Welcome to Alum College Sessions, a special series of events created to celebrate the vibrant and lasting connections within the CSB and SJU alumni community. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or discovering something new about the places and experiences that shaped you, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to engage with the Benedictine values, the evolving campuses, and the inspiring stories of fellow alums. Join us for thought-provoking discussions, guided tours, and enriching experiences that highlight the transformative impact of your alma mater on both the present and future.
Stop by to get your CSB+SJU swag on at Clemens Makerspace. Choose a vinyl heat transfer design and we’ll guide you through the process of applying it to a tote bag, t-shirt, or your own pre-washed garment. Free if you bring your own garment. […]
When people try to explain what’s so special about CSB and SJU, they often say that there’s just “something in the water.” One can argue that the qualities that permeate the “water” of the CSB and SJU culture stem directly from the values of our Benedictine heritage. […]
You’ve hiked the Chapel Trail, but how much do you know about the trail and the surrounding landscape? Take advantage of this opportunity to walk a short loop of the trail and get a close-up look at plants and wildlife and learn more about the natural history of the 2,944 acres of lakes, prairie, oak… […]
Game changer-tour of SJU Athletic complex, Tennis, Baseball, Soccer and Field/Dome and new Baseball Clubhouse. Join Pete for a first-hand look at the modernization of athletic facilities at SJU. […]
Guests will have a guided introduction to The Saint John’s Bible led by an outstanding CSB and SJU current student. The host will introduce guests to the tools, methods, materials and art of this monumental project created to mark the new millennium. […]
Join fellow alum Tom Hentges ’82 for an inside look at 12twenty, the new career and networking platform launching this summer exclusively for CSB+SJU alums. This powerful tool is your gateway to lifelong career support and meaningful alumni connections. […]
Jeanette will explain what she means by “sexist God-talk.” She will give examples of patriarchal bias in religious and secular language, expecting that participants will add some. She plans to direct the discussion to consequences of sexist God-talk in all power structures. […]
From higher education to the workplace to the news, artificial intelligence seems to be top-of-mind for everyone in today’s climate. […]
Through the Illuminating Lives campaign and beyond, the College of Saint Benedict has been investing in the construction of new spaces and the renovation of others. […]
With help from The Sagatagan, The Record and University Archives, this interactive session will highlight life at SJU, review contemporary fashions and fads and reflect on the major activities that affected our country in the early ‘60s. […]
The tone of our current public discourse has led numerous pundits to conclude that as a nation we have “never been so divided.” Often it sounds as though we have fallen off the precipice and are now in free fall toward some disastrous end. […]
Innovation. Collaboration. Technology. These are the watchwords of 21st-century workplaces and communities. The Reinhart Learning Commons is designed for the kind of learning and teaching essential to preparing our students for their future. This exciting building combines flexible classrooms, the latest technology, and a variety of informal social learning spaces. […]
The brand-new state of the art woodworking shop has helped with construction and expansion of many buildings such as Mary Hall in 1950, the interior of the new monastery in 1956, as well as the forms for the construction of the Abbey church in 1959-1961. […]
Pages from The Torch, The Record and Sagatagan as well as conversations with alums prompt this interactive session on campus life and the upheaval of major national events during the second half of the ‘60s. The times on campus were certainly changing: from Saturday classes and strict dorm hours to the 4-1-4 calendar, co-ed classes and campus protests. […]
Thom Woodward ’70 will offer a presentation with music snippets and commentary about the British Invasion of the Sixties. […]
The Abbey and University Church was designed for a complex community made up of Benedictine monks, students of the University, the Seminary and the Preparatory School, a parish attached to the monastery, and visitors. The design of the church was based on the premise that all these members should be allowed closer participation in services. […]
This special Alum College Session features Word Dances: Poetry in Motion, a powerful, multi-sensory performance by CSB alumna Katie Bresnahan Bruckbauer ’80 and Barb Sinner Wieland ’80. […]
Stop by to get your CSB+SJU swag on at Clemens Makerspace. Choose a vinyl heat transfer design and we’ll guide you through the process of applying it to a tote bag, t-shirt, or your own pre-washed garment. Free if you bring your own garment. […]
“How did green tea traditions evolve over time, and what are the benefits to crafting the perfect brew? Gather around the irori tea table at The Saint John’s Pottery with Director and Artist-in-Residence Richard Bresnahan ’76 to learn about the intriguing history of the Japanese tea ceremony, tea-related art objects, and the importance of good tea-drinking… […]
Fr. John has long been studying and reflecting on the interface of questions that science brings to theology and vice-versa. […]
In our current times of political polarization, pandemics, economic uncertainty, and climate change effects, we also face another challenge—our mental health and the capacity for resilience in the face of all these challenges. […]
Through the Illuminating Lives campaign and beyond, the College of Saint Benedict has been investing in the construction of new spaces and the renovation of others. […]
Stop by to get your CSB+SJU swag on at Clemens Makerspace. Choose a vinyl heat transfer design and we’ll guide you through the process of applying it to a tote bag, t-shirt, or your own pre-washed garment. Free if you bring your own garment. […]
Carol Bruess, PhD What do relationships with our female friends, sisters, family members, colleagues and the neighbor ladies have to do with our physical, psychological, professional, and personal wellbeing? Just about everything—and then some. In this session, relationship social scientist Dr. Carol Bruess will share the intriguing science of female connections. […]
