiocesan Essay Contest Mass and Awards Ceremony scheduled for Friday, Feb. 4 has been cancelled due to inclement weather.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11257http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11296 Find a unique gift for your Valentine, support fair-trade artisans and the University of St. Thomas Social Entrepreneurship Program at Shopping Night at Ten Thousand Villages, 2424A Rice Boulevard in Rice Village. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 2 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11296http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11297The University of St. Thomas has appointed Mike Ricks as the coach of the women’s basketball team, set to take the court for the first time in the 2011-2012 season. Ricks will recruit and coach the inaugural intercollegiate women’s basketball team at UST.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 2 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11297http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11291 The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies will host a panel discussion, “Contagious Uprisings: Harbingers for Change in Tunisia, Egypt and the Region?” at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Ahern Room of Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 1 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11291http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11120 Can't make it to the basketball game? The UST Celts men's basketball games will video streamed on legacysportsnetwork.com and foxsportshouston.com marcom@stthom.eduTue, 1 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11120http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11289Playing their first game in 11 days, the Celts took the floor against Division II foe St. Mary’s University Rattlers on Jan. 29 in San Antonio. The Celts lost 53-76.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11289http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11285The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies and Students Working Against Trafficking (SWAT) will host, “Human Trafficking: The Issue and Responses,” at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10 in Ahern Room, Crooker Center.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11285http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11281Dr. John Hittinger, University of St. Thomas Philosophy Department chair, will give the annual political science public lecture, “From Monarchy to Democracy: Yves R. Simon and the Transformation of Thomistic Political Philosophy,” on Feb. 7 at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, NB, Canada.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11281http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11282Dr. F. Russell Hittinger will speak about, “What St. Benedict Taught the Dark Ages – His and Ours,” at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 24 on the University of St. Thomas campus, Jones Hall.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11282http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11283For the 28th consecutive 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 Jan. 29 through April 15.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11283http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11278The University of St. Thomas is a shining star among the brightest stars in Houston. The University’s master plan offers a capital vision that establishes St. Thomas as an integral partner in the future prosperity of Houston and beyond.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11278http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11287This issue of the the Star View features the Nursing Program Update, Service Learning Research, Aquinas Lecture and New UST Faculty Videos Showcase.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11287http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11288This issue of the the Star View features the Nursing Program Update, UST International Studies Students Visit Taiwan, President's Day of Service and UST's Black History Month celebration.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11288http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11276The Crossroads Cultural Center-Houston and the University of St. Thomas will host a lecture on “Reality, Reason and Freedom: At the Root of the Religious Quest,” at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 10 in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11276http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11275The University of St. Thomas was selected as a Five Star Champions of Character by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for the 2010-2011 academic year. Though UST has been named a Champion of Character Institution four times, this is the first time NAIA has bestowed the additional “Five Star” designation to its member institutions.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11275http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11221Dr. Robert Ivany invites the campus community to roll up their sleeves and get to work at the President’s Day of Service from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 12.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11221http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11272With four players scoring in double figures, the Celts men’s Basketball team posts impressive 69-49 win over Arlington Baptist Tuesday, Jan. 18.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11272http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11266UST President Dr. Robert Ivany and Marianne Ivany invite the UST community to explore Budapest, Hungary, for the Fifth Annual President’s Tour scheduled for Sept. 20-28. Budapest is one of Europe’s most beautiful and historic cities.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11266http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11267Two University of St. Thomas biology students earned high honors at the Annual Entomological Society of America meeting in San Diego from Dec. 12-15. Adeel Faruki and Duc Lam, junior biology majors won first prize in the President’s Prize research competition.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11267http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11269University of St. Thomas students spent the first two weeks of 2011 in Taiwan as part of a course on contemporary Taiwanese history and politics. Led by Center for International Studies Director Dr. Hans Stockton, the delegation traveled to Taipei, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11269http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11270The University of St. Thomas Drama Department will host a one-man show of comic readings at “An Evening with Robert Cooper,” at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 26, in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11270http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11591Two years later and a continent away, 2009 UST alumnus Thomas Méndez is still applying and expanding the skills he learned as a student leader.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11591http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11262The Celts Men’s Basketball Squad hit the floor Wednesday, Jan. 12 against Northern New Mexico College eager to reclaim their winning streak. Led by Anthony Medina’s 18 points, the Celts posted a 78-37 win.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11262http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11216The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies and the United Nations Association-Houston will host the United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) from Thursday – Sunday, Jan, 27-30, on the UST campus in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11216http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11196Casa Argentina de Houston and the University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies will host "The Night of Blue, White and Pink: A Tribute to Mercedes Sosa, World Famous Folk Singer" at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, on the UST campus in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11196http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11198Dr. Peter Kreeft, known as one of the premier apologists in America today, will present the 2011 University of St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture, titled “Thomas Aquinas on Sexuality: Has Metaphysics Anything to do with Sex” The lecture, hosted by UST’s Center for Thomistic Studies, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, on the UST campus, Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11198http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11251The UST Women, Culture, and Society (WSC) Program has received permission from the Vatican to publish, “John Paul II Speaks on Women,” a comprehensive collection of John Paul II’s historic texts on women. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11251http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11252The University of St. Thomas William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies will host "Saints & Tzadiks: A Concert of Irish and Yiddish Songs," by renowned Irish singers Susan McKeown and Lorin Sklamberg, lead vocalist of The Klezmatics. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16, on the University of St. Thomas campus, Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11252http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11253Longtime University of St. Thomas friend and benefactor Barbara Franzheim Dror passed away on Dec. 17. A celebration of her life will be held on her upcoming birthday at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 7, in the Chapel of St. Basil. The St. Basil Schola, directed by Lowell A. Davis, will perform Gregorian Chant for the service. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11253http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11254The University of St. Thomas Women, Culture and Society Program will host the Third Annual Zambosco-Thomas Colloquium, “In Dialogue with St. Catherine of Siena and Florence Nightingale,” from 7-9 p.m., Feb. 21-22, in Ahern, Crooker Center.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11254http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11248The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team hit the road to New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 8, to take on the Wolfpack of Loyola University. Loyola capitalized on their home advantage, defeating the Celts 56-73.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11248http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11245Celebrating the International Year of the Nurse, the University of Saint Thomas hosted a lecture and book signing with renowned nursing scholar Dr. Barbara Dossey on Dec. 8. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11245http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11246The Cullen Trust for Health Care has committed a $2 million grant to the University of St. Thomas in Houston to establish the Cullen Trust for Health Care Nursing Endowed Chair.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11246http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11242St. Thomas put its four-game winning streak on the line Jan. 3 as they welcomed in A.I. I. Division II foe St. Edward’s University. The Celts were able to keep the game close down the stretch with strong defense, but fell short with a 65-74 loss.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11242http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11233The Men's Basketball team defeated No. 4 nationally ranked Texas Wesleyan on Dec. 30 72-64. The victory ended Wesleyan's previously undefeated season, and continued the Celts' winning streak to four consecutive games.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11233http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11234 Dr. Judith M. Ryan, associate professor of New Testament at the University of St. Thomas School of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary, passed away on Dec. 27. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11234http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11231Christmas came early for the Men's Basketball team. The Celts scored a three-game winning streak against Our Lady of the Lake, Loyola New Orleans and Dallas Christian.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11231http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11217As the Gulf Coast makes every effort to recover from oil spill, the University of St. Thomas will host ecologist Vic Hummert to speak about, “Lessons from the Gulf Oil Spill,” at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7. The lecture will be held in the Ahern Room, Crooker Center.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11217http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11213Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas, businessman, author and Cameron School of Business adjunct professor of business, was recently honored with the Golden Cedar Award during a conference in Paris.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11213http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11201Residence Life students at the University of St. Thomas and University of Houston collaborated on a service project to make holiday cards for the troops in Iraq on Dec. 2. The group made more than 100 Christmas cards for active soldiers.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11201http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11197Dr. Nivien Saleh, assistant professor of international studies, read selections and signed copies of her new book, Third World Citizens and the Information Technology Revolution, at the Brazos Bookstore in Rice Village on Dec. 6.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11197http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11194The University of St. Thomas will host a special Concert of Sacred Music by the University of Notre Dame Folk Choir Winter Touring Ensemble at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, on the UST campus in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum. The concert is sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Catholic Outreach. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11194http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11195University of St. Thomas senior Mary MacArthur recently had two illustrations published in the American Chesterton Society’s Gilbert Magazine and has been invited to blog with the Catholic Illustrator’s Guild’s blog Small Pax.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11195http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11192Two Center for Thomistic Studies graduate students, Daniel De Haan and Sr. Anne Frances Ai Le, OP, have received prestigious awards from prominent philosophical associations.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11192http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11177 The Italian Festival beckoned 18,000 people to the University of St. Thomas campus from Oct. 15-17. Last year, the festival drew 15,000 visitors. A portion of the festival admission proceeds will be applied toward scholarships at UST. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 3 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11177http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11178Students in the Center for International Studies embarked on an ambitious service learning project to study the issue of human trafficking in the Houston area. The students then presented their research report and made policy recommendations to the Harris County Attorney’s Office on Monday, Nov. 29.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 3 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11178http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11179University of St. Thomas students in Dr. Betcy Jose-Thota’s International Politics course, offered by the Center for International Studies, participated in a mock summit on climate change on Dec. 2.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 3 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11179http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11180After a 63-59 win against Wisconsin-River Falls on Saturday, Nov. 27, the UST Men’s Basketball team was ready to face No. 20 ranked Xavier University on Nov. 29, and Division I Sam Houston State on Dec. 1. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 3 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11180http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11173Former Mexico President Vicente Fox’s historic visit to the University of St. Thomas on Nov. 23 set the stage to establish a partnership between UST’s Center for International Studies Social Entrepreneurship Program and Fox’s El Centro Fox.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11173http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11228The Men's basketball team fell to Jarvis Christian on Nov. 22, but bounced back with a 63-59 victoryJover Wisconsin-River Falls on Nov. 27.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11228http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11171This issue of the the Star View features New Sample Class Video Showcase Faculty, University of St. Thomas Celebrates the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, UST Center for Irish Studies Renames Center in Honor of William J. Flynn and Service learning Expands at UST.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11171http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11227The Men's Basketball team lost 59-53 to Incarnate Word on Nov. 16, and fell to Our Lady of the Lake 99-80 on Nov. 20.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11227http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11154 Stop by the Doherty Library before Nov. 25 to see the annual Czech Heritage Month display featuring Czech history, music and precious objects. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11154http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11155With more than 200 benefactors filling Tony's restaurant for an exclusive nursing benefit on Nov. 18, nursing friends and alumni moved the University of St. Thomas’ nursing school plans ahead with announcement of the Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Endowed Chair in Nursing.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11155http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11156The Center for Irish Studies reached milestones and broke records at its annual Irish Gala held Nov. 5 at the Houstonian Hotel in Houston. The Gala honored Peg and William J. Flynn for their role in the development of the Center for Irish Studies.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11156http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11152The Celts Men's Soccer team earned their first ever birth to the NAIA National Tournament with their performance in the A.I.I. tournament. They will face No. 8 seed Belhaven University at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11152http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11149The Lady Celts came into the Association of Independent Institutions Conference Tournament as underdogs sporting the third seed looking for a “three-peat.” With tournament wins in 2008 and 2009, the Lady Celts knew what it would take to get to the championship match.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11149http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11170This issue of the the Star View features Prof. Nicole Casarez Helps free Fomer Death Row Inmate, The New Political Science and ESS GIS and Redistricting Class, and Former Mexico president Speaks at UST on Poverty Alleviation.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11170http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11226Facing the second game on four straight games on the road, the Celts faced off against No. 11 ranked Texas Wesleyan on Nov. 9. The 2-1 Celts next faced Rice at Tudor Fieldhouse on Nov. 12.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11226http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11141Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico, will visit the University of St. Thomas on Tuesday, Nov. 23 to speak about, “Poverty Alleviation through International Collaboration.” The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11141http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11137The University of St. Thomas students and member from the Houston community will participate in a Latin Mass at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30 in the Chapel of St. Basil.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11137http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11139The University of St. Thomas will host a lecture by Rev. Fabio Ciardi, OMI, about “The Parable of the Three Commandments: Development of the Christian Spirituality through the Millennia.” The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1 in Cullen Hall.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11139http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11140New York actor and UST alumnus Aaron Krohn will speak about life as an artist at the University of St. Thomas annual Lee Lecture. The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, on the UST campus, Jones Hall.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11140http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11128 University of St. Thomas will host the 2010 Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Conference Volleyball Championship Nov. 11-13 in the Jerabeck Athletic Center Gymnasium , 4000 Mt. Vernon, on the St. Thomas campus. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11128http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11129Dr. Emiliano Gonzalez, associate professor of education and the director of graduate curriculum and instruction, was recently named the new Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11129http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11130Slip back in time and savor the holiday season as it has been celebrated for centuries among the Celtic countries, with art, dance, song, music, storytelling and drama at “A Celtic Christmas with Danny O’Flaherty and Friends.”marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11130http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11225The Celts Men’s Basketball Team opened the season at home on Nov. 2 with a 71-56 win over state rival Southwest Assemblies of God (SAGU). marcom@stthom.eduFri, 5 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11225http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11123The University of St. Thomas Political Science Department and Environmental Science Department are collaborating next semester to offer a special topics class titled, “We Draw the Lines: GIS and Redistricting.” The class will be taught by Dr. Jean-Philippe Faletta and Dr. William Harris.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11123http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11124The University of St. Thomas School of Education Kappa Delta Pi honor society held their induction on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 and welcomed 29 new members. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11124http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11125The University of St. Thomas Music Department will present renown organist Robert Brewer at the annual Monaghan Organ Recital at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 14 on the University of St. Thomas campus, Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11125http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11126Sr. Damien Marie Savino , FSE, will present, "Spiritual Hiking with St. Bonaventure: The Created World as a Path to the Spiritual" at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 in the Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11126http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11121The UST Men's Soccer Team played their final home game on Oct. 25, winning against Texas College. The game marked Senior Night which honored seven players in their senior year.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11121http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11117The University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School had their Halloween Costume Recital at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 in Cullen Hall. The students performed in their costumes. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11117http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10568David Weekley, Chairman of David Weekley Homes, was named the 2010 recipient of the Ethical Leadership in Action Award by the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business Center for Business Ethics. He was honored at a luncheon on Oct. 26.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10568http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11111Dr. Hans Stockton, director of the Center for International Studies has been sharing his expertise in U.S.-China-Taiwan relations on the lecture circuit at universities across the state and nation.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11111http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11112The Lady Celts Volleyball team ventured to Georgetown, Texas for their last regular season tournament to face four foes, two of which were being nationally ranked. On Friday, Oct. 29, the Lady Celts faced off against Concordia and UT-Tyler.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11112http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11107This semester, four new faces can be seen on campus. Monica Tierrablanca, Adam Pavlicek, Magaly Castillo, and Jared Rosales are Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School students who are working part-time student jobs as part of a corporate work-study program through their school. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11107http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11108This issue of the the Star View features the Chili Cook-Off and Turkey Sale for World Youth Day Trip, a lecture on Caravaggio's Art and Life, The Houston Arts Alliance Awards Grant to UST Irish Studies Cultural Outreach, the UST Center for Irish Studies November Cultural Events and a spiritual hike with St. Bonaventure.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11108http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11109Four top-ranked University of St. Thomas honor students attended the 45th Annual National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Conference on Oct. 20-24 in Kansas City, Mo.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11109http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11110Dr. Betcy Jose-Thota, visiting assistant professor at in the University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies, recently travelled to Washington D.C. to discuss policy implications of ambiguity in international humanitarian lawmarcom@stthom.eduFri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11110http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11102The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Program was recently awarded a $2,500 grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA). Organizations are selected to receive grants based on their expertise, objectivity and ability to reflect the diversity of the Houston community.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11102http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11103The Crossroads Cultural Center-Houston, the Consulate General of Italy and the University of St. Thomas will host a lecture on Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 12 on the University of St. Thomas campus, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11103http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11104The University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry and the Focolare Movement will host a presentation about the Blessed Chiara Luce Badano, the 19-year-old Italian woman who was beatified on Sept. 25, 2010. The event will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11104http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11105Dr. Rick Krustchinsky, chair of the University of St. Thomas School of Education, was recently presented the 2010 Ben E. Coody Award by the Texas Association for Teacher Educators.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11105http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11094The week of Oct. 17, The Lady Celts lost to Houston Baptist, but defeated Dallas Christian and Southwestern Assemblies of God. Oct. 22 marked Senior Day, where the team celebrated five senior players.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11094http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11095Casey Mulryan, a senior history major on the Lady Celts Volleyball Team, was named student-athlete of the week.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11095http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11096James Silas Rogers, noted author, editor, and poet and managing director of the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) Center for Irish Studies, will venture south to share his expertise on the Irish in America in his lecture, “The ‘Greatest Generation’ Irish Style: The Mid-Twentieth Century Reinvention of the Irish in America.”marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11096http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11097University of St. Thomas Chaplain Fr. Mike Buentello, CSB, is once again gathering together his Holy Smoke Team to challenge the UST community at the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11 on the Academic Mall. Proceeds from the Chili Cook-off will go toward the Campus Ministry-sponsored World Youth Day pilgrimage to Spain next summer.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11097http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11086The University of St. Thomas has named Phillip Butcher as new Director of Veteran Services. Butcher is a veteran who spent 4 ½ years as an aircrew member in the U.S. Air Force flying combat missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan and Iraq. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11086http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11087The University of St. Thomas has received a $245,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for emergency management planning efforts. Over the next two years, UST will create a comprehensive plan to develop, review, improve and fully integrate campus-based all-hazards emergency management and business continuity plans.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11087http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11088Irish musicians Jesse Smith and Colm Gannon will perform the concert, “Buttons, Fiddles and Bows: Rising Voices in Traditional Irish Music,” at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7 on the University of St. Thomas campus, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11088http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11085 This issue of the the Star View Dr. Malcolm Rector's Triple Threat, The Fourth Annual Dum Spiro Event, Student Affairs Staff Reorganization, and UST Drama Department's Performance of Macbeth. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11085http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10987Cardinal-designate Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington D.C., will speak about “Religious Faith’s Role in Building a Good and Just Society,” at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, in the Chapel of St. Basil on the University of St. Thomas campus. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10987http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11069The Lady Celts volleyball team hit the road for two matches on Saturday. Oct. 16. The first stop was in Tyler as the Lady Celts took on Texas College. The Lady Celts started out slow but turned it on as the match went on to a three-set win 25-23, 25-17, 25-13.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11069http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11070The UST Men's Soccer team continued their five-game winning streak on Oct. 15 and 16. The team tied with Bellevue 1-1 and won against Huston-Tillotson University, 1-1.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11070http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11072Efrain Orozco, a senior business major on the men's soccer team, has been named student-athlete of the week.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11072http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10709The Institute for Spirituality and Health will host a conference for nurses and other health care professionals entitled “Nurses and the Power Within,” at 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Fondren Hall, 5510 Main Street.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10709http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11064The University of St. Thomas MicroCredit program recently received a $5,000 grant from the Clinton Global Initiative University for their current microloan project in Turkey. The UST Micro Credit program is a student-run organization providing financial opportunity to less fortunate women in developing countries. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11064http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11065The University of St. Thomas Office of Student Affairs welcomes new staff members and announces additional promotions.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11065http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11061UST won 2-0 against Red River Conference opponent Northwood University on Tuesday, Oct. 5, and then won again 3-0 against NCAA Division 3 opponent the University of Dallas on Friday, Oct. 8.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11061http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11062Support 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 Wednesday, Oct. 20 at the Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11062http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11058Dr. Gerald Gries, University of St. Thomas professor and chair of chemistry and physics, was recently honored by the Greater Houston American Chemical Society for 25 years of faithful participation in the Chemistry Olympiad. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11058http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11059The University of St. Thomas St. Martin de Porres Society, the University’s black alumni association, will celebrate the Feast Day of St. Martin de Porres with a “Conversation on Social Justice” and an evening of jazz on Saturday, Nov. 6 on the University of St. Thomas campus.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11059http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11060The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies and the John Paul II Forum will present, “Religious Freedom, John Paul the Great and American National Interests,” a lecture by Dr. Thomas F. Farr, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11060http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11054The University of St. Thomas World Youth Day (WYD) pilgrims are working hard to raise money for their trek across Spain next summer. On Wednesday, Nov. 24 , UST Chaplain Fr. Michael Buentello, CSB, will barbeque and sell Thanksgiving Day turkey breasts to offset their travel costs. