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Academic Prioritization Plan continues
Seventeen programs are facing potential closure or restructuring as the Joint Faculty Senate, provost and president undergo the process of providing recommendations. Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Finance are being considered as potential majors to be added.
Multicultural Center hosts five-event series on community inclusion conversations
The second of the five events for the "Community Inclusion Conversations" certificate program took place on Tuesday, Sept. 27, in the Multicultural Center. The event, titled "Responding to Bias Incidents," focused on different techniques to step in during bias situations.
Enrollment continues downward trend
CSB+SJU's enrollment has reached recent record lows within the past year, following the national trend of declining enrollment for private colleges. With the Stronger Integration efforts and first joint president, administration is re-evaluating its marketing strategies.
Campus security warns students about trespasser
On the evening of Sept. 19, Campus Security and Life Safety were made aware of concerns by students about a man named Brian Walsh, who
SJU Faith hosts prayer in the garden
Students participated in a retreat at the Lake City Catholic Worker farm. The emphasis of the retreat is to see the Benedictine Values in action. They did physical work on the farm, camped in tents and ate simple meals while integrating prayer and reflection into their work.
Diversity officer search continues
Administration are in the process of filling a new Senior Diversity Officer position.
Environmental Studies professor showcases research
Professor Corrie Grosse presented her new book, "Working Across Lines and Resisting Energy Extraction," at Milk and Honey Ciders. This was the first event of the "Gather" series, a series celebrating faculty scholarship.
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.