The Miami Herald Neighbors section recently published an STU recognition: the award received by one of our alumni – a graduate from our graduate level Biscayne College’s Guidance and Counseling Program - MIA LAFRANCE, current counselor at DR. HENRY W. MACK/WEST LITTLE RIVER K-8 CENTER. Mia won the Teacher of the Year award and is competing as one of the six finalists for the Miami Dade County award.

One of the leading Catholic universities in the southeast United States, St. Thomas University continues its 50th Anniversary festivities as it expands academic programs and undergraduate scientific research, offers nursing scholarships and launches its Human Trafficking Academy.

Paul Maineiri, the Head Baseball Coach at Louisiana State who started his coaching career at St. Thomas University had his jersey retired before STU’s 2012 season opener vs. Florida Memorial on January 31st.

The NAIA has posted a story about Maddie Cummings and Nickerline Montina reaching 1,000 points. It is the lead story on the NAIA DII WBB front page and listed as an “other headline” on the NAIA front page.

ReEnvision Team accomplishes significant achievements in its first year amassing more than $80,000 in academic and achievement scholarship, traveling 15,000+ miles, founding 18 initiatives across five continents while logging more than 1,000 hours in volunteer service.

The year-long celebration continues as Miami’s St. Thomas University – www.stu.edu - celebrates its 50th Anniversary. One of the leading Catholic universities in the southeast United States, the institution is recognized by a track record in developing leaders in justice, business, sciences and ministry.

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School of Science Dean Wim Steelant addressed a group of elementary school students from the City of Miami Gardens this week as they received awards and recognitions for their outstanding science projects.

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Faculty members in attendance: Dr. Barbara Buzzi, Dr. Katsia Cadeau, Dr. Pam Cingel, Dr. James Conley, Dr. Gary Feinberg, Dr. Jodi Grace, Dr. Lisa Knowles, Dr. Agatha Ogazon, Dr. Justin Peart, Dr. Craig Reese, Prof. Larry Treadwell IV, and Prof. Pedro A. Figueredo

Following its commitment to engage students in the sciences and address the nation’s critical shortage of future scientists, St. Thomas University’s Office of Sponsored Research and Programs – led by Dr. Jeffrey Pickens and Susan Buzzi, is sponsoring and developing a science and engineering competition for nineteen elementary schools in the City of Miami Gardens.

Faculty members in attendance: Dr. Barbara Buzzi, Dr. Katsia Cadeau, Dr. Pam Cingel, Dr. James Conley, Dr. Gary Feinberg, Dr. Jodi Grace, Dr. Lisa Knowles, Dr. Agatha Ogazon, Dr. Justin Peart, Dr. Craig Reese, Prof. Larry Treadwell IV, and Prof. Pedro A. Figueredo

As a direct result of a truly university-wide effort, our peer-reviewed St. Thomas University’s Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Jubilee issue is featuring true multidisciplinary research by our colleagues and we are proud of their work. This Jubilee issue (Volume 3, Number 3) contains seven articles, a “Life Forward” section featuring an interview with the president of St. Thomas University the Rev. Monsignor Franklyn Casale, two student articles and a reflection paper in addition to two book reviews.

St. Thomas School of Law recently announced additional scholarship recipients as follows: The recipient of the Harold W. “Butch” Gabel III St. Thomas More Award is Rebecca Duffield...

Steeve Simbert, a sophomore at St. Thomas University (STU) double majoring in Political Science and Global Leadership & Philosophy has been chosen as a one of 100 national leaders from 44 states in the District of Columbia for Opportunity Nation.

November 15, 2011
Rev. Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale’s Address

Recognized television anchors and producers of the blog Highway to a Husband joined Dr. Marcela Moyano’s New Media and Blog Design class on October 26 to share their experiences as bloggers.

By Monsignor Franklyn Casale

Late breaking…we won 2-0 vs. Northwood University to secure the Sun Conference Regular Season Championship and will now host the Semi-Finals and Finals of the Sun Conference Championship on Nov. 11-12.

All members of the St. Thomas University community are welcome
Chapel of St. Anthony
Thursday, October 27th, 5 p.m.

This year’s program features Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and Professor Anita Allen, Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

It is a convenient source of quality insurance products for alumni and their families. Our current program includes medical (short-term and renewable), dental, life, long term care, travel insurance plans, and more. Of course, excellent customer service comes standard with all plans!

Students and faculty from the Institute for Communication, Entertainment and Media (ICEM) presented their academic research at the 81st Annual Convention of the Florida Communication Association that took place from October 13 to October 15 at the Four Points Sheraton Orlando Studio City.

