Official Bulletin Board for Wednesday, June 19, 2013

The 11th Annual Minnesota Martin Fest will be held at St. John’s on Saturday June 22nd. The Martin Fest includes presentations by Martin experts on attracting and managing Purple Martins with tours of the St. John’s martin colonies. There will also be talks on Chimney Swifts, Bluebirds and Tree Swallows. This is a free event.

Canoeing, bonfire with s'mores, kids' games, face painting, and a live concert by Grammy-winning folk-duo The Okee Dokee Brothers. Friday, June 21, 4:30-7:30PM. Watab Picnic Grounds in the Abbey Arboretum. Suggested donation of $10 per family. Bring a picnic or purchase one on site from the Saint John's Parish Center.

35 choristers from 16 states arrive on campus today. Sunday, June 23, the choir sings at 10:30 am Mass, at 9:30 pm join them for Adoration and Benediction in the Abbey Church. June 24, Feast of St. John the Baptist, the choir will sing at 5:00 pm Mass. The musical theme this year is “For All the Saints.” Next week the choir performs in Mankato, Rochester and N St. Paul, MN, Hiawatha and Dyersville, IA, and Moline, IL. All are welcome at the final concert in the Great Hall July 2 at 10:30 am.

Fine Arts Programming opens this year's free outdoor concert series, Sunset Stages at Saint Ben's, with the hilarious and heartwarming stories of Kevin Kling. Grab your lawn chairs and join us at the Darnall Amphitheater on Thursday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. for this relaxing evening with one of Minnesota's most engaging storytellers. A cash bar will be available and picnics are encouraged!

"Challenging Women Since 1913: The College of Saint Benedict" by Annette Atkins is now available in the CSB/SJU Bookstores. This very attractive hardcover book, which contains many interesting photographs, shares stories from CSB's history and provides a snapshot of the college in its 100th year. Atkins is professor of history at CSB/SJU and has written and edited several books on Minnesota history. Congratulations, CSB and Annette, on your new publication!

Stop-in and enjoy the wonderful flavors of Gorecki. The dining room will be open from 11:30am-1:00pm, with a wide selection of foods. The Good 2 Go will be open 9:00am-1:00pm featuring our BLT Chicken Salad, made to order Deli Sandwich Bar, Vegetation Salad, Yogurt Parfaits, Chips, Smoothies, Assorted Beverages, Candy and Various Snacks. CSB Staff best time to dine is between 11:30am-12:00pm.

This week St. John's welcomes the following groups to campus; Youth in Theology and Ministry, Balfour Publishing, Prep Chinese Day Camp, St. Cloud Diocese Priests Dinner, National Catholic Youth Choir, Art Camp. AAUW Tour, Cristo Rey Faculty Retreat, Big Man Camp, Alumni Weekend. Red Ride and FPA - NexGen.

The carpet laying has begun. We will have no access to the book stacks until that area is completed. If you need a book we own you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.

James Read, professor of political science, had a column published in the Sunday, June 16 St. Cloud Times titled "If Snowden is tried, the NSA should be, too."

Quotes from Fr. Dennis Dease, SJU's commencement speaker and Denise DeVaan, CSB's commencement speaker, were featured in the Monday, June 10, Minnesota Public Radio blog "Six highlights from this year's college commencement season"

Glenda Burgeson, director of editorial services, had a Times Writers Group column published in the Friday, June 14 St. Cloud Times titled "Sorry, I'll side with sidewalks."

All full-time benefits eligible members of the administrative staff who are paid by CSB and have been employed by CSB for at least 6 months are encouraged to submit applications requesting support for Administrative Development activities, which are not covered by department funding. Funding up to $1200 per awardee is available. Deadline for application is midnight July 15, 2013.

Funky Monkey, a mix of Banana, Cappuccino, and Ice Cream, will be the flavor of the week from June 17-21. Discounted price: $1.99 Original price: $2.45. Good 2 Go smoothies are made from Island Oasis smoothie mixes, whose fruit purees and dairy-based frozen beverage mixes are all natural with no artificial colors or flavoring. Come enjoy a refreshing Island Oasis smoothie today!

The Education Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time adjunct instructor position for the 2013-2014 academic year beginning Fall 2013.