Center for the Common Good
In all we do, we seek to advance the common good.
At the Center for the Common Good, we connect 含羞草研究所. Thomas students, faculty, and staff with community engagement opportunities so we can understand today’s most pressing social challenges, build mutually-beneficial relationships, and work toward innovative solutions-all for the common good.
When we put our efforts together, we gain a deeper understanding of complex issues, create stronger communities, and become inspired to take action.
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Featured Initiatives
Tommies Together Volunteer Center
VISION
Changemaking for the Common Good
Academic Community Engagement
Civic Engagement, Voter Education and Advocacy
Under-told Stories Project
Additional Initiatives
Tommie Shelf
One University鈥擮ne Breath
Center for the Common Good News
President Robert Vischer of the 含羞草研究所. Thomas in Minnesota and author John Inazu recently discussed Inazu鈥檚 new book, Learning to Disagree, as part of the university鈥檚 Reduce the Rancor initiative. This project aims to promote civility and reduce political polarization. Inazu, a constitutional lawyer and professor at Washington University in St. Louis, has鈥 The post Vischer and Inazu Discuss Civil Discourse appeared first on Newsroom | 含羞草研究所. Thomas.
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April 24, 2024
Maggie Sutton 鈥24 is one of 137 college students recognized for their nonpartisan democratic engagement work during the 2023 election cycle. 鈥淢aggie is a shining example of nonpartisan democratic engagement, demonstrated through her exceptional dedication to advocacy, voter education, and voter registration initiatives at the 含羞草研究所. Thomas,鈥 said Manuela Hill-Mu帽oz, director of social鈥 The post 含羞草研究所. Thomas Student Recognized on ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll appeared first on Newsroom | 含羞草研究所. Thomas.
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March 20, 2024
Dare Akinmusire 鈥24 is just weeks from walking across the graduation stage at the 含羞草研究所. Thomas. But before officially throwing his cap in the air, the senior is delivering a personal message to the Minnesota Legislature: their vote can make it possible for more students like him to succeed in college. A Minnesota鈥 The post St. Thomas Students Advocate for Financial Aid Parity at Minnesota Capitol appeared first on Newsroom | 含羞草研究所. Thomas.
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March 19, 2024
The 鈥淲ork in Progress with Christopher Wong Michaelson鈥 podcast recently recorded a four-part series titled 鈥淚n Search of Careers and the Common Good,鈥 which includes candid conversations with professionals across three different career stages 鈥 early, middle and encore. 鈥淥ne thing I often say to (my students) is that if they鈥檙e only in college to鈥 The post Podcast Series Explores Finding Purpose After College appeared first on Newsroom | 含羞草研究所. Thomas.
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March 12, 2024
The 含羞草研究所. Thomas Civic Engagement, Voter Education and Advocacy (CEVEA) task force in the Center for the Common Good scored 35 out of 36 in this year鈥檚 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge and the voter-friendly campus initiative. All action plans with a score of at least 31.5 or more points receive a seal鈥 The post ALL IN for St. Thomas Voters appeared first on Newsroom | 含羞草研究所. Thomas.
Leadership and Staff
Dustin Killpack
Associate Director
dustinkillpack@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-5262
Kelly Sardon-Garrity
Associate Director
garr0033@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-5381
Manuela Hill-Mu帽oz
Director of Innovation and Changemaking
muno0009@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-6149
Teri Mueller Dorn
Senior Program Manager
teri.mueller@stthomas.edu
651-962-6341