Global Entrepreneurship Week, November 14-18, 2011, is an international initiative that introduces entrepreneurship to youth on six continents. St. Thomas University’s School of Business (www.stu.edu/business) has steadily gained a reputation for developing leaders in the business arena for 50 years.

Brother Paul Quenon, OCSO, from the Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky, will be sharing his wisdom and wit with our St. Thomas community Thursday, October 20th. Join us and learn about the monastic community’s legacy to the environment and spiritual studies.

St. Thomas’ new INTERNATIONAL exchange agreement is providing students the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or an academic year. Students can apply now for next semester, through Toni Mountain (Student Afairs division) and their faculty advisors.

Special thanks to Biscayne College’s Department of Social Sciences, Dr. Buzzi, Dr. Volker, Dr. Bachay, and the whole team! Today, Monday, October 3, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, her documentary crew will film one of the transgendered panel members at the graduate-level counseling class. Hope to share video clip with you soon.

October 14th unveils ME TOO: ALL THE SAME a unique art experience. Come see or be seen… it’s up to you! Through revealing self – portraits, the artist will explore a connection of their hidden selves with the audience.

Come by the Fitness Room and meet Tonya Hopson, St. Thomas Strength Conditioning Coach(904-703-3192). The graduate-level student is a leader in fitness and nutrition and will be able to interact with faculty and staff next semester.

Renowned for leadership development in justice, science, business and ministry, Miami’s St. Thomas University is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

The Burn Notice episode that had a segment filmed here this summer at the Law School will be playing tonight at 9pm on the USA channel.

Nice turnout at the St. Thomas Law orientation luncheon this afternoon. New LS students enjoyed catered lunch and some Caribbean steel drum music while mingling with their new classmates at the Fernandez Center.

The International Council for Innovation in Higher Education is ready to kick-off its 2011 academic conference on information and communication networks, under the direction of a St. Thomas University alumna Maureen Sheehan Paparella.

The South Florida arts scene, from trendy SoBe to Calle Ocho and Wynwood, continues to showcase Miami Dade County as a growing culturally oriented metropolis. And Miami’s St. Thomas University has been steadily increasing its arts curriculum to offer an alternative to visual arts degrees and help emerging art entrepreneurs and non-profit managers to learn the business of art.

Kudos to our former Dean, Al Garcia, on a job very well done these past 24 hours in his multiple interviews with the media, including FOX 7, CBS 4, ABC Local 10 and Telemundo.

On June 11, 2011 at 7:00pm Dr. Susan Angulo, Associate Provost and Alina Philipp attended on behalf of St. Thomas University the Twenty Seventh Annual Migrant Students Recognition Program.

Congratulations, Bobcats!

St. Thomas University held its 2011 commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 14 at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness starting at 9:00 a.m. with the School of Law graduation.

Friday, May 13, our former Biscayne College alumnus, US Ambassador to the Holy See Miguel Diaz, was honored at an intimate luncheon on campus prior to participating at the STU graduation as keynote speaker.

Thursday, May 12, the STU Institute of Communication, Entertainment and Media gathered faculty, friends and students to formally unveil the new addition to our campus entrance Sculpture Garden.

April 19, 2011

In addition to traditional Catholic and Campus Ministry activities, faculty and students participated in a “Holy Week pilgrimage,” incorporating the spiritual to their busy schedules.

Steeve Simbert, a St. Thomas University freshman double majoring in Global Leadership and Political Science, has been selected by the Education Association for China Tomorrow (EACT) to attend the International Youth Festival (IYF) 2011 US-China from July 12 to August 8, 2011.

Led by Father Harry Loubriel and Campus Ministry staff, April 15

Karen Mejia and Aileen Valdes, senior tutors at St. Thomas University Writing Center, were honored as co-recipients of the 2011 Southeastern Writing Center Association Undergraduate Tutor Award.

Steeve Simbert, a freshman at St. Thomas University (STU) double majoring in Global Leadership and Political Science, was selected to attend the Clinton Global Initiative University 2011

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities

St. Thomas University was home to a historic visit from the Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See Mission to the United Nations, Archbishop Francis A. Chullikatt, March 30th.

Rosanna Rodriguez, a second year student of the B.A. in Psychology program, presented a research paper, YouTube: Video Streaming and Learning, at the Fifth Annual South Florida Undergraduate Communication Honors Conference on March 19th at the FAU’s Boca Raton Campus.

St. Thomas University’s Sardiñas Gallery inaugurated the opening show Disappearing Landscapes – paintings by Cristina de la Vega – Thursday, March 17, 2011 with a cocktail reception to meet the artist from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

STU Campus Ministry went on its FIRST- 1-DAY Beach Retreat at Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, Saturday, March 26th.

