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Homecoming
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025

Welcome back, Bennies and Johnnies!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27 and join us for Homecoming 2025.

CSB + SJU alums, families and friends unite for yet another highly-anticipated weekend of fun, activity, and reunion. Check out the details below and get excited for the many events being held throughout the weekend.

The current schedule for the day can be found below, more information will be added as homecoming weekend approaches.

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Homecoming Football

The Johnnies take on Augsburg

Saturday, September 27
Kickoff 1 p.m.
Clemens Stadium

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We Can’t Wait to See you!

Pre-Game Tailgate

Join us for the Johnnie Football Tailgate in the SJU athletic fields parking lot from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. to celebrate our community. All are welcome to join the festivities in this paid, reserved lot. Park elsewhere on the SJU campus or take the LINK from CSB and walk into the lot to join alums, parents, and friends. Pack light and carry in your tailgate fare and refreshments.

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CSB Volleyball Alum Night

The Bennies Take on Hamline

Saturday, September 27
7 p.m.
Claire Lynch Hall

Homecoming event Schedule

8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Johnnie football Tailgate

SJU Athletic Fields Parking Lot (P2 on map)

All are welcome to join the festivities in this paid, reserved lot. Park elsewhere on the SJU campus or take the LINK from CSB and walk into the lot to join alums, parents, and friends. Pack light and carry in your tailgate fare and refreshments.

10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Visual Art Exhibition: The Nature of Wholeness by Laura Ruprecht

Benedict and Dorothy Gorecki Gallery, Benedicta Arts Center

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saint John’s Bible

Saint John’s Bible, Alcuin Library

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Abbey Woodworking Open House – Fr Lewis Grobe ’06

“Fr. Lew Grobe, O.S.B. hosts a tour of the Abbey Woodshop, home to Saint John’s Abbey Organ Builders and Woodworking”

1 p.m.

SJU Football vs. Augsburg

Clemens Stadium

Purchase tickets online at www.gojohnnies.com/tickets or in person at the gate day of.

Approx. Time
2 p.m.

CSB Dance Team

Halftime performance at football game, Clemens Stadium

Approx. Time
2 p.m.

Tom Wicka ’90 presented with 2025 Bob Basten Excellence in Leadership Award

Halftime of the football game, Clemens Stadium

2 – 6 p.m.

Visual Art Exhibition: Mirage by Lisa Bergh

Alice R Rogers and Target Galleries

2:30 – 5 p.m.

Homecoming Celebration Social

Quadrangle

A family-friendly social with cash bar and inflatables for the kids.

4:15 p.m.

Mass

Saint John’s Abbey & University Church

5 – 8 p.m.

Johnnie Bennie Bash

CSB Mall – Homecoming celebrations will run all week for Bennies & Johnnies! Join fellow Bennies & Johnnies for food trucks, photo-booth, and an outdoor concert featuring Johnnie-alum band, Guytano, a Twin Cities pop rock group!

5:15 p.m.

J-Club Hall of Honor

Guild Hall – Registration required. $75 per person through Sept. 21st ; $100 after.

Join us as we induct the 2025 J-Club Hall of Honor Class:

Bob Alpers ’82 – Basketball, Golf, Coach, Athletic Director
Jerry Haugen ’76 – Baseball, Football, Coach
Bernie Kukar ’62 – Basketball and Football
Partick Lilly ’79 – Soccer
Craig Muyres ’64 – Basketball and Football

Jim Platten ’74 – Distinguished Service
Ken Roering ’64 – Football
Todd Schlorf ’90 – Tennis
Josh Sherlin ’05 – Golf
Brian Smith ’83 – Cross Country, Track & Field

7 p.m.

CSB Volleyball vs. Hamline University

Claire Lynch Hall

HomecomingSaturday, Sept. 27, 2025