--- title: "Kimberly Vrudny (’95): United’s 2011 Distinguished Alum" description: "Kimberly Vrudny: United’s 2011 Distinguished Alum" image: https://blog.unitedseminary.edu/hubfs/stthomas-cas-kimberly-vrudney.jpg --- [![The Canvas Logo_Final1.png](https://blog.unitedseminary.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Canvas%20Logo_Final1.png?width=1779&name=The%20Canvas%20Logo_Final1.png "The Canvas Logo_Final1.png")](https://blog.unitedseminary.edu/the-canvas) - [Theology](https://blog.unitedseminary.edu/the-canvas/tag/theology) - [Activism](https://blog.unitedseminary.edu/the-canvas/tag/activism) - [Arts](https://blog.unitedseminary.edu/the-canvas/tag/arts) - [Formation](https://blog.unitedseminary.edu/the-canvas/tag/formation) - [Voice](https://blog.unitedseminary.edu/the-canvas/tag/voice) - [Theology of Prince](https://blog.unitedseminary.edu/the-canvas/tag/theology-of-prince) ![original-5](https://blog.unitedseminary.edu/hubfs/Images/social-suggested-images/original-5.jpg "original-5") ### Subscribe to The Canvas ### Subscribe to The Canvas ## Featured Post   [Rev. 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She is a tenured associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, teaching in the theology department with a focus on the arts. Her classes, which explore the intersection of theology and public health, integrate service learning into coursework. Due to her efforts in developing a service learning program, she was awarded the ‘Outstanding Faculty in Service Learning Award’ in 2006. Kim has been an adjunct professor at United and a leader in United’s theology and arts consultations. She was co-editor of *Arts, Theology, and the Church* and of *Visual Theology*, a book of essays dedicated to Wilson Yates. Kim is also director of the HIV/AIDS initiatives at St. Thomas. During her seven-month sabbatical in South Africa in 2009-2010, she recorded the stories of people whose lives were affected by HIV/AIDS. This culminated in her photo documentary, “30 Years/30 Lives.” This poignant and thought-provoking exhibit was at United last fall and is currently on tour throughout the country. “*Through her scholarship and teaching, through her prophetic voice, and through her contributions to the greater good of the community, she has embodied and expressed the traditions that are at the heart of this school’s life and mission.” – Wilson Yates* Kim was nominated for this award by Cathy Pino, a United student. Join us in celebrating and congratulating Kimberly Vrudny as this year’s Distinguished Alum!   ### [United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities](https://blog.unitedseminary.edu/the-canvas/author/united-theological-seminary) United Theological Seminary prepares innovative and compassionate leaders for the equipping of churches, other faith communities, and society toward justice and peace. 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