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Staffing shortage leads to limited services on campus
Staffing shortages due to illness limits busing hours between St. John's and St. Ben's. The administration hopes that this is a temporary adaptation to the schedule.
MLK Day event aids well-being
Psychiatrist Reba Peoples led a wellness webinar hosted by the Multicultural Center focusing on the importance of personal well-being in the fight for social justice.
Masks return indoors; booster shot clinics scheduled
After a short-lived relaxation in mask policies, an indoor mask mandate returns following a rise in COVID cases. Booster shot clinics are scheduled for next week.
Schools foresee lowest enrollment in decades
Next semester, CSB/SJU is predicted to have its lowest enrollment totals in the past 48 years. This trend parallels nationwide trends of other private institutions. Administration hopes to attract more students by reformating financial aid and revising marketing stratagies.
Court sides with SJU
After a former SJU student sued the school in February, a judge has granted SJU's request to dismiss the case.
Counseling utilization on the rise
Counseling services have seen such a dramatic increase in demand that wait lists have begun to form. Health Services have been forced to adapt to meet demand.
Afro STEM club grows on campus
The new Afro STEM club on campus aims to form a strong sense of belonging for BIPOC students and women in the STEM field. The club plans to meet bi-weekly.
Boarding schools reconciliation continues
Sister Pat Kennedy and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Jaime Arsenault discussed St. Benedict's Monastery's involvement in running Indigenous boarding schools at an event hosted by the Institute for Women's Leadership, CSB Campus Ministry and the McCarthy Center.
Multicultural Center to host events over break
Thanksgiving break is right around the corner. Many students are getting ready to head home and enjoy their time off from school. However, both CSB
Disability awareness week approaching
Disability awareness week is scheduled to take place the week after Thanksgiving break, with many events to promote awareness and discussions at CSB/SJU.