E-News for July

July 10, 2007

Greetings!

Alumnae/i gathered at CSB on June 22nd for the first-ever SaintStock.  You can see pictures from the "Party on the Plaza" on the Alum Web site.

Alumnae also celebrated CSB Reunion Weekend at the same time as SaintStock.  Highlights are available on the Alumnae Web site.

The next big campus event for alums and their families will be Homecoming 2007 on Saturday, Oct. 6.  Visit our Public Events calendar to see what else is happening on campus this fall.

Now, here's the news from campus.

2,000 reasons to say 'thank you'
Carliene. Maria. Tara. Elizabeth. Ashley. Raquel. These are only a few of the CSB students who will benefit from your vision, your values, and your commitment to women’s education.

Thank you to SJU alumni and friends
We are humbled and excited to announce that Saint John's was able to reach its 2007 Annual Fund goal of $2.7 million.

CSB/SJU Booth at the Minnesota State Fair
If you’re planning a trip to the 2007 Minnesota State Fair, make sure you stop by and visit the CSB/SJU State Fair booth in the Education Building.

SJU graduate John Thavis speaks on Vatican experiences
John Thavis, a 1973 graduate of Saint John's University and one of the leading reporters on Catholic news at the Vatican, speaks Friday, July 27, in St. Cloud and Monday, Aug. 13 in Minneapolis.

It's Tee Time: 21st Annual Blazer Open is Sept. 10
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.

Celebrating the Sesquicentennial: Homecoming and Reunions Oct. 5-7
When you come back to Collegeville for Homecoming 2007, you join other alumni and friends who mark a historic homecoming at Saint John's University.

Saint John's at 150 events announced
The sesquicentennial celebration continues this fall and early 2008 with Saint John's at 150 events scheduled in many places across the country.

Three alumnae honored at CSB Reunion 2007
The Decade Award, Benedictine Service Award, and Distinguished Alumna award go to . . .

Career opportunities at CSB/SJU
Have you ever thought about working at CSB/SJU?

Saint John's Alumni Association Summer Golf Scramble
The Saint John's Alumni Association Summer Golf Scramble is Monday, July 16, at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids.

Family Weekend: October 26-28, 2007
Save the date.

Explore Ireland with Saint Ben's, October 2007
There are only four spots left for this enchanting 11 day adventure.

Textbooks for fall semester available online
Parents, let your son or daughter know that they can purchase their books for fall classes online. It's a quick and easy way to get the right books all the time.

Luna Negra Summer Dance Intensive at the College of Saint Benedict
Fine Arts Programming at the College of Saint Benedict announces its’ first summer dance intensive for pre-professional and professional dancers, Aug. 6-10 and Aug. 13-17 in the Benedicta Arts Center of the College of Saint Benedict with Luna Negra Dance Theater, Chicago’s premiere Latino contemporary dance company.

Book Lovers' Night at CSB
The College of Saint Benedict Bookstore is hosting another “Book Lovers’ Night” on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. in Mary Commons.

Important dates for the 2007-2008 school year
Our online academic calendar gives you a snapshot of the key dates for the upcoming year.

New history book by the Sisters of Saint Benedict: Celebrating 150 Years
As Saint Benedict’s Monastery celebrates its 150th anniversary there are several books and items to help commemorate this event. The first book is 150 Years: An Amazing Journey by the Sisters of Saint Benedict.

CSB/SJU students participate in Washington Summer Study Program
Ten students from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are participating in the Washington Summer Study Program through the end of July.

CSB/SJU graduates inducted into Kappa Phi At Large, Sigma Theta Tau International
The chapter includes nursing students and professionals from CSB/SJU, St. Cloud State University and the professional community in the St. Cloud area.

CSB president commits to ‘climate neutral’ campus
College of Saint Benedict President MaryAnn Baenninger has joined over 250 other college and university presidents in formally committing to sharply reduce and eventually eliminate all of the college’s global warming emissions.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University are two nationally leading liberal arts colleges whose unique partnership provides students with a highly engaged and integrated learning experience preparing them for leadership and service in a global society. The student experience is enlivened by Catholic and Benedictine tradition and an extraordinary sense of place and community.