E-News from CSB/SJU

November 14, 2006

Greetings from campus!

CSB/SJU has introduced a new major: Gender and Women's Studies (GWST).  While many colleges have had Women's Studies majors for some time, the new program at CSB/SJU is quite unique...exploring the role of gender in both men's and women's lives, a combination that recognizes the collaboration between Saint Benedict's and Saint John's. Learn more.

Juggler & Illusionist Michael Moschen performs at BAC

Fine Arts Programming presents juggler and illusionist Michael Moschen at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 in Petters Auditorium.  See the details.

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

Show your support for the College of Saint Benedict
Vote for the College of Saint Benedict: Make a gift today!

Cardinal Theodore McCarrick to visit Saint John's
His Eminence Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, D.C., visits Saint John's University and Saint John's Abbey Dec. 2-3.

Important Dates
The Fall Semester is quickly winding down. Here are some key dates for your sons and daugthers in the next month.

Web site designed just for CSB/SJU parents
Parents...did you know that CSB/SJU has a Web site designed just for you?

Alumnae/i family sports passes available
CSB/SJU alumnae/i and their families are invited to attend select CSB/SJU sporting events free of charge. The next alumnae/i family sports pass event is on November 29; cheer on the Blazers as they take on Concordia-Moorhead.

Christmas events on campus
Find out what's happening on campus this Christmas season by checking out our Public Events Calendar at the CSB/SJU Web site.

Volunteering after graduation
Don’t let your student overlook the path that 1 in 10 graduating CSB|SJU students take every year – full time volunteering.

Benedictines add special insight into scheduled BCLL trip
Benedictines from Saint Benedict’s Monastery and Saint John's Abbey will make the trip to Florence and Rome in March especially meaningful.

20th anniversary of “Celebrating the Season” Christmas concert at the Basilica of Saint Mary
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the "Celebrating the Season" Advent and Christmas concert hosted by CSB/SJU at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, Minn.

Spirituality Center announces opportunities for reflection
Over the next several weeks, the Spirituality Center at Saint Benedict's Monastery will host several programs and you are invited to participate.

Career opportunities at CSB/SJU
Interested in working at the College of Saint Benedict or Saint John's University?

Upcoming alumnae/i happy hours
Join fellow CSB/SJU alumnae/i at an upcoming happy hour!

CSB Reunion Nominations
Help honor distinguished CSB alumnae by nominating someone for one of three alumnae awards. The Alumnae Association will present the awards during the CSB Summer Reunion in June.

Saint John's Mass of Remembrance and Thanksgiving: November 19
The Saint John's University Alumni Association invites you to the Saint John's Mass of Remembrance and Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 19 at 9:30 a.m.

Our Place in the World
The expansion of the BAC is complete. Construction of the new dining and conference center is well underway. There's a lot going on at CSB and it's all part of our comprehensive capital campaign. Now, you can keep up to date with what's happening through our Campaign Web site.

CSB Reunion 2007
Alumnae from the class years ending with 2 or 7 will be celebrating their reunion this coming summer.

Holiday Happenings at the CSB/SJU Bookstores
The holidays are fast approaching and everyone is getting ready, even the CSB/SJU Bookstores. Be sure to mark your calendars for our annual Christmas Open House on December 6.

Gift packs available for finals week, birthdays, whatever
Your sons and daughters are now in the home stretch of the semester. Show them your support by sending a gift pack from our bookstores or food service.

Alumnae and CSB seniors network
Upwards of 100 CSB alumnae and seniors gathered on campus earlier this month for Senior Conversations.

Two CSB alumnae named top women in finance
Karen Boes Oman ’75 and Mary Polta ’78 were both honored as two of the 20 Top Women in Finance.

Blazers take to the sea...literally!
Announcing a very special event for all former Blazer athletes, families, and supporters. Join your former teammates, coaches and friends on an all-sport Blazer reunion cruise.

Book Buy Back is fast approaching
Book Buy Back starts on December 15 and goes through December 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.

Celebrating Saint John's Sesquicentennial
Over the next year, Saint John's will be celebrating the Sesquicentennial in many different ways! We hope that you will be able to participate in the festivities!

Three Bennie sisters form publishing house; schedule celebration event
Three Sisters Publishing House is the creative force of the Flynn sisters, who also just happen to be CSB graduates.

SJU athletic teams win all four fall MIAC titles
For the first time in school history, Saint John's University claimed conference championships in all four fall Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference men's sports.