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Welcome to BENI 411
Your graduate-level instruction on being a College of Saint Benedict alumna
You may not be a CSB student anymore, but you’ll always be a Bennie.
There’s lots for you to learn about staying engaged, keeping connected and getting the most from the power of the CSB alumnae network. You’ve come to the right place. Here are a few freebies (who doesn’t love that?) and small reminders of your CSB home. We look forward to seeing you back on campus soon!
Gifts From Home
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Additional Resources From Home
- Bennie Mentor Program: Register for this alumna-to-alumna mentoring program and take the opportunity to connect with another Bennie graduate. Applications open now. Get yours done before the deadline of July 31, 2023!
- Experience & Professional Development (XPD): Review career planning resources available to you.
- Young Alum Community (YAC): Join the YAC and assist with the planning of programs, activities, events, and connections for alums zero to ten years after graduation.
- Young Alumnae President’s Circle (YAPC): Join the YAPC which brings together Saint Ben’s alumnae who want to ensure others have the chance to experience the power of a Saint Ben’s education. Members of the YAPC are among Saint Ben’s most distinguished supporters who have graduated within the past 15 years. To become a member and sustain membership, Bennies give by making automated monthly gifts, or a one-time gift, in amounts that correspond to their class year.
- Update Your Contact Information: Every time you move, get a new email address or have personal or career news to share, be sure to let us know so you can stay connected to what’s happening at CSB.
- Interaction
The InterAction Program connects Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s alums with a current student for a casual, informal career conversation in-person or virtually. Current students select one alum from the volunteer database to ask to lunch or coffee or meet virtually based upon the alum’s career field and place of employment. - Alumnae Career Resources
We have compiled a variety of tools that can be used to stay in touch with friends, network and brush up on interviewing skills. - ALC Resource Library
Explore valuable resources from our community and beyond, featuring topics such as career advancement, health and wellness, and work life balance, to help you grow personally and professionally. Events - College of Saint Benedict Alumnae Book Club
Join our virtual book club community to connect with fellow College of Saint Benedict alumnae and friends. We’ll share personal growth and lifelong learning as we explore novels, memoirs and more. Participation is free! - College of Saint Benedict Alumnae Webinars and Online Events
This Alum Learning Consortium is designed to not only offer access to free and convenient lifelong learning content, but also to keep you better connected with events on campus. Webinar registration is easy and includes timely topics you can take advantage of on your own time
Bennie Bars Recipe
| Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Light corn syrup | 1 cup |
| Peanut butter | 14 oz. |
| Special K cereal | 6 oz. |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 1-1/4 cup |
1. Spray a large mixing bowl with vegetable oil spray.
2. Add corn syrup and sugar to mixing bowl and mix well. Microwave on high for approximately 3-1/2 minutes or until mixture boils.
3. Add peanut butter and mix well. Microwave for approximately 1-1/2 minutes.
4. Add Special K and mix well. (Do not over-mix. The cereal will break down.) Spread mix into 9×13-inch pan.
5. Top pan with chocolate chips. Put tray in oven at 200 degrees for approximately 4 minutes – just long enough to melt the chocolate chips.
6. Spread chocolate evenly. Cut into bars when cool.