April 17 – The University Crest
Since UST’s earliest days, the crest on the university seal has been a powerful symbol of our community. The imagery emblazoned on the shield tells the story of not only where we came from, but also the future toward which we are headed.
Read More2018 – 2023 Interim Report
See a copy of the 2018 – 2023 Call Toward Tomorrow Interim Working Draft Report presented on April 2, 2018.
Read MoreApril 6 – Call Toward Tomorrow – Our New Goal
As the UST community comes together and focuses on our shared future, it is important that we maintain transparency in our projects and processes. Because of that, and because I am just generally excited about it, I would like to take a moment to share an update with you. The Call Toward Tomorrow planning process is in full swing, and significant progress has been made as we look to the future of this great Catholic university.
Read MoreMarch 29 – Holy Week 2018: Triduum
Today, classes break for the remainder of Holy Week. Tonight, we begin a very special and meaningful time of year, Easter Triduum. For those not familiar with the term, Triduum marks the passion, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. One remarkable thing about Triduum is that it is in essence one liturgy that continues over three days.
Read MoreMarch 16 – St. Patrick’s Day 2018
We are the Celts, and tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day! As the day approaches, I am reminded of the difficult road St. Patrick travelled in life, but also how impactful and worthwhile that journey was.
Read MoreOversight Committee Meeting
See a copy of The Call Toward Tomorrow UST Integrated Planning presentation made during the Strategic Thinking Oversight Committee Meeting on February 12, 2018.
Read MoreLighting the Chapel for Christians
The University of St. Thomas is a Catholic university, and we are also Houston’s only Catholic university. That designation is an honor, and often a responsibility as well. I am always grateful when an opportunity comes along to act in a visible way to proclaim our authentic Catholicity. We have just such an opportunity this weekend.
Read MoreMessage from Deacon Vaclavik
It has been some time since we reported on The Call Toward Tomorrow integrated planning process. When last semester ended the 30-plus member Oversight Committee had completed work on the internal operational and spiritual core values and the 100-year core purpose. These were framing pieces that were built upon the University’s Catholic identity and mission statement, Basilian values and motto.
Read MoreMardi Gras Scholarship Gala 2018
It was a privilege and a pleasure for Melynda and me to welcome more than 500 guests on Saturday, Feb. 10, to the Hilton Americas-Houston for the 68th annual University of St. Thomas Light the Way Mardi Gras Scholarship Gala.
Read MoreFaculty Open Meeting
See the presentation made during the faculty open meeting on November 21, 2017 as part of the Call Toward Tomorrow process.
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