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First-generation students inducted in inaugural honors society chapter
Thirty-seven people, including 26 first-generation students, were inducted into CSB+SJU's first Alpha Alpha Alpha chapter on Sunday. After induction, members of Tri-Alpha are provided with resources for academic help, financial literacy and professional connections.
SJU celebrates over 80 years of maple syrup
Each spring, volunteers gather in the snow-covered St. John’s Arboretum to participate in the annual maple syrup season. The monks began tapping maple trees in 1942 in response to wartime sugar shortages. Production peaked in 1985 at 560 gallons of maple syrup.
Speaker presents research on story circles
The lecture focused on the importance of intercultural face-to-face communication.
Record snowfall affects campus operations
As Minnesota's winter reaches record snowfall, employees and students adapt to consequences.
Administration continues strategic planning
Chief Operating Officer Kara Kolomitz and Provost Richard Ice are co-leading the upcoming strategic planning process. Kolomitz and Ice will host focus groups after Easter break for faculty, students and staff to help determine the direction of the joint institutions.
Students receive multiple first-place Student Production Emmy Awards
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences honored SJU junior Nick McGrane, Extending the Link and Johnnie Bennie Media with awards in student production. All three won first-place awards. There were seven nominations for CSB+SJU groups and individuals.
Johnnies receive service awards
Three Johnnies were recognized for their commitment to service and Benedictine Values.
Climate storyteller makes climate justice accessible
Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru worked to bring the topic of climate justice to the mainstream in her conversation on Tuesday. She is founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, dedicated to creating inclusive climate justice.
SJU student improving after accident
After suffering life-threatening injuries in a car crash on March 22, SJU senior Matt Goergen's condition continues to improve. He was moved out of the intensive care unit at the St. Cloud Hospital on Tuesday.
Construction continues on new Abbey woodshop
Beginning in July 2022, the construction for the $12 million Abbey woodshop and organ building studio has reached its scheduled halfway point this March.