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11054http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10911The Cameron School of Business (CSB) at the University of St. Thomas hosted the Council of Texas Business Deans annual meeting on Sept. 25-26. The Council facilitates communication among member universities to coordinate and improve business education. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10911http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11051 Read the Student Affairs fall newsletter to learn more about the Freshman Symposium, Career Services, fall Campus Life events including Family and Alumni Weekend, the latest with Campus Ministry, Residence Life, Counseling and Disability Services, Academic Advising and Tutoring. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11051http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11046The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum will sponsor, “No Ordinary People: The Role of Irish Artist John Lavery, Hazel Lavery and Other Women in Irish Revolutionary Politics 1900-1923,” a lecture by Irish historian and author, Sinéad McCoole, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Cullen Hall. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 6 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11046http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11047Join the University Of St. Thomas Fine Arts and Drama Department as they spin the tale of “some pig” and perform a retelling of Joseph Robinette's classic children’s play, “Charlotte’s Web.” marcom@stthom.eduWed, 6 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11047http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11048The University of St. Thomas Doherty Library will host its annual book sale Thursday- Sunday, Oct. 28-31 in the Doherty Library, 1100 West Main Street. The sale is open to the public.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 6 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11048http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11049Dr. Paul Hahn, chair of the University of St. Thomas Theology Department, will discuss Ecclesiastes, in his lecture, “The Strangest Book in the Bible.” The event will be held at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 27 in Ahern Room, Crooker Center.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 6 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11049http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11050University of St. Thomas friends and alumni hit the links Wednesday, Sept. 22 to support the UST Scholarship Tee-Up Tournament. The successful event, held at Kingwood Country Club, grossed more than $215,000 for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 6 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11050http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11038This issue of the the Star View features the return of the Italian Festival to Campus Oct. 15-17, Catholic Identity Lectures, the Annual Salsa Contest and Catholic Studies Minor in the Holy Land & Italy for One Semester.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11038http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11039The Lady Celts volleyball team posted a 2-3 record the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3. The week started out with a 3-0 win at home against Huston-Tillotson at home on Tuesday, Sept. 28. On Thursday, Sept. 30, the Lady Celts welcomed No. 5 ranked UT-Brownsville. The Lady Celts fought hard but lost 3-0. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11039http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11040Nick Boras makes his first goal of the season in a victory over UH-Victoria. The Celts, now 4-4-1, are halfway through the season.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11040http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11041The University of St. Thomas features a different student-athlete each week. Learn more about Courtney Johnson, a senior psychology major.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11041http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11043Run out of time for breakfast again? No problem. The University of St. Thomas MicroCredit Program will provide the food to fuel your day with the Panera Bread fundraiser. Micro Credit volunteers distribute fresh pastries, muffins, and bagels donated by Panera Bread outside the Doherty Library from 9-11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11043http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11044 Based on their exemplary community service, fundraising, career events, and regional and national meeting experiences, the UST American Chemical Society Chapter has been awarded “Outstanding” status, the highest ranking within the society. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11044http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11029The UST Celts men's soccer team lost to UT-Brownsville on Saturday, Sept. 25. The final score was 1-4.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11029http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11030The money a typical student spends daily on a cup of coffee or a movie ticket could be helping an entrepreneur in a developing nation start a new life. The University of St. Thomas MicroCredit Program will host their fourth annual Dum Spiro fundraising event at 7 p. m. on Thursday, Oct. 28 in Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11030http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11032The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies will host the 2010 Annual Irish Gala, benefitting study abroad and academic programs, on Friday, Nov. 5, at the Houstonian Hotel. The event honors Peg and William J. Flynn.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11032http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11024The Lady Celts Volleyball team hit the road for three matches last week. The Lady Celts won the game at Mary Hardin Baylor, 3-1, but lost to Texas Wesleyan and Southwest Assemblies of God over the weekend. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11024http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11025Asayat Camarena, a junior business major, was named student-athlete of the week.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11025http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11023The Psychology Department will host two career nights from 6-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28 and Wednesday, Oct. 6. Psychology professionals from the community will speak about their occupations, educational backgrounds and career opportunities in their fields. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11023http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11015Rev. Bryan Massingale, S.T.D. will explore the Catholic Church’s contribution to racial justice, an issue that often sheds more heat than light, at the annual University of St. Thomas Rev. William J. Young lecture, “A Postracial America?: The Church’s Contribution to Racial Justice in the 21st Century.”marcom@stthom.eduThu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11015http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11006The UST Celts Men’s Soccer team was back on the road again for two matches on Sept. 17 and 18 to play in Austin against Huston Tilloston University (HTU), and then to San Antonio, TX to face Our Lady of the Lake University(OLLU).marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11006http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11008Students are often intimidated by process of applying for outside scholarships, but UST student Allison Thomas can attest that scholarship applications are worth the extra effort.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11008http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11009University of St. Thomas students in Dr. Pierre Canac’s MBA International Economics course will have the opportunity to meet the Honorable Paul Lynch, British Consul General in Houston, on Oct. 20.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11009http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10997This issue of the the Star View features the the 9/11 Memorial lead by a student veteran, HOSA Students Outperform Texas Chapters at National COnference, Examining artist Henri Rousseau and Professor Nivien Saleh's newly published book.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10997http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11001The Lady Celts Volleyball team improved its record to 10-3 after splitting two matches this weekend at home. Friday, Sept. 17 was a record-breaking night for Lauren Poe, who became the first Lady Celt Volleyball player to accumulate 1,000 kills for her career.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11001http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11002 The University of St. Thomas features a different player each week. Learn more about Mallory Wendel, a senior communication major on the Lady Celts Vollyball team. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11002http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11249As the University of St. Thomas focuses on the future of nursing education, supporters of the School of Nursing kept their eyes on the horizon at the “View from Above Progressive Dinner,” held on Sept. 17 at 2727 Kirby High-rise.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=11249http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10994Dr. Beena George, University of St. Thomas associate professor of marketing and management, was recently named by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) as one of a prestigious 14-member evaluation panel.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10994http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10995The University of St. Thomas Friends of the Doherty Library will host, “From Illumination to I-Pads: A very brief History of the Art Book,” a lecture by Dr. Charles Stewart, assistant professor of Art History.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10995http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10996Art scholars will present new findings on the media and methods of artist Henri Rousseau at a Menil Symposium, Henri Rousseau: Paint + Process. The symposium will be held from 2 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2 in Jones Auditorium, 3910 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10996http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10992Dr. Nivien Saleh, an assistant professor of International studies, has written a new book titled, Third World Citizens and the Information Technology Revolution . The book is being published by Palgrave Macmillan Press and will be available in November 2010.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10992http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10989Kevin "Otto" Valdez, a senior finance major on the Men's Soccer team, was named student-athlete of the week.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10989http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10990The Lady Celts Volleyball team played Our Lady of the Lake University on Tuesday, Sept. 7, and lost in 5 sets 3-2. Lauren The team won the Friday, Sept. 10 against Concordia University 3-0. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10990http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10991The UST Men’s Soccer team played University of Arts & Science of Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept. 11, and lost 2-8. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10991http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10988The University of St. Thomas hosted a somber salute to the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on Friday, Sept. 10. At the event, United States Army Sgt. Kenneth Depew, a sophomore political science major, shared his experiences at the Pentagon immediately after Sept. 11, 2001 marcom@stthom.eduFri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10988http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10986John Shay, MOMA, will discuss the art and science of acupuncture at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13 in the Little Archaeology Gallery, 3907 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10986http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10981The University of St. Thomas will host “9/11 Never Forget,” a memorial for the victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy. The memorial will begin at 11 a.m. on Sept. 10 on the Academic Mall outside the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10981http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10983In its first year to compete at the HOSA National Leadership Conference, the UST chapter of Health Occupation Students of America outperformed all other Texas collegiate HOSA chapters, bringing home the greatest number of medals in the state.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10983http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10974The University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies will host the Fall 2010 Conference of the Aquinas and the Arabs Project, an international group of Thomistic scholars. The conference will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, and Sunday, Sept. 12.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10974http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10978The University of St. Thomas Lady Celts Volleyball team improved to 8-1 after two weeks of play. On Thursday, Sept. 2, the Lady Celts hit the road to East Texas Baptist where they had a strong showing from Lauren Poe and Casey Mulryan to up the record to 4-0 with a 3 sets to 1 win.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10978http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10979Sarah Curiel-Thompson, a senior setter on the Lady Celts Volleyball team, was selected as the student-athlete of the week. She is majoring in communication.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10979http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10980The Celts Men’s Soccer team opened their home schedule with a pair of pre-season top 25 opponents. After a great opening weekend on the road, the Celts faced William Carey University on Friday, Sept. 3, and played University of Texas – Brownsville on Saturday, Sept. 4.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10980http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10973This issue of the the Star View features A Business Student who Successfully Enters the Baker Hughes Leadership Training Program, Festa Italiana Comes to UST for the Second Year, A 9/11 Memorial and The Deadline for December Graduation.marcom@stthom.eduSat, 4 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10973http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10958The UST Men’s Soccer team won 3-2 in double overtime against Oklahoma Christian University in the season opener, Friday, August 2. They won again on August 28 , 2-1 against Southern Nazarene University.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10958http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10959The Lady Celts Volleyball team opened its season on the road at the Bacone Warrior’s Tournament in Muskogee, Okla. A season with high expectations started out with a strong 4-0 showing. The Lady Celts opened the tournament Thursday evening with a three set victory of host Bacone, 25-14, 25-18, 25-19.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10959http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10960Learn more about our outstanding student-athletes as the University of St. Thomas features a different player each week.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10960http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10961The UST Chi-Rho Theology Club will host a lecture on, “The Effect of Contraception on the Secularization of Bioethics,” by Father Joseph Tham. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 in Cullen Hall. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10961http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10955Campus Ministry makes changes to Mass times and invites students to become involved in the Music Ministry. A training for extraordinary ministers and lectors will also be held. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10955http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10948This issue of the the Star View features the Catholic Studies Minor in the Holy Land & Italy for One Semester, New Faculty Welcome, New University Appointments and A Call for Volunteers for Second Collection.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10948http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10949This issue of the the Star View features the New University Freshman Symposium, The New Vincent J. Guinan Scholars, Fr. Keon Entered into Incredible Priest Contest and UST to Add Women's Basketball Program in 2011-2012 Season.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10949http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10953UST is looking for actors and videographers interested in getting experience in front and behind the camera.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10953http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10937The University of St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Fr. Vincent Guinan Council will host, “How Converts Transformed and Reshaped the American Catholic Church,” a lecture by Dr. Patrick Allitt. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21 in Anderson Hall, Room 103.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10937http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10939Father Jeffrey Steenson will present the first lecture in a four-part “Words, Deeds and Art” lecture series. Fr. Steenson will speak about, “John Henry Newman's Lonely Path to Sainthood,” on Wednesday, Sept. 22.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10939http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10940This issue of the the Star View features the Eight Essential Places on Campus to Get Answers , Freshman survival guide, and a call for budding Actors and videographers.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10940http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10935The Honorable Rick Santorum, former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, will give a lecture titled, “The Role of Faith in Public Life: Fifty Years after John F. Kennedy’s Speech to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association.” The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, in Jones Hall. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10935http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10936Houston Storyteller Guild Members Susan Gallagher, Sally Bates Goodroe and Brian Herod will recite Irish and Celtic folktales and legends when the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum hosts Céilí House: An Evening of Traditional Tales from Ireland. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10936http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10925The sights, sounds and mouth-watering aromas of Italy will once again beckon thousands to the picturesque, centrally-located University of St. Thomas campus. The 32nd Annual Festa Italiana will be held for three days from Friday to Sunday, October 15 to l7.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10925http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10926The University of St. Thomas Annual Archbishop J. Michael Miller Lecture will present, “Culture in the Thought of John Paul II and Benedict XVI,” a lecture by Tracey Rowland, dean of the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies in Melbourne, Australia.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10926http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10927One of the preeminent scholars of Judaism, Rabbi Jacob Neusner, will deliver the annual Herzstein Lecture in Judaism at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20, on the University of St. Thomas campus in Jones Hall. His lecture is titled, “Fifty Years of Jewish Learning: What Has Changed and What Difference Does it Make?”marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10927http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10920Camerata Ventapane Houston has collaborated with the University of St. Thomas to present a weekend festival of musical events that celebrates the rich tradition of Mexican music on the UST campus on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3 -4.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10920http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10915The University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business Center for Business Ethics and The Greater Houston Partnership will present a special engagement, “In Conversation with David Weekley,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum Blvd.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10915http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10913The University of St. Thomas has recognized six staff members with the Tom Overton Staff Excellence Award for their outstanding performance on the job. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10913http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10906 Dr. Robert Joseph Yankow, a former University of St. Thomas associate professor in the Modern and Classical Languages Department, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2010, after a long illness at age 66. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10906http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10894All parishes in the Archdiocese are invited to continue participate in the Second Collection for Catholic Higher Education on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11-12. The money collected benefits the Father Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 4 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10894http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10892Dr. Dominic Aquila, Vice President for Academic Affairs, presented a paper at the National Newman Conference on August 6 in Pittsburgh, titled “The Dream Element in Edward Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius.”marcom@stthom.eduTue, 3 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10892http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10888The University of St. Thomas has named Dr. Hans Stockton as the director of the Center for International Studies and Cullen Trust for Higher Education/ Fayez Sarofim Chair in International Studies.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10888http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10882SUMMER 2010 ISSUE: Volunteer Sheridan Williams, UST President Dr. Robert Ivany, Beth Papasakelariou ¹80 and Dr. Cristo Papasakelariou lead efforts to reopen the University's nursing program. The UST Magazine is published four times annually for alumni and friends of the University of St. Thomas in Houston.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10882http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10855Retired UST professor Father James Keon is among 20 priests nationwide to be named as finalists in the Incredible Priests, Incredible Stories essay/video contest. The UST campus community has until July 15 to vote for Fr. Keon to win an eight-day trip to Rome.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10855http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10838 The MBA special topic International Trade and Negotiations is an innovative summer course that Adjunct Professor Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas pioneered at University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business. The following are testimonials from students of the new special topic summer course: marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10838http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10829The University of St. Thomas has appointed Dr. John Starner as Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences. Starner joined the faculty in 1998, and he currently serves as associate professor of mathematicsmarcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10829http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10830University of St. Thomas graduate Jamee Simmons has landed the dream job for almost any aspiring chef -- working in the Manhattan kitchen of Morimoto, the restaurant of the internationally renowned Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10830http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10831A passenger van bearing the University of St. Thomas Shining Star brand, and nine of its brightest stars recently went on a 3,000 mile tour of the most fascinating natural wonders, geological sites, national parks and monuments across Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10831http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10832Members of the University of St. Thomas MicroCredit Program and the Laurels staff collaborated to create a magazine, “Notes from Istanbul: Interpretations of Student Experiences.” marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10832http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10827The University of St. Thomas Class of 1960 recently celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 12, with a Mass in the Chapel of St. Basil and a reunion reception in the Archaeology Gallery.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10827http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10819Lauren Barnes, a student in the University of St. Thomas GRACE Program, earned an unexpected and unprecedented accolade in her first year of teaching – the Teacher of the Year award.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10819http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10809With the success of women’s volleyball, men’s soccer, and men’s basketball over the last three years, the University of St Thomas is preparing to take the next step into intercollegiate athletics by introducing women’s basketball program in the 2011-2012 season. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10809http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10790After an undefeated season of 10-0, the University of St. Thomas rugby team won second place in the state competition held April 17 and 18 in Austin, Texasmarcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10790http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10791The institution of marriage is crucially important for human well being. Sex, a powerful source of energy and motivation, either works to strengthen marriage or to destroy it.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10791http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10788Nate McAnelly , 6-foot-5-inch, 185-pound wing from Bridge City High School, signed a letter of intent to play for the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team for the 2010-2011 season.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10788http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10786The University of St. Thomas MicroCredit Program was named a “featured commitment” at the Clinton Global Initiative University. A video highlighting UST MCP was shown at the poverty alleviation workshops. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10786http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10769University of St. Thomas students will have the unique opportunity to earn a minor in Catholic Studies in one semester while studying abroad in the Holy Land and Italy. UST will offer this rare pilgrimage, integrated learning, and immersion in faith and culture, for the first time in spring 2011.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10769http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10770The the first cohort of GRACE has lived in community while simultaneously finishing a master’s degree in Catholic education, teaching in a Catholic school, and deepening their spiritual lives. They took the final step together across the stage at Commencement on May 15. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10770http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10765Kirsten Kubicek from Manvel, and Shirley Paul from League City, signed a letter of intent to play to attend the University of St. Thomas in Houston and play volleyball for the UST Celts in the fall of 2010.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10765http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10762The University of St. Thomas Board of Directors has elected Michele Malloy as its chair, and David Harvey as vice chair. Both terms begin July 1. Malloy will replace George A. DeMontrond III as chair.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10762http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10763 One art form inspires another. A work of art in Spain’s Prado Museum prompted Dr. Janet Lowery, professor of English, to try her hand at English translations of poetry based on the painting. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10763http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10758University of St. Thomas international studies students learned about the future of energy and the role of corporate citizenship from renowned expert Rex W. Tillerson, CEO of the Exxon Mobil Corporation.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 2 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10758http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10746 Small loans from the UST MicroCredit Program will enable Mayan women in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico to produce an income-generating habanero salsa called Hach Ki. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10746http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10737SPRING 2010 ISSUE: 2010 Mardi Gras Gala saluted honorees and the University’s legacy families. Seniors Lukas Simon and Emily Calasanz were crowned student king and queen. The UST Magazine is published four times annually for alumni and friends of the University of St. Thomas in Houston.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10737http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10736The John Paul II Forum will host distinguished Notre Dame Scholar Dr. Alfred Freddoso at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9 in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum. Freddoso will speak about “Notre Dame and the Future of Catholic Education.”marcom@stthom.eduFri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10736http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10734University of St. Thomas alumnus Father Eduardo A. Nevares, who is vice rector of the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, has been named by Pope Benedict XVI as the first auxiliary bishop of Phoenix. He was awarded a bachelor's degree in philosophy from UST in 1976. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10734http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10729For the 22nd year, the University of St. Thomas invites piano students to the campus for five mornings of musical activities including individual and group piano instruction. Students will gain hands-on experience with the harpsichord, organ and other keyboard instruments.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10729http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10728Houston Texans President Jamey Rootes shared the fundamental keys to success in sports and any business to a crowd of 150 at the University of St. Thomas Champions Club Benefit Luncheon on Thursday, May 6. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10728http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10715Dean of Arts and Sciences Fr. Joseph Pilsner, CSB, will help lead a seminar for German youth called Libertas et conscientia (Freedom and Conscience), which will take place from May 30 – June 5 just outside of Rome.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10715http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10716The University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business launches a special MBA course this summer. Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas, internationally renowned authority on negotiation, will teach International Trade and Negotiation. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10716http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10717For the last eight years Dr. Emiliano Gonzalez, assistant professor of education has helped Goodman Elementary School students and parents focus on their scholastic future. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10717http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10711The Awesome Homeschool Drama Group performed a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat for the UST community along with friends and family. The play was held at Cullen Theater at the University of St. Thomas on Friday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 4.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 5 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10711http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10710Since Trent Herman became the new coach of the two-time Association of Independent Institutions Champion Lady Celts, he has been extremely focused on recruiting and practicing in order to continue the teams’ storied success.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10710http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10708UST American Chemical Society students and Chemistry Professor Dr. Tom Malloy appeared with the organizers of the Education Rainbow Challenge math contests on KHOU Channel 11’s Great Day Houston program on Friday, April 30.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10708http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10704This issue of the the Star View features;The Clinton Global Initiative University Features UST MicroCredit Program, Young Social Justice Conference Focus on Caring for God's Creation and the undergraduate core curriculum.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10704http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10705 The University of St. Thomas Rev. William J. Young Social Justice Institute Summer Conference will focus on “Caring for God’s Creation: Catholic Teaching on Environmental Justice” from June 10 to 11 in Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10705http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10707A sold out crowd of 375 University of St. Thomas alumni and friends gathered at the Spring Fashion Event and Luncheon held April 29 at the River Oaks Country Club. The event grossed more than $75,000 for the University of St. Thomas Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship fund.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10707http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10699Students may find their book bags lighter and their wallets heavier in fall 2010. Two new programs – Book Look and Rent-a-Text – offer students textbook purchasing options. