E-News from CSB/SJU

April 10, 2007

Hello...we have exciting news to share with you.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University have each recently received $1 million matching capital grants from the Bush Foundation for endowed student scholarships and financial aid. When fully matched, these combined grants will be worth $4 million to both institutions.

Read the full story.

Now, here's the rest of the news from campus.

SaintStock: June 22, 2007
Get your tickets today!

Caritas Awards Ceremony recognizes commitment to service and social justice
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University campus ministry offices host the annual Caritas Awards Ceremony Monday, April 16 at the Teresa Reception Center, Main Building, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph.

Career opportunities at CSB/SJU
Have you ever thought about working at CSB/SJU? Current openings include an Annual Giving Associate at CSB, Associate Director of Fellows Relations at SJU and CSB/SJU Admission Representative.

Saint John's Alumni Association summer golf scramble
Mark your calendars! This year’s Saint John's Alumni Association summer golf scramble is on Monday, July 16 at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids.

CSB/SJU alumnae/i happy hours
Alumnae/i happy hours have been scheduled for the month of April in the Twin Cities and Central Minnesota.

Check out these alum network gatherings across the nation
Seattle, Washington D.C., Chicago and more. Johnnies and Bennies are getting together.

CSB Reunion 2007: You won't believe what we have planned
Invitations are in the mail and programming is better than ever.

Saint John's at 150: Celebrating the Sesquicentennial
To celebrate Saint John's Sesquicentennial with as many alumni and friends as possible, Saint John's has hosted several Saint John's at 150 celebrations on campus as well as in various cities around the country this past year. And more are planned in the coming weeks.

Pinestock 2007 – alumnae/i tickets available
CSB/SJU alumnae/i are invited to this year's Pinestock festivities at Saint John's on Saturday, April 28.

Free seminar: A guide to passing on personal possessions, May 1
Mary Anderson, technical advisor for Family Resource Management, University of Minnesota Extension Service, will lead this timely and information-packed seminar in St. Cloud, Minn.

SaintStock T-shirt contest deadline: April 20
Submit your design for the official SaintStock 2007 T-shirt to CSB Alumnae Relations today.

E-Mentoring volunteer opportunity – 300 alumnae needed
The E-Mentor Program will launch in the fall of 2007 with the goal of 300 alums connecting with 300 Saint Ben’s students, simply through e-mail.

Summer sports camps at Saint John's
Looking for summer activities for your children? Registrations are being taken for summer sports camps at Saint John's.

The Saint John's Bible on display at Saint John's
Catch it before it's over! The Saint John's Bible exhibition Prophets: Word and Image will only be on display at Saint John's until June 1.

Companions on a Journey training scheduled
Training and introduction sessions to Group Spiritual Companioning are being scheduled. These sessions are sponsored by Companions on a Journey at the College of Saint Benedict.

Be an online mentor
Once you register for the CSB/SJU Online Community you can opt-in to participate as a mentor/career resource. You can also search for alumnae/i who are willing to offer career advice and guidance.

CSB/SJU celebrate Poetry Month
April is Poetry Month, and to celebrate, all poetry titles will be 20 percent off the entire month of April.

Book Buy Back is scheduled for May 8 - 11, 2007
Book Buy Back is set for May 8 – 11 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Students will be given half of the purchase price of a textbook if the professor has ordered the text for the next semester and if the bookstore does not already have a sufficient number of books.

CSB/SJU alums invited to participate in Vault Survey 2008
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University have agreed to participate in the Vault College Survey. We would greatly appreciate it if you would help in this effort by completing the survey.

Young Alums event: May 24
Alumnae/i from the classes of 2002-2007, this is the event you’ve been waiting for. An evening of beer tasting at Summit Brewery.

Diploma frames on sale for alumnae/i
Now is the perfect time to get that diploma frame you always wanted, they're on sale!

Book Lovers' Night at CSB: May 15
The next Book Lovers’ Night is Tuesday, May 15, 2007 featuring Patricia Hampl, Blue Arabesque.

Graduation is just around the corner
The CSB and SJU Bookstores have a variety of graduation gifts including: diploma frames, glassware, class rings and more.

CSB/Bernick’s Pepsi Women’s Walk – April 29
Form a team with friends for this 30 minute walk/run at the College of Saint Benedict, Sunday, April 29, 2007, 2 p.m.

3g2 Summer Camp registration now open
If you have a daughter, granddaughter or special girl in your life who will complete 6th, 7th or 8th grade this spring, register her now for an unforgettable, unique summer camp experience at Saint Benedict's Monastery.

Professor Wendy Doniger speaks during CSB Renaissance Residency Program
Professor Wendy Doniger, whose research and teaching interests revolve around Hinduism and mythology, speaks at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at the Teresa Reception Center Boardroom, Main Building, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph.

Oh, the places they’ll go: Where do CSB/SJU graduates go after graduation?
Since graduation is right around the corner, you might be wondering what CSB/SJU graduates do after graduation?

Poet Anne Carson returns to CSB for unique lecture
Poet Anne Carson returns to the College of Saint Benedict to give a unique lecture at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 20 at the Instrumental Rehearsal Room, Benedicta Arts Center of the College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph.

CSB hosts annual summer Elderhostel program
Find out about Abraham Lincoln, Russia and the women of the Bible and early Benedictine prioresses during the 30th annual Elderhostel program June 3-8 at the College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph.

The College of Saint Benedict for women and Saint John's University for men are partners in liberal arts education, providing students the opportunity to benefit from the distinctions of not one, but two nationally recognized Catholic, undergraduate colleges. Together, the colleges challenge students to live balanced lives of learning, work, leadership and service in a changing world.

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