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Reunion Schedule 2025
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.
MEDALLION HUNT! There will be a medallion hunt throughout the weekend. Click on the link to get more information!
Thursday, June 26
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Remembering Robert Mattson: Paintings and Prints Art Exhibit at the Alice R Rogers and Target Galleries Art Center, SJU (building 23 on the SJU campus map) |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Remembering Robert Mattson: Paintings and Prints Art Exhibit at the Alice R Rogers and Target Galleries Art Center, SJU (building 23 on the SJU campus map) |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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 |
| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Remembering Robert Mattson: Paintings and Prints Art Exhibit at the Alice R Rogers and Target Galleries Art Center, SJU (building 23 on the SJU campus map) |
| 8 a.m. | Reunion Cycling Ride 8 a.m. meet at the front steps of the Abbey Church at SJU, or 8:30 a.m. meet at Gorecki. Then, ride to Cold Spring and back. 15-16 mph conversational pace. There may be other rides planned throughout the weekend. To RSVP and get more information, email John Krawczyk ‘90. Abbey Church, SJU and Gorecki, CSB |
| 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 |
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | AA open meeting for all | Questions, contact JoLynn • TBD, CSB |
| 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! 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! Attendees will receive a special SJU item only available at this Reunion Event! 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 – place SJU room keys the drop box at either location. 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.
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. |