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Here we go....

http://www.tommiemedia.com/news/tommie-johnnie-t-shirts-cause-controversy/

[Mr.MIAC]

What does it mean to be known nationally for academic excellence?

Does this mean we must move to Division I athletics? No. Does this mean we must create more research-based doctoral programs? No. This does mean we want to be more visible to prospective students, high school counselors, alumni, and employers beyond Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. We want our reputation for academic excellence to continue to strengthen and extend beyond these geographic boundaries.

This will require clarifying our messaging to students, employers, alumni, and donors about the value of a St. Thomas education and the value of investing in St. Thomas. We will need to invest in marketing and branding; leverage the energy, enthusiasm, and connections of our 100,000+ living alumni; and expand our resources devoted to student recruiting in strategic national and international locations. This also will require a change in our thinking of who we compare ourselves to for benchmarking purposes. We must consider as our peer schools other similar national universities, such as other comprehensive Catholic universities with national visibility and strong teaching missions.

As we become better known for academic excellence and the rigor and robustness of our programs, our students' academic profile will be stronger and their demographics will reflect more diversity, with both becoming more comparable to our benchmark schools. We will be actively committed to attracting the most talented students and increasing the socioeconomic, racial and ethnic diversity of our student body. For undergraduate students, in particular, this will require more applications, lower admit rates or higher selectivity, and strategic use of financial aid. It also will require a five-year enrollment management plan with specific academic and demographic enrollment targets against which we annually measure our progress.

We furthermore must be ardently committed to nourishing and sustaining a vibrant culture of inclusivity leading to consistently high retention and graduation rates across all student demographic groups.   

Wow, was camelgate so serious that it needed an extensive statement from the President herself!?! 

Unrelated, but rumor has it they're actively seeking donors for a new School of Agriculture.  It's hoped that UST students will gain experiential learning about various beasts of burden. It's also hoped this will reduce UST's carbon footprint, since the field trips to CSB currently used to cover the material will no longer be necessary.   

[DuffMan]

Unrelated, but rumor has it they're actively seeking donors for a new School of Agriculture.  It's hoped that UST students will gain experiential learning about various beasts of burden. It's also hoped this will reduce UST's carbon footprint, since the field trips to CSB currently used to cover the material will no longer be necessary.   

You joke, but I truly wonder what percentage of the U$T student body has never been to an actual farm.  You can be damn sure that my kids will know where their food comes from (and the answer is not "the grocery store").   

[OzJohnnie]

If Eau Claire beats the Johnnies, is it a "surprise"? I know many here might think it heresy, but is it out of the realm of possibility because of how Eau Claire played the Tommies so close last week?

I could see this game going either way.  While UW-EC isn't usually atop the WIAC, they're always a solid team, and they usually give the Johnnies all they can handle.  I think the outcome of this game will tell us a lot about the potential of the '14 Johnnie squad.

I think you're right, duff.  I expect this to be a very close game and a better than 50% chance of an EC win, being it's played on their turf.    If the Johnnies win this one, though, then I'll be pretty darn happy.  And if they win convincingly then I'll pretty much be raving-mad out of control with a complete loss of all perspective on the J's chances of MIAC dominance.

[OzJohnnie]

What surprised me most about the Auggie game last week wasn't giving up 40 (you knew the defense wasn't the strength of the team), it was that they could only put up one field goal.  With Scott, Sonnenfeld, and company coming back that must be the biggest disappointment at this point.  We probably won't learn much this weekend as they'll beat WI-CO by 20+ even if they play poorly.  But you need to give Wartburg some credit, they look for real - based on one week.

I think WB probably played at their best and AUG played a stinker.  So I doubt the game is reflective of both teams at best effort.  AUG will get their mojo quickly enough and do damage in the conference schedule.  Those high-caliber players have too much pride to fizzle every week.  (Particularly against the Tommies, boys.  Turn it up.)

[USTBench]

Unrelated, but rumor has it they're actively seeking donors for a new School of Agriculture.  It's hoped that UST students will gain experiential learning about various beasts of burden. It's also hoped this will reduce UST's carbon footprint, since the field trips to CSB currently used to cover the material will no longer be necessary.   

You joke, but I truly wonder what percentage of the U$T student body has never been to an actual farm.  You can be damn sure that my kids will know where their food comes from (and the answer is not "the grocery store").   

Was on a farm just the other day as a matter of fact. Went to the Lakes Area Co-op in Perham to get my half cow (quarter "Bennie" in the livestock biz), then went north of Hawley to dicker with some Hutterites for some chicken. (Guessing I'm the exception, not the rule, but mark me down for .001% of the student body/alums that have)

[OzJohnnie]

So I've been fortunate enough to secure tickets to the USA Eagles v. NZ All Blacks rugby match at Soldier Field on 1 November.

Link: http://usarugby.org/mens-eagles-news/item/usa-eagles-to-take-on-new-zealand-all-blacks-in-chicago

Nice.  Make sure to get there for warmups so you don't miss the Haka.

The most impressive aspect of the All Blacks is their discipline.  They are hard and committed.  And even though they'll probably be playing a few second stringers against the Eagles, I feel sorry for the Americans.  It's games like these where the second stringers get the chance to break into the first team.  And they play for keeps.  Could be a fun game.

[OzJohnnie]

Here we go....

http://www.tommiemedia.com/news/tommie-johnnie-t-shirts-cause-controversy/

I like this quote:

"When language does go too far or they use multi-syllabic words, we'll call them in, and we'll tell them that this isn't just embarrassing and a violation of our social norms; you're making it far too hard for most of the student body to read," Sachs said.

[sju56321]

I would go to Uno's-29 E. Ohio.
They have a great deep dish.
Or Giordano's equally good.

[Mr.MIAC]

I would go to Uno's-29 E. Ohio.
They have a great deep dish.
Or Giordano's equally good.

Thanks!

[Fannosaurus Rex]

Any of you Minnesotans get to see the aurora borealis?

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I would go to Uno's-29 E. Ohio.
They have a great deep dish.
Or Giordano's equally good.

I've never been a big fan of Deep Dish, but I guess if you're in Chicago, and have a yen for that, those are probably your best bets. If you've never had deep dish, be prepared for something a little diffewrent.

[OldAuggie]

Any of you Minnesotans get to see the aurora borealis?

Nothing tonight.

[ChicagoTommie]

I would go to Uno's-29 E. Ohio.
They have a great deep dish.
Or Giordano's equally good.

Thanks!

Lou Malnati's Chicago - Gold Coast
1120 North State Street (at State & Rush), Chicago, IL 60610

Pretty good pie also...you can't go wrong with the other choices either...

[DuffMan]

Was on a farm just the other day as a matter of fact. Went to the Lakes Area Co-op in Perham to get my half cow (quarter "Bennie" in the livestock biz), then went north of Hawley to dicker with some Hutterites for some chicken. (Guessing I'm the exception, not the rule, but mark me down for .001% of the student body/alums that have)

You are an exception, and that's why you're okay, in my book.  You also showed up at SJU sporting blaze orange and lugging a 30-pack of Hamm's through the woods.  A-OK!