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Reunion Schedule 2025
Thursday, June 26
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 4-9 p.m. | Check-In • CSB: Gorecki Center Lobby • SJU: Brother Willie’s Pub, Sexton Commons |
Friday, June 27
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Check-In • SJU: Sexton Commons • CSB: Gorecki Center Lobby Morning refreshments! Stop by the Local Blend’s coffee truck, the “Jitterbug” outside Sexton Commons, SJU from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Brother Willie’s Pub will open in Sexton Commons. Beer, wine and seltzers available for purchase from 12 – 4 p.m. |
| 8 – 10 a.m. | Breakfast at Gorecki (pay at the door) • Gorecki Dining Center, CSB |
| 7 – 10 a.m. | Breakfast at the Refectory (pay at the door) • Quad, SJU |
| 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Saint Ben’s Golden Anniversary Reception & Luncheon • Gorecki 204, CSB |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Lunch at Gorecki (pay at the door) • Gorecki Dining Center, CSB |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Lunch available at the Refectory (pay at the door) • Quad, SJU |
| 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Saint John’s 50th Reunion Lunch & Program • Quad 170 (Founders Room), SJU Saint John’s 55th Reunion Lunch & Program • Quad 264, SJU |
| 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Saint Ben’s Golden Anniversary Class Conversations • Gorecki Dining Center, CSB |
| 1:15 – 2 p.m. | CSB Alum College Sessions | Details • Various Locations, CSB |
| 1:30 – 3 p.m. | Saint Johns Bible Heritage Program Tour • Quad 147, SJU |
| 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | SJU Alum College Sessions | Details • Various Locations, SJU |
| 3 – 3:45 p.m. | CSB Alum College Sessions | Details • Various Locations, CSB |
| 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | CSB and SJU Admission Open House Visit our admission team and learn about how young people in your life can become a Bennie or Johnnie! • Schoenecker Commons, CSB |
| 5 p.m. | Memorial Service • Sacred Heart Chapel, CSB |
| 6 – 8 p.m. | Reunion Launch! Food, music, social, libations • CSB Mall |
| 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | CSB+SJU Class Socials • Various locations in St. Joseph – click here for location information |
Saturday, June 28
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 – 10 a.m. | Breakfast at Gorecki (pay at the door) • Gorecki Dining Center, CSB |
| 7 – 10 a.m. | Breakfast at the Refectory (pay at the door) • Quad, SJU |
| 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Check-In • SJU: Sexton Commons • CSB: Gorecki Center Lobby Clemens Perk Coffee Shop at CSB will be open for your morning refreshments inside Gorecki Center Lobby from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stop by the Local Blend’s coffee truck, the “Jitterbug” outside Sexton Commons, SJU from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Brother Willie’s Pub will open in Sexton Commons. Beer, wine and seltzers available for purchase from 12 – 4 p.m. • Sexton Commons, SJU |
| 8:15 – 9 a.m. | CSB Alum College Sessions | Details • Various Locations, CSB |
| 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. | SJU Alum College Sessions | Details • Various Locations, SJU |
| 10 – 11 a.m. | CSB Reunion Kickoff! Our Reunion Kick-Off event promises a morning filled with nostalgia, laughter, and inspiration as we trace “A day in the life of a Bennie,” bringing cherished memories to life. Remarks from President Bruess, a special alumna speaker and a lot of interactive fun will leave you inspired. Join us to reminisce and reconnect! Attendees will get a special gift that is only available by attending this Reunion Event! 9:30 a.m. doors open and mimosas are served! Program starts at 10 a.m. • Benedicta Arts Center (Gorecki Family Theater), CSB |
| 9:30 – 11 a.m. | SJU Reunion Rally! Alumni Achievement Award Presentations, Celebrating Class Giving, and remarks by President Bruess! 9:30 a.m. bloody marys, mimosas & coffee in SBH Courtyard, Rally begins in the auditorium at 10:15 a.m. • Stephen B. Humphrey Auditorium, SJU |
| 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | The Big Brunch • The Refectory/in front of the Quad, SJU |
| 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | CSB and SJU Admission Open House Visit our admission team and learn about how young people in your life can become a Bennie or Johnnie! • Quad 080, SJU | Garden Level just past the Benet Hall skyway |
| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. | Alum College Sessions | Details • CSB and SJU campuses |
| 2-3:30 p.m. | Beach Bash • Lake Sagatagan Beach, SJU |
| 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. | Alum College Sessions | Details • CSB and SJU campuses |
| 4 – 5:30 p.m. | CSB Young Alum Reception • BAC Courtyard, CSB |
| 4 – 5:30 p.m. | CSB Happy Hour • Gorecki, CSB SJU Happy Hour • In front of the Quadrangle (near entrance to The Refectory), SJU |
| 5:30 – 7 p.m. | SJU All-Class Dinner • The Refectory/in front of the Quad, SJU |
| 5:30 – 8 p.m. | CSB All-Class Dinner and Celebration: including Reunion Awards recognition • Gorecki, CSB |
| 8 – 9:15 p.m. | Prayer Pilgrimage Pilgrimages are an ancient tradition that offer us an opportunity to pray, reflect and encounter God. Join the Sisters on an hour-long candlelit walk to sacred places around the CSB campus where we will pause and pray together. • Meet outside Gorecki, CSB |
| 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Reunion Concert featuring Big Toe & the Jam These talented musicians bring high-energy and will have you moving, singing along, and having fun! • Sal’s Parking Lot in St. Joseph |
Sunday, June 29
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Check-Out and Room Key Return • Gorecki Center, CSB • Brother Willie’s Pub (Sexton Commons) or McKeown Center, SJU Clemens Perk Coffee Shop at CSB will be open for your morning refreshments inside Gorecki Center Lobby from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| 7 – 10 a.m. | Breakfast at the Refectory (pay at the door) • Quad, SJU |
| 8 – 10 a.m. | Breakfast at Gorecki (pay at the door) • Gorecki Dining Center, CSB |
| 10:30 a.m. | Mass • Sacred Heart Chapel, CSB |
| 10:30 a.m. | Mass • Abbey & University Church, SJU |
*Events and activities subject to change. The Alum College schedule will be available in mid to late April.