Reunion 2018 Schedule

Check-In
4-9 p.m.
CSB: Gorecki
SJU: Br. Willie's Pub, Sexton Commons

Check-In
8 a.m.-9 p.m.
CSB: Gorecki
SJU: Br. Willie's Pub, Sexton Commons

Breakfast at the Refectory
7-10 a.m.
SJU, Refectory

Breakfast at Good2Go!
8-10 a.m.
CSB, Gorecki

Alum College: Signs of Hope in a Hurting World - Bernie Evans '65, '71
8:30-9:15 a.m.
In a world where so much seems to be going wrong, we need contemporary models on how to move forward in hope and faith. These signs of hope are often found among our alums.
SJU, Emmaus Hall

Alum College: Catholic Social Justice: A Theologian and Economist in Dialogue - Mary Hinton & Michael Hemesath '81
8:45-9:30 a.m.
The presidents will draw on their respective backgrounds in theology and economics for this discussion of social justice and Catholic social justice teachings. It will explore various interpretations of social justice, and alums will be invited to consider their own ethical frameworks.
CSB, Ardolf Science Center 142

Alum College: Good Reads - Ann Jonas, S. Mara Faulkner '62, OSB & Mark Mortrude
8:45-9:30 a.m.
A good book is more fun when shared. Readers from the CSB campus will recommend some of their recent favorite books. There will be time to share some of your recommendations too!
CSB, Mary Commons

Alum College: Green Tea, Hospitality, and Health - Richard Bresnahan '76, arist in residence
9-9:45 a.m.
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 to learn about the intriguing history of the Japanese tea ceremony, tea-related art objects, and the importance of good tea-drinking habits.
SJU, Saint John's Pottery Studio

Alum College: Books by Hand: A History of Handmade Books in 10 Objects - Kathy Parker and Matthew Heintzelman
9-9:45 a.m.
This session will introduce the history of handmade books, using early examples drawn from the Saint John’s University and HMML Rare Books collection, and recent examples from the Artists’ Books collection of the College of Saint Benedict. Participants will experience the long tradition of handmade books that links early manuscripts to The Saint John’s Bible and contemporary book arts.
SJU, Alcuin Library, Sullivan Auditorium 170

Alum College: Think We Are Divided Now? A Look Back at 1968 - Ken Jones
10:30-11:15 a.m.
In 1968, a half million American servicemen were fighting a war that was losing public support. An unlikely US Senator from Minnesota (and SJU) challenged the sitting President of his own party, a move that would lead to the President deciding not to run for re-election. Two men who stood for peace and an inclusive society were assassinated. Riots engulfed the nation, and led to violent reprisals. We will talk about all this and more, including efforts of students at CSB/SJU to transform their education. Join us for the discussion as we try to use the past to get some perspective on the present.
SJU, Quad 264

Alum College: Rocking and Rolling Through the Greatest Years of Rock: A History and a Claim - Thom Woodward '70
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Join lifelong music buff Thom Woodward for a toe-tapping trip down memory lane as he supports his claim that the time from September 1962 to June 1966 represents the greatest years in rock ‘n’ roll history. Thom will back up his claim by sharing research and playing snippets of some of those great songs ... and might even have you singing along.
SJU, Quad 360

Alum College: The Messy Grace of Parenting - Laura Fanucci '09
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Simple practices for deepening our spiritual journey as parents and raising our children in faith.
SJU, Emmaus Hall

Alum College: What Does Russia Want? - Nick Hayes '69, professor of history and University Chair in Critical Thinking
10:45-11:30 a.m.
While Washington and its pundits paint Vladimir Putin in dark and threatening colors, Nick Hayes, history professor, University Chair in Critical Thinking at SJU and Russian affairs expert, offers a more nuanced picture. Hayes will describe a leader with limited goals, seeking to give Russia a place at the international negotiating table in the face of Islamic terrorism, the European refugee crisis and civil war and unrest in the Middle East.
CSB, Ardolf Science Center 142