Dr. David Quesada, a faculty member in the School of Science, Technology, and Engineering Management, has been honored with the Early Career Scientist Assembly (ECSA) award from the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder Colorado.

St. Thomas University celebrates the publication of Multiculti Mixterations : Playful and Profound Cultural Interpretations Through Haiku.

St. Thomas’ “Take the Campus Tour,” the online, interactive game that engaged South Florida high school students in a unique virtual road (STU4U) where they learned about academic degrees, our alumni success stories, and STU campus life, reached its exciting conclusion this month.

This past Monday, March 7th, STU was honored by the visit of Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo, President of the Vatican City State.

Biscayne College held an Open House and formal blessing of its newly renovated Kennedy Hall offices and facilities Tuesday March 8, 2011.

St. Thomas’ School of Science, Technology and Engineering Management held its first Regional Science Fair February 25 at its Carnival Cruise Lines Building, with approximately 200 high school students visiting our campus, taking tours, chatting with professors and Admissions reps, and interviewing with judges hoping to become finalists and win great prizes.

Journalism writing students at St. Thomas University have had the opportunity to address their concerns regarding human rights and immigration issues through an ongoing collaborative curriculum with United Press International (UPI).

Dr. Jodi Grace, Professor of Psychology, and her research students, Chip Timmons, Tiffany Smith and Kathryn Drumheller , presented the findings of their research “Choose Your Words Wisely: Methodological Challenges in Measuring Patient Deception in Medical Appointments” at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology held in San Antonio, TX, January 27-29.

February 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM (Kennedy Building, Room 201), St. Thomas and Miami-based non-profit FACES (Foundation Advancing Cultural and Economic Survival) are co-hosting a rare visit from a member of one of the world’s oldest cultures.

The St. Thomas University School of Law Trial Team won first place in the annual Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Trial Competition.

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Please join us as we celebrate Fall 2010 Commencement Saturday, December 18 at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness starting at 10 AM. The keynote speaker is Mexican-American Juan Sepulveda, Director of The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.

A press conference was held at St. Thomas University Tuesday, November 30th in support of the passage of the Dream Act.

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Provost Gregory S. Chan, in consultation with St. Thomas University President, Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale, the University’s Senior Staff, and Members of the Search Committee, announced the appointment of Dr. Wim F.A. Steelant as the newly designated Dean of St. Thomas University’s School of Science, Technology and Engineering Management (STEM)

St. Thomas University School of Business celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week the second year in a row with a series of entrepreneur-related events.

St. Thomas University successfully held its first annual Global Entrepreneur Award Reception in which important members of the South Florida business community were honored for their entrepreneurial success.

On November 6, 2010, St. Thomas University's Institute for Communication Entertainment and Media hosted their inaugural art man agemen t seminar titled "Learn the Business of Art".

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St. Thomas University’s Intercultural Human Rights Law Review presented its annual symposium entitled "Human Rights Aftershocks: Haiti" November 5, 2010.

The St. Thomas University Main Library celebrated Asian Heritage Month with a series of events from October 25th to November 22nd.

STU Hosts Student Political Debate

The new Art Studio at St. Thomas University gives students an opportunity to experience and develop their artistic techniques in a fully equipped facility.

STU Men's Soccer beat Ave Maria to win a share of the Sun Conference regular season title Wednesday afternoon. The Bobcats won convincingly with 6 goals and a clean sheet.

St. Thomas University was honored by the U.S. Census for its participation in increasing Census awareness as well as its collaboration in the technical training of Census employees.

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St. Thomas University Institute for Communications, Entrainment and Media was strongly represented last week at the 80th Annual Florida Communications Association Conference.

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STU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Hispanic Author - Marian de la Fuente. A well-known journalist and author, the STU honorary degree recipient presented her latest publication "Gigante de los Pies de Barro."

STU is poised to launch an exciting marketing strategy that integrates media and public sector sponsorship with students’ increased use of technology.

The Clinton Global Initiative has officially placed St. Thomas University as a partner in light of its 2010 STU/Port-de-Paix, Haiti, Global Solidarity Partnership (STU GSP) commitment to action.

St. Thomas University School of Theology and Ministry is pleased to announce its newly created interdenominational Ecumenical Institute.

St. Thomas University students of the Florida Studies class visited the historical city of St. Augustine, Florida, under the guidance of history professor Dr. Francis Sicius.

Andrej Milic, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Management degree in Justice Administration, was selected as a winner for the 2010 Commu