E-News from CSB/SJU

March 19, 2007

Spring break for CSB/SJU students is over and we are full-speed ahead for the second half of spring semester.  On our campuses right now, we are celebrating Women’s Month as well as enjoying a new display of the Saint John’s Bible: Prophets. 

Additionally, Fine Arts Programming has some exciting performances scheduled for this spring.  Check out two of them in the feature story at the right. 

Now, here's the news from campus.

A night of movin’, groovin’, and fun at SaintStock – June 22, 2007
Tickets are now available for the alum celebration of the summer.

CSB Reunion 2007: You won't believe what we have planned
Invitations are in the mail and the programming is better than ever! Register today.

One Generation to the Next reaches $125 million
Last month, Saint John's capital campaign, One Generation to the Next, reached an historic milestone by surpassing $125 million toward the $150 million campaign goal.

Changing Faces Series: Intercultural Ministry and Hospitality
Saint John's School of Theology Seminary and Companions on a Journey at the College of Saint Benedict, invite all to attend the Changing Faces Series, which will explore transformative approaches to intercultural ministry.

CSB/SJU Saints Network Happy Hours
The next Twin Cities Saints Network Happy Hour is from 5-7 p.m. at The Local (931 Nicollet Mall) in Minneapolis on Thursday, March 15.

President MaryAnn Baenninger meets with the CSB class of 1982
Members of the CSB class of 1982 gathered at a classmates home along with President Baenninger to discuss their upcoming reunion and hear about what's happening on campus.

Bookstores celebrate Feast of Saint Benedict and Women's Month
In honor of the Feast of Saint Benedict, March 21, and Women's Month, the CSB/SJU bookstores are offering special discounts on related titles.

Join us as we celebrate the Sisters of Saint Benedict: March 27
We promise food, refreshments, and frivolity as we honor the founders of the College of Saint Benedict as they celebrate their 150th anniversary.

Free Seminar: A guide to passing on personal possessions: May 1
Mary Anderson, technical advisor for Family Resource Management, University of Minnesota Extension Service, will lead this timely and information-packed seminar. The free seminar will be held at the Radisson Hotel in St. Cloud, Minn.

Commencement 2007
Commencement at CSB and SJU is scheduled for May 12 and 13, 2007.

On-campus housing selection set to begin
If your son or daughter will be living on campus next year, the room selection process will begin soon. There are some important dates and information your student needs to know.

Explore Ireland October 25 - November 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. Reserve your spot by May 25, 2007.

Career opportunities at CSB/SJU
Have you ever thought about working at CSB/SJU? Learn more about current employment opportunities.

Senior Parents: Grad Finale sponsored by the Bookstores
The CSB and SJU Bookstores will host “Grad Finale,” a one day, one location event where seniors pick up their cap and gown, as well as finalize all their graduation needs with campus departments, later this month.

Saint John's Summer Sports Camps
Saint John's offers a variety of summer sports camps for children in kindergarten through high school. If you are looking for summer activities for your children, consider a sports camp at Saint John's.

Senior countdown to graduation
It might be hard to believe, but CSB and SJU seniors are now counting down the eight weeks until graduation. It’s always interesting to see where our students will take their newly minted bachelors’ degrees.

Customized gift packs!
The Bookstores can customize a gift pack for any occasion: back to school, birthday, thinking of you, get well or just a warm up in the cold weather pack!

CitiesStock: Saturday March 24, 2007
Rock on, Saturday, March 24, at Champps in Richfield, Minn. (790 West 66th Street) for CitiesStock 2007. This exciting night of music will feature alum bands including Ben Tierney and Summit Avenue. In addition, there will be drink/appetizer specials exclusively for CSB/SJU grads.

CSB/Bernick’s Pepsi Women’s Walk – April 29
Form a team with friends for this 30 minute walk/run at the College of Saint Benedict, Sunday, April 29, 2007, 2 p.m.

Is your online profile up-to-date?
If you’re an alum of CSB/SJU, and you haven’t yet registered for the Online Community, your online profile may not be up-to-date. Your profile is already on the CSB/SJU Online Community, so make sure your friends and classmates can get in touch with you by updating your profile today!

T-shirt contest for SaintStock 2007
What would a party be without a t-shirt? Submit your design for the official SaintStock 2007 T-shirt.

Saint John's at 150: Celebrating the Sesquicentennial
If you live in Mankato, Rochester, Duluth, or Central Minnesota, we hope that you will be able to join Br. Dietrich Reinhart, OSB, president of Saint John's University, for an upcoming Saint John's at 150 celebration.

Expand your holiday village with the Sacred Heart Chapel
Cherish your memorable times at the College of Saint Benedict with a custom replica of the Sacred Heart Chapel.

2007 Bennie Pride Dinner – March 30
You are invited to a semi-formal celebration of Bennie Pride as we honor our collective talents, revel in our achievements, and talk about our shared history as a member of this amazing community of women.

The Saint John's Bible on display at Saint John's
The Saint John's Bible exhibition Prophets: Word and Image is on display at the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) at Saint John's until June 1.

Pinestock 2007 – Alumnae/i tickets available
CSB/SJU alumnae/i are invited to this year's Pinestock festivities at SJU on Saturday, April 28.

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.

Modify my user profile
For current CSB/SJU news, visit www.csbsju.edu/news.
We'd like your feedback. Send a message to enews@csbsju.edu.
If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please go here to be removed.