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Link-Lee Mansion Renovation

By Staff

The Link-Lee Mansion on the University of St. Thomas campus is one of Houston’s most treasured architectural jewels.

April 17 – The University Crest

By Dr. Richard Ludwick

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.

2018 – 2023 Interim Report

By Staff

See a copy of the 2018 – 2023 Call Toward Tomorrow Interim Working Draft Report presented on April 2, 2018.

April 6 – Call Toward Tomorrow – Our New Goal

By Dr. Richard Ludwick

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.

March 29 – Holy Week 2018: Triduum

By Dr. Richard Ludwick

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.

March 16 – St. Patrick’s Day 2018

By Dr. Richard Ludwick

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.

Oversight Committee Meeting

By Staff

See a copy of The Call Toward Tomorrow UST Integrated Planning presentation made during the Strategic Thinking Oversight Committee Meeting on February 12, 2018.

The Chapel of St. Basil on the UST campus.

Lighting the Chapel for Christians

By Dr. Richard Ludwick

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.

Message from Deacon Vaclavik

By Deacon Larry 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.

Melynda and Richard Ludwick, Betty Fisher, and Bert Edmundson at the Mardi Gras event.

Mardi Gras Scholarship Gala 2018

By Dr. Richard Ludwick

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.

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