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Mural project starts production
Students from CSB+SJU have begun painting the new mural to be displayed on campus. This mural will portray the Benedictine value of Dignity of Work, and draw connections to labor justice issues and advocacy
City works to enhance tourism
The City of St. Joseph passed an ordinance allowing the operation of short-term rentals inside city limits, providing more local accomodation options for tourists
Bunkyo students visit
Students from Bunkyo University in Tokyo, Japan, visited on an intensive English language program.
Discussion event tackles racism in the modern day
The Multicultural Center hosted an event to educate students on racial covenants.
Website updates change visibility of admission policies
Updates to the CSB+SJU website have resulted in the removal of the transgender and non-binary student admission policy from public view. The policy related to transgender students was approved in 2016 with a recent amendment in 2023 to expand its inclusivity.
Theology on Tap displays agricultural spirituality
On Tuesday, the Theology on Tap event featured the Lake City Catholic Worker Farm
SJU Faith weekend encourages reflection
The annual Trails retreat gives students an opportunity to reflect on their time at CSB+SJU and look towards their lives after graduation.
Mural displays 100+ year history between CSB+SJU and The Bahamas
Over winter break, a mural was installed depicting the 100+ year relationship between The Bahamas and the College of St. Benedict and St. John's university. Students, faculty, staff and community members can view the mural in the lower level of Sexton Commons.
Mentor program kicks of
The McCarthy Center mentor program begins another year of connecting students with alums who work in their desired field.
Retreat brings together generations of CSB+SJU couples
This weekend, Carol and Brian Bruess will lead a spiritual retreat focusing on peace, reconnection and unity for married couples. This retreat will include 16 married couples, with several Bennie/Johnnie couples in the mix. The retreat will take place on the SJU campus.