E-News for November

November 13, 2007

CSB and SJU ranked No. 1 nationally in semester-long study abroad participation

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University are ranked No. 1 nationally among baccalaureate institutions because of the high number of their students who take part in semester-long study abroad programs, according to the annual report on international education, Open Doors 2007, published by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and released Monday, Nov. 12.  Read more.

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

Young alums at the T-Wolves – Nov. 30
Watch the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the San Antonio Spurs with other young alums.

Heading to Phoenix or Naples this winter?
If so, add the arts to your itinerary by taking in Illuminating the Word: The Saint John's Bible at the Phoenix Art Museum or Jerome Tupa’s Painting the Pilgrimage: From Paris to Compostela at the Naples Museum of Art.

Register for the Inaugural J-Club Red Tie Gala
Join John Gagliardi, Jim Smith and fellow SJU coaches, alumni and supporters for an evening of dinner, dancing and socializing with old and new friends.

Celebrate the season with musical performances
Join CSB/SJU musical ensembles as they perform for "Christmas at Saint John’s" in the Great Hall on December 7 and 8.

Resumes – A marketing tool that all students need
Typically, when we think of resumes, we think of seniors applying for positions for after graduation. However, there are many reasons why all students need to know how to prepare a “tailored or customized” resume.

Which part of the world are you going to next?
Join other alumnae, family and friends for engaging explorations of your world through travel adventures of the College of Saint Benedict.

Book buy back is fast approaching
Book buy back is December 17-20. 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.

Alums: Interested in participating in career activities during Spring Semester 2008? We need you!
CSB/SJU Career Services sponsor a Career Exploration Series each semester for students to gather career-related information and network with alums. We'd love to have you join one of our panels.

Books make a perfect Christmas gift
The CSB/SJU Bookstores offer 30% off Book Sense Bestsellers every day.

Saint Ben's alumnae in the news
Bennies are popping up in the news across the country and you can read about them on our Web site.

Student housing for 2008-2009
As the academic year progresses and students are in the middle of registration for spring semester, many are also starting to look ahead and consider their options for housing in the 2008-09 academic year.

It’s not too late to get a diploma frame or college ring
All in-stock diploma frames are now $20 off. We have a large selection of both the previous style frames for graduates from 2006 and prior, as well as recent 2007 graduates and upcoming grads.

Connect through class committees
Class committee members gather to enjoy the kind of camaraderie that is famously unique to Johnnies. Furthermore, they work to connect other classmates to Saint John's and to each other.

Holiday happenings at the CSB/SJU Bookstores
Be sure to mark your calendars for our annual Christmas Open House on December 4. It will feature great entertainment, free refreshments, and best of all, huge savings on items throughout the store.

Mark your calendar for the CSB Women's Walk: April 27, 2008
Bring your entire family for a fun-filled day to support CSB Recreation and Blazer Athletics.

Alumnae and family discount to Blazers basketball and hockey home games
Take in a game at CSB for free this winter.

Important dates for the rest of the semester
Thanksgiving break is just around the corner with finals week on its heels.