E-News October 2006

October 10, 2006

Greetings from campus!

CSB/SJU will celebrate the holiday season with their traditional “Celebrating the Season” concert at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 2 at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis. Musicians from CSB/SJU musical groups will perform a variety of seasonal music.

For more information, call the CSB/SJU fine arts ticket office at (320) 363-3577 or visit the Fine Arts Web site.

Want to know what else is happening on campus?

You can read about all the CSB/SJU events by visiting our Public Events Calendar.

CSB/SJU sets record enrollment
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, ranked nationally among the top liberal arts colleges, together enrolled 3,913 undergraduate students this fall. This marks the first time total combined undergraduate enrollment has exceeded 3,900 students.

CSB hires associate director of alumnae relations: Sarah Miller '02
The alumnae office at the College of Saint Benedict is pleased to welcome CSB graduate Sarah Miller to its staff.

Call for class committee volunteers
SJU class committees will be meeting this weekend to start planning for their reunions next fall. Would you like to help?

Alumnae/i family sports passes available
The Alumnaei/i Family sports pass means free admission to select CSB/SJU sporting events.

Fifth annual Red Mass scheduled
Alumnae/i, parents, and friends of CSB/SJU who have an interest in the law are welcome to attend the Fifth Annual Red Mass on November 11.

Senior Conversations - CSB alumnae volunteers needed
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? We need you to help with Senior Conversations.

Activities scheduled at CSB/SJU bookstores October 14 - 15
The CSB/SJU bookstores hope families and alumnae/i have a blast during Family Weekend and the Johnnie football game against Gustavus. If you're on campus, be sure to stop by the bookstores for some fun activities.

CSB fall phonathon underway
The CSB Phonathon team is busy calling alumnae and parents.

CSB alumna honored with Standing Ovation Award
Janel Halverson Goff '91 has been recognized as an Outstanding Volunteer by the Standing Ovation Awards.

Abbey Guesthouse and Petters Pavilion dedication scheduled
Mark your calendars! The Saint John's Abbey will bless and dedicate the Abbey Guesthouse and Petters Church Pavilion the weekend of October 21-22.

Blazers and Johnnies gear up for Midnight Madness
Fans of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University basketball teams can get an early look at both squads when the Blazers and Johnnies team up for Midnight Madness, Oct. 15.

What’s your major? What are you going to do after graduation?
How can you as a parent/family member support your child in their quest to figure out what they want to do?

BAC blessing held
On September 16, 2006 the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University celebrated the renewal and dedication of the Benedicta Arts Center of the College of Saint Benedict.

October happy hours scheduled for Minnesota Bennies and Johnnies
Alumnae/i in Minnesota have the chance to reconnect with CSB/SJU friends in St. Cloud and St. Louis Park this month.

Twin Cities alum chapter invites you to "Red Out" St. Thomas day
The Twin Cities alumnae/i chapter invites all alums to join them in their attempt to "Red Out" the University of St. Thomas campus on October 28, as the Johnnie football teams takes on the Tommies.

Register Today - CSB/SJU Online Community
The CSB/SJU Online Community is a free service for all alums. Find friends, share and view class notes or volunteer to be a mentor.

5K Family Run for alternative spring break program
The Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program will be hosting its 4th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 14 during Family Weekend.

The Saint John's Bible on exhibition
The Saint John's Bible will be traveling to several museums across the United States in coming months.

Saint John's @ 150 celebrations
To celebrate Saint John's Sesquicentennial with a multitude of alumni and friends, Saint John's will be hosting Saint John's @ 150 celebrations on campus as well as in various cities around the country.

Eucharistic ministers and readers need for Masses at SJU
Volunteers are needed to serve as Eucharistic ministers and/or readers this fall for 4:15 p.m. Mass on Saturdays after home Johnnie football games.

Johnnie Parent pins available to purchase
To support the programs offered by the Saint John's parent’s committee, Johnnie Parent pins are available for purchase.

The November 19 Saint John's Mass of Remembrance and Thanksgiving
The Saint John's Mass of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, Minn. on Sunday, November 19.

CSB/SJU Homecoming 2006 a success
Alumnae/i, parents, and friends converged on the campuses of Saint Benedict and Saint John's the last weekend of September for homecoming festivities.

Fine Arts Programming for the month of October
Fine Arts Programming at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University has two very special performances scheduled for this month.

Opening day Convocations held at CSB/SJU
You can see parts of the ceremonies on our CSB/SJU Web site.

Dates to remember for fall semester
The fall semester is well underway. Here's a look at some of key dates coming up for your students.

CSB student presents honors thesis in Berlin
College of Saint Benedict senior Roxanne Rabe, a management major from Kelliher, Minn., has been chosen to present her honors thesis at the International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Oct. 11 -13, at Humboldt University in Berlin.

Saint John's University presents Alumni Achievement Award to Mayo Clinic’s Thomas F. Smith
Thomas F. Smith, director of the virus laboratory and former division chair of clinical microbiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., was recently given an Alumni Achievement Award in Science from Saint John's University for his involvement in research that led to rapid anthrax testing and rapid smallpox testing in humans.

Theater professor appears in New York City play
Adam Houghton is practicing what he teaches.