To Inspire and Transform/One Generation to the Next

January 15, 2007

In September 2005, our institutions announced the largest capital campaigns in our histories – Our Place in the World at the College of Saint Benedict and One Generation to the Next at Saint John’s University. Together we are seeking to raise $230 million to strengthen our educational mission by investing in our students, our faculty, our staff and our programs and facilities.  

We are deeply humbled by the more than $175 million that has already been committed to our campaigns. This outpouring of philanthropic support is a strong endorsement of our institutions and our mission to prepare young men and women for full and meaningful lives of leadership and service in today’s world.

The principal focus of the campaigns is support for the undergraduate colleges.  CSB/SJU seeks nearly $185 million to fund endowments for student financial aid, academic programs and educational initiatives.

The success of our capital campaigns, which coincide with the 150^th anniversaries of Saint Benedict’s Monastery, Saint John’s Abbey and Saint John’s University, is critically important to the future of our institutions.  But more importantly, these campaigns are all about people – students, faculty and staff who are committed to making our world a better place. 

For the latest about the campaigns, please use the links on the left side of this page.