FEBRUARY 2010

Congratulations! If your daughter is a senior and on schedule with her academic plans, your family can begin making plans to attend Commencement 2010. This is the only mailing with Commencement information sent to parents of graduating CSB seniors. During the spring semester your daughter will receive commencement information via email with reminders about the infor-mation included in this mailing.

Important information to assist you in your Commencement planning includes:• Commencement is scheduled for 2

p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010, in the Haehn Campus Center Field House. Commencement-related activities for the College of Saint Benedict include two masses at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel and the Commencement Lunch from

10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Claire Lynch and Alumnae Hall.

• Call now to reserve a hotel room for you and your family if you plan on staying overnight in the St. Cloud area. Or log on to www.visitstcloud-mn.com for more information.

• Graduation announcements, gift ideas and information on ordering a videotape or DVD of the ceremony are included in this mailing. Be sure to

Administrative Commencement 2010 — Dear Parents of Saint Benedict’s Seniors

save this mailing for ordering instructions.We wish you and your daugh-

ter a memorable and meaningful Commencement Day.

Sincerely,

Dr. Joseph DesJardinsAssociate Provost andAcademic Dean

CSB CommencementA newsletter for parents and families of the College of Saint Benedict

Questions about Commencement Day 2010

Call Mary Jo Waggoner at 1-320-363-5401

or e-mail: mjwaggoner@csbsju.edu

http://www.csbsju.edu /news/commencement

Grad Finale On Wednesday, March 17, 2010, the

Saint Ben’s Bookstore and Herff Jones will host an event called Grad Finale for all seniors to take care of final needs for graduation. The student may pick up their cap and gown, order graduation announcements, class rings and have a photo taken of them in a cap and gown at no charge or obligation. Any unfinished paperwork needed for graduation can be completed that day.

Commencement Ceremony Tickets

Each graduate will receive three (3) tickets for her family members and guests to attend the ceremony in the Haehn Campus Center Field House. The num-ber of tickets allocated is based on the number of graduates and the seating capacity of the Field House. It is recom-mended that family members arrive early, as there will not be reserved seating. Doors open and tickets will be accepted beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Alumnae Hall and O’Connell’s will be available for general viewing of the ceremony on closed circuit, big screen viewing with no ticket required. Commencement Luncheon Tickets

Each graduate is entitled to four (4) free tickets for the Commencement lun-cheon. Your daughter will need one of the luncheon tickets for herself. Additional luncheon tickets may be purchased for $8.00 each, the day of the ceremony. The lunch will be served in Claire Lynch Hall and the Alumnae Hall in the Haehn Campus Center.

Graduation AnnouncementsGraduation announcements can be

ordered from Herff Jones. Representatives will be on campus to take orders March 17 at the Grad Finale, or you can con-tact Herff Jones at 1-952- 447-4449. Orders may also be placed online at www.Herffjones.com/college/graduation.

Commencement WebcastThe College of Saint Benedict will

webcast Commencement Exercises over the internet. A computer connected to the internet with a high speed connection is all that is needed. To view the webcast, go the CSB/SJU Commencement Web page at “www.csbsju.edu/news/com-mencement” and click on the link button labelled “2010 CSB Commencement webcast.” There will be a signal available for people to check their connection one hour prior to Commencement.

Also, a few days after Commencement

a video file of the ceremony will be avail-able at the above Commencement link.

Distribution of Academic Regalia and Commencement Tickets

Graduates who have completed a degree application will be able to receive their cap and gown at the Grad Finale event on March 17. There is a $35 commencement fee which will be billed through Student Accounts. Graduates can pick up their Commencement ceremony and luncheon tickets (three ceremony tickets and four luncheon tickets) from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 6 and on Friday, May 7 in the CSB Bookstore. Degree candidates who are not able to attend the Grad Finale or who are off campus this semester may pick up their academic regalia and tickets from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, May 8.

Graduation GiftsThe CSB Bookstore will be open from

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 8; it carries many gifts that may interest you for graduation. Some of the items include gift cards, diploma frames, embroidered afghan, clothing, imprinted gifts, glass-ware, etc. There are limited quantities available in the bookstore. Please contact our store at 1-800-420-4509 or shop online at www.csbsju.edu/bookstore.

Graduation PhotosFor your convenience, the College of

Saint Benedict has made arrangements for a professional photographer to record the moment your daughter is awarded her diploma. Your daughter will receive a proof on line one week after the ceremo-ny. There is no obligation to purchase, and you will have the option of ordering several enlargement packages at reason-able prices. Log on to www. Chappel.com for more information.

CSB Commencement WeekendSaturday, May 89 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mass, Sacred Heart Chapel

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch, Claire Lynch and Alumnae Hall

10 a.m.-5 p.m. CSB Bookstore hours

1 p.m. Doors open for the commencement ceremony in the Haehn Campus Center Field House (tickets required)

2 p.m. Commencement Ceremony Haehn Campus Center Field House

Commencement QuestionsThe Office of the Associate Provost and Academic Dean coordinates

the activities on commencement day for College of Saint Benedict. Please refer to the commencement Web address at http://www.csbsju.edu/news/commencement. You may direct your questions to Mary Jo Waggoner at 320-363-5401 or by e-mail to mjwaggoner@csbsju.edu.

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