Encounter Summer 2019
Mural Makes Headlines
// Art Project Reached Millions
Man & Machine
// Meet UST’s Doctor of Data
Bribery Rocks Higher Ed
// The Ethics of Admissions
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Letter from the President
It has been a year of amazing progress! The Celt community came together in 2019 and dreamed big around five priorities: culture, academics, enrollment, infrastructure and awareness. Take a quick tour of the Call Toward Tomorrow highlights with Lenny the Lion, our mascot, and read about our achievements in this issue of Encounter.
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1952 Alumna Archives the Story of UST
A large room on the second floor of Doherty Library contains a treasure trove of University of St. Thomas history, and the most valuable asset of all: 88-63r-old “Miss Betty” Louis Koenig Fischer, ’52, MRE ’91, official archivist.
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Man & Machine: The Human Element to Big Data
Our relationship with technology is pervasive and powerful. UST computer scientist Dr. Carlos Monroy counsels us to understand technology’s potential dangers so we can enjoy its vast benefits without fear.
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Doubling Down on Innovation
Business Dean Beena George cements the University’s dedication to create a culture of innovation by applying business acumen in her new role as UST’s first chief innovation officer.
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Q & A: The Future of Enrollment
Last fall, UST had the largest undergraduate enrollment in its history. Vice president of enrollment, Arthur Ortiz discusses enrollment trends, infrastructure and the impact of the recent scandal that affected universities around the United States.
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News & Notables
Recaps of top news stories that celebrate UST’s commitment to excellence through its programs, partnerships and people. This is how we are making an impact.
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Alumni Profiles
A snapshot of alumni achievements to celebrate including the 2019 Vincent J. Guinan Alumnus of the Year Anthony Pizzitola ’73, MBA ’82.
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In Memoriam
A snapshot of alumni achievements to celebrate including the 2019 Vincent J. Guinan Alumnus of the Year Anthony Pizzitola ’73, MBA ’82.
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Capturing Catholicism
Catholic Filmmaker Cimela Kidonakis ‘ 09 loves storytelling. Armed with a St. Thomas education, Kidonakis explores her faith through film to tell stories that are not easily forgotten.
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