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St. John’s campus opens new Seton apartments in Flynntown this semester
After the demolishment of SJU's Seton apartments in Spring 2022, students moved into the new Seton apartments located in lower campus. Students also utilize the new Flynntown bridge over Stumpf Lake to travel between upper and lower campuses.
Campus COVID regulations relax
As the new year begins, CSB+SJU's COVID restrictions have loosened almost entirely.
Peace Studies conference returns
The Peace Studies department hosted a four-event peace and health conference.
The Bruess Era Begins
First-ever CSB+SJU joint president Brian Bruess and his wife—researcher, professor and author Carol Bruess—are beginning their first school year on campus. They attended events such as orientation, the Involvement Fair and SJU Faith's kickoff mass.
Seniors prepare to celebrate commencement
The class of 2022 will celebrate commencement on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8. Seniors Regan Dolezal and Jack Fogelberg will speak on behalf of their fellow CSB and SJU classmates. The ceremonies will take place in Clemens Field House and the Abbey Church.
Summer jobs offer incentives
Due to low employment numbers, students are offered incentives to work at summer campus jobs.
Housing causes controversy
Students are expressing frustration with Residential Life after the conclusion of housing selections.
Joint Student Muslim Association restarts
The Joint Student Muslim Association is returning after it temporarily ended in 2018-19. Members of JSMA have been gathering to share meals during Ramadan.
CSB/SJU faculty and staff retirement rates rise
Following retirement trends in the United States, CSB/SJU retirement rates continue to increase due to the pandemic and the aging Baby Boomers generation.
Campus sickness rises
The Pandemic Planning Committee alerted students to higher levels of COVID and other illness on April 9.