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Gorecki couple leaves lasting legacy
Dorothy Gorecki passed at the age of 93 last month. She and her husband Ben contributed over $8 million to the College of St. Benedict during their lifetime.
SNAP benefit funds slashed
The local community is preparing for the impacts of SNAP cuts.
Visiting Rabbi talks peace
The Jay Phillips Center invited Rabbi Abraham Skorka to SJU to give a lecture on Judeo-Christian relations.
Hackathon postponed to next spring
The Hackathon event hosted by CSB+SJU Libraries and Stearns Bank was pushed to spring 2026 in hopes of garnering more student participation across majors.
Sustainability efforts continue on campus
The Sustainability Office hosted a week of activities aimed at inspiring more student participation in practicing sustainability on campus. Events included a bonfire, trivia and pizza, and a Greenhouse picnic.
Peace Studies winds down
The Peace Studies department is preparing to offer its last semester of classes this spring after the department was closed in the 2022-23 APP cuts.
Campus safety week returns
Last week, clubs hosted events promoting student safety on and off campus.
Mayor talks crypto policy
The MN Crypto Council and the St. Joseph mayor visited campus to discuss changing trends in currency.
Event displays state stories
Both the McCarthy Center and Multicultural Center partnered with Civic Bridgers to compile diverse perspectives from CSB+SJU and across Minnesota.
2025 voting information for CSB+SJU students
Election day is Nov. 4. CSB+SJU students are able to vote in St. Joseph, Collegeville or Avon, depending on their residence. Any questions regarding voting information can be directed to the McCarthy Center.