February 13, 2007

It's cold outside!

Now, here's the news from campus.

The Minnesota Private College Annual Job & Internship Fair Reception
The Alumnae/i Associations of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are sponsoring the annual Job and Internship Fair Reception in the Twin Cities area for current CSB and SJU students.

A night of movin', groovin' and fun, SaintStock: June 22, 2007
Make sure your summer plans include a trip to CSB to celebrate SaintStock with all of your Bennie and Johnnie friends. Tickets go on sale in March!

CSB Alumnae honored
Several College of Saint Benedict alumnae have been honored recently for contributions to the industries they work in.

Family Theater Event in East Metro - Feb. 24
Join alums for a reception before enjoying a performance at the Phipps Theater in Hudson, Wis.

Senior Parents: Grad Finale sponsored by the Bookstores
The CSB and SJU Bookstores will host “Grad Finale” on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, from 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. for SJU Seniors and Thursday, March 22 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. for CSB seniors.

Intro to Companions on a Journey for groups in St. Paul – Feb. 24
Come to this one-day training, which offers an introduction to Group Spiritual Companioning.

Make a difference in the life of a student
Support the College of Saint Benedict Annual Fund.

March is Women's Month
March is Women's Month, full of events addressing topics relevant to women.

The Saint John's Bible on display at Saint John's
The Saint John's Bible exhibition Prophets: Word and Image is on display from February 12 until June 1 at the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) at Saint John's.

Diploma Frames – Now 10 percent off
The diploma sizes are changing for our current graduates, and we are pricing all our in-stock remaining frames at a 10 percent discount.

Celebrating the Sesquicentennial
The celebration continues! In February and March we will be celebrating Saint John's Sesquicentennial in Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, and Minneapolis.

Get in on the action
T-shirt contest for SaintStock 2007

Saint John's at 150
As Saint John's celebrates its 150th anniversary, the story of this spiritual community is told in captivating words and telling images in Saint John's at 150. The 160-page book features compelling essays by a variety of writers and striking black-and-white and color photos.

Young alum snow tubing in Maple Grove – Feb. 24
Young alums are invited to a day of snow tubing at Elm Creek Park Reserve.

The importance of gaining related experience
One of most important tips that career counselors give to students on a daily basis is “get some experience!” Many students come to college after participating in various high school extracurricular activities and gaining some part-time job experience.

Saint John's Magazine Winter '07
Check out the feature story from the winter 2007 Saint John's Magazine entitled, "The Scene - Johnnie Rockers and Musicians".

CSB inducts 12 new members into Omega Chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma
The College of Saint Benedict will induct 12 new members into the Omega Chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma (DES) during a ceremony Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Haehn Campus Center (HCC) on the CSB campus.

Hire a Bennie or a Johnnie!
Do you have a position to fill with your company? Have you considered hiring a Bennie or Johnnie? Post available positions on the online community!

14th Annual Johnnie-Tommie 3-on-3 Tournament
The annual Johnnie-Tommie 3-on-3 Tournament, for both students and alumni, is Saturday, March 24, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Palaestra-Sexton Arena.

Summer sports camps available at CSB
The College of Saint Benedict offers a variety of summer sports camps for ages 7-18. Check out our overnight sport camps in basketball, swimming, volleyball, cross country and tennis.

Take a study-travel trip with the School of Theology
Come and explore with us on a Study Tour available through the Saint John's School of Theology & Seminary. Explore the Early Christian World, May 15-June 7 and the Holy Land, June 9- July 1.

Lil' Sibs Weekend scheduled for March 16-18 at CSB/SJU
Lil' Sibs Weekend is an opportunity for younger siblings of CSB/SJU students to spend a weekend on campus. Special events will be taking place including; movies, a performance by a magician, BINGO, arts & crafts, and more!

Changing Faces: Intercultural ministry and hospitality
You're invited to attend the Changing Faces series, which will explore transformative approaches to intercultural ministry.

Fatherhood & Fathering: 4th Annual Conference on the College Male, Feb. 16-17
The 4th Annual Conference on the College Male is combined with the Annual Father & Son Luncheon where SJU students cook for their fathers and mentors.

Parents of seniors: Commencement day is fast approaching
Congratulations! If your son or daughter is a senior and on schedule with his/her academic plans, your family can begin making plans to attend Commencement 2007.

Book Lovers' Night at CSB
The next Book Lovers’ Night is Feb. 20, 2007, featuring Cheryl Strayed.

Senior parents: Grad Finale sponsored by the Bookstores
This is a one-day, one-location event where seniors pick up their cap and gown, as well as finalize all their graduation needs with campus departments.

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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