Alum College: If Only You Would Ask - Eileen Opatz Berger '48, co-author of If Only You Would Ask
10:45-11:30 a.m.
Alum Eileen Opatz Berger and her daughter, Joan Berger Bachman have just co-authored a book called If Only You Would Ask. It is a conversational manual, a tool to promote meaningful conversation not only when visiting the elderly, but an enjoyable resource for adult children, personal caregivers, grandchildren, and volunteers who work or visit retirement homes and hospitals.
CSB, Mary Commons

CSB Golden Anniversary Reception &Luncheon
11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Reception 11-11:30)
CSB, Gorecki 204
*Note: This event is free for CSB 1968 alumnae

Lunch at Gorecki
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
CSB, Gorecki

Lunch at the Refectory
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
SJU, Refectory

SJU 50th Reunion Lunch (This event is not open to the public)
12-1 p.m.
Depart bus stop outside the bookstore below Sexton at 11:45 a.m. (should be on bus before), Arrive at Hemesath’s 12 p.m., Pickup from Hemesath’s house at 2 p.m. and dropped at Sexton at 2:15 p.m.
SJU, President's House

CSB Golden Anniversary Class Conversations
1-2:30 p.m.
CSB, Gorecki 204

SJU 50th Reunion – Saint John's 1963-1968: A Look Back (This event is not open to the public)
1-2 p.m.
SJU, President's House

Alum College: Around the World in 385 Days - Bob Bell '94, CSB/SJU Professor of Account & Finance and Author
1:15-2:00 p.m.
Although Bob suffered an accident in ’89 and became a quadriplegic while in the dorms as a student at Saint John’s, he never stopped fully living his life. From careers as a CPA at a Fortune 500 accounting firm, to an attorney at the SEC in Washington and at law firms on Wall Street, Bob brought a wealth of knowledge back to CSB/SJU in 2010 when he returned to teach. In 2016-17, Bob took a sabbatical and traveled the world for over a year, visiting 20 countries, staying in 21 different Benedictine monasteries in 14 countries, and stopping by many more monasteries along the way. In this session, you will learn where he went, what it taught him, and how you can do it too.
CSB, Ardolf Science Center 121

Alum College: Game Changer! Walking tour of New CSB Athletic Facilities - Glen Werner '93, CSB Athletic Director
1:15-2:00 p.m.
Join Glen for a first-hand look at the modernization of athletic facilities at CSB. These new dedicated fields are a game changer for current and future CSB students and gives CSB a competitive advantage in student recruitment. You will see how we have remained true to our Benedictine style with thoughtful and innovative design that gets right to the heart of the game. This is a walking tour that will showcase two soccer/lacrosse fields, two softball fields, three intermural/multi-use fields, an athletic center and training room, new concessions, seating and amenities for spectators and fans.
CSB, Haehn Campus Center Lobby

Alum College: Pope Francis at five years: Successes and challenges, friends and enemies - John Thavis '73
1:30-2:15 p.m.
At the five-year mark, Pope Francis's reform agenda has hit its stride. What are the biggest changes at the Vatican and in the Catholic Church, and what obstacles lie ahead? John Thavis takes an insider's look at the politics and personalities behind the Vatican walls.
SJU, Quad 264

Alum College: SJU Campus Tour - Peggy Landwehr Roske '77
1:30-2:15 p.m.
Walk about the campus with Peggy Landwehr Roske ’77, CSB/SJU archivist, to learn about changes made to SJU over the decades (and centuries). See what is different since your days on campus and ask your questions about SJU history.
SJU, Meet in front of Abbey Church (rain site Quad 261)