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10699http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10700Students in UST Dual Language and Spanish language arts programs presented literacy activities to students and parents of Wharton Dual Language Academy on Tuesday, April 20. The event was organized and planned by these students as a service learning project.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10700http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10697The eighth annual Leadership Banquet, “Celebrating the Stars of UST,” was held Sunday, April 25 in Jerabeck Center to celebrate a year of student leadership and achievement. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10697http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10691The beautiful spring weather enticed supporters of the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies to gather at the Memorial home of Jes and John Hagale to kick off the upcoming University of St. Thomas Irish Gala to be held November 5 at the Houstonian Hotel. The Hagales are this year’s Irish Gala Co-Chairs.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10691http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10680The University of St. Thomas Board of Directors approved a new undergraduate core curriculum that focuses on the integration of knowledge. The core will be introduced in fall 2011.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10680http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10672For the 22nd year, the University of St. Thomas invites piano students to the campus for five mornings of musical activities including individual and group piano instruction .marcom@stthom.eduThu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10672http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10671A group of 18 University of St. Thomas students in Health Occupations of America (HOSA) competed at the Texas State Leadership Conference held in Houston from April 15-17. All 18 members placed first, second, or third, earning them a spot to compete at the National Leadership Conference, which will take place in Orlando in June.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10671http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10662University of St. Thomas Senior Dehua Lea won the overall Best Delegate award at the Houston Area Model United Nations conference held April 8 –10, at the University of Houston Downtown.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10662http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10664The University of St. Thomas has appointed Kimberly E. Sanders as registrar. Sanders brings 16 years of experience as a dean, registrar, accountant, and financial analyst. She is also a former officer in the United States Army Reserves. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10664http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10665University of St. Thomas Music Program students achieved success at the Greater Houston Chapter the National Association of Teachers Singing (GHNATS) competition, which took place at the University of Houston on April 10.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10665http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10666Houston Texans President Jamey Rootes will lead the line-up as the keynote speaker at the University of St. Thomas Champions Club Benefit Luncheon scheduled for 11:30 a.m. May 6 in Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10666http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10668This issue of the the Star View features; Boxer, Business George Foreman to Speak at the 60th Commencement, UST Students, Faculty to Appear on EWTN Catholic Network, and Black StudeentUnion Hosts Crawfish Boil.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10668http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10659Dr. James T. Sullivan, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, former Senior Vice President and Vice President for University Affairs, died on April 8, 2010 at his home in Minnesota.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10659http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10660Widely recognized contemporary painter and printmaker James “Jack” Boynton, who was instrumental in creating the studio arts program at University of St. Thomas, died on April 7. Boynton joined the faculty at St. Thomas in 1969 and served as a professor until 1985. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10660http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10657The Apostolate of Roman Catholic Homeschoolers (ARCH) will host “Living our Convictions,” the 20th Annual ARCH Conference April 16 and 17 on the UST campus.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10657http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10658In celebration of the Year of the Priest, Father Robert Crooker, CSB, will present a lecture “‘On Mystery and Gift’ the Priesthood According to Pope John Paul II.” The lecture, presented in conjunction with the John Paul II Forum for the Church in the Modern World, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 25, Ahern Room.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10658http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10651The University of St. Thomas Chemistry Department has received accreditation from the American Chemical Society (ACS). Accreditation from ACS elevates the reputation and credibility of approved chemistry programs.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10651http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10652Rev. Dennis Andrews, CSB, former Basilian Superior, member of the University of St. Thomas Board of Directors and Associate Dean of the School of Education died Tuesday, April 14. A Memorial Mass is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 26 in the Chapel of St. Basil.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10652http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10653The UST Black Student Union is stirring up the fiery flavors of the bayou as it hosts the annual Crawfish Boil from 6:30 to 10 p.m., Friday, April 23 on the Crooker Patio.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10653http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10649Two University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business professors have earned accolades for their research on financial fraud. Dr. Pierre Canac and Dr. Charlene Dykman were recently awarded the Distinguished Research Award at the 2010 International Conference of Allied Academies.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10649http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10647The University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture will sponsor lectures presented by Dr. Francisco J. Ayala and Fr. George V. Coyne, S.J. on “Science and Religion.” A public lecture lecture will be held on Tuesday, April 27, in the IMAX Theater at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Additional lectures will be held on campus for faculty, staff and students.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10647http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10648 University of St Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany has requested the Board of Directors to approve a budget for the coming year which will include a $516,000 increase in student aid, one of the largest in recent years. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10648http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10642A group of 25 University of St. Thomas students majoring in international Studies and International Development presented their research at the 90th Annual Southwest Social Science Association meeting on April 3.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 9 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10642http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10635The University of St. Thomas will host the Alumni Association Spring Fashion Event Thursday, April 29 at the River Oaks Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the UST Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10635http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10625This issue of the the Star View features UST Names Trent Herman as New Lady Celts Head Volleyball Coach, UST to Participate in Direct Loan Program for New Year and The 2010 Research Symposium.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10625http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10631UST will host the Annual Earth Day lecture featuring Internationally known speaker and Oxford scholar Stratford Caldecott from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15 in Jones Hall.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10631http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10624August will mark more than the beginning of the fall semester for the University of St. Thomas Lady Celts Volleyball team. It will be the beginning of a year under brand new tutelage from newly hired Volleyball Head Coach Trent Herman.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10624http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10604University of St. Thomas Philosophy Chair Father Anthony Giampietro, CSB, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for academic year 2010-2011.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10604http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10600Four students represented the University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School in off-campus performances on Saturday, Feb. 13. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10600http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10594The University of St. Thomas Residence Life Department recently brought smiles to the faces of young children living with cancer after handing out t-shirt pillows at the Texas Children’s Hospital.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10594http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10597The University of St. Thomas invites women to the annual Women and Philanthropy Luncheon on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, featuring philanthropist Tracy Gary. Gary is a nationally recognized speaker, author and philanthropist who is the niece and heiress to the Pillsbury family.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10597http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10598The University of St. Thomas Performing Arts Society will host a Performing Arts Showcase Monday, April 26 with a reception and dinner beginning at 6 p.m. in the Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center. Guests will be entertained by the Pop Singer Revue following dinner in Cullen Hall.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10598http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10585The University of St. Thomas has appointed John A. Meuser as the Associate Vice President of Administrative Services. John joined the staff in September 2008 as the Director of Human Resources.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10585http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10582University of St. Thomas Students will see a significant change in the student loan program for federal loans in the 2010-2011 school year. UST will process all student loans through the Federal Direct Loan Program effective for the fall semester.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10582http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10573 The University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture and the Congregation of the Holy Spirit will host the “The Holy Spirit and Evangelization,” a five-week lecture series that will explore the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and experienced through culture. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10573http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10575UST community members are invited to walk the Way of the Cross in the heart of the city on Friday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Way of the Cross is a procession from the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum, to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1701 San Jacinto St. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10575http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10576Opera in the Heights, the University of St. Thomas and the Italian Cultural Center Federation present “La Bohème,” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, in Cullen Hall.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10576http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10577Join the Cameron School of Business in celebrating the Third Annual Alumni Week, Monday to Saturday, March 22-27 on the University of St. Thomas campus. This event encourages UST alumni to become involved with their alma mater. CSB alumni will speak in classes and share the lessons of their professional experience with current business students throughout the week. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10577http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10554Archbishop Charles Chaput of the Archdiocese of Denver, visited Houston March 1-3 to give three lectures on the topics of faith, health, politics and Catholic education at the University of St. Thomas and Houston Baptist University.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10554http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10542After winning the December 12 Houston Controller’s run-off election, Ronald Green knew he would need to appoint a transition team. Green recalled the run-off debate hosted at the University of St. Thomas, where he was impressed by the caliber of students and their Cameron School of Business professor, Ramon Fernandez.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10542http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10544The University of St. Thomas MicroCredit Program is once again expanding their reach across the world to try to alleviate poverty by educating students and empowering individuals. The student-run group has been invited by the Institute for Interfaith Dialogue to spend spring break, March 11-21, in Istanbul, Turkey.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10544http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10541Would you like to study abroad in France? Make an appointment to discuss study abroad opportunities from 5 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, in Tiller Hall Room 116. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10541http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10519UST Director of Human Resources John Meuser was appointed to serve as secretary of the CUPA-HR Western Region. His three-year term starts on July, 1, 2010.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10519http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10520This issue of the the Star View features UST Men's Basketball ReflectionUpcoming Lenten Lectures and St. Patrick's Day Celebration.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10520http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10521The Celt’s Men’s Basketball team held their own on the hardwood after a 25 year hiatus. The team finished 10-15 with a strong season ending performance over Arlington Baptist College, to the tune of 83-45.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10521http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10738The University of St. Thomas is moving forward to lay the framework for the proposed School of Nursing. UST hosted the Commission for the Design of Catholic Nursing Education for the 21st Century on the UST campus Feb. 23-24.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10738http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10507A jubilant crowd of 480 revelers reminisced about 60 years of Mardi Gras memories at the “Court of Diamond Jubilee,” the University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras Gala on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 16. The Gala raised nearly $800,000 benefitting the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship fund.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10507http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10503Houston Baptist University will host Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, archbishop of Denver, on Monday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Morris Cultural Arts Center’s Dunham Theater on the HBU campus.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10503http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10501A delegation from Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages from Kaohsiung, Taiwan visited the University of St. Thomas on Feb. 15 to sign a memo of understanding for Academic Exchange that opens the door for future faculty and student exchanges.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10501http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10486This issue of the the Star View features The New Philosophy BA/MA Degree, Black History Month Lectures and Exhibit Tours, and The Lenten Lecture Series.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10486http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10475Selected as exemplary models of the University’s mission to educate leaders of faith and character, UST students Lukas Simon and Emily Calasanz will reign as this year’s Mardi Gras King and Queen at the 60th Mardi Gras Gala “Court of Diamond Jubilee,” on Tuesday, February 16.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10475http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10477The University of St. Thomas Mock Trial Team placed third overall at the 2010 Houston Regional Mock Trial Tournament, hosted by Houston Baptist University on Feb. 7, 2010. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10477http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10480The Catholic University of America Press has published a book by Dr. Steven J. Jensen, “Good and Evil Actions: A Journey Through Saint Thomas Aquinas.” Jensen is an associate professor of philosophy at UST. The book will be available in April 2010.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10480http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10481The University of St. Thomas has appointed Patricia McKinley as the Vice President for Student Affairs. She will continue in her role as Dean of Students. She has served as the Interim Vice President for Student Affairs for the past year.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10481http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10464Celebrating the gift of Catholic education, the University of St. Thomas welcomed a crowd of more than 600 Catholic school students, parents, and teachers from 31 schools for the UST/Archdiocesan Essay Contest Mass and Awards Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 5.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10464http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10456The University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies will offer a five-year combined Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts degree in philosophy beginning in fall 2010.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10456http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10442The Office of Residence Life and the Athletics Department are teaming up to ask the UST community to join the Helping Hands Haiti relief campaign. They hope to culminate collection efforts at the Homecoming Basketball game at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, in the gymnasium.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10442http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10440In a show of solidarity, hundreds of thousands of pro-life activists gathered for the March for Life in the nation’s capitol on Friday, Jan. 22, the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. For the first time, a group of 19 University of St. Thomas students were among the crowd in marching from National Mall to the Supreme Court. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10440http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10450This issue of the the Star View features The UST Celts March for Life in Washington D.C., The Veterans Lunch and Learn and Irish Story Teller Batt Burns. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10450http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10425This issue of the the Star View features The S-Stem $100,000 Grant in Math, Science Scholarships, Gautreau Integrates Faith Light and Journalism, and Arch Bishop Miller Returns to UST to Give Aquinas Lecture.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10425http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10427On January 9, 2010, current and previous recipients of the Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable scholarship award welcomed the Cameron School of Business incoming class at the MBA spring orientation. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10427http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10429You don’t have to be Irish to join Houston Young Professionals Supporting Irish Studies! In spring 2009, a group of UST Center for Irish Studies friends and alumni founded HYPSIS to support one of the University’s most prominent Centers of Excellence, the Center for Irish Studies.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10429http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10414Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to be the fifth Bishop of Austin. Bishop Vasquez, 52, has been an Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-Houston for the last eight years. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10414http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10412The St. Martin de Porres Society, Black Student Union and Social Justice Program will host a Black History Month lecture by Catherine Straight, national assignments editor at USA Today , from 6 to 8:15 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, in the Menil Museum Foyer, 1515 Sul Ross.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10412http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10409Crossroads Cultural Center-Houston presents Etsuro Sotoo, a sculptor currently working on Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece the basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, at the University of St. Thomas, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10409http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10550The St. Martin de Porres Society, Black Student Union and Social Justice Program at the University of St. Thomas will host a Black History Month lecture by Catherine Straight, national assignments editor at USA Today, from 6 to 8:15 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, in the Menil Museum Foyer, 1515 Sul Ross.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10550http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10405 Dr. Lawrence DiPaolo, associate dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary, and a Lieutenant Junior Grade, United States Navy Reserve, departed Houston on January 18 to lend humanitarian aid in Haiti. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10405http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10411The 60th Annual Mardi Gras celebration 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 faith-based education. Each year, the University of St. Thomas awards institutional scholarships and grants totaling more than $7 million to its student body.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10411http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10408Is the covenant between God and the people of Israel essentially a contractual relationship which rewards fidelity and punishes violations? Or is the covenant essentially God’s unconditional bond of love and graciousness to a people without significant merit?marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10408http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10553The University of St. Thomas will host the Argentine Tango Club’s premier of the play Gardel: The Voice of Tango at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, at Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum. The play will run from Feb. 12-14 and 19-21. Friday and Saturday showings will begin at 7 p.m., and Sunday showings will begin at 4 p.m.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10553http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10397In solidarity with the universal Church, the University of St. Thomas mourns the loss of life and suffering of the people of Haiti as a result of the earthquake. Cardinal DiNardo has asked that a special second collection for the quake victims take place at all Masses in the Archdiocese this weekend, Jan. 16 and 17.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10397http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10391The Pope John Paul II Forum for the Church in the Modern World was established with a gift from the Strake Foundation. The mission of the Forum is to promote a broader and deeper understanding of the thought of Pope John Paul II and to facilitate its application to contemporary issues.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10391http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10552The University of St. Thomas in Houston recently launched the Pope John Paul II Forum for the Church in the Modern World thanks to a gift from the Strake Foundation. In 2009, UST Philosophy Professor Dr. John Hittinger coordinated efforts to bring this Forum to the University. The gift will sponsor its activities over a three-year period.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10552http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10547The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of St. Thomas a $575,000 grant to provide scholarships to undergraduate students obtaining degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) over the next five years.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10547http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10548Nicole Casarez, J.D., professor of communication, was recognized in December for her legal scholarly work with one of the highest honors of the legal profession - election to the American Law Institute.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10548http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10384Nicole Casarez, J.D., professor of communication, was recognized in December for her legal scholarly work with one of the highest honors of the legal profession - election to the American Law Institute.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10384http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10549Join the hoopla for the University of St. Thomas Homecoming on Feb. 5-6, 2010. Cheer for the Celts Basketball team at the Homecoming game. Meet old friends and faculty members at the President’s Reception.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 5 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10549http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10551The University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies will host Archbishop J. Michael Miller as he gives this year's Aquinas Lecture. The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, 2010, and held on campus in Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 5 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10551http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10377Come listen to haunting accounts of ghosts, great adventure stories, and more at “Whisperings of Ireland,” with Irish storyteller Batt Burns to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Cullen Hall.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10377http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10351Millions of Christians across the globe will join hands and voices in prayer for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, to be held Monday to Monday, Jan. 18-25, 2010.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10351http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10357 Cameron School of Business students in classes of Dr. Beena George and Professor John O. Whitney participated in business case competitions on Dec. 4. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10357http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10348Millions of Christians across the globe will join their hands and voices in prayer for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, to be held Monday to Monday, Jan. 18-25, 2010. The Houston services are organized by the University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10348http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10349The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of St. Thomas a $575,000 grant to provide scholarships to undergraduate students obtaining degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) over the next five years. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10349http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10336Bishop Daniel E. Flores, STD, who was part of the formation faculty of St. Mary’s Seminary, was named the new bishop for the Diocese of Brownsville in Texas. Bishop Flores will succeed the Most Reverend Raymundo J. Pena, the longest serving active Hispanic bishop in the United States.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10336http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10337Dr. Robert LeBlanc, dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Education, is one of three new members appointed to the Education Law Association (ELA) board of directors. The board members were named at the ELA 55th Annual Conference. He will serve on the board for three years, and will utilize his experience as a professor and school administrator. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10337http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10329University of St. Thomas Lady Celts volleyball player, Lauren Poe, was named to the 2009 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Honorable Mention All-America Team. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10329http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10327Two Cameron School of Business MBA students –Adrianne Poyet-Smith and Daniel Floryk – garnered recognition from the Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable (GHBER) when their professors nominated them for a scholarship.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10327http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10320The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Director Lori Gallagher, JD, was named to the top 100 Irish educators in the United States and Canada by the Irish Voice, a New York-based newspaper.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 2 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10320http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10321Dr. Ellen de Kanter, professor emerita and former director of the University of St. Thomas Bilingual/Dual Language Program, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 37th Annual Texas Association of Bilingual Education Conference.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 2 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10321http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10306This issue of the the Star View features the 2009 Hesburgh Lecture Series, Celebrate the Holiday Season with the Campus Community and the Houston Grand Opera Showcase.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10306http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10308The student officers of the Eta Upsilon chapter of the Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society for business administration at the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business, attended the biennial conference of the honor society in St. Louis, Missouri, in early November. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10308http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10305Come hear the contributing writers of the student literary magazine Laurels read their stories and poems at the “Laurels Reading” at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Old Bookstore in Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10305http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10291When pondering gift ideas this holiday season, consider meaningful gifts that make a difference and benefit University of St. Thomas programs. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10291http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10280Dr. Jon Taylor, UST Associate Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department presented a paper coauthored by Political Science Adjunct Professor Michelle Carnahan, at the 5th Annual International Conference on Public Administration, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China. The conference was held from October 22 to 26. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10280http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10287From the first day of freshman orientation, Drew Wilson, a University of St. Thomas 2002 alumnus, experienced the University’s emphasis on social justice and service learning. “Even before we started our first day of classes, we were volunteering at the Houston Food Bank,” Wilson said. “St. Thomas truly shepherds students into giving back to the community.”marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10287http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10290This 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10290http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10278The University of St. Thomas volleyball team and soccer team competed in the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) Volleyball and Soccer Conference Tournaments this weekend, Nov. 11-14, and the men’s basketball team travelled to San Antonio to play St. Mary’s University. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10278http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10273Four 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. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10273http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10261University 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10261http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10264In 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10264http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10257UST’s continued participation in international conferences is an important part of the University’s internationalization efforts. On October 16, 2009, Drs. Ravi Srinivas and Hans Stockton represented the University at the U3 Forum, hosted by the Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10257http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10252The 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10252http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10253This 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10253http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10208 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. