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Local College Students Set to Graduate This Weekend

Adam Ulbricht — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:18 +0000

The College of St. Benedict, St. Cloud State University and St. John's University will each hold commencement ceremonies this weekend.

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Vikings Punter, Equality Activist Chris Kluwe Speaks at St. Ben's [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Fri, 03 May 2013 02:42:36 +0000

Chris Kluwe, the outspoken veteran punter for the Minnesota Vikings brought his message of tolerance and acceptance to the College of St. Benedict tonight (Thursday). He says he didn't set out to be an advocate for the Marriage equality issue, but it has always been something he's believed in.

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Minnesotans Watching Closely as Tensions with North Korea Rise [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:30:26 +0000

Tensions between the United States and North Korea are a concern for many here in Minnesota. After the Korean war ended in 1953, Minnesota colleges and universities sent a lot of people to the region to help rebuild the country.

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CSB Quilt Exhibit Displays Art With A Story [VIDEO]

Ashli Gerdes — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:00:58 +0000

The Quilt: The Art of Our Community exhibit at the College of St. Benedict displays work from area quilters, some with century old stories to tell.

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Gov. Dayton Addresses Issues At CSB [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:00:03 +0000

Governor Mark Dayton defended his budget proposal at a public forum last (Wednesday) night. The governor said we have, "a rare opportunity to lead," in front of a large crowd at the College of St. Benedict. Dayton covered a range of issues that include taxes, marriage equality and gun control.

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UPDATE: Water Main Break Fixed at College of St. Benedict

Jim Maurice — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:49:15 +0000

Water service at CSB has been restored to affected buildings. All classes will continue as scheduled.

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U.S. Colleges Attracting More International Students

The Associated Press — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:44:54 +0000

More and more students from around the world are coming to America to study. The Institute of International Education says international enrollment grew nearly six-percent last year, driven by a 23-percent increase from China.

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15th Annual Festival Of Cultures Kicks Off Today

Ashli Gerdes — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:00:24 +0000

The College of St. Benedict is hosting the 15th annual Festival of Cultures at 5 p.m. in the Clemens Field House today (Saturday).

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over St. Ben's Donation

The Associated Press — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:00:26 +0000

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that attempted to recoup a $2 million donation to the College of St. Benedict made by a businessman convicted of fraud. Tom Petters gave the money to the college in St. Joseph so it would name its auditorium after his parents.

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St. Ben's Professor Builds Kiln To Ignite Art Interest [VIDEO]

Ashli Gerdes — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:00:21 +0000

The College of Saint Benedict and St. Johns University recently welcomed a brand new addition to the art department, igniting new interest in pottery on campus.

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CSB, SJU Report Nearly 3,900 Students this Fall

Jim Maurice — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:27:28 +0000

The College of St. Benedict and St. John's University are reporting strong enrollment numbers again this fall.

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Bright New Banners Welcome College Students

Jim Maurice — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:24:00 +0000

Drive down Division Street in St. Cloud and you'll notice some bright new banners, welcoming this year's 30,000 college students back to town. There are 32 street-light banners between Eighth and 14th Avenues.

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St. Ben's Debuts new Townhomes [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:13:54 +0000

There's a new student housing development this year at the College of St. Benedict. Dean of Students Jody Terhaar says it's a complex of townhomes, with a commons area.

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St. Ben's Grad Oversees America's Olympic Athletes [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:54:22 +0000

Most of us are excited for the Olympics to start next week, but a graduate of the College of St. Benedict has more than just a passing interest. Glen Werner Roseboom is the Director of the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

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St. Ben's Offers Free Outdoor Concert Series

Jim Maurice — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 05:35:32 +0000

The summer outdoor concert series "Sunset Stages" returns tonight (Friday) to the College of St. Benedict. It's a free outdoor concert series featuring five of Minnesota's most popular performers.

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St. Ben's Gets $1.4 Million Grant

Jim Maurice — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:41:02 +0000

The College of St. Benedict has received a $1.4 million grant. The money will be used to fund the Upward Bound program for the next five years.

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Graduation Time for Area Colleges, Universities

Jim Maurice — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:57:24 +0000

It's graduation season for the senior class at our four major area colleges and universities. St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University will hold their commencement ceremony this Saturday for the more than 1,800 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students earning degrees. One ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m., and a second [...]

St. Cloud Native Named President of Columbia College

Jim Maurice — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:26:42 +0000

A St. Cloud native has been named the president of a South Carolina College.
Beth Dinndorf will begin her role as the President of Columbia College in July.

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Talahi Students Learn from Ugandan Peers [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:13:58 +0000

A performing Arts Troupe from Uganda entertained and educated the kids at Talahi elementary this (Thursday) morning. Twenty-two Ugandan children, ranging in age from 11 to 22, spent the day with the students at Talahi.

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St. Ben's Signs Pledge to Fight Climate Change

Jim Maurice — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:00:13 +0000

The College of St. Benedict pledges to pray to help fight climate change. By supporting the pledge, they agree to pray, to learn about and teach others, to assess their own environmental impact, and to reduce the ways they contribute to climate change.

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