Alum College: Thinking about the Reformation 500 Years Later - Where are we Today? - Shawn and Kristin Colberg
1:30-2:15 p.m.
October 31, 2017 marked the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther publishing his Ninety-Five Theses and the beginnings of the Lutheran Reformation. Please join us for a reflection on the significance of Luther's teaching as well as early Catholic Responses to Luther. We will then turn to the contemporary question of Christian unity raised by Vatican Council II and pursued in ecumenical dialogues between Lutherans and Catholics over the last 50 years. Our time will culminate in conversation with alums about their own experiences and hopes for ecumenism.
SJU, Emmaus Hall

Alum College: Our Neighbors are Muslim: Where Do I Stand? - Mara Faulkner, OSB '62, professor emerita of English
3-3:45 p.m.
By helping adult immigrants learn English, S. Mara Faulkner '62 has come to know a number of Muslim women and men, most of them Somali. By leading a workshop called “My Neighbor Is Muslim”, she has gained a basic knowledge of the Islam religion. Her experience and newly acquired knowledge challenge many stereotypes and rumors, leading her to this question: What attitudes and actions does the Gospel call us to as we stand with our Muslim neighbors?
CSB, Ardolf Science Center 104

Alum College: Facilities Updates Tour - New and Remade: Monastery Buildings, Main and Nursing Department - Chad Marolf
3-3:45 p.m.
Through the Illuminating Lives Campaign, the College of Saint Benedict is investing in the construction of new spaces and the renovation of others. On this tour, you will learn how it came to be that the college purchased three historic buildings from the monastery and have transformed them into an admissions welcome center and spaces for other college administrative functions. This step has allowed us to free up space in the Main building, which is currently undergoing renovations to become the academic center of campus. Each floor will be remade to house the departments of Math, Computer Science, Psychology and Economics. By seeing the completed Nursing Department on the 4th floor, you will get a good taste of what is to come in the rest of Main.
CSB, Main Building 4th floor, travel to Schoenecker Commons

Alum College: The Saint John's Bible Gallery Presentation - Fr. Michael Patella
3-3:45 p.m.
The Saint John’s Bible Gallery, which officially opened on October 6 2017, is a place to acknowledge the work that Donald Jackson and his team spent years creating. Fr. Michael Patella will give a short history on illuminated Bibles and how the Saint John's Bible developed. He will also discuss the influence The Saint John's Bible has today on both biblical interpretation and art. Following the presentation, the Saint John's Bible Gallery will be open if anyone interested in looking around the gallery to witness it firsthand.
SJU, Alcuin Library, Sullivan Auditorium 170

Alum College: Arboretum Walk - Larry Haeg '67 & Jenny Kutter '03, co-authors of The Nature of Saint John's 
3:15-4 p.m.
Take advantage of this opportunity to get a close-up look at plants and wildlife, and learn more about the 2,500 acres of lakes, prairie, oak savannah and forest surrounding Saint John's with a guided walk with these arboretum experts. Larry and Jenny will also be joined by other monastics and staff from Saint John’s Outdoor University.
SJU, One-hour walk begins at Abbey Church steps

Alum College: Frankly Speaking, I Did It My Way - Estate Planning with the Stars - moderated by attorney Cole Hickman ’08, & featuring panelists Joe Cronin ‘68 and Joe Dirksen ’73
3:15-4 p.m.
Join this panel discussion featuring Reunion attendees who will address questions related to estate planning, like “How did you decide what is fair and what is equal?”, “Were professional advisors useful to you?”, and “What triggered you to actually start and complete your planning?”
SJU, Quad 261

Memorial Service
5 p.m.
Join us in faith as we remember and celebrate classmates who are no longer with us. 
CSB, Sacred Heart Chapel

Mass
5 p.m.
Celebrant: Cyril Gorman, OSB
SJU, Abbey Church

SOT/Sem Recent Alumni Happy Hour (graduates since 1998)
5-6 p.m.
Join us for a social gathering before the banquet. This is a great opprotunity to engage with faculty, friends, and meet other alumni.
SJU, Emmaus Hall 

SOT/Sem Alumni Award Banquet: The Ezekiel, Prophet of Hope Award
6-8 p.m.
Celebrate this year's Alumni Award Banquet with keynote speaker Laura Fanucci, as we honor award recipient Charles (Chuck) Ceronsky '73 for his work through St. Mary's Hospital chaplaincy ministry and ecumenical collaboration.
SJU, Emmaus Hall

SJU 50th Reunion Dinner
6-7:30 p.m.
SJU, Founders Room, Quad 170

Picnic Dinner (cash bar available until 8 p.m.)
6-8 p.m. (Program at 7 p.m.)
CSB, Mall
*This is your time to gather as a class. Look for your class banner on the Mall. There will be photo opportunities for class photos during this event.

