E-News for August
August 15, 2006
Greetings!
Congratulations to our CSB and SJU graduates who have been awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarships or Teaching Assistantships administered by the Fulbright Commission. Learn more about them:
Fulbright Scholarships
Austrian Teaching Assistantships
Now, here's the news from campus.
Saint John's at 150 events announced
The Sesquicentennial celebration continues this fall and early 2008 with Saint John's at 150 events in several cities across the country and the Bahamas.
New Gorecki Dining and Conference Center now seating at CSB
The Grand Opening Dedication and Blessing of the Gorecki Dining and Conference Center is Aug, 29. The public is invited to attend.
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge honored at annual Red Mass
Judge Diana Murphy of the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will be honored with the Fidelis Apparitor Award during the sixth annual Red Mass at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Sacred Heart Chapel, Saint Benedict’s Monastery, on the College of Saint Benedict campus. The public is invited to attend.
Looking to hire a Johnnie or Bennie? Use the CSB/SJU Online Community!
Are you looking to fill a position with your company? Do you want to get in contact with high-quality CSB/SJU graduates? Then check out the Career Center within the CSB/SJU Online Community.
Family Weekend: October 26-28, 2007
Save the date. Planning for Family Weekend 2007 is well underway and we want to make sure you’re there!
2007-08 Fine Arts Season opens with Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli”
Brilliant costumes, swirling skirts, animated dance steps and authentic live music will fill Petters Auditorium in the Benedicta Arts Center of the College of Saint Benedict at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, as Fine Arts Programming opens the 2007-08 Fine Arts Season with a cultural showcase by Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli.”
Blazer Open: It's tee time
The 21st Annual Blazer Open will be at Blackberry Ridge Golf Club in Sartell. Sponsor a hole and give it your best shot in support of women's athletics at the College of Saint Benedict.
Anytime 'gift packages' available
Remember, the CSB/SJU bookstore can send your son or daughter a gift package to let them know you're thinking of them.
Career planning support checklist for parents and family members
As a parent, you may be wondering how you can assist your son or daughter as they engage in their career develoment process. We can help.
Blazer and Johnnie athletes named to MIAC All-Academic teams
A host of athletes from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University have been named to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic teams for winter and spring of 2006 and 2007.
Fall textbooks and school supplies available online
Parents, be sure to have your son or daughter check out the CSB/SJU online Bookstore for all their textbook and school supply needs.
Alumnae council adds 14 new members
The College of Saint Benedict welcomes new alumnae who have made two-year commitments to the CSB Alumnae Council.
Alumnae volunteers needed for move-in day, Saturday, Aug. 25
It's the big move-in day for first-year Bennies and it's tradition to have alumnae greet them and help their families.
Important dates for the 2007-2008 school year
Our online academic calendar gives you a snapshot of the key dates for the upcoming year.
International best-selling author to speak at CSB September 19
Spend an eye-opening evening with Stewart Emery, co-author of Success Built to Last and learn about creating a life that matters.
Group spiritual companioning training available for alumnae
Companions on a Journey will offer training in group spiritual companioning on Monday, Aug. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 8th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.mm in the Spirituality Center at St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph.
Blazers prepare for fall seasons
The College of Saint Benedict is primed to begin another year of intercollegiate athletics beginning with four fall sport seasons.
SJU president commits to ‘climate neutral’ campus
Saint John's University President Br. Dietrich Reinhart, OSB, has joined over 300 college and university presidents in signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment.
Diane Hageman
Director of Media Relations
College of Saint Benedict
Phone 320-363-5748
Fax 320-363-5136
dhageman@csbsju.edu |
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Michael Hemmesch
Director of Media Relations
Saint John's University
Phone 320-363-2595
Fax 320-363-2016
mhemmesch@csbsju.edu |