E-News for January

January 18, 2006

Recently, Saint John's and Saint Ben's lost a dear friend and illustrious alumnus, Senator Eugene J. McCarthy '35. To commemorate Senator McCarthy's brilliant life of service to others and to celebrate his contributions to the political, intellectual and spiritual life of America, Saint John's will host a mememorial service on Monday, January 23 at 4 p.m. in the Abbey/University Church.  More information. 

Here's the rest of the news from CSB/SJU.

Do you know a high school student who would benefit from a CSB/SJU education?
While you may know the value of a CSB/SJU education, many high school students simply do not know about Saint Ben’s and Saint John's.

CSB/SJU to Host Festival of Scholarship and Creativity
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University will host a Festival of Scholarship and Creativity at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in Quad 264 on the SJU campus. The event is free and open to the public

Saint Ben's Alumnae Reunion June 23-25, 2006
The Ultimate Sleepover is coming quickly. Be sure to mark your calendar.

20th Anniversary Celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Reserve your ticket now for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day at Saint Ben's. The day includes high school basketball, Blazer basketball, and a dinner and program honoring several Blazer friends.

Senior Parents: Grad Finale Sponsored By The Bookstores
The CSB and SJU Bookstores will host “Grad Finale Day”, making it easy for seniors to get all their graduation needs taken care of in one day and in one location.

The Saint John's Bible: On Tour and On Line
The Saint John's Bible will be featured in many events and exhibitions during the coming year and beyond.

Pastiche in Concert at the Basilica of Saint Mary
Faculty memebers from the CSB/SJU music department will present a concert in Minneapolis on Friday, February 17. The ensemble known as Pastiche will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Basilica of Saint Mary.

Transforming the World: Being Catholic and Public in the 21st Century
The opportunities and challenges of public Catholicism will be addressed in three Saturday morning sessions. These discussiosn will take place in Eden Prairie, MN.

Alumnae/i Events Around The Country - Washington D.C., AZ, Omaha
CSB/SJU continues to host and promote a wide variety of alumnae/i events around the country.

CitiesStock 2006
CSB/SJU is pleased to announce the return of CitiesStock, a gathering of CSB/SJU alumnae/i in the Twin Cities featuring performances by former student bands of the past 10 years. This year's CitiesStock is at Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub on Saturday, February 4th.

CSB/SJU Alumnae/i Upcoming Happy Hours – In Central MN and the Twin Cities
Meet fellow alums at an upcoming happy hour either in the Twin Cities or Collegeville.

The Minnesota Private Colleges 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. The Alumnae/i Associations invite you to attend the reception on Monday, February 27th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Securian (formerly Minnesota Mutual) in downtown St. Paul.

The Alumnae/i Family Sports Pass - Free Admission to Select CSB/SJU Sporting Events
The Alumnae/i Family Sports Pass is back! Don't miss your chance to cheer on your alma mater free of charge.

Saint John's Hockey Team Takes on Saint Thomas
It will be a battle of two nationally ranked hockey teams when the Johnnies take on the Tommies February 2nd in St. Cloud.

Parents; Consider Talking With Your Student About Internships
Internships are quickly becoming a "must have" in the college experience. CSB/SJU encourages parents to talk to the students about internships and explore the resources available to them on campus.

CSB/SJU Awarded Teagle Grant
The Teagle Foundation of New York City has awarded the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University a grant of $91,657. Led by project director Daniel McKanan, CSB/SJU associate professor of theology, the grant will fund an investigation into the topic of controversial conversations in the context of a faith-based, liberal arts college.

Benedictine Center for Lifelong Learning Offers Study-Travel Opportunities
BCLL study-travel offerings are designed for the inquisitive lifelong learner who enjoys group travel and seeks new intellectual and cultural experiences. Open to all, the BCLL trips seek to use CSB/SJU connections and incorporate activities generally not available to tourists.

Contest for H.S. Students to Recognize Interest in Public Policy
Students from public and private high schools from across the Upper Midwest are invited to enter the first College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University Public Policy Learning Community Essay Contest.

CSB and SJU in Trinidad
Trinidad alumnae Christie Dowden ’05 and Renee Sandy ’05 joined faculty and students in early January for a dinner reception for alums, their families and Feroza Nagassar, who works with Trinidad high school students interested in CSB and SJU.

CSB Alumnae Council Working For You
The CSB Alumnae Council met in early January to discuss several initiatives underway on behalf of the Alumnae Association.

Scholarship Recipient Says Thank You To Donors
A scholarship created in memory of Bennie alumna Cindy White Cameron '82 is helping keep her love of music alive for other Bennies.