E-News from CSB/SJU

May 10, 2007

Alumnae/i, make sure your summer plans include a trip to CSB to celebrate SaintStock with all your Bennie and Johnnie friends.  Early bird pricing ends May 22nd.

Visit the SaintStock Web page to see all the details or to register.

Commencement information for CSB and SJU is available on the CSB/SJU Web site.

Now, here's the news from campus.

Career opportunities at CSB/SJU
Several new positions have been posted on our Human Resources Web site.

Saint Benedict's Monastery and Saint John's Abbey host conference on community
This three day conference will be held Sunday, June 10 to Wednesday, June 13 on the grounds of Saint John's Abbey and Saint Benedict’s Monastery and celebrates the sesquicentennial of these two Benedictine communities.

Scholarships open doors
The fiscal year ends June 30 and financial aid is the greatest need on campus.

Saint John's Alumni Association Summer Golf Scramble
If you are interested in participating in this year’s golf event, mark July 16 on your calendar and start forming your foursome.

CSB/Bernick's Pepsi Women's Walk a huge success
We raised $30,000 during the first Women's Walk on campus.

E-mentoring volunteer opportunity: 300 alumnae needed
The new E-Mentor Program will launch in the fall of 2007 with the goal of 300 alumnae connecting with 300 sophomore students, simply through e-mail contact.

CSB Reunion 2007: June 22-24
You won't believe what we have planned!

Stay connected with CSB/SJU class notes
The CSB/SJU Online Community allows alumnae/i to easily post photos and notes about marriages, career changes, births, adoptions, promotions and other milestones.

Attention young alums
The Young Alums Summit Brewery Tour is full. Our June event will be a scavenger hunt in St. Joseph prior to SaintStock.

Check out these social network gatherings across the country
Bennies and Johnnies are getting together; don't miss out on the fun.

Alumnae/i happy hour on May 17 in the Twin Cities
CSB/SJU alumnae/i in the Twin Cities area meet for happy hour the third Thursday of every month.

Ballet classes offered at the College of Saint Benedict
Fine Arts Programming at the College of Saint Benedict will be offering beginning and intro ballet classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings, beginning June 5 and continuing through June 28, in the Helgeson Dance Studio, Benedicta Arts Center of the College of Saint Benedict.

John Thavis '73, Rome Bureau Chief for Catholic News Service, to visit Minnesota
You are invited to his presentations on Friday, July 27 at 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in St. Cloud and on Monday, Aug. 13 at 11:30 a.m. in the Twin Cities.

Is your student studying abroad next year?
Your student is about to embark on an experience of a lifetime – spending several months abroad.

Adult Nordic Ski and Silent Sports Camp offered at SJU
An adult nordic ski and silent sports camp, an adult wellness healthy Lifestyle Retreat; June 30-July 3, 2007.

Explore Ireland Oct. 25 - Nov. 4, 2007
Often described as the 'Island of Saints and Scholars', Ireland is the destination for this exclusive tour from the College of Saint Benedict.

CSB/SJU honor Student Employees/Teams of the Year
Grace Brogan, Dan Greenwood, the Fast Forward Youth Program and the Student Activities Leadership Team student staffs have been named Student Employees/Teams of the Year at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.

CSB/SJU honor students and faculty at Inspiring Leadership recognition banquet
Students and faculty from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University were honored at the Inspiring Leadership 2007 recognition banquet.

Openings still available for Blazer Summer Sports Camps
The College of Saint Benedict offers a variety of summer sports camps for ages 7-18.

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

CSB/SJU Bookstores' summer hours
The CSB/SJU Bookstores' summer weekday hours begin on Monday, May 14. Both stores will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Graduation gift ideas for everyone
The CSB and SJU Bookstores have several gift ideas for graduates both from CSB and SJU and those high school graduates that are coming to CSB/SJU next fall.

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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