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10208http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10250Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10250http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10245More than 300 guests helped the UST Center for Irish Studies raise money for the Center's study abroad and academic programs at the Annual Irish Gala held on Oct. 23 at the Houstonian Hotel. Chaired by longtime friends and benefactors of the University, Gayle and Bob Longmire, the event honored Colleen and George McCullough. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10245http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10260The world’s worst poetry will be read at the annual Shadwell’s Wake to honor one of the English world’s most awful poets at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 at Malloy Hall, 3815 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10260http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10282The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and the UST Music Department presents “David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert,” 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Cullen Hall.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10282http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10233A 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10233http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10229At 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10229http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10230The 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10230http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10231The 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10231http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10251University 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10251http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10283The University of St. Thomas presents Dr. Alan Levine’s lecture, “The Founding Fathers and Commerce,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10283http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10284University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the University Singers Concert, “An Evening of Lessons and Carols,” at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10284http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10286University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the Pop Singers Revue at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 23 – 24, in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10286http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10285Continue 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10285http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10249The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10249http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10220In 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10220http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10225The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10225http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10212This issue of the the Star View features The New UST Men's Basketball Team and upcoming season opener, The UST Chapter of the American Chemical Scoiety's new Ranking and Award and A list of the upcoming Open Houses on Campus.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10212http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10214Despite 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10214http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10215To 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...marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10215http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10210The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and Music Department present “David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10210http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10203Celebrate the life of a loved one at the University of St. Thomas Día de los Muertos Celebration, Day of the Dead Celebration. The UST Spanish Club will host a reception and potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Malloy Hall second floor lobby, 3815 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10203http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10204Pope Benedict XVI’s 150-page encyclical might be hard to read for some because of the length or the language. To help better understand the Pope’s encyclical, the University of St. Thomas will host a First Friday Forum panel discussion, “Caritas in Veritate,” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 at Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10204http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10205The 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10205http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10206Beloved children’s tales from around the globe, Puss in Boots and Other Cat Tails, will be performed by the University of St. Thomas Drama Program at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday from Nov. 5 to Dec. 3, except for Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, at Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10206http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10207University of St. Thomas is the local host for the 33rd Annual International American Maritain Association Conference “St. Thomas and the Problem of Evil: Choice, History and Providence” from Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 22-24 at the Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10207http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10185Dr. John Hittinger, UST Professor of Philosophy, participated in the “Seek the Welfare of the City: Effective Responses to Poverty & Human Need” conference held at Houston Baptist University in September. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10185http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10151This issue of the the Star View features; 2.8 Million Grant for Online Education Master's Degrees, Grammy Recognized artist Kristine Mills to Perform at Dum Spiro Fundraiser, and Lady Celts September Recognition.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10151http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10152The University of St. Thomas Music Department presents “Baroque a la Carte: Music of 18th Century France” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10152http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10153 University of St. Thomas Rev. William, J. Young, CSB, Lecture presents Rev. James Schall, SJ, “Why Temporal Things Need Ultimate Things,” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10153http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10154Support breast cancer awareness and the University of St. Thomas Lady Celts Volleyball Team by wearing pink in the stands at the Dig Pink volleyball game at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at the Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10154http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10155Dr. John Haught, Georgetown University, will deliver the lecture, “Evolution and Faith: What is at Stake,” the final lecture in the Darwin 2009 series in Houston at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10155http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10156The University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of Lynda McKendree as the Dean of Scholarships and Financial Aid.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10156http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10159The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies will celebrate Irish heritage and culture with a festive evening filled with entertainment and food. The annual Irish Gala 2009 will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Houstonian Hotel, 111 N. Post Oak Lane.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10159http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10160The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10160http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10161University of St. Thomas Lee Lecture presents distinguished author, poet and professor Dr. Paul Mariani who will speak on “What Hopkins Has to Teach Us” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10161http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10162“An Afternoon with Fiddler and Tin Whistle Player Kathleen Keane,” a concert and lecture sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and UST Music Department.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10162http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10163University 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10163http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10164University 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10164http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10165“David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert” sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and the UST Music Department.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10165http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10166The 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. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10166http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10167The Doherty Library hosts a Library book Sale, Thursday, Oct. 22 - Sunday, Oct. 25. The book sale will be open exclusively to the UST community on Thursday, Oct. 22, and open to the public from Friday, 23 Oct. - Sunday, Oct. 25.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10167http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10168The American Chemical Society (ACS) has awarded the University of St. Thomas Student ACS Chapter "Outstanding" status for the third time, and a Green Chemistry Award.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10168http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10150University of St. Thomas friends and alumni took to the fairways Monday, Sept. 28, to support the UST Scholarship Tee-Up Tournament. The successful event held at Kingwood Country Club grossed more than $222,000 for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10150http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10132University 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10132http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10123University of St. Thomas Msgr. William Steele Lecture presents Sister Sara Butler, MSBT, STL, Ph.D., “The Reservation of Priestly Ordination to Men: An Analysis of the Catholic Debate.” The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 at Nold Auditorium, St. Mary’s Seminary, 9845 Memorial Ave.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10123http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10127University 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10127http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10128Dr. Wayne Shandera and Dr. Donald Lassus will present a First Friday Forum “Holistic Healthcare in the Developing World: Band Aid or Sustainable Solutions” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10128http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10108The University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of Dr. Virginia Leiker as the associate dean of the School of Education.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10108http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10099University 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10099http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10075 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10075http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10076It is September and flu season is rapidly approaching. In addition to seasonal flu, H1N1 flu has become a topic of concern.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10076http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10083As students embark on their spiritual journey this year, University of St. Thomas welcomes a new FOCUS team to help deepen and strengthen students’ faith.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10083http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10084The 31st Festa Italiana is coming to the campus of the University of St. Thomas for three exciting days, October 16, 17, 18, 2009.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10084http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10085University 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10085http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10065The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10065http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10066University of St. Thomas Music Department will sponsor the 2009 Opera Workshop at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 – 3 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10066http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10035Dr. Wayne Shandera and Dr. Donald Lassus will present a First Friday Forum “Holistic Healthcare in the Developing World: Band Aid or Sustainable Solutions” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10035http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10042Bridge 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10042http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10033The 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10033http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10034University of St. Thomas Catholic Intellectual Tradition Lecture Series presents His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, “Faith and Reason in the Modern Catholic University.” The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1 at UST Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10034http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10022University 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10022http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10029University 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10029http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10120“A Celtic Christmas with Danny O’Flaherty and Friends” sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10120http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10009The University of St. Thomas School of Theology, located at St. Mary’s Seminary, now offers an online course. This course, C.S. Lewis and Christian Apologetics, allows students pursuing advance degrees at the School of Theology to learn at their own pace and utilizes all aspects of online learning such as chat groups, discussion threads and videos, all of which are accessible from your laptop.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10009http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10007This 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 8 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10007http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10121The University of St. Thomas President’s Lecture Series presents Ambassador R. James Nicholson, “U.S./Vatican Relations: An Ambassador’s Perspective,” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at UST Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10121http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10122“Early Irish Saints’ Lives: St. Brigid and St. Brendan,” a lecture sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=10122http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9984The 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9984http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9985 Come lift your voices and prayers in remembrance of Sept. 11 at the eighth annual “The September Concert,” which will be held at the University of St. Thomas. Across America and around the world, the skies will come alive with music. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9985http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9978The University of St. Thomas has awarded two incoming freshmen with the Father Vincent J. Guinan Scholarship, which covers full tuition. This year’s awardees are Patricia Hotze and Shelby Stinner-Trimble.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9978http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9980Several University of St. Thomas professors will speak at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s Call to Holiness Evangelization Conference to be held on Friday-Saturday, Sept. 11-12 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9980http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9972Dr. Robert LeBlanc, dean of School of Education, will represent the University of St. Thomas on the new Archdiocesan School Council.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9972http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9973A partnership between the University of St. Thomas and Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston, will enhance the school’s Corporate Work-Study Program, and help set 100 high school freshmen on the road to college.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9973http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9964This 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9964http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9965Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9965http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9967 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9967http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9986“Twitter! Twitter!: Connecting and Loving in the Age of Me,” a conference sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for Faith & Culture for college students and their friends on dating, relationships, family and faith.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9986http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9925This issue of the the Star View features new faculty member Dr. Simmons and students collaborating on Bovine Genetics Research, faculty members recognized for their excellence at Faculty Study Day, and the new addition of the Center of Faith & Culture to the UST Campus.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9925http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9915The University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture, formerly located at the School of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary, has moved to a new location in the former Education annex on campus on the corner of Sul Ross and Graustark.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9915http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9917University of St. Thomas faculty continue to progress in the areas of education, research and service to the University and the community.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9917http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9906A University of St. Thomas study abroad to Jamaica prompted a program which will provide dyslexia training to Jamaican teachers.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9906http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9901Celebrating 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9901http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9890 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. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9890http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9886Imagine trying to estimate the number of blades of grass on the University of St. Thomas Academic Mall – this is just one of many exercises which challenge a group of 25 UST incoming freshman in Science and Math Summer Institute to integrate mathematical and scientific knowledge with critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9886http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9865The 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9865http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9859Staff Sgt. DeRonnious Heidelberg hand-delivered a unique thank you note to University of St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany on Friday, July 17. The thank you note – in the form of an American flag – carried with it the gratitude of the men and women serving in the United States Army who received care packages prepared by UST students, faculty and staff.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9859http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9855Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9855http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9853Walking a total of 80 miles in her favorite Mizuno athletic shoes, University of St. Thomas graduate Theresa Warner has raised more than $4,000 for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer foundation. Dr. Michele Simms’ hands-on MBA Business Ethics and Society class encouraged Warner to take her first steps with the organization. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9853http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9846 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. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9846http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9852Deacon 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9852http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9830The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9830http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9763Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9763http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9764Interweaving elements of her heritage and her University of St. Thomas education, Ximena Murillo developed an internationally, award-winning humanitarian project. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9764http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9766Building 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9766http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9762University of St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany, a retired Army major general, was on hand June 4 to help kick off the “Pizza for Patriots” (P4P) Initiative at the DHL Express location in North Houston.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9762http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9755 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9755http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9756 Beginning in fall 2009, University of St. Thomas in Houston and Our Lady of Corpus Christi (OLCC) will offer Corpus Christi area college students the opportunity to take accredited courses leading to a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas announced St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9756http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9757Beginning in fall 2009, University of St. Thomas in Houston and Our Lady of Corpus Christi (OLCC) will offer Corpus Christi area college students the opportunity to take accredited courses leading to a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas announced St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9757http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9758The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9758http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9751Philosopher, theologian, visionary and cornerstone of the institution – the University of St. Thomas said goodbye to Rev. Victor Brezik, CSB. He died the morning of Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the age of 96. View complete story for Funeral Mass details. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9751http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9747University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of alumnus Dr. Adam G. Martinez as Associate Director of the Center for Faith and Culture. In 2001, he worked in the University’s Institutional Advancement Office as Director of Major Gifts.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9747http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9748University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of alumnus Dr. Adam G. Martinez as Associate Director of the Center for Faith and Culture. In 2001, he worked in the University’s Institutional Advancement Office as Director of Major Gifts.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9748http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9735Barrett Lauer, a 6’1”, 180 lb. guard from Montgomery High School, signed a letter of intent on Tuesday, May 2, to play basketball for the University of St. Thomas.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9735http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9737 Kosi Nwosu, a 6’4”170 lb wing and captain of the Kempner High School basketball team, signed a letter of intent with the University of St. Thomas- Houston for the 2009-2010 inaugural basketball season. UST is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics playing in the Association of Independent Institutions (AII). marcom@stthom.eduWed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9737http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9738Triston Grounds, a 6’4”, 205 lb small forward/power forward from Lone Star College-Cy-Fair, has joined the growing roster of the University of St. Thomas inaugural National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men’s Basketball team. Grounds signed a letter of intent on the UST campus on Thursday, May 21.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9738http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9731University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of the Rev. Joseph Pilsner, CSB, as dean of the School of Arts and Sciences effective July 1. Currently, Fr. Pilsner is an associate professor of theology and the chair of the theology department. He teaches courses in theology, and is the former director of UST’s Honors Program. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9731http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9732 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. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9732http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9733University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of the Rev. Joseph Pilsner, CSB, as dean of the School of Arts and Sciences effective July 1. Currently, Fr. Pilsner is an associate professor of theology and the chair of the theology department. He teaches courses in theology, and is the former director of UST’s Honors Program. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9733http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9734University 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. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9734http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9728University 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. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9728http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9729University 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. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9729http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9745On June 4-5, 2009, the Rev. William J. Young Social Justice Conference will focus upon “Poverty in the USA and Abroad.” Building upon the national campaign by Catholic Charities USA, “Poverty in America,” the Conference, through keynote speakers and breakout sessions, will examine the persistence of poverty in the United States as well as the poverty begat by structural inequalities in the global economy.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9745http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9721The 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. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9721http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9722The 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9722http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9723University of St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany presided over the Air Force ROTC commission of eight cadets as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force on Saturday, May 16, at the University of Houston. Ivany talked about leadership and America’s military future.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9723http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9726University 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9726http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9700The 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9700http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9691UST 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9691http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9679Johnny Huynh and two other UST Cameron School of Business five-year BBA/MBA accounting majors – Audrey Orda and Maichi Bui – completed internships at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), and were offered jobs upon completion of their MBA with a concentration in accounting in May 2010.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9679http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9677Houston Texans Head Coach Gary Kubiak led the line-up as the keynote speaker at the University of St. Thomas Champions Club Benefit Luncheon on Friday, May 15. The event drew a crowd of more than 150, and raised more than $70,000 to support UST’s intercollegiate athletics programmarcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9677http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9753 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. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9753http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9673Have 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9673http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9669The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9669http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9664 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9664http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9746 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. marcom@stthom.eduSun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9746http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9648Augustine Hall, the building that has housed the Augustine Living-Learning Community, will be demolished in the summer of 2009. But the heart of the Living-Learning Community, an intensive experience in the integration of faith, academics and life, will continue to beat in a program bearing a new name – Augustine-Without-Walls.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 6 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9648http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9646As of May 5, the Undergraduate Catalog will be sold at the UST Bookstore for $1, and is available online at www.stthom.edu/undergradcatalog . marcom@stthom.eduTue, 5 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9646http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9614 University of St. Thomas Houston announces the appointment of Dr. Poldi Tschirch as the Director of Nursing Program Development. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9614http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9615Morgan Kelly Zamora, a sophomore international studies major, was crowned Miss UST at the University’s inaugural Miss UST Scholarship Pageant on Sunday, April 19.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9615http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9594The seventh annual Leadership Banquet, “Celebrating the Stars of UST,” was held Sunday, April 26 in Jerabeck Center to celebrate a year of student leadership and achievement.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9594http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9586The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9586http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9582The University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business will offer an Executive Certificate Course led by John Whitney. The course entitled, “How Organizations Prosper-Even in Troubled Times” will be held on Wednesday-Saturday, June 3-6. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9582http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9578The University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business will offer an Executive Certificate Course for businesses and nonprofit organizations led by John Whitney, entitled, “How Organizations Prosper-Even in Troubled Times. ” The course will be held Wednesday-Saturday, June 3-6.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9578http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9569University 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9569http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9570The Houston International Festival spotlights Ireland as the country of honor for the 2009 festival. Ireland is one of the world’s most popular and fastest growing tourist destinations and its influence will infuse the entire festival from the music and main stages to the educational exhibits.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9570http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9571The 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9571http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9741Every 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9741http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9542The 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9542http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9627Before Ima Hogg was known as “The First Lady of Texas” and leading philanthropist of the 20th century, she was a little-known tomboy, horsewoman, and an adventurous college co-ed. Rediscover the formative years of one of Texas history’s most respected women with historian, Dr. Virginia Bernhard.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9627http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9534Publications 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 .marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9534http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9526This issue of the the Star View features Approval of New Tuition, DOherty Library Czech Exhibit and UST named "Best Buy" Among Catholic Universities.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9526http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9527University 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9527http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9517In recognition of Earth Day 2009, the University of St. Thomas, in collaboration with the Weather Research Center, will host a day-long symposium entitled, “Global Climate Change: In Search of the Science.” from 1 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. The symposium will examine the science of climate change – what we know and don’t know.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9517http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9518Rev. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., will explore the relationship between science and theology at the 2009 Catholic Intellectual Tradition Lecture. His talk entitled, “Evidence of Supernatural Design in Contemporary Big Bang Cosmology,” will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 20.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9518http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9508Continuing 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9508http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9506With 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9506http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9524This issue of the the Star View features Mourning the Loss of Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe,  New Scholarship Requirements, Study Abroad in Prague.