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President announces diversity officer
Sandra Mitchell was appointed as senior diversity officer and will assume office in January.
Students promote mental health awareness
Student groups held socials and discussion opportunities to bring awareness to mental health issues this week. Students also shared personal testimonies.
Faculty to vote on program recommendations
Following Provost Richard Ice's and the Joint Faculty Senate's recommendations, the Joint Faculty Assembly plans to make their own recommendation on cutting academic programs and faculty on Thursday.
New student-inspired club encourages body positivity
Inspired by a Fat Studies class taught by communications professor Jennifer Kramer, students created the CSB+SJU Body Positivity club. The club’s purpose is to uplift Bennies and Johnnies to acceptance and unconditional beauty of their bodies, no matter its physicality.
Still no answers, 20 years later
Nov. 9 marked the 20th anniversary of SJU student Joshua Guimond's disappearance. The case has captured national attention with two new podcasts and a Netflix episode. Community members are still searching for answers to what happened that late autumn evening.
Committee assesses schedule structure
Students can provide feedback on the current class schedule in a survey on Nov. 14 or 15.
Students participate in midterm elections on and off campus
Political science professor Claire Haeg discussed the importance of participating in midterm elections. Open positions at the state and local levels included governor, attorney general, secretary of state and mayor.
Students honor cultures in week-long celebration
The Festival of Cultures, organized by Multicultural Student Services, included events like an Interfaith Celebration, a conversation about CSB+SJU's relationship with The Bahamas and the immigration process.
Speakers discuss dimensions of reproductive health
Professors Shannon Smith and Claire Haeg and APRN Emily Rath provided historical, political and medical context about reproductive health in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June. Attendees engaged in small group discussion following each speaker.
Three candidates compete for two city council positions
Three candidates are runnning for two St. Joseph City Council positions next week. Incumbents Jon Hazen and Kevin Kluesner and business leader and freelance writer