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Reunion Schedule 2026
Below, you’ll find a list of major events happening across both campuses over reunion weekend. if you have any questions, please reach out to CSB Alumnae Relations or the SJU Alumni offices.
Thursday, June 25
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 4 – 9 p.m. | Check-In • CSB: Gorecki Center Lobby • SJU: Brother Willie’s Pub, Sexton Commons |
| 5 -7 p.m. | CSB+SJU Class of 1976 Welcome Social For those arriving on campus Thursday for your 50th Reunion, you are invited to kick off the weekend at the CSB+SJU Class of 1976 Welcome Social. Join classmates and friends for a relaxed evening at the McKeown Center in Flynntown on the Saint John’s campus. Food and refreshments provided. Reconnect and celebrate the start of a memorable reunion weekend. • SJU: McKeown Center, Flynntown |
Friday, June 26
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Check-In • SJU: Sexton Commons • CSB: Gorecki Center Lobby |
| 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 Clemens Perk Coffee Shop at CSB will be open for your morning refreshments inside Gorecki Center Lobby from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| 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 |
| 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Saint Ben’s Golden Anniversary Class Conversations • Gorecki Dining Center, CSB |
| 1 – 6:00 p.m. | Lemonade Bar at the Spirit Shop Get your exclusive Reunion cup while supplies last and enjoy a refreshing lemonade bar at the Spirit Shop on the CSB campus! • Mary Commons, CSB |
| 1:15 – 4 p.m. | Alum College Sessions | Click here for schedule • Various Locations, CSB & SJU |
| 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Renner House Open House Stop by for a brief visit at the place President Brian Bruess, Dr. Carol Bruess and their therapy dog George call home. • Renner House, CSB campus. |
| 5 p.m. | Memorial Service • Sacred Heart Chapel, CSB |
| 6 – 8 p.m. | Welcome Home Picnic – Food, music, social, libations • CSB Mall |
| 6 – 8 p.m. | Spirit Shop mobile cart For your shopping convenience, the Spirit Shop mobile cart will be at the Welcome Home Picnic • CSB Mall |
| 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | CSB+SJU Class Socials • Various locations in St. Joseph – details here! |
Saturday, June 27
| 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. SJU will have Brother Willie’s Pub will open in Sexton Commons with beverages for purchase from 12 – 4 p.m. in Sexton Commons |
| 7:30a.m – 8:30a.m. | Sunrise Yoga with Jessie Ahlschlager Sandoval ’01 Owner of Shanti Yoga Studio Bring your own mat, water bottle and towel • Abbey Lawn, SJU |
| 8:00 a.m. | Reunion Cycling Ride with John Krawczyk ’90 8 a.m. meet at the front steps of the Abbey Church at SJU, or 8:30 a.m. meet at Gorecki at CSB. Then, ride to Cold Spring and back. 15-16 mph conversational pace. To RSVP and get more information, email John Krawczyk ‘90 [email protected]. |
| 8:30 – 10 a.m. | Alum College Sessions | Click here for schedule • Various Locations, CSB & 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 (n/a option available) are served! 10 a.m. Kickoff starts • 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! Attendees will receive a special SJU item only available at this Reunion Event! Learn more about the SJU Honorees for Alumni Achievement Awards 9:30 a.m. bloody marys, mimosas & coffee in SBH Courtyard 10:15 a.m. Rally begins in auditorium • 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. | Spirit Shop mobile cart For your shopping convenience, the Spirit Shop mobile cart will be at The Big Brunch • The Refectory/in front of the Quad, SJU |
| 11:30 a.m. | CSB Class of 1961 Luncheon • Gorecki President’s Dining Room |
| 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 |
| 2:00 – 3:45 p.m. | Alum College Sessions | Click here for schedule • Various locations |
| 2-3:30 p.m. | Beach Bash • Lake Sagatagan Beach, SJU |
| 3:30-5:00 p.m. | CSB Young Alum Reception • BAC Courtyard, CSB |
| 4 – 5:30 p.m. | CSB Happy Hour • Upper 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 Presentation of Alumnae Awards, celebrating our Bennie community and remarks by President Bruess! Learn more about the CSB Honorees receiving Reunion Awards • 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 Necessary Diversion The band features alums Lynda (Haag) Savard ‘91, lead singer, Tom Savard ‘91, saxophone and Liz Schmidt Jennings ‘90, keyboardist. The band IS a necessary diversion, distinguished by their signature sizzling sax, soulful vocals and bold entertaining performance style. With something for everyone, Necessary Diversion covers Rock, Dance, Country and More! • Sal’s Parking Lot in St. Joseph |
Sunday, June 28
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Check-Out and Room Key Return • Gorecki Center, CSB – return CSB room keys here prior to departure • Brother Willie’s Pub (Sexton Commons) or McKeown Center, SJU – place SJU room keys the drop box at either location. |
| 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Clemens Perk Coffee Shop is open • Gorecki Center, CSB |
| 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 (celebrant Fr. Timo Backous) |
| 10:30 a.m. | Mass • Abbey & University Church, SJU (celebrant Fr. John Klassen) |
*Events and activities subject to change.
Bus Schedule
Below is the bus schedule for both Friday June 27th and Saturday June 28th
*Please note that the busses being used throughout Reunion weekend are accessible for all.
| CSB to SJU Bus from Gorecki to Flynntown (stop 1) & Sexton (Stop 2) | SJU to CSB Bus from Flynntown (stop 1) & Sexton (Stop 2) to Gorecki |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 8:15 a.m. |
| 8:30 a.m. | 8:45 a.m. |
| 9 a.m. | 9:15 a.m. |
| 9:30 a.m. | 9:45 a.m. |
| 10 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. |
| 10:30 a.m. | 10:45 a.m. |
| 11 a.m. | 11:15 a.m. |
| 11:30 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. |
| 12 p.m. | 12:15 p.m. |
| 12:30 p.m. | 12:45 p.m. |
| 1 p.m. | 1:15 p.m. |
| 1:30 p.m. | 1:45 p.m. |
| 2 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. |
| 2:30 p.m. | 2:45 p.m. |
| 3 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. |
| 3:30 p.m. | 3:45 p.m. |
| 4 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. |
| 4:30 p.m. | 4:45 p.m. |
| 5 p.m. | 5:15 p.m. |
| 5:30 p.m. | 5:45 p.m. |
| 6 p.m. | 6:15 p.m. |
| 6:30 p.m. | 6:45 p.m. |
Note: From 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., an additional stop will be available for pickup and drop off at the intersection of College Ave. and Minnesota St. in downtown St. Joseph. This will be the first stop before it proceeds to Gorecki before departing to SJU.
| 7 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| 7:30 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
| 8 p.m. | 8:15 p.m. |
| 8:30 p.m. | 8:45 p.m. |
| 9 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. |
| 9:30 p.m. | 9:45 p.m. |
| 10 p.m. | 10:15 p.m. |
| 10:30 p.m. | 10:45 p.m. |
| 11 p.m. | 11:15 p.m. |
| 11:30 p.m. | 11:45 p.m. |
| 12 a.m. | 12:15 a.m. |
| 12:30 a.m. | 12:45 p.m. |
| LAST BUS 1:00 a.m. | LAST BUS 1:15 a.m. |