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9524http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9392Professor 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9392http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9461Beloved friend, colleague and professor Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe died tragically in a traffic accident along with his nine-month-old son, Julian, on Thursday, March 19, in Santa Clara, Peru. Dr. Wensjoe’s wife, Joanne Houck, survived the accident.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9461http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9462Members of the UST community in need of grief counseling are encouraged to read "Dealing with Grief and Loss," and call UST Counseling and Disability Services at 713-525-2169.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9462http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9446The 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9446http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9426With 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9426http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9413Revelers donning masks and beads celebrated on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 24, as the University of St. Thomas hosted its annual Mardi Gras Gala “A Night in Rio” benefitting Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. More than 500 guests celebrated at the Hilton Americas, as they helped raise $800,000 for the education of current and future students.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 9 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9413http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9409 At 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 in the Chapel of St. Basil on the University of St. Thomas campus, the University Singers will perform Mozart’s Missa brevis in Bb, K.275 . Director is Dr. Brady Knapp, UST Assistant Professor of Music and guest conductor is Courtney Daniell-Kanpp. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9409http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9402The University of St. Thomas was selected by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to receive the 2009 AIA 50 Year Award, honoring distinguished architecture of lasting value. The award honored the University’s Welder Hall, Jones Hall and Strake Hall.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9402http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9403To 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9403http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9401Drs. Rita Coombs Richardson and Grace England, lecturers in the University of St. Thomas’ School of Education, will present Richardson’s first book in a series, Connecting with Others: Lessons for Teaching Social and Emotional Competence: Kindergarten through Second Grade at an early childhood conference of the Oxford Round Table in Oxford, England.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9401http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9411The annual Lee Lecture in English, titled ‘Water Music: Writing the Rhythms of a River” sponsored by the University of St. Thomas English Department.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9411http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9398The University of St. Thomas was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to America’s communities.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 4 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9398http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9397Dr. John Hittinger, UST professor of Philosophy, recently delivered the Cardinal Stafford Lectures at St John Vianney Seminary in Denver. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9397http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9393 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9393http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9394This issue of the the Star View features the New 2009/2010 Tuition, Cardinal Newman Society refers to UST as a "Best Buy" and UST is named to the President's Higher Education Honor Roll.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9394http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9408The University of St. Thomas will host a two-day conference Wednesday-Thursday, March 25-26 “Mosaics of Faith: The Mexican Experience.”marcom@stthom.eduSat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9408http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9410University of St. Thomas Center presents “A Lonestar Stout Evening with Celtic Musician Jed Marum and Special Guest, Hugh Morrison” at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9410http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9381The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business will bring the “Your Money Bus Tour,” to the UST campus for a symposium on “Surviving the Financial Crisis,” from 9 to noon on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Welder Hall, 3800 Yoakum.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9381http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9383The Drama Program of the University of St. Thomas Fine and Performing Arts Department will present a production of “Charley’s Aunt” from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 26, 27, 28 and Wednesday-Saturday, March 4, 5, 6, and 7.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9383http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9385The 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9385http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9386A 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9386http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9380During 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9380http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9752 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. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9752http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9407The University of St. Thomas will host “A Continuing Exploration of the Fertility of the Universe,” a discussion of creation between The Rev. George Coyne and University of St. Thomas science faculty members.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9407http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9372 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. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9372http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9369The University of St. Thomas Fighting Celt Mock Trial teams will host the Great Southwest Mock Trial Tournament Saturday- Sunday, Feb. 21-22.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9369http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9370Showcasing UST’s artistic talent to the Houston community, the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will host the third annual Artful FAFSA from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 in the Guinan Hall Lobby. The event is free and open to the public. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9370http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9351Fifth 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9351http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9395This 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9395http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9346Selected as exemplary models of the University’s mission to educate leaders of faith and character, UST seniors Thomas Mendez and Cimela Kidonakis will reign as this year’s Mardi Gras King and Queen at the 2009 Mardi Gras Gala “A Night in Rio,” on Tuesday, February 24.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9346http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9347With paint brushes in hand, a group of 35 UST students, staff and University friends gathered to revamp the Jerabeck Athletic Center gymnasium for two full days and evenings on Saturday – Sunday, Jan 31- Feb. 1.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9347http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9348A 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9348http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9405Join 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9405http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9406Join the University of St. Thomas for a traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebration. His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick with Mass in the Chapel of St. Basil.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9406http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9330The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9330http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9323His 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9323http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9193Rev. Robert. A. Sirico, president of the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty, will speak about “John Paul II, Centesimus Annus and the Renewal of Catholic Political Philosophy.” The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 in the Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark. A reception will follow the talk.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9193http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9321University 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9321http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9322Members of the University of St. Thomas Lady Celts Volleyball team were invited to play in a “sitting volleyball” tournament at the “Metal & Muscle Expo” on Jan. 17. The UST student athletes played on a team with veterans with physical disabilities.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9322http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9318Dr. Terry Hall, associate professor of philosophy, delivered a paper to the Semiotics Society of America and at the 8th Annual Conference of the China Association for Linguistic and Semiotic Studies at Nanjing Normal University, People’s Republic of China.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9318http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9384Building on the University of St. Thomas Music Department’s commitment to excellence in music education and community outreach, the University will offer private instruction to pre-college music students and non-traditional hobbyists by launching the Music Preparatory School.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9384http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9302 Northern Ireland Bogside Artist Tom Kelly will deliver a lecture “From Protest to Peace” illustrating the 12 open-air murals that make up what is now known worldwide as “The People’s Gallery.” marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9302http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9303What does it mean to integrate faith and mental health perspectives in our search for meaning and well-being? This free, one-day conference held Saturday, Feb. 7 on the University of St. Thomas campus, “Religion, Mental Health, and the Search for Meaning,” will focus on the interface between religion and mental health.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9303http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9304The “St. Paul and Evangelization” lecture series is being offered as a contribution of the University of St. Thomas to the Church’s 2000th anniversary celebration of St. Paul’s life and mission.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9304http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9305To commemorate and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of “On the Origin of Species,” the city of Houston, and the rest of the world, will celebrate the life and work of Charles Darwin on Feb. 12.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9305http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9306 This issue of the Star View features UST's recent accolade of Champion of Character for the second year, Centesimus Annus, and Darwin Day celebrations. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9306http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9279UST 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9279http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9272UST Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Malcolm Rector’s music video X-Man was selected for screening by the San Diego Black Film Festival and by the Canada International Film Festival.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9272http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9274To 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9274http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9269John 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. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9269http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9265Reaffirming the University’s commitment to the Houston community, University of St. Thomas President Dr. Robert Ivany was appointed to serve on the Greater Houston Partnership 2009 Board of Directors. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9265http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9266The 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9266http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9267Joanna Palasota, Director Administrative Computing and Institutional Research, was named the 2008 Christopher Columbus Award recipient by the Italian Cultural and Community Center in October. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9267http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9268Led 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9268http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9261Students, 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. 30marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9261http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9307This 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9307http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9308This issue of the the Star View features The Center for Faculty Excellence's Thank-A-Prof Web page, Continuous Bible Reading and more on the Capital Campaign.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9308http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9226The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9226http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9244Fr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9244http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9203Former 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 7 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9203http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9199Reaching two major milestones, 2008 marked a banner year for Betty Kaffenberger, archives records coordinator and the University’s longest-serving staff member. Kaffenberger was honored for her 50 years of service to the University and also celebrated her 80th birthday.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9199http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9186Professor David Dow, a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, founder of the Texas Innocence Network and litigation director for the Texas Defender Service, will deliver a lecture entitled, “Executed on a Technicality.”marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9186http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9190This 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9190http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9192Reconnect with old friends, make some new ones and celebrate your time at University of St. Thomas during a fun-filled weekend of reunion activities.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9192http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9404Fr. Leo J. Elders, SVD, professor of philosophy at Rolduc Seminary, The Netherlands will deliver the 2009 Aquinas Lecture on “The Ripest Fruit:” Aquinas as Commentator on the Letters of St. Paul. For more than a half century, Father Leo Elders has been in the scholarly vanguard of interpreters of Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9404http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9187The University of St. Thomas invite the campus and Houston community to attend an inspiring ecumenical demonstration of faithful unity when they host, “Word of God: The Bible Unites,” from Friday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 22.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9187http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9185 Why should Americans, so obsessed with victory, concern themselves with surrender? In today’s military environment, should defeated foes refuse to acquiesce in their defeat, insurgency and terrorism become deadly alternatives. So to study surrender is to study an essential aspect of victory. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9185http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9181The University of St. Thomas will host, “Word of God: The Bible Unites,” an ecumenical event where people of all faiths will continuously read the Bible aloud – from Genesis to Revelation – for the duration of the three-day event .marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9181http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9142Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9142http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9127The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9127http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9140Dr. Dominic A. Aquila, interim vice president for Academic Affairs, was elected to the Italian Cultural and Community Center (ICCC) Board of Directors. Aquila’s election marks the University’s continued association with ICCC.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9140http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9115 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9115http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9093The University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry is seeking people of all faiths to publicly proclaim the word of God for the “Continuous Reading of the Bible: An Ecumenical Event.” This three-day event will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 and end at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 4 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9093http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9086 The MicroCredit Program celebrated one year of success and raised nearly $10,000 at their Second Annual Dum Spiro Fundraiser on Nov. 5, 2008. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9086http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9072Dr. Thomas M. Osborne Jr. of the Center for Thomistic Studies has been awarded the prestigious Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9072http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9076Recognizing the importance of an international education in today’s global society, the University of St. Thomas Study Abroad Program continues to garner nationwide recognition for undergraduate study abroad participation. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9076http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8747 Find out about the UST community holiday events, UST's own freshman pageant winner and her cause, and the recognition the UST Study Abroad Program received, in the new Star View. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8747http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9062University 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9062http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9064 The University of St. Thomas Environmental Science and Studies (ESS) Program has begun USTrees, a student-initiated effort to plant trees to help offset the University’s carbon footprint. USTrees will need to plant about 25,000 trees to compensate for the University’s current energy use. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9064http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9026University 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=9026http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8988A 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8988http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8921The 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8921http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8922A 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8922http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8843On a recent trip to Petac, Mexico, the UST Mico Credit Program identified new opportunities to grant microcredit loans to Petac residents.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8843http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8806Dr. Hans Stockton, associate professor of International Studies, was elected to the board of directors of the American Association of Chinese Studies.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8806http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8780As a 2000 MBA graduate and current Vice President of Power Origination at RBS Sempra Commodities, Roberta Konicki is proof that networking works.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8780http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8776This publication highlights the international philanthropic efforts of faculty and staff in Peru; the Master in Liberal Arts Program; the Fall Fashion Event. Read more.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8776http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8777 The UST American Chemical Society Chapter has been awarded “outstanding” status by the National ACS . marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8777http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8778A 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8778http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8779The University of St. Thomas and Baylor College of Medicine will collaborate for post-doctoral training grant from the National Institute of Health.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8779http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8774 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8774http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8775The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $2.4 million grant to UST and Houston Community College.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8775http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8770Dr. Daryl Koehn, director of Center for Business Ethics, offers words of advice, reassurance and a different perspective about the recent economic downturn.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8770http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8732Fulbright Scholar Kalevi Kull, head of the Dept. of Semiotics at the University of Tartu, Estonia, is visiting the Center for Thomistic Studies.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8732http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8733Congratulations to I Madonarri Art Contest winners Baldmar Munoz, Alvaro Lopez and Bianca Valerio and UST participants Jeremy Robards and Catherine Aquila. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8733http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8741 How did we get into the current global financial tailspin? A new course, Democracy and Principled Entrepreneurism in a World of Change. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8741http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8707Described 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8707http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8685Dr. Edward Houser, professor of philosophy, will deliver a paper at Marquette University’s Aquinas and the Arabs Conference on Oct. 11.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8685http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8688The 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8688http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8706 This issue of the Star View is dedicated to providing important information to the UST community in the wake of Hurricane Ike. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8706http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8673UST sophomore Linh Tran was recently awarded the “Duty, Honor” Air Force ROTC scholarship, which covers room and board for four years.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8673http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8682Dr. Mary C. Sommers will be delivering the annual Thomas Aquinas Lecture at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Monday Oct. 6, 2008.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8682http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8683Dr. Steven Jensen present a paper, "The Making of Man and the Making of Marriage," at the Conference of The Center for Ethics and Culture, Nov. 6-8.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8683http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8684A 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8684http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8667 The University of St. Thomas may have closed for Hurricane Ike, but true to form, UST’s close-knit community was at work helping each other long before the University officially reopened. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8667http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8656Photographer James Fraher, who lives in Skreen, Co. Sligo, Ireland, will share his experiences of photographing in Ireland over the past 30 years.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8656http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8651Thanks to the generous support of longtime friends and benefactors, Odis and Carol Peavy, the University is poised to reintroduce a nursing program.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8651http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8657The Rev. William J. Young, CSB Lecture Series will present guest speaker, Clarke E. Cochran, who will discuss, “Is There a ‘Catholic Vote’ and Should There Be?”marcom@stthom.eduTue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8657http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8605 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. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8605http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8600The University of St. Thomas community will find a new student newspaper in stands on Sept. 5.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8600http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8664The University of St. Thomas Young Social Justice Institute and Maryknoll First Friday Series will present a lecture titled, “Environmental Injustice in Texas.”marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8664http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8658The third in an annual series, this program brings together leading scholars on issues related to Taiwan, China, and the United States. The continuing theme is "Taiwan and Global Affairs."marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8658http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8543Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8543http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8483Aoife Ni Ghloinn, a native of Carlow, Ireland will join the UST community to teach Irish language and Irish music.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8483http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8450Fr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8450http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8448Fr. Chris Nguyen tells his harrowing tale as a Vietnamese refugee whose dreams were fueled by the power faith, prayer and hope.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8448http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8449As an engineering student at Texas A&M, Fr. Christopher Plant was determined to someday become an astronaut. As a recently ordained priest, he is still focused on the heavens, but for a different purpose.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8449http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8435Dr. Lisa Mundey, assistant professor of history, is writing a series of three essays to be published in ABC-Clio’s Military History Series, The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars: A Social, Political, and Military History.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8435http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8414It’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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8414http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8404Frances 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8404http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8662A 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8662http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8659The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8659http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8661Nam 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8661http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8663The University of St. Thomas named Jeremy Heallen as faculty advisor to The Cauldron, the University student newspaper.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8663http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8376Michelle Shannahan, a University of St. Thomas piano performance music major, was a top prize winner at the Texas Young Artist Collegiate piano competition.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8376http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8366Carmen Casamayor-Ryan is one 100 Texas public school principals selected to attend the National Institute for Urban School Leaders at Harvard.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8366http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8340A group of about 100 Austin area high school students in the College Forward program visited the University of St. Thomas.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8340http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8322The University of St. Thomas named Kia Kriticos Wissmiller as the director of major constituents. She assumes her new responsibilities July 1.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8322http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8327UST biology major Miguel Alejandro Marin, secured an internship in the Summer Medical and Research Training Program (SMART).marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8327http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8331With the guidance of a faculty mentor Assistant Professor Dr. Debra Bramblett, John Manuel Avila Jr found his true potential.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8331http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8333This summer University of St. Thomas biology major Margaret Vo will assist graduate students in researching a bacterium that causes anthrax.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8333http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8311The UST Men's Soccer Team proved their talent in their first season in 2007. With 18 returning players, they are holding try-outs and preparing to take the field once again.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8311http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8316The Houston CPA Society honored five UST students and Ramon Fernadez, assistant professor of accounting, at the 2007-2008 Recognition Awards Ceremony.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8316http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8304New issue highlights UST spring events and accomplishments such as Women and Philanthrophy, distinguished graduates, and faculty alumni.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8304http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8292 UST faculty, staff, students and alumni are frequently featured in local and national publications. Click here for UST in the news. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8292http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8290UST Finance, Marketing and French major, Roberto Gonzalez was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the British American Foundation of Texas.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8290http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8289The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8289http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8284Joseph Mikolaj, a 2008 UST music graduate, is one of eight students accepted to the master’s program at Yale University School of Music.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8284http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8276How can one bring peace and reconciliation to communities who have been divided by the politics of immigration?marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8276http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8270 With a puzzling title “Why, then, something?” and, mysterious cover, the Spring 2008 Laurels literary magazine keep readers guessing. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8270http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8271“The Human Experience,” is the story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of the answers to some burning questions.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8271http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8274Three 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8274http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8264As 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8264http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8260 The Department of Residence Life is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 residence life staff. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8260http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8263UST student, Yvette Mitchell, presented a paper at the Society for Advancement of Management conference in Arlington, Virginia.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8263http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8256Roberto 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8256http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8259The University of St. Thomas Board of Directors has elected George A. DeMontrond III as its chair, and Michele Malloy as vice chair.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8259http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8244UST students have a new avenue on which to express their creativity, Thoroughfare, a student feature magazine published by the English Department. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8244http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8245 University of St. Thomas students have been recognized for doing their part to offset the amount of pollutants in the air by planting trees. