E-News for August

August 15, 2006

Check out the CSB/SJU Booth at the State Fair

CSB/SJU will be hosting a booth in the Education Building at the Minnesota State Fair from August 25 - September 5.  If you're spending a day at the Fair, stop by and say hello.  The booth will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Chinese Students Join CSB/SJU Peers in Research Project

Summer at CSB/SJU has been hectic for 16 students from the College of Saint Benedict, Saint John’s University and Southwest University (SWU) in Beibei, Chongqing, China.  On top of summer’s usual pastimes – working to pay for school, camping and baseball – they have been busy with test tubes, beakers and microscopes.  Learn more.

Find out what CSB/SJU events are happening on campus and around the country by visiting our Events Page.

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

Celebrating Saint John's Sesquicentennial
Saint John's will be hosting Saint John's @ 150 celebrations on campus as well as in various cities around the country.

SJU Class Notes are Moving to the CSB/SJU Online Community
We're packing up our class notes and moving them online to make room for even more!

A Dedication and Blessing for the Benedicta Arts Center
Mark your calendar for the dedication and blessing of the newly expanded Benedicta Arts Center on the CSB campus.

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Blazer Open Golf Tournament Scheduled for September 11
The 20th Annual Blazer Open golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, September 11 at Blackberry Ridge Golf Club in Sartell. Now is the time to consider a sponsorship level that suits your business’ needs.

Become A Friend To An International Student
The CSB/SJU International Student Friends Program gives American families the chance to meet and become a friend to an International student. The rewards are many as both the student and the friend or family gain an understanding of each other’s world.

Employment Opportunities at CSB/SJU
Have you ever thought about working at CSB/SJU. There are several current openings.

Take A Study-Travel Trip With CSB/SJU Faculty or Staff
The Benedictine Center for Lifelong Learning is offering educational travel programs around the world in coming months.

Alumnae/i Happy Hours Scheduled for August
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your Bennie and Johnnie friends. Both the Twin Cities Alum Chapter and Central Minnesota Alum Chapter are sponsoring Happy Hours this month.

Meet CSB President MaryAnn Baenninger
There are several oppportunities coming in the next month to meet with CSB President MaryAnn Baenninger.

Fine Arts Programming at CSB/SJU
CSB/SJU supports a vibrant performing and visual arts program and this fall's schedule lives up to that tradition.

Rookery Blues at the Jon Hassler Theater
Jon Hassler ’55 invites CSB/SJU alumnae/i to the opening of his new show Rookery Blues.

CSB/SJU Homecoming
Hundreds of alumnae came back to campus for CSB Reunion this past June...now the celebration continues with Homecoming at the end of September.

Call for SJU Class Committee Volunteers
Have you ever considered becoming involved in your class committee?

Pete & Tony’s Annual Medal Play Golf Event
There is still time to register for “Pete & Tony’s Medal Play Golf Event.” This year’s event will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 28 at the Albany Golf Club in Albany, MN.

CSB/SJU Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
Bring the entire family to Saint John's for CSB/SJU Homecoming 2006 on September 30! Alumnae/i, family and friends are invited to the Tundra before the homecoming football game for a pre-game celebration and after the game for the Homecoming Carnival.

Orientation and Welcome Fest
Student Activities and Leadership Development has created an event-filled Orientation and Welcome Fest for CSB/SJU students.

Women's Self Defense Classes
The College of Saint Benedict was the first college in the state of Minnesota to bring the Rape Aggression Defense System (R.A.D.) to its campus. CSB saw this program as an opportunity to be pro-active in addressing issues of violence in our society with our students.

Register Today – CSB/SJU Online Community
The College of Saint Benedict invites you to visit the new CSB/SJU Online Community. Register today and check out the great features

Need Back to School Supplies?
Special prices on back to school supplies available online at the CSB/SJU Bookstores.

Abbey Guesthouse and Petters Pavilion Dedication
The Saint John's Abbey will hold a blessing and dedication of the Abbey Guesthouse and Petters Church Pavilion the weekend of October 21-22.

Textbooks for fall semester available online
Parents, let your sons or daughters know that they can purchase their books for fall classes online and not worry about it when they get back to campus.

Welcome New Alumnae Council Members
Twelve new women have been elected to the CSB Alumnae Council for the coming year.

Steve Slaggie ‘61 to Receive Top Alumni Award
Saint John's will honor a 1961 graduate with the highest honor presented by the alumni Association, the Fr. Walter Reger Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Family Weekend Scheduled for October 13 - 15, 2006
Planning for Family Weekend 2006 is well underway and we want to make sure you’re there!

Important Dates to Remember
We have a busy fall scheduled at CSB/SJU. Here are some important dates for both parents and students to keep in mind.

Get active, Stay Active
There are a host of ways for students to stay active on the CSB/SJU Campuses.

The SJU Student Ambassador Team Begins Another Year
The Saint John's team of Student Ambassadors will kick off another year this fall. This group of highly energetic current students helps SJU in a variety of ways.