Events Calendar
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Alumnae Relations Events
- Reunion 2013 Planning Committee
There's still time to join the planning committee! Alumnae with class years ending in 3 or 8 will be celebrating Reunion June 21–23, 2013. If you are interested in shaping the 2013 Reunion experience, join us on Thursday, March 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m. for
our next planning meeting. For more information or to confirm your attendance, contact Katie Monsour at 651-690-6062 or kmmonsour@stkate.edu.
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Lifelong Learning Classes and Programs
Young Professional Series
Putting Your Best Foot Forward In Your First Career
The first year or two on the job brings unique challenges. Learn ways to succeed in your first career through this special series led by Department of Business Administration faculty. Classes held in room 361, Coeur de Catherine.
What to Say in Sticky Situations
Featuring Sally Field
Thursday, May 16, 6:30–8 p.m.
Practical tips and talking points can help you survive many awkward social occasions. Learn how to gracefully and painlessly remove yourself from sticky social scenarios, feel confident in a variety of tough situations and continue to be that class act everyone admires!
Cost: $15 per class
Register at stkate.edu/registeronline or by calling 651-690-6666.
* Join members of the Alumnae Council Young Alumnae Committee for refreshments after the March 21 class. Learn about the work the committee does, upcoming events and activities, and how to get involved.
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Audit a Class
St. Catherine University offers an educational benefit to alumnae to encourage continuing learning and educational enrichment. Graduates of St. Catherine who have earned a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree,
2nd major or graduate certificate from the institution are eligible to audit one undergraduate bachelor’s level class per academic year for free. All required books, lab and supply fees must be paid in full by the student.
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Leadership Institute
- Our Northern Stars Leadership Breakfast Series
Featuring Janeé Harteau, Minneapolis Chief of Police
Thursday, May 16, 8-9 a.m.
Cost: $20
Register at stkate.edu/leadership
- Summer Leadership Seminars
This series returns with six outstanding leadership development seminars. Each session is a stand-alone learning experience; all are connected by their focus on core leadership competencies.
Thursdays, beginning June 6, 8-9:30 a.m.
Cost: $25 per class, complete series $120
Register at stkate.edu/leadership
For more information or to register for events, visit stkate.edu/leadership.
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Continuing Professional Learning
- Jumpstart Your Memoirs Writing Business
Monday - Friday July 15 - 19, 2013
Jumpstart Your Memoirs-Writing Business is a five-day continuing education course for people who want to start or have already started assisting elders to write their life story.
- VESi
Ongoing
St. Catherine University and VESi have partnered to offer a convenient and flexible way for classroom teachers to continue their education through graduate credit or continuing education units (CEUs) from home or school.
- SEED
Ongoing
St. Catherine University graduate credit to participants in Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) workshops. SEED provides educational opportunities for teachers to learn about multicultural pedagogy and curriculum, and to plan strategies to bring about institutional change.
For more information on these events or to register, visit stkate.edu/ce.
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Chapter Events
Do you have upcoming U.S. travel plans? Add these chapter events to your itinerary and connect with Katies across the country!
93rd Annual American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Conference
Celebrate leadership at the national level with OT faculty and alums!
Wednesday, April 24, 8-10 p.m.
San Diego, Calif.
Let's Start a Chapter!
Friday, April 26, 9:30 a.m.
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Lunch and Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum Tour
Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.
Seattle, Wash.
West Suburban Chapter Kick-Off Event
Saturday, May 11, 5 p.m.
Minneapolis, Minn.
Lunch at Prairie Bay Restaurant
Saturday, May 18, 11:30 a.m.
Baxter, Minn.
Brunch and Duke Gardens Visit
Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Durham, N.C.
Create Your Lifestyle for the New Retirement
Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Arlington, Va.