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8245http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8246 The University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies owes a great debt of gratitude to Fr. Victor Brezik. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8246http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8247The University of St. Thomas named Debbye Crofoot-Morley to the newly-created position of director of development.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8247http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8253The University of St. Thomas named Dr. Robert LeBlanc as dean of the School of Education.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8253http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8241Michelle Shannahan, a junior music major, represented UST as a performer and participant in the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium Piano Masterclass.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8241http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8275UST presents “A Community Forum on Conflict and the Hispanic Community,” featuring discussions on the sources and views of conflict in the community and resolution concepts.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8275http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8219 A college education often leads students to embark upon a journey of self-actualization, allowing them to begin to comprehend their life’s purpose. UST graduate Michael Butler, can relate to these sentiments, as his experiences at UST, he says, have helped strengthen his understanding of God’s purpose for his life. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8219http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8220He had his doubts. It started out rocky – spending his freshman year living in a hotel due to the damaging effects of Tropical Storm Allison. Despite his trials and tribulations Smith has succeeded in securing a baccalaureate degree and will be the UST student commencement speaker.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8220http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8221As 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8221http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8222Teen mother, high school dropout – for the last 17 years, Kristi Carreon has lived with labels. Now she is proud to have a new label: college graduate.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8222http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8223Future 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8223http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8224After Matthew Summerour graduates from the University of St. Thomas in May, he will have the name St. Thomas printed on two cherished personal documents – his college diploma and his family’s ancestral record. Though he was unaware of his lineage when he enrolled at UST, Summerour is coincidentally related to the University’s namesake, St. Thomas Aquinas.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8224http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8216 The University of St. Thomas will host two Lady Celts Volleyball summer camps for high school and middle school students 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25. All Skills Camp (6th – 8th grade): 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Advanced Camp (9th – 12th grade): 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25, 2008. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8216http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8217Todd Smith will join The University of St. Thomas as athletic director and men’s basketball coach. Smith will develop and lead UST’s inaugural basketball team.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8217http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8212 James T. Hackett spoke about three key aspects of leadership and success – passion, courage and service – in his address to the 2008 graduating class of the University of St. Thomas. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8212http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8196Nine 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8196http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8197The 2008 Black Student Union Crawfish Boil will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 25 on the Crooker Patio.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8197http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8185 Fr. Anthony Giampietro, Dr. Dominic Aquila and Dr. John Hittinger recently participated in a conference titled "Being Catholic in America," at St. Michael's Catholic Church. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8185http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8186Nine UST students represented the United Arab Emirates on April 4 and 5 at the Model Arab League conference.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8186http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8178University of St. Thomas alumnus Fr. Oscar Cantú has been named auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of San Antonio by Pope Benedict XVI.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8178http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8179UST President Emeritus Fr. Patrick Braden, CSB, has been named to St. Thomas High School’s Hall of Honor.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8179http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8169The 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8169http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8158 UST’s Cameron School of Business has been named as one of the first 100 participants of the Principles for Responsible Management Education. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8158http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8154UST junior Misbah Mohammed has been recognized by Best Buddies Texas for her exemplary friendship with buddy Candis Newton.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8154http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8124UST history major Whitney Stewart has been awarded a SHEAR/Mellon Undergraduate Fellowship by the Society of Historians of the Early American Republic.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8124http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8125 The 2008 Research Symposium will be held Friday and Saturday, April 11-12 on the University Campus. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8125http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8126Eleven UST students participated in the 2008 Campus Ministry Alternative Spring Break Experience in Portland, Oregon.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8126http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8121The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8121http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8122 Campus Ministry is offering women and men of the UST community the opportunity to attend separate retreats, Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 5. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8122http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8123Students 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8123http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8120UST students Oscar Roa and Julie Lang will travel to France this summer as the recipients of scholarships awarded by the Alliance Française de Houston.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8120http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8109UST theology major Theresa Hoang presented research at the Rice University Medieval Studies Undergraduate Program and Symposium.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8109http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8099Dr. Natasha Delcoure has been named academic associate dean and director of graduate business programs for UST’s Cameron School of Business.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8099http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8035UST's Center for International Studies, Literal magazine host a lecture by former Foreign Minister of Mexico Dr. Jorge Castañeda on Mexican foreign policy and U.S.-Mexico relations.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8035http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8036UST graduate John Joerns spent the fall of 2007 working the nation’s capital as a White House intern under a special assistant to the president in the Office of Public Liaison.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8036http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8037For 19 years, Wednesdays in Lent have been highlighted by a series of lectures at UST which covers a range of topics important to Catholic life. This year’s topic will explore various aspects of the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and the communications media.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8037http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8038The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8038http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8039Fourth 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8039http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8040The University of St. Thomas Drama Program presents the 1950s classic “Sabrina Fair.”marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8040http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8041UST's Friends of Archaeology hosted a lecture titled “Remembering the Saints: An Interpretation of the Early Christian Confessio beneath the Church of SS Giovanni e Paolo in Rome.”marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8041http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8042Bishop Rino Fisichella, Auxiliary Bishop of the Rome Archdiocese delivered the 2008 Monsignor William D. Steele Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, Nold Auditorium, at St. Mary’s Seminary, 9845 Memorial Dr. He will discuss “Living as a Catholic in a Post-Modern Culture.”marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8042http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8045University of St. Thomas Music Program presents an Opera Workshop: “A Night of Mozart Opera Scenes,” directed by Dr. Brady Knapp, featuring UST music students.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8045http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8046Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum, UST Music Program and The Irish Society present the Brock McGuíre Band, playing traditional Irish music from the West of Ireland.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8046http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8049A film viewing of “La Pared” will be shown with a discussion lead by film director Maru Buendia-Senties sponsored by the Center for International Studies.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8049http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8050UST's Young Social Justice Institute and Maryknoll present a lecture titled “The Wall that Divides” given by Jay J. Johnson-Castro from the Border Network for Human Rights.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8050http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8051UST's Social Justice Committee will host a Big Texas Nature Project fundraiser to benefit the Texas Nature Project at Northpoint Ranch, Mason, Texas.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8051http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8052The annual B.K. Smith Lecture in History, titled “The Early Irish Church: The City of God in Early Ireland” co-sponsored by the History Department and the Center for Irish Studies.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8052http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8053St. Patrick’s Day Mass with Irish musicians and His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo as celebrant. An Irish breakfast will follow the Mass. Concelebrants are welcome.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8053http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8054The UST Admissions office is hosting “Countdown to College,” an interactive event geared to help incoming high school seniors gain information about the college application process.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8054http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8055To 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8055http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8056UST presents the Inaugural Herzstein Lecture in Judaism featuring a lecture by Rabbi Roy Walter titled “Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Philosopher for All Faiths.”marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8056http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8057Center 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8057http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8058UST hosts Hernando de Soto, named by Time Magazine as one of the five leading Latin American innovators of the century in 1999 to speak on “Why and How to Globalize: The Role of Law.”marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8058http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8032 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8032http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8021 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. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8021http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8022UST is getting greener. Four sets of recycling bins for plastic, paper, glass and aluminum have been added to campus.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8022http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8018As a member of ICUSTA, UST has committed itself to expanding international experiences for students and faculty. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8018http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8019UST Center for Irish Studies presents Dr. Richard Rankin Russell to speak about The Beauties of Bernard MacLaverty’s “Grace Notes” celebrating the Center's fifth anniversary.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8019http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8020UST named Dr. Robert LeBlanc as the associate dean of the School of Education.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8020http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8017Professor of Philosophy Dr. Ed Houser has received international recognition for his book “Laudemus Viros Gloriosos: Essays in Honor of Armand Maurer, CSB.”marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8017http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8012With dreams of one day opening up a business together, 25-year-old twins Amy and Awa Dosso left their home in Africa’s Ivory Coast to pursue MBAs at the Cameron School of Business.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=8012http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7987 University of St. Thomas prelaw students will experience the judicial system first-hand as they compete against 12 schools in the American Mock Trial Association’s Southern Regional Mock Trial Tournament. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7987http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7985Dr. Randy Soffer, lecturer of education, has replaced Dr. Emiliano Gonzalez, associate professor of education, as director of field experiences in the School of Education. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7985http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7986UST seniors Grover Green and Meris Chaumont received the royal treatment as this year’s student king and queen at the 2008 Mardi Gras Gala on Tuesday, Feb. 5. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7986http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7977Fr. Victor Brezik, CSB, and Houston philanthropist Hugh Roy Marshall received the Order of St. Thomas award at the 2008 St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 5 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7977http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7978UST music major and piano student Michelle Shannahan will compete in the young artist competition at the 94th Annual Texas Music Teachers Association State Convention.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 5 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7978http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7976UST experiences organizational shifts as many faculty members will take on new positions within their departments.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7976http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7969UST will now offer a major in biochemistry–one of the fastest growing fields in science–as another degree option for students interested in studying the sciences.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7969http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7968Guests 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. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7968http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7965Fr. Robert Barringer, CSB, joins the University of St. Thomas as local Superior of the Basilian Fathers.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7965http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7966Dr. Hans Stockton, associate professor in the Center for International Studies and director of Study Abroad, visited Taiwan in January to observe the nation’s legislative elections.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7966http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7962The 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7962http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7963The 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7963http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7951The UST School of Education is undergoing a leadership transition as Dr. Robert LeBlanc replaces Fr. Dennis Andrews, CSB, as the school's associate dean.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7951http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7955On Jan. 14 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus met with members of UST’s Micro-Credit Program during a private gathering.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7955http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7946See "A Retrial of the Danaids," the last production in this trilogy, unfold starting Jan. 30, running through Feb. 2, 6-9 and Feb. 11.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7946http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7947Dr. John Deely, professor of philosophy in UST’s Center for Thomistic Studies, has been recognized for his book "The Four Ages of Understanding."marcom@stthom.eduThu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7947http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7926University of St. Thomas and St. Mary’s Seminary alumnus Patrick Zurek has been named bishop of Amarillo by Pope Benedict XVI.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7926http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7904 Read about scholarship and financial aid opportunities in the 2008 spring Scholarship Bulletin. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7904http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7897UST sophomores and juniors apply before Feb. 29 for the Alumni Association Scholarship. Click here to find out more.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7897http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7882Read about UST people and events in the latest issue of the Shining Star newsletter published by Public Affairs.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7882http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7872Center for Faith and Culture hosts the first Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Inter-religious Dialogue Conference on March 5. Register now.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7872http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7869UST's Cameron School of Business has entered a partnership with the Princeton Review to provide an affordable GMAT preparation course for graduate students.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7869http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7850Twelve UST students will hold a garage sale on Jan. 21 to raise funds to attend World Youth Day in Sydney Australia in July 2008.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7850http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7851The second annual dual language symposium will be held from Thursday, Jan. 24 - Saturday, Jan. 25, 2008 at the University of St. Thomas.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7851http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7852The 2008 Aquinas Lecture will host Msgr. John Wippel on Thursday, Jan. 31 who will discuss "Thomas Aquinas and the Controversy Concerning Unity of Substantial Form in Human Beings."marcom@stthom.eduWed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7852http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7846 According to a report by the International Educational Exchange, UST is one of 20 top schools in the United States for Study Abroad. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7846http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7847UST Volleyball Co-Captain Mary Ann Shaw has been named 2007 Daktronics-NAIA Volleyball Scholar-Athlete.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7847http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7843Two UST students collected donations from students, faculty and staff to send 50 troops Christmas care packages.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7843http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7844University of St. Thomas Center for Ethics Director, Dr. Daryl Koehn has closely studied the ethics of Snow Brand Milk's response to the two back-to back food safety scandals.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7844http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7841UST PhD candidate Steven Striby will defend his doctoral dissertation at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14 in the Ahern Room, Crooker Center. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7841http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7837UST is named one of 123 outstanding universities in the The Princeton Review's 2008 “Best Western Colleges” publication.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 6 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7837http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7838“Philotechnical Difficulties,” a term that means “difficulties in crafting the art we love,” is the title of the fall 2007 edition of the UST student literary magazine, Laurels.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 6 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7838http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7827A new educational opportunity has been inaugurated into the International Council of Universities of St. Thomas Aquinas (ICUSTA).marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7827http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7828Center 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7828http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7816The University of St. Thomas has hired Vickie Alleman to be the University’s new Executive Director of Marketing.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7816http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7817The latest installment, “Traffic in Women III: A Retrial of the Danaids” will be performed at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 - Saturday, Feb. 2, Feb. 6-9 and Feb. 11.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7817http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7818Caro plans to work on her Texas teacher’s certification after graduation and hopes to begin teaching by the beginning of the 2008-09 school year.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7818http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7811The Cameron School of Business has been granted membership to the United Nations initiative of Principles of Management Education (PRME).marcom@stthom.eduFri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7811http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7812UST 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7812http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7789UST Odyssey Program gave freshman Katie Rinaldi a unique experience of college life.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7789http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7790Dr. Rupak Rauniar was presented with a certificate of recognition for his outstanding contributions in the area of new product development and project management.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7790http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7791The Cameron School of Business has been granted membership to the United Nations initiative of Principles of Management Education (PRME).marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7791http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7774Students in the University of St. Thomas Chinese language classes placed in a series of recent Chinese language speech competitions.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7774http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7771UST volleyball player, Heather Hardy, has a cameo in the latest ad for Popeye's.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7771http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7772The 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7772http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7767Dr. Terry Brandt received the Texas Association of Gifted and Talented President's Award for his exemplary work with gifted and talented students.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7767http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7768The UST Lady Celts volleyball team finished its second season ranked 10 in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Region Six ratings.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7768http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7766Five UST students have taken the challenge to run a corporate business and have placed in the top 100 schools across the nation.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7766http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7469 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. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7469http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7738Several Center for Thomistic Studies faculty presented papers at the 31st Annual Meeting of the American Jacques Maritain Association at the University of Notre Dame.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7738http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7760 The University of St. Thomas announces Westbury Christian girls team and the Home School Christian Youth Association boys team as the winners of the 2007 Charlie Thomas Classic Basketball Tournament. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7760http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7709Dr. John F. Wilson will be responsible for networking with and fostering dialogue among scientists and academicians on the subject of faith and culture.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7709http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7686A 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7686http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7687Dr. Jon Taylor presented a paper in China titled “Universities as Engines of Economic Development: The Texas Emerging Technology Fund."marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7687http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7677Next 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7677http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7680Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7680http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7672Center for International Studies students Claudia Espinosa and Laura Adal have been named UST Global Ambassadors by the World Affairs Council of Houston.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7672http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7649UST 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7649http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7645Proposition 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. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7645http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7646The French-American Scholarship Fund has awarded the Harry Leguillon Annual Scholarship to junior Leslie Roberts.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7646http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7642Philosophy Professor Dr. John F. X. Knasas spoke at the “500 Years of Philosophy in Lithuania” conference at the University of Vilnius in Lithuania, Sept. 27-28.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7642http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7770 The 2007 UST Fashion Show, Oct. 17, raised more than $85,000 for University of St. Thomas Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship fund. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7770http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7629William Cunningham, FSO, chaired a roundtable discussion on the U.S. Department of State's Chinese Language program on Oct. 27-28.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7629http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7630 The Center for International Studies held its first "Dum Spiro" fundraiser and silent auction to raise awareness and funds for the Micro-Credit Fund Program. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7630http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7636Archbishop Daniel DiNardo of the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese was named by Pope Benedict XVI as one of 23 new cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 17.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7636http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7612“Words without Borders: The World Through the Eyes of Writers,” will feature the works of authors Zara Houshmand, Bapsi Sidhwa and Liu Hongbin. The event will be narrated by Samantha Schnee, founding editor of Words without Borders Online Literary Magazine.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7612http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7613University of St. Thomas student and resident of the Cy-Fair area Ruth Cañas was chosen as the recipient of the Ellen and Scipio de Kanter Dual-Language Scholarship.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7613http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7763 UST friends and alumni hit the links bright and early Monday, Oct. 15 for the UST Scholarship Tee-Up Tournament at BlackHorse Golf Club. The event raised more than $105,000 for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7763http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7590 "Bella" opens on Oct. 26 in Houston at Edwards Greenway Palace, the Angelika Film Center and the Edwards Houston Marq*E. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7590http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7592 UST's top art alumni spotlighted their work in the inaugural Glassell Alumni exhibition: Practice Makes Perfect: Repetition as a Form of Scholarship. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7592http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7593The University of St. Thomas has been named as one of 21 top Catholic colleges and universities by the Cardinal Newman Society.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7593http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7588The UST Student Affiliates Chapter of the American Chemical Society has been awarded “commendable” status by the National ACS.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7588http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7589UST has selected Connect-ED to deliver time-sensitive notifications to faculty, staff and students during unforeseen events or emergencies.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7589http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7586 Claudia Valadez and Nancy Velasquez got the chance to share stories of their summer abroad with the person who helped to make the trips possible, Stella Cottrell. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 5 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7586http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7587The School of Education hosted the 10th annual Celebrate Teaching Mini-Conference, Oct. 4. More than 200 juniors and seniors from 11 local public and private high schools attended the event.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 5 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7587http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7576The UST Knights of Columbus, Fr. Vincent J. Guinan Council 13940, was honored with three awards at the K of C National College Conference.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7576http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7761 The tale of a nerdy florist assistant and his singing carnivorous plant sets the stage for the University of St. Thomas Drama program’s production of Little Shop of Horrors . marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7761http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7568Students interested in the psychology field made the first UST Careers in Psychology Night a success.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7568http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7569Augustine Hall Living-Learning Community students experienced the music of the Houston Symphony, and got up-close-and-personal with the performers.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7569http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7570The Harry and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation gave $1.5 million to the Cameron School to create an Endowed Chair in Management and Marketing.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7570http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7567Fulbright scholars from around the area gathered at UST for a reception and a chance to share stories, on Sept. 20.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7567http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7562 Cameron School of Business alumni from PriceWaterhouseCoopers returned to campus to share personal experiences to current Cameron students. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7562http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7563The Menil Collection and the University of St. Thomas have announced the designation of the adjoining campuses creating a walking tour of the northern gateway to Houston’s Museum District. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7563http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7564This fall, two incoming freshmen will receive a newly funded four-year Faith and Life Scholarship.