Flynntown Fling – Hosted by CSB/SJU Classes of 1983, 1988 and 1993
8 p.m.
All Reunion attendees are welcome.
SJU, Flynntown, Vincent Court Green

Compline
10 p.m.
CSB, Lottie Hall

Breakfast at the Refectory
7-10 a.m.
SJU, Refectory

Breakfast at Gorecki
8-10 a.m.
CSB, Gorecki Dining Center or Good 2 Go (a la carte)

Check-In
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
CSB: Gorecki
SJU: Br. Willie's Pub, Sexton Commons

Alum College: The Liberal Arts and the Wealth of Nations - Louis Johnston
8:15-9 a.m.
Before 1500 AD, average income were roughly the same all over the world. Now, the average income in the richest countries is about 20 times that in the poorest countries. How did this happen? It turns out that the spread of the liberal arts is at the heart of the story.
CSB, Ardolf Science Center 142

Alum College: RIDE THE WAVE: How to Embrace Change And Create A Powerful New Relationship With Risk - John Wessinger '98
8:15-9 a.m.
What has changed within business over the last 20 years? What are the current conditions, what kind of mindset and skills are needed and how can professionals use risk to reach new levels of success? Author and business strategist John Wessinger will discuss these new business challenges and facilitate an interactive workshop to help alums navigate these ever-changing and disruptive conditions.
CSB, Ardolf Science Center 104

Alum College: Ulysses S. Grant: he won the Civil War and showed the way to peace - Fr. Hilary Thimmesh '50
8:30-9:15 a.m.
A sketch of Grant’s military genius In the Civil War, his grasp of Lincoln’s thinking about reuniting North and South, his election as president in 1868, and two terms in which he labored to reduce the huge wartime national debt, recognize the rights of minorities including Jews, and safeguard black citizens by suppressing the Ku Klux Klan. And also turn Washington D.C. into a city of paved streets and notable architecture. And the author of a best-seller memoir written in his own words and toward the end dictated as he neared death from cancer.
SJU, Quad 264

Alum College: What Does Russia Want? - Nick Hayes '69, professor of history and University Chair in Critical Thinking
8:30-9:15 a.m.
While Washington and its pundits paint Vladimir Putin in dark and threatening colors, Nick Hayes, history professor, University Chair in Critical Thinking at SJU and Russian affairs expert, offers a more nuanced picture. Hayes will describe a leader with limited goals, seeking to give Russia a place at the international negotiating table in the face of Islamic terrorism, the European refugee crisis and civil war and unrest in the Middle East.
SJU, Quad 360

Alum College: Prayer and Brunch with NCYC - Convivium
8:30-9:15 a.m.
National Catholic Youth Choir (NCYC) is our liturgically-based choir camp for Catholic youth. Choristers ages 14-18 are selected from across the country to take part in 9-days of choir camp and concert tours. The group was founded by Father Anthony Ruff and Axel Theimer and is conducted by Andre Heywood. Please join us at St. John's Abbey on Sunday, June 24 at 10 am for an NCYC mini concert before Mass. Sit back and enjoy the talented voices of NCYC 2018!
SJU, Emmaus Chapel/Emmaus Dining Room

