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SJU holds funeral for alumnus, senator
Family, friends and community members gathered in the Abbey on Tuesday for SJU alumnus and former Minnesota state senator Dave Durenberger's funeral. Durenberger, pictured on the far left of the photos above, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the age of 88. He served on the U.S. Senate from 1978-1995.
Enrollment continues downward trend; SJU loses 90 students
Ten day enrollment numbers for spring 2022 show that CSB+SJU enrollment continues in a downward trend. St. John’s University decreased total enrollment by 90 students.
Use of AI raises ethical concerns
Some professors are concerned over the usage of ChatGPT in academic settings.
Clubs encourage conversation about feminism
Assistant Director for Advocates for Inclusive Mentoring Amanda Martinez led a discussion about the history of feminism, introducing two modern movements called mujerismo and womanism to students.
Community mourns passing of SJU alumnus
Dave Durenberger, SJU alumnus, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Durenberger was the longest-serving Republican U.S. state senator in Minnesotan history.
Incentivized retirement plan unveiled, faculty critical
The provost has released an incentivized retirement plan in an effort to rightsize the faculty to the student body. Many have expressed disappointment in the plan's details, including the Faculty Compensation and Benefits Committee, who called the plan "inadequate."
Institutions to welcome new COO next week
Chief Operating Officer Kara Kolomitz intends to acclimate to CSB+SJU in her first weeks here.
Students discuss faith at CSB+SJU
Students were welcomed to discuss their experiences on a Catholic campus practicing different religions.
Speaker honors Martin Luther King Jr. in address
Reverend James Alberts spoke at CSB as a part of Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week. He encouraged students to not just listen to conversations about racial justice but to also put these ideas into action.
Entrepreneurial Scholarship Program students travel to Vietnam
Ten Bennies and Johnnies traveled abroad over break to meet with entrepreneurial leaders and immerse themselves in Vietnamese culture. Students in the E-Scholars program learn to design and implement a business venture in a three-semester program.