Reception and Tour of the Historic Steam-Ship "Lilac"
Saturday, June 8, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Volunteer in Central Park
Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
For more on Chapter events, visit stkate.edu/alumnaechapters
Class Luncheons and Affinity Gatherings
St. Kate's/Dominican LIBS and MLIS Graduates & Students Picnic
Thursday, June 6, 6-8 p.m.
Quad Area in front of the O'Shaughnessy (rain site is Coeur de Catherine)
Cost: Free
Catch up with friends, celebrate the recent accredidation, find out what's new and play trivia!
RSVP by June 3 to Katie Monsour, kmmonsour@stkate.edu
1961 Class Luncheon
Saturday, June 15, 11:30 a.m.
At the home of Mary Furlong Crane '61
For more details on the gathering or to RSVP, contact Mary Ellen Kennedy, 763-535-7241, or Laurel Trimbo, obmirtl@gmail.com
1993 OT Class Luncheon
Saturday, August 10, 12 p.m.
President's Dining Room
3rd Floor Coeur de Catherine
St. Catherine University
For more details on the gathering or to RSVP, contact Alumnae Relations (alumnae@stkate.edu, 651.690.6666)
1961 Class Luncheon
Thursday, September 19, 11:30 a.m.
At the home of Patti Flynn Mooney '61
For more details on the gathering or to RSVP, contact Mary Ellen Kennedy 763-535-7241 or Laurel Trimbo, obmirtl@gmail.com
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Career Development
- Java and Jobs
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–Noon
Cost: free
Contact St. Kate's Career Development Office with questions: 651-690-8890 or askCareer@stkate.edu.
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Catherine G. Murphy Gallery
Exhibits and events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
Exhibits
- The Catherine G. Murphy Gallery presents "XI−Juried Senior Exhibition"
Through May 25
The juried senior exhibition is always a popular show with most of the artwork available for sale.
For more information: stkate.edu/gallery
For more details on any
of these exhibits or events,
check the gallery website stkate.edu/gallery
or call 651-690-6636
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On and Around Campus
CSJ Offerings
Hedgerow Initiative Spring 2013:
Women & Christianity
Mondays, Feb. 18–May 6, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Cost: $25/session, $240 for entire series
This 12-week seminar based on Mary Malone’s three-volume work Women & Christianity reweaves Christian history with stories of vocation, courage, compassion and wisdom. For more information, visit wisdomwayscenter.org
KatWalk 2013
Saturday, May 18, 7:30 p.m.
The O'Shaughnessy (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Cost: $12
Fashion show featuring designs of St. Catherine University apparel design seniors.
For more information: stkate.edu/oshaughnessy
Theater Pro Rata Presents "Emilie−La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight"
Fridays & Saturdays, June 7-22 and Monday, June 10, 7:30 p.m.
106 Mendel Hall
Cost: $14-$41 (sliding scale)
For more information: sjpakudaitis@stkate.edu
Basilica Block Party
July 12-13
Alumnae are eligible for a $5 discount per ticket if purchased prior to June 1.
Buy tickets at tickemaster.com, enter ticket code "KATIE" or call 800-745-3000.
Fall Memorial Mass
Sunday, September 22, 10:30 a.m.
Our Lady of Victory Chapel
Remember alumnae and members of St. Kate’s community who have died recently. A continental breakfast will follow, with families of the deceased invited as guests. Others may join the breakfast for $10 per person. Registration required. To RSVP, email alumnae@stkate.edu or call 651-690-6666.
Graduate Information Sessions
Tuesday, March 12, 7–9 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23, 7–9 p.m.
Rauenhorst Hall, Coeur de Catherine
The April session will feature information about the new St. Kate’s MBA, set to launch in spring 2014. RSVP to 651-690-6933, graduate_study@stkate.edu or stkate.edu/graduate.
Iconography and Iconology:
Interpreting The Synagogue by Max Beckmann
Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m.
Recital Hall
Lecture by Amy Hamlin, assistant professor of art history. The event is part of the 2013 Goodman Lecture series. Contact: theology department, 651-690-6017 or Chris Franke, 651-690-6