SJU Reunion Kick-Off
9:45-11:30 a.m. (Program at 10:30 a.m.)
Join SJU alumni to rally around Reunion weekend with a bloody mary bar and a celebration of being a Johnnie. The program includes a blessing from Fr. Don Talafous, a Q&A about the future of Saint John's University with President Hemesath, and presentation of the Fr. Walter Reger Distinguished Alumnus Award to Prince Wallace ’68.
SJU, Stephen B. Humphrey Auditorium

CSB Reunion Kick-Off
10-11:30 a.m. (Program at 10:15 a.m.)
Join CSB alumnae to officially kick-off Reunion weekend with mimosas and a celebration of being a Bennie. The program includes alumnae speakers, a greeting from President Mary Dana Hinton and much more! 
CSB, Benedicta Arts Center, Gorecki Family Theater

Mass
11:30 a.m. Celebrant: Dale Launderville, OSB
SJU, Abbey Church

Mass
11:30 a.m.
CSB, Sacred Heart Chapel

Picnic Lunch
12-1:30 p.m.
SJU, Tundra West of Sexton Commons in Tents
*This is your time to gather as a class. Look for your class banner on the Tundra. There will be photo opportunities for class photos during this event.

SJU 60th Reunion Lunch (This event is not open to the public)
12-2 p.m.
Bus departs in front of Abbey Church at 11:45 a.m. Arrive at Hemesath’s 12 p.m. Pickup from Hemesath’s house at 2 p.m. and dropped at Abbey Church at 2:15 p.m.
SJU, President's House

Abbey Woodworking Shop Open House
1-3 p.m.
SJU, Abbey Woodworking Shop

Art Sale – selected works of Br. David Paul Lange, OSB
1-4 p.m.
SJU Art Center, south of Tundra

Beach Bash, Beach Concert
1:30-4 p.m. (Beach concert begins at 2p.m.)
Featuring Cyril Paul ’59 & the Calypso Monarchs
SJU, Lake Sagatagan Beach

Alum College: CSB Campus Tour - Peggy Landwehr Roske '77
2-2:45 p.m.
Walk about the campus with Peggy Landwehr Roske ’77, CSB/SJU archivist, to learn about changes made to CSB over the decades (and centuries). See what is different since your days on campus and ask your questions about CSB history.
CSB, Gorecki Lobby (rain site: Ardolf Science Center 142)

Alum College: What it looks like today: The struggle for equity and inclusion at CSB/SJU - Brandyn Woodard
2-2:45 p.m.
There’s always work to be done to make any community more welcoming, inclusive, and equitable. In this session, we’ll discuss the challenges students, faculty, staff, and monastics face currently in comparison to previous generations, and what alumni can do to be a part of the on-going efforts for forward momentum.
CSB, Ardolf Science Center 105

Alum College: A Legacy Unrivaled: John Gagliardi's Legacy - Boz Bostrom '95, associate professor of accounting
2-2:45 p.m.
Join Boz as he talks about the book, his close relationship with one of SJU’s icons, and how we can apply John’s principles to our own lives. Boz also plans to share a video greeting from John with attendees.
SJU, Quad 264

Alum College: Saint John's Outdoor University Solar Farm - Outdoor U Staff
2-2:45 p.m.
Join us for this inside look at the Saint John’s Abbey Solar Array, including the 2016 expansion of 23 acres. We will discuss the science, economics, and outlook of solar energy including statistics about Saint John’s solar energy production.
SJU, Meet on the west side of the Flynntown Parking lot (look for 'Abbey Solar Array' signs)

Alum College: SJU Cemetery Tour - Br. Eric Pohlman
2-2:45 p.m.
Since 1876 the deceased monks of Saint John’s Abbey and deceased parishioners of the Collegeville parish have found a resting place “high above the Sagatagan” on our cemetery hill, oriented towards the rising sun. A 2007 expansion provides for other Saint John’s alumni and friends who have chosen to await the final coming with them. This tour will highlight the graves of some unique personalities, monastic and lay, whose presence contributed to Saint John’s distinctive “sense of place.”
SJU, Cemetery (departing from SW entrance of Emmaus Hall)