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7564http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7511 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. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7511http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7548 Dr. Gerald Gries, professor and chair of chemistry and physics, was awarded by the American Chemical Society, for serving as the Chemistry Olympiad coordinator. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7548http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7549The Menil Collection and the University of St. Thomas have partnered to create a walking tour of the northern gateway to Houston’s Museum District. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7549http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7544Boris Po-Hon Liu is this year’s recipient of a $2,000 scholarship from the Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7544http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7546 Once touring as a professional musician, the last thing on Tim Castro’s mind was going back to school, but after 10 years of traveling, Castro, decided to pursue a college degree. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7546http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7540The UST School of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary began a new semester with the help of Archbishop Daniel DiNardo, who joined in the celebration of this year’s Opening Mass. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7540http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7611University 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7611http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7525Scott Sullivan, UST philosophy adjunct professor practices hard in the classroom and in the ring, working on his Ph.D. and teaching martial arts.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7525http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7522 Dr. Ramon Fernandez, assistant professor of accounting, has been recognized for his volunteer work by the Points of Light Foundation. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7522http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7523 UST Study Abroad Program has exchange partnerships with 16 universities abroad. Welcome UST's newest exchange students from Spain, Japan, Taiwan, Ireland and Canada. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7523http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7512UST adjunct professor Jenny McConnell has been named to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Regional Education Corps.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7512http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7481For 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7481http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7499UST volunteers are making an impression at the Health Museum with their reliability, enthusiasm and willingness to try new activities. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7499http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7479UST School of Education Evening and Part-Time Program for elementary education majors allows working students to pursue their undergraduate degrees. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7479http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=744507-09 Undergraduate Catalog is available online. Click here for more details.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7445http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7759 Show your support for the Lady Celts Varsity Volleyball team during the 2007 season. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7759http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7440UST President Robert Ivany delivered the keynote address at the dedication of the WWII Memorial in Austin.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7440http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7430UST alumnus Charles B. Kitowski III, died Aug. 12, 2007 in Afghanistan from wounds sustained from an IED blast.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7430http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7437The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7437http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7438The Ellen and Scipio de Kanter Dual-Language Scholarship has been awarded to Ruth Cañas, a junior bilingual education major.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7438http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7425Hafedh Azaiez, UST graduate student, receives HISD Teacher of the Year Award for Pin Oaks Middle School in Bellaire.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7425http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7426 Dr. Dominic Aquila and Fr. Anthony Giampietro, CSB, participated in the second annual Fides et Ratio (faith and reason) seminar. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7426http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7405Associate Professor for the Cameron School of Business Dr. Michele Simms participated in the Council of Independent Colleges’ symposium on liberal arts and business education.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7405http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7404UST has named Yolanda Norman as Residence Life director. Norman joined the Student Affairs staff on July 23.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7404http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7389UST 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7389http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7392 Graduate students at the Cameron School of Business can seek advice on careers and courses from the new Director of Graduate Programs, Bill Ivins. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7392http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7386The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7386http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7375 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. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7375http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7357 Reconnect with old friends, make some new ones and celebrate your time at UST during a fun-filled weekend of reunion activities. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7357http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7358The 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7358http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7359University of St. Thomas drama department stages Beth Henley’s play “The Miss Firecracker Contest” July 5-7 and July 11-14.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7359http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7360The 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7360http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7361Three incoming UST freshmen have received scholarship awards from Second Collection, a yearly collection taken up in parishes across the Galveston/Houston Archdiocese.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7361http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7366On June 2 the University of St. Thomas class of 1952 celebrated its 55th graduation anniversary.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7366http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7349Three incoming University of St. Thomas freshmen have been awarded the Fr. Vincent J. Guinan Scholarship, which covers full tuition.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7349http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7351UST President Robert Ivany will assume position as chairman of the board for the Mental Health Association of Greater Houston for 2007-2008.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7351http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7346The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7346http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7347 The UST Lady Celts muscled their way with brain over brawn to win the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s GamePlan/AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2006-2007 season. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7347http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7344Paula Henao is receiving hands-on experience during her internship with the Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service this summer.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7344http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7343High school valedictorians Paloma Rodriguez, Veronica Coriano and Gina Roberts choose UST for its strong Catholic tradition and supportive and friendly environment. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7343http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7341 Dr. Dominic Aquila has been honored by the National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 9 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7341http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7287UST Adjunct Professor of piano Paul Krystofiak assumed the director’s position of the 15th Annual Summer Academy for Scholarship in the Art at HSPVA.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7287http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7288 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7288http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7132The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7132http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7274Teaching 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7274http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7275UST faculty, Francesca Fuchs and students, Carla Novi, Nam Nguyen and Cody Ledvina win awards for their accomplishments in arts and sciences.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7275http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7276Four University of St. Thomas seniors will attend South Texas College of Law next fall as part of a cooperative admission program with UST. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7276http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7277 In its inaugural year, the UST Fighting Celts team achieved an overall record of 4-4 and two team members received high individual honors. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7277http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7278Fueled by interest in India’s leading role in the services globalization industry, 13 UST graduate students studied abroad in Bangalore, India this past summer.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7278http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7266USt 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7266http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7258 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7258http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7259The fifth annual leadership banquet, “Time after Time,” was held Sunday, April 29 in Jerabeck Center to celebrate a year of student leadership and achievement.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7259http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7260Thomas Mendez, sophomore International Studies major, will complete a six-week internship at the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C. this summer.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7260http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7161The University of St. Thomas has received an academic scholarship from the Board of Directors of the Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7161http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7158UST students volunteer at Ryan Middle School to help students prepare for the TAKS Test.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7158http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7159A $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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7159http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7152The University of St. Thomas has selected a lion, adapted from the Scottish royal coat of arms, to represent its mascot, the Celts.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7152http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7151 UST alumna and adjunct professor Rose Mary Salum bridges the gap between Latin American and English literature and journalism. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7151http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7147Carolyn King,U.S. Court of Appeals judge for the Fifth Circuit, and former chair of UST's Board of Directors received the Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7147http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7143UST members of the Pre-Health Professions Society embraced the University’s mission of service to others when they invested their time and effort into helping poverty-stricken villagers in Central America during a summer 2007 medical mission trip. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7143http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7144Carl Scott was selected to participate in the annual Reading and scoring in statistics of the College Board's Ap® Examinations this June.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7144http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7141The University of St. Thomas School of Theology is launching several initiatives to better serve lay ministers in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7141http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7117James Stautberg heads to California to pursue a Ph.D in history. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7117http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7121The University of St. Thomas will host the Houston Piano Camp for the 19th year, offering area students experienced instruction for a great price.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7121http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7122 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7122http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7123 UST's Center for Faith and Culture presents its 4th Annual Spirituality Seminar, "Identity Theft – The Challenge for Catholic Americans," June 11-15. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7123http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7124 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7124http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7125This festival and sidewalk art competition will celebrate the Madonnari, 16th century traveling folk artists who would copy paintings of the Madonna. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7125http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7126Developing leadership skills is second nature to University of St. Thomas sophomore Thomas Méndez. This International Studies major will complete a six-week internship at the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7126http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7127Dr. Colleen Hester, the vice president of Strategic Planning, Institutional Research and Evaluation, was unanimously elected the 15th president of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7127http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7013Kim-Thoa Nguyen is one of 25 college juniors to be a recipient of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s 2007 Fellowships.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7013http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7116A friend, a course requirement and initiative proved a serendipitous and rewarding combination for a recent communication graduate. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 6 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7116http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7113The lights will continue to shine on recent graduate Katharine Weatherly who has been accepted to a salaried internship with A.D. Players.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7113http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7114UST psychology students presented research at the 53rd annual Southwestern Psychological Association convention. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7114http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7100Bangalore study abroad students presented their learning experiences abroad at the Society for Advancement of Management's Conference.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7100http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7097 Julie Lang, junior French major, awarded the MACL French scholarship and will study abroad in Paris this summer to continue her language studies. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7097http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7080 Outstanding accounting students were recently honored at an awards dinner. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7080http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7082After earning her master's, alumna Sarah Duong, will go to medical school at the University of Texas School of Public Health.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7082http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7083The history department has awarded four UST students with scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic year.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7083http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7087Deputy 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7087http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7012The University of St. Thomas has named Dr. Dominic Aquila as the new dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7012http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7078Two alumnae, from different backgrounds and who never even met at UST, will both persue graduate degrees in social work.marcom@stthom.eduSun, 20 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7078http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7055 After graduation, Ana-Maria Lafuente will study international law at the American University Washington College of Law. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7055http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7056 Nicole Hawbaker will graduate this May, going on to graduate studies at Texas A&M's Ph.D. program in chemistry. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7056http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7017Sarah Clarke, communication and international studies major, will speak at this year's graduation before heading off to Harvard Law School.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7017http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7018Kate 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7018http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7019 Muniza Hassan will take her determination with her to the elite Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Ariz., where she will begin classes this fall. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7019http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7024 Linh P. Tran, a senior at Klein High School, recently received an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) college scholarship worth $57,450. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7024http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7067University of Notre Dame Press recently published Dr. Ed Houser's book on Armand Maurer, CSB.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7067http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7063The Cameron School of Business recently held its 6th Annual Case Competition in which 35 students participated. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7063http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7064The UST American Chemical Society Student Affiliates recently participated in three outreach projects, three Saturdays in a row, which educated children in science.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7064http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7014UST's Mandarin language students excelled at the Annual Greater Houston Area Chinese Language Speech Contest, taking home the top awards.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7014http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7015Voice students of Dr. Brady Knapp and Laura Llana swept the NATS Competition held at the University of Houston.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7015http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7011UST alumnus John Falco ’04 will study this summer in a prestigious graduate program specifically geared for Spanish teachers.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7011http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6912Aaron Champenoy, former men’s soccer coach at Bellevue University in Nebraska, will serve as the new men’s soccer coach beginning in March.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6912http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7025The 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at the University of St. Thomas will feature a Mariachi Mass, a dinner reception with Folklórico dancers and a silent auction, and a dance.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7025http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7026After a rigorous selection process, the University of St. Thomas has named Dr. Dominic Aquila the new dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7026http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7027The annual Lee Lecture in English, titled ‘The Life You Save May Be Your Own," features author Paul Elie.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7027http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7028A 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7028http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7029The Center for International Studies and the Social Justice Committee present Dr. Rami Shafiee, discussing “The Second Marshall Plan for the World’s Poor.”marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7029http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7030Kim-Thoa Nguyen is one of 25 juniors from 16 participating institutions to be named as a recipient of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s 2007 Fellowships.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7030http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7031The 19th Annual Shiffick Distinguished Lecture in Archaeology features Dr. George Bass, speaking on 'Four Decades under the Aegean: Archaeology along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast.'marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7031http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7032Alexandra Claire Causton and Quhramaan Kakar, Catholic Relief Services-Pakistan, deliver the second lecture in the 2007 Spring Social Justice Seminar Series. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7032http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7034Fr. Anthony Giampietro, CSB, discusses moral relativism, how to recognize it and its influences, at 'Theology at the Lab.'marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7034http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7035The University of St. Thomas will host two Lady Celts Volleyball summer camps for high school and middle school students July 30 – August 3, 2007. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7035http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7020Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz will deliver the University’s 57th Commencement address, “Passion and Idealism: Finding Your Dream and Making a Difference.”marcom@stthom.eduWed, 2 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7020http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7021 Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz will deliver the University’s 57th Commencement address, “Passion and Idealism: Finding Your Dream and Making a Difference.” The ceremony will highlight the achievements of 354 undergraduates and 382 graduates, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19 at Reliant Arena. Past chair of UST’s board of directors, Patrick Moran, will receive an honorary degree and Laurence J. Payne ’72 will receive the Vincent J. Guinan Distinguished Alumni Award. This year’s student speaker is international studies and communication major Sarah Clarke. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 2 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7021http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7016History major, Whitney Stewart, has been awarded a Gilder Lehrman History summer fellowship in New York City.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 1 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7016http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6909The 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6909http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6914Sr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6914http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6983The UST Student Affiliates Chapter of the American Chemical Society were recognized at a national ACS meeting for its ''outstanding'' status.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6983http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6918The freshman residential program at St. Augustine Hall will begin this fall with renewed vigor under the direction of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6918http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7033The University of St. Thomas’ Student Organization of Latinos host a Garage Sale for the UST and Houston community.marcom@stthom.eduSat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=7033http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6915UST alumna Sherrel A. Conway-Keys persevered through physical injury and loss to earn a bachelor’s in liberal arts and a master’s in liberal arts from St. Thomas.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6915http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6908Service 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6908http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6917St. Thomas recently made the largest property acquisition in its history–1 1/2 blocks of prime property at Richmond and Montrose Blvd.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6917http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6913As neuroscience research has progressed, reversing catastrophic injury and paralysis has shifted from a question of feasibility to a matter of when.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6913http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6940Dr. Maureen Condic, associate professor, University of Utah School of Medicine will examine a scientific understanding of conception.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6940http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6982 My Table, Houston ’s Dining Magazine, reported in its April/May issue on UST’s recent land acquisition, which included a group of buildings that includes the Black Lab Pub and Kraftsmen Baking. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6982http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6870 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6870http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6943 The Center for Business Ethics and the Philosophy Department present a symposium on the thought of Plato, April 13. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6943http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6878 The Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum, The Irish Society and the Irish American Cultural Institute host Joe Mac Donnacha who will present the lecture “The Irish Language: The Successes and Challenges of Language Planning in Ireland and the Future of Irish in a ‘Globalized World.’ ” marcom@stthom.eduThu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6878http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6981 Center for International Studies Adjunct Professor Richard Sindelar appears as a guest on KTRK Channel 13’s Easter Sunday morning news program. He discussed the British/Iranian dispute over the captured sailors. Sindelar served as deputy director of the Middle East/South Asia Analysis for the U.S. State Department Analytical Bureau from 1991-1994. marcom@stthom.eduSun, 8 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6981http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6980 The Texas Catholic Herald announces the Young Institute, formerly known as the UST Social Justice Summer Institute, on “Health Care for All,” Thursday-Friday May 30 through June 1, in Jerabeck Center. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 6 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6980http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6979 Fr. Daniel Callam, CSB, joined a lively round-table discussion hosted by talk show host Doris Childress on PBS Channel 8 “The Connection” to talk about the search for the historical Jesus and how it affects present day or contemporary Christians and their faith. “The Connection” aired Friday, April 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 8 at 5 p.m. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6979http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6978 Spanish-language newspaper Semana News reporter Juan Corzo asks Fr. Daniel Callam, CSB, to comment on the Florida pastor, Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda, who has the number 666 tattooed on his arm and who claims to be divine. “Throughout history pranks of this sort have frequently appeared,” said Fr. Callam. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 4 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6978http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6977 Fr. Daniel Callam, CSB, talks with host Dave Crockett on DXSRadio.com about the controversial chocolate Jesus exhibit "My Sweet Lord" planned for a Holy Week exhibition at the hotel that houses the Lab Gallery in Manhattan. According to CNN.com, the “nude, anatomically correct chocolate sculpture of Jesus Christ was canceled Friday amid complaints from Catholics, including Cardinal Edward Egan.” marcom@stthom.eduTue, 3 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6977http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6975 Political expert and Associate Professor and Chair of UST’s Political and Social Science Department Jon Taylor updates KHOU Channel 11 viewers on the Houston Area Survey, a poll that breaks down the number of Republicans and Democrats in Harris County. Taylor comments on the shift in party identification. Taylor , along with adjunct professor Michelle Carnahan maintain a blog http://professorsrsquared.wordpress.com/ marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6975http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6976 Deacon Joe Rubio, vice president of Community Relations and Advocacy for Catholic Charities, was a guest on Larry Payne’s “Interchange” Program on KPFT 90.1 radio on Deacon Rubio discussed the upcoming Social Justice Summer Institute “Health Care for All” to be held on the UST campus May 30 – June 1, 2007. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6976http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6973 “Clowning Around” a two-page spread highlighting UST’s Mardi Gras Gala under the big top appeared in the April issue of Houston ’s ICON Magazine. This year’s gala was co-chaired by Odis and Carol Peavy and honored University Campaign Chair Liz Ghrist. The record-breaking event raised $1 million for the Frances E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund, which enables current and future St. Thomas students to benefit from a values-based education. marcom@stthom.eduSun, 1 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6973http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6974 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’s 107.5 The New Kountry Hits, KKBQ-FM The New 93Q and KTHT-FM country Legends 97.1 FM. marcom@stthom.eduSun, 1 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6974http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6972 The River Oaks Examiner reports on UST plans to hire two Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s deputies to augment its security during nighttime hours. Dr. Steve Sutton, vice president of enrollment management and student affairs, is interviewed. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6972http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6944Thomas E. White former Secretary of the Army, discusses "Decision Making in Peace and War."marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6944http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6946The International Studies Society presents the fourth annual International Festival that includes food, music and dance from countries around the world.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6946http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6919Ludivina “Alejandra” Velazco ’03 was awarded Bilingual Teacher of the Year. She teaches first-graders at Bonner Elementary School.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6919http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6920UST alumni play integral roles in the rich history of high throughput genomic sequencing at the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor College of Medicine.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6920http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6921The L’ Alliance Française has awarded Roberto González a scholarship to study abroad in France. He was one of six Houston university students, and the only UST student, to win this award.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6921http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6916Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6916http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6862 Archaeologist Caimin O'Brien, Archaeological Survey of Ireland, will give a lecture entitled "Stories from a Sacred Landscape, from Pagan Country to Christian Ireland.” marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6862http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6911A 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6911http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6949 Enzo Aiello, Italian artist and instructor in the medium of mosaics, discusses the ancient art of Roman mosaic and its current practice. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6949http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6948The L’ Alliance Française has awarded Roberto González a scholarship to study abroad in France. He was one of six Houston university students, and the only UST student, to win this award.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6948http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6970 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6970http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6971 Middle East Expert and UST Adjunct Professor Richard Sindelar, who served as Deputy Director of the U.S. State Department’s Office of Middle East Analysis in the aftermath of Desert Storm, talks to KPRC Channel 2 about the continuing war in Iraq . “We need to have the will and the determination to win this war, this threat, this global war on terror, and to leave Iraq now I think would be a mistake,” said Sindelar. