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Cuba and the Sino-Soviet Dispute
[ 2013 ] [ Hits:144 ]
Description: At the height of the Cold War in the 1960s, the Soviet Union, the Peoples’ Republic of China, and revolutionary Cuba would seem to have been steadfast allies in the struggle against what they called “Western Imperialism.” However, unity of pur
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Is Loving an Art or a Command?
[ 2012 ] [ Hits:334 ]
Description: The Focolare Movement and the University of St. Thomas present a Memorial Mass for Chiara Lubich celebrated by Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza, Archbishop Emeritus of Galveston-Houston. Following Mass will a lecture “Is Loving an Art or a Command?
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Edith Stein Between Husserl & St. Thomas Aquinas
[ 2011 ] [ Hits:451 ]
Description: The 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. The 4th Annual Zambos
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Champions Club Benefit Luncheon - Jamey Rootes
[ 2010 ] [ Hits:949 ]
Description: Jamey Rootes leads the lineup as the keynote speaker for the 2010 Champions Club Benefit Luncheon. Rootes serves as president of the Houston Texans and has been with the franchise for 10 years. He has overseen the team’s efforts to secure stadium
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"Faith and Reason in the Modern Catholic University" by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
[ 2009 ] [ Hits:1062 ]
Description: As part of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition Lecture Series, Cardinal DiNardo speaks about the Catholic Church and Catholic higher education. He has a strong interest in the role of education in Catholic formation and the role of Catholicism in hig
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UST Champions Club Benefit Luncheon - Gary Kubiak
[ 2009 ] [ Hits:1087 ]
Description: Houston Texans Head Coach Gary Kubiak led the line-up as the keynote speaker at the University of St. Thomas Champions Club Benefit Luncheon on Friday, May 15. The event drew a crowd of more than 150, and raised more than $70,000 to support UST’s i
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Prayer Service in Remembrance of Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe and his son, Julian
[ 2009 ] [ Hits:1807 ]
Description: A prayer service in remembrance of Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe and his son, Julian. Wensjoe served on the UST faculty since 1994, and as the director of the Center for International Studies since 2005. Dr. Wensjoe received the St Thomas Aquinas Aw
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His Excellency: George Washington
[ 2006 ] [ Hits:1350 ]
Description: Speaker(s): Joseph J. EllisDate: January 26th, 2006Location: Cullen HallLength: 62 minsDescription: Joseph J. Ellis comes to the University to talk about his latest book, His Excellency: George Washington.Video:
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The Council of Trent and the Making of Modern Catholicism
[ 2004 ] [ Hits:1500 ]
Description: The B.K. Smith Lecture was established in 1957 by the family and friends of the late Benjamin Kopper Smith. The lecture series has brought a succession of distinguished scholars to the UST campus to lecture and to hold informal discussions with stud
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2005 Barbara Hurwitz Lecture Series: "Leadership in the Changing World"
[ 2005 ] [ Hits:1458 ]
Description: Speaker(s): The Honorable Bill White Date: March 10th, 2005 Location: Cullen Hall
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Russia in Search of Itself
[ 2005 ] [ Hits:1168 ]
Description: The B.K. Smith Lecture in History, the university's oldest lecture series, is proud to have Dr. James H. Billington, librarian of Congress and famed historian of Russia. He presents a lecture entitled "Russia in Search of Itself." Speaker(s):
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Research Symposium Weekend
[ 2007 ] [ Hits:1454 ]
Description: Members provides students special learning opportunities that deepen their knowledge of a subject. Students develop analytical and writing skills and emerge from the experience as critical thinkers and confident speakers. Undergraduate research is an
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Senior Class Luncheon
[ 2007 ] [ Hits:1018 ]
Description: The Class of 2007 sits down to a luncheon in honor of their achievements. Speaker(s): Cyril White Date: April 19th, 2007
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The Power of the Pebble in the Pond
[ 2007 ] [ Hits:1139 ]
Description: Speaker(s): Margaret May Damen Date: May 2nd, 2007 Location: Scanlan Rm
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Liberal Education: Is it Worthwhile to those in the Medical Professions?