Reunion Happy Hour featuring Johnnie Brews
4-5:30 p.m.
SJU, Tundra West of Sexton Commons

AA/Al-Anon Open Meeting
4:15-5:15 p.m.
An Alcoholics Anonymous representative will be on hand to facilitate this open meeting.
SJU Simons 340

CSB Gala Dinner (reception begins at 5:30)
5:30-8 p.m.
CSB, Gorecki

SJU Class Dinners - 5th through 45th Reunions
5:30-7 p.m.
SJU, Tundra West of Sexton Commons in Tents

SJU 50th Reunion Dinner
6-7:30 p.m.
SJU, Founders Room, Quad 170

SJU 55th Reunion Dinner
6-7:30 p.m.
SJU, Refectory

SJU 60th Reunion Dinner
6-7:30 p.m.
SJU, Guesthouse Dining Room

Reunion Concert
8-10 p.m.
The parking lot at Sal’s has been reserved for this fun concert featuring Big Toe and the Jam.
Sal's, Saint Joseph

Compline
10 p.m.
CSB, Lottie Hall

Check-Out
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
CSB: Gorecki Lobby
SJU: Mary Hall

Breakfast at the Refectory
7-10 a.m.
SJU, Refectory

Breakfast at Gorecki
8-10 a.m.
CSB, Gorecki

Mini Concert and Mass (Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist)
Concert: 10 a.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Celebrant: Prior Bradley Jenniges, OSB
Featuring the National Catholic Youth Choir
SJU, Abbey Church

Mass 
10:30 a.m.
CSB, Sacred Heart Chapel

Meals

CSB Good2Go!

• Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Sunday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 

CSB Gorecki Dining Center

• Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Saturday: 8-10 a.m.
• Sunday: 8-10 a.m.

SJU Refectory

• Friday: 7-9:30 a.m.
• Friday: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Saturday: 7-10 a.m.
• Sunday: 7-10 a.m.
• Sunday: 11-1:30 p.m.

Schu - Coffee Shop

• Friday: 7:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Brother Willie's Pub - Cash Bar

• Friday: 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Activities

CSB Fitness Center

• Friday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Saturday: 7 a.m.-9 a.m.

SJU Beach Open

• Friday: 12-8 p.m.
• Saturday: 12-8 p.m.

SJU Fitness Center

• Friday: 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

SJU Athletic Complex

• Friday: 8a.m.-8 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Sunday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

CSB/SJU Bookstore

• Friday: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Whitby Gift Shop

• Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday: 1-3:30 p.m.

Saint John's Liturgical Press Showroom

• Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML)

• Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Art Exhibit: Megan Mitchell: Under Construction, CSB Gorecki Gallery

• Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Art Exhibit: Shana Kaplow: Inhabit, SJU Art Center

• Friday: 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday: 12 p.m.-4 p.m.

Mass/Prayer

CSB - Sacred Heart Chapel

Morning Prayer

• Friday: 7 a.m.
• Saturday: 8:15 a.m.
• Sunday: 8:15 a.m.

Noon Prayer

• Friday: 11:30 a.m.

Vigil Prayer

• Saturday: 7 p.m.

Evening Prayer

• Friday: 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 5 p.m.

Eucharistic Celebration

• Saturday: 11:30 a.m.
• Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

SJU Abbey Church

Morning Prayer

• Friday: 7 a.m. 
• Saturday: 7 a.m. 
• Sunday: 7 a.m.

Midday Prayer

• Friday: 12 p.m.

Evening Prayer

• Friday: 7 p.m.
• Sunday: 5 p.m.

Vigil of Sunday

• Saturday: 7 p.m.

Mass

• Friday: 5 p.m. | Celebrant: Cyril Gorman, OSB
• Saturday: 11:30 a.m. | Celebrant: Dale Launderville, OSB
• Sunday: 10:30 a.m. | Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Celebrant: Prior Bradley Jenniges, OSB