Nov. 1, 2008 | Vol. 1, Issue 2
New Course Offered: Principled Leadership and Entrepreneurism
How did we get into the current global financial tailspin? It was not a lack of financial expertise, but a failure of principled leadership. A new, interdisciplinary course, entitled Democracy and Principled Entrepreneurism in a World of Change, was developed with the financial assistance of the Koch Foundation.

UST and HCC Partnership Garners $2.4 Million Grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $2.4 million grant to the University of St. Thomas and partner institution, Houston Community College. DOE’s College Cost Reduction Access Act/Hispanic-Serving Institutions program aims to increase the number of Hispanic and underserved students attaining degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Micro Credit Program Hosts Second Annual Dum Spiro Event on Nov. 5
The Center for International Studies Micro Credit Program invites you to the second annual Dum Spiro fundraising event at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon. Enjoy a silent auction, raffle, live music and food.

UST Dedicates Mendenhall Achievement Center
A crowd gathered at the University of St. Thomas on Wednesday, Oct. 15 for the dedication and blessing of the Mendenhall Achievement Center. The event celebrated the generous $4.5 million gift made by Trini Mendenhall Sosa.

UST Drama Department Presents NOISES OFF
NOISES OFF, the classic farce by the Tony Award-winning author Michael Frayn, is not one play but two; simultaneously a traditional 1940s British domestic farce called NOTHIN ON, and the backstage drama that develops during NOTHING ON’s final rehearsal and subsequent tour. The play runs Nov. 7-8, 12-15, and 19-22.


Shining Star


In This Issue:
International philanthropic efforts of faculty and staff in Peru • Master in Liberal Arts Program alumni • 2008 Alumni Association Fall Fashion Event • A Spiritual Pilgrimage to Sydney, Australia for World Youth Day


Sandra Soliz
Director of Communications
solizs@stthom.edu
(713)525-3116

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