[ 2007 ] [ Hits:1001 ]
Description: Speaker(s): Edmund D. Pellegrino, M.D.Date: September 20th, 2007Location: Scanlan Rm, JerabeckLength: 55 minsDescription: Drawing on a career as a medical practitioner, medical ethicist and academic that spans more than 50 years, Dr. Edmund Pell
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The Struggle for Freedom and Hope in Zimbabwe
[ 2007 ] [ Hits:1034 ]
Description: University of St. Thomas presents two of the most effective opposition leaders in Zimbabwe today, Morgan Tsvangirai and Roy Bennett, discussing the current political and social situation in Zimbabwe.Speaker(s): Morgan Tsvan
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Church and Society Between War and Peace in the Holy Land
[ 2004 ]
Original title: Church and Society Between War and Peace in the Holy Land [ Hits:898 ]
Description: Speaker(s): Fr. David-Maria A. Jaeger, OFM, JC Date: February 11th, 2004 Location: Jones Hall Length: 104 mins Description: The Cen
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Beyond Vocational Training: Liberal Arts as a Lifetime Degree
[ 2004 ] [ Hits:1835 ]
Description: Speaker(s): Dr. Robert PattenDate: October 21, 2004Location: Cullen HallLength: 75 minsDescription: Starting from the present and the real pressures on students to major in vocational subjects, this talk will look back to the Enlightenment quarr
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Dual Language Symposium Day 2
[ 2008 ] [ Hits:1150 ]
Description: Speaker(s): Mimi MetDate: January 25th, 2008Location: Scanlan RmLength: 47 minsDescription: Mimi Met shares her experiences of Dual Language programs.Video:
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Entrepreneur Round Table 2006 (Day 1)
[ 2006 ] [ Hits:966 ]
Description: Speaker(s): Emily Armenta, Jim McIngvaleDate: September 19th, 2006Location: ScanlonLength: 60 minsDescription: Emily Armenta, pres, Armenta Designs, gives a woman's perspective on business entrepreneurship. Following that, Jim "Mack" McIngvale o
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Honors Research Symposium 2005
[ 2005 ] [ Hits:1116 ]
Description: Speaker(s): *Multiple*Date: April 15th, 2005Location: Scanlan Rm, JerabeckLength: 65 minsDescription: WHAT DO I WANT FOR MY CHILD: PASSING ON A BETTER INHERITANCE.Video:
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Entrepreneur Round Table 2006 (Day 2)
[ 2006 ] [ Hits:1053 ]
Description: Speaker(s): multipleDate: September 20th, 2006Location: ScanlonLength: 75 minsDescription: A lively moderator-led discussion of the joys and pains of entrepreneurship. Featured Kenneth Engerrand, VP of BrownSims; Ronald Farmer, CEO of US-LED; Pa
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Honors Research Symposium 2004
[ 2004 ] [ Hits:992 ]
Description: Speaker(s): *Multiple*Date: April 16th, 2004Location: Scanlan, JerabeckLength: 59 minsDescription: Multiculturalism: from enlightenment toward a richer, more integral model of human experience.Video:
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Intimate Unions: The Ethics and Politics of Marriage
[ 2006 ] [ Hits:1409 ]
Description: Speaker(s): 2006 Senior Honors ClassDate: April 7th, 2006Location: ScanlonLength: 56 minsDescription: Marriage: why does it matter? Sex: what is it for and why does it have so much power over us? Many of the problems in our society can be traced
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Honduras Case
[ Hits:971 ]
Description: Speaker(s): Terence O'RourkeDate: N/ALocation: N/ALength: 5 minsDescription: Death Row Interviews with two convicted murderers from Honduras, commentary by Consul General, Republic of Honduras and St. Thomas Intertnational Law professor Terence
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Dual Language Symposium Day 1
[ 2008 ] [ Hits:1046 ]
Description: Speaker(s): Mary CazabonDate: January 24th, 2008Location: Scanlan RmLength: 52 minsDescription: Mary Cazabon shares her experiences of Dual Language programs.Video:
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Commencement Address
[ 2004 ] [ Hits:1070 ]
Description: Speaker(s): Cardinal Oscar RodriguezDate: May 15, 2004Location: George R. BrownLength: 30 minsDescription: His Eminence Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga, the first Cardinal in history from Honduras, spoke on "The Challenges of Globalization: Eth
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