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6971http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6950 Aaron Champenoy, the former men’s head soccer coach at Bellevue University in Nebraska, will serve as UST’s men’s soccer coach beginning March 30. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6950http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6967 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6967http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6896The circus came to the University of St. Thomas, drawing more than 600 revelers who celebrated Fat Tuesday on the Campus Life Mall with circus performances, Midway food and a tantalizing menu orchestrated by Houston restaurateur and chef Michael Cord¨³a. This year’s Mardi Gras Gala, themed “Under the Big Top,” was co-chaired by Odis and Carol Peavy, with UST President Robert Ivany serving as the evening’s Ringmaster. The record-breaking event raised $1 million for the Frances E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6896http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6897Join the Center for Irish Studies at the University of St. Thomas for a St. Patrick's Day Mass at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17 in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum. Archbishop Daniel DiNardo will be the principal celebrant. Other celebrants are welcome. UST’s Dr. John Burke and the De Burgo Ensemble will perform the liturgical music. Breakfast will follow the Mass.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6897http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6895 University of St. Thomas Land Acquisition story reported in the Houston Business Journal marcom@stthom.eduSun, 18 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6895http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6966 The Houston Business Journal reports on UST’s Vice President of Finance, Jim Booth, comments on the largest land acquisition in the University’s history. marcom@stthom.eduSun, 18 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6966http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6884 St. Patrick’s Day Mass with Irish musicians and Archbishop Daniel DiNardo as celebrant. An Irish breakfast will follow the Mass. Concelebrants are welcome. marcom@stthom.eduSat, 17 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6884http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6965 Dr. Robert LeBlanc, associate professor of education, discusses UST’s Alternative Teacher’s Certification Program and the pressing need for certified teachers on KETH-TV 14 – Community Education “Joy in Our Town.” The program airs throughout the month of April. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6965http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6941 Local filmmakers debut digitially enhanced "Semana Santa, San Miguel" on PBS. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6941http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6964 Dr . Jon Taylor, associate professor and chair of UST’s Political and Social Science Department, talks with Alvaro Ortiz, reporter for Azteca America , about the controversy surrounding the firing of the U.S. Attorney Generals. KAZH broadcasts Spanish-language television programming on analog ultra high frequency channel 57 and digitally on UHF channel 41. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6964http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6876 The Center for Irish Studies, The Irish Society and KPFT Radio’s Irish Aires present an evening of story and song with Danny Doyle and Danny O’Flaherty. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6876http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6963 Dr . Daryl Koehn, executive director of UST’s Center for Business Ethics, was interviewed by leading ethics magazine Ethisphere to help rank the most moral among international corporations. The interview will appear in an upcoming issue of the magazine. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6963http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6889 The University of St. Thomas recently made the largest property acquisition in its history – 1 1/2 blocks of prime property at Richmond and Montrose Blvd. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6889http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6868 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. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6868http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6859 The 50th Annual B.K. Smith Lecture in history features Dr. Deborah Lipstadt speaking on Holocaust Denial. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6859http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6883 The Social Justice Studies Program and the Cameron School of Business at the University of St. Thomas, Houston, present the Rev. William J. Young, CSB Lecture Series with Dr. Michael Naughton on the topic "Work as a Vocation: Drawing on the Catholic Social Tradition 26 Years after Pope John Paul II's Laborem Exercens." marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6883http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6873 For the 24th year, more than 50 University of St. Thomas accounting students, alumni and volunteers are providing free tax preparation through the IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) in north Houston from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays Feb. 24, March 17, 24, 31 and April 14. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6873http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6885 Taner Akcam will discuss his book “A Shameful Act: The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility.” marcom@stthom.eduFri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6885http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6887 Rosario Aguilar Arguello will speak on women, globalization, NAFTA, economics and indigenous struggles for autonomy at the 2007 Women of the World Lecture Series. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6887http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6877 Irish harp and guitar masters Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman will perform music from their new album “FireWire.” marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6877http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6867 Archdiocesan Career and Volunteer Fair marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6867http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6866 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. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 9 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6866http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6872 Rev. William “Bill” Kelly, UST assistant professor of theology for 22 years was awarded the “Clergyman of the Year” award by the Knights of Columbus for the Galveston-Houston Diocese on Friday, January 26, 2007 at the Stafford Civic Center. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6872http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6875 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6875http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6886 The University of St. Thomas’ Dr. Janet Lowery of the English Department, and Livia Bornigia of the Communications Department, present “Traffic in Women II,” a play that weaves dramatic monologues spoken by women from Greek mythology. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6886http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6871 UST's Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and the Council of Clubs present the third annual Fat FAFSA, an event dedicated to promoting student participation in the financial aid process. (February is Financial Aid Awareness Month) marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6871http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6879 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6879http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6861 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 5 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6861http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6864 CIS Film and Documentary Series detailing global issues marcom@stthom.eduThu, 1 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6864http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6880 Annual Lenten Lectures: “The Anointing of the Sick” marcom@stthom.eduThu, 1 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6880http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6869 First annual Dual Language Symposium open to all school administrators, teachers and anyone interesting in dual language education. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6869http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6882 The University of St. Thomas’ Catholic Studies Program sponsors the lecture “International Law, the Supreme Court and the Family.” Saunder’s talk will discuss international law and the family; the ‘right’ to gay marriage; and abortion in U.S. courts. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6882http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6858 John M. Rist, professor emeritus of the University of Toronto and visiting professor at the Istituto Patristico Augustinianum, Rome, will deliver the 2007 St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture on “Practical Reasoning After the Fall.” marcom@stthom.eduMon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6858http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6881 Annual Mardi Gras celebration that raises funds for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6881http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6863 The Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and The Irish Society present Dr. Joseph McFadden, UST professor of history and president emeritus, discussing "The Celtic Tiger." marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6863http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6874 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. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6874http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6860 UST’s Women, Culture, and Society Program presents internationally acclaimed novelist Bapsi Sidhwa on “South Asian Women Talk: Exploring the Female Characters in Cracking India, Water and An American Brat.” marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6860http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6888 This year’s Msgr. William Steele lecture series will feature an interfaith dialogue with keynote speaker Shaikh Omar Inshanally, Islamic Society of Greater Houston. He will talk on "A Theological Basis for Harmonious Coexistence." marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6888http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6865 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. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6865http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6747The 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 6 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6747http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6746Christmas 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 5 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6746http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6745“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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6745http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6742As 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6742http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6743The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6743http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6744Mellen 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6744http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6740The 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 6 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6740http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6741The 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 6 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6741http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6739Jose Manuel Bulas Montoro, director of International Affairs, Mexico Department of Environment and Natural Resources, will discuss the "Environment: The Other Challenge of the Mexico-U.S. Agenda" Bulas Montoro is an active member of the National Action Party. He was chief of information during the administration of Governor Alberto Cardenas in the state of Jalisco. He was a commercial advisor at the NAFTA support office of the National Confederation of Industrial Chambers, and has been in charge of negotiating and coordinating the signature of approximately 30 international agreements related to the Kyoto Protocol, climate change, water, genetic resources and bilateral cooperationmarcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6739http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6738The 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6738http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6737The University of St. Thomas will present the third annual Charlie Thomas Basketball Classic for private high schools on Nov. 2-4.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6737http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6734Inaugural 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6734http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6735The 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6735http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6736The University of St. Thomas Student Affiliates Chapter of the American Chemical Society has been awarded "Outstanding" status by the National ACS based on the activities and accomplishments listed in the 2005-06 Annual Report. This puts the chapter in the top 3.5 percent of the ACS chapters in the United States and Puerto Rico.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6736http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6733Wendolyn 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6733http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6732Cameron 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.”marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6732http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6730On Monday, Oct. 23, the exhibit "1956 -The Hope of Freedom" will be unveiled in the Doherty Library on the University of St. Thomas campus, 1100 West Main Street. The exhibit tells the story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution through photos and written commentary and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the revolution and its brutal suppression by the Soviet Union. The exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours. View library hours at http://library.stthom.edu/ or call 713-526-2190.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6730http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6731Marian 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6731http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6727Jose 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6727http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6728Author 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6728http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6729Daniel Kaufmann, director of Global Programs, World Bank Institute, will discuss "Governance and Corruption: Myths and Realities.” The event is sponsored by the University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies and the Houston World Affairs Council.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6729http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6725Scene in Retrospect" is a collection of thirty-three 19th Century photographs of classical sites in Greece and Italy. It opens on Oct. 23 in the Little Archaeology Gallery, 3907 Yoakum Boulevard, between Sul Ross and Branard Streets.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 9 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6725http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6726The 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 9 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6726http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6721Wilma 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6721http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6722The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6722http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6723Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6723http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6724Holly 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6724http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6720Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6720http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6719Come see the University of St. Thomas Department of Fine & Performing Arts as they perform "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Return to the roaring twenties prohibition era for a spellbinding and provocative interpretation of William Shakespeare's classic play.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6719http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6717Presentation 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6717http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6718Zimbabwean 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.”marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6718http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6714H. 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6714http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6715Annie 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6715http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6716The 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.”marcom@stthom.eduThu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6716http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6711Brig. 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6711http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6712The 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6712http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6713The 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6713http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6708Gillian 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6708http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6709Mary 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.”marcom@stthom.eduWed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6709http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6710Knights 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.”marcom@stthom.eduWed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6710http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6705Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6705http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6706The University of St. Thomas Biology Honor Society, Tri-Beta, presents Dr. David Eagleman, assistant professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Texas Medical School-Houston who will give a talk on "How the Brain Sees the World: The Virtual Reality Machine in your Skull." Dr. Eagleman's research combines psychophysical, behavioral, and computational approaches to address the relationship between the timing of perception and the timing of neutral signals.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6706http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6707Piano 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6707http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13751The University of St. Thomas is positioned to take the next bold steps necessary to fulfill a most ambitious plan to make the University of St. Thomas one of the nation's great Catholic universities within the next 25 years. This next phase of development is called Vision 2010.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=13751http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6702Donation 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6702http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6703For 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6703http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6704University 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6704http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6701Reception honoring Houston-Area Fulbright Scholars and Faculty Fellows will be held on campus Thursday, Sept. 21.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 1 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6701http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6699Professor 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6699http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6700Two 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6700http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6697Memorial 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6697http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6698Luis 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6698http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6696Symposium 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6696http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6693Dr. John P. Hittinger joined the University of St. Thomas as vice president for Academic Affairs on July 1.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6693http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6694A 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6694http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6695“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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6695http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6830Reverend Bill Shaw will give a talk on "Northern Ireland: Steps toward Reconciliation and Peace." This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum, The Ireland Funds and The Irish Society.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6830http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6829It 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 8 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6829http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6826Most 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6826http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6827Somewhere 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6827http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6828Last 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 7 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6828http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6825Francesca 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6825http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6823Danny 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6823http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6822Francesca 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6822http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6821Studies 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6821http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6818A 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6818http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6819The 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6819http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6820University 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6820http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6692University 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 .marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6692http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6817Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6817http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6816His 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6816http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6815World 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6815http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6824Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6824http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6814Four 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 6 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6814http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6813The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 1 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6813http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6811University 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6811http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6800The 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6800http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6808This year'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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6808http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6805A 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 Latinoamericanasmarcom@stthom.eduFri, 5 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6805http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6806Beginning 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 5 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6806http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6807The 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 5 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6807http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6803University 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6803http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6804University of St. Thomas’ Center for Faith & 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'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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6804http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6801The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6801http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6802The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6802http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6798In 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 2 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6798http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6799Annie 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!marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6799http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6794Because 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6794http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6796University of St. Thomas' Student Organization of Latinos, Club Hispanico, Bilingual Education Student Organization and Hispanic Student Business Association host a Cinco de Mayo celebration.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6796http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6797Three 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6797http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6809Houston 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6809http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6810Stephen 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6810http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6812On 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6812http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6795Joseph 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6795http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6790The 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.marcom@stthom.eduSun, 9 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6790http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6791The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 6 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6791http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6792The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 6 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6792http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6793The 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.”marcom@stthom.eduThu, 6 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6793http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6789Escenario 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6789http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6787The 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6787http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6788Shada Salih Shinta, Iraqi native, will give a presentation on the people, history and culture of Iraq.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6788http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6786Education 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6786http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6785The 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6785http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6784The 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?marcom@stthom.eduTue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6784http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6782More than 25 exhibitors will give information about career and volunteer opportunities in ministries in the church, opportunities for volunteering and religious vocationsmarcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6782http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6783The 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6783http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6779The 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.”marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6779http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6780Over 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6780http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6781A 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 singersmarcom@stthom.eduFri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6781http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6778The 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6778http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6777Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6777http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6776To 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6776http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6773St. Patrick’s Day Mass with Irish musicians and Archbishop Daniel DiNardo as celebrant. An Irish corned beef and cabbage brunch will follow the Mass.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6773http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6774Find 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6774http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6775Symposium titled “Moving from Tolerance to Acceptance: Understanding Islam” with keynote speakers Carol Quillen of the Boniuk Center, and Zuhaira Razzack of Interfaith Ministriesmarcom@stthom.eduMon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6775http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6772The annual B.K. Smith Lecture in History will feature eminent African-American and women's historian, Dr. Darlene Clark Hine, professor of history at Northwestern University. Dr. Clark-Hine will discuss "Writing Black Women into our Nation's History," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6772http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6769Dr. 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6769http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6770The 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.”marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6770http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6771The 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.”marcom@stthom.eduWed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6771http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6766The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6766http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6767The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6767http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6768For 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6768http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6765The 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?”marcom@stthom.eduThu, 9 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6765http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6762Karima 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6762http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6763The 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.”marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6763http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6764University 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6764http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6761In 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).marcom@stthom.eduMon, 6 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6761http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6760Avery 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.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6760http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6759Vanessa 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.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6759http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6756The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6756http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6757The 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6757http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6758Dale 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6758http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6754Recently, 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6754http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6755Colleagues 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6755http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6751In 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6751http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6752Northern 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6752http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6753A 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6753http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6750For 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.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6750http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6749Forty 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.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6749http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6748Mary 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.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 9 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=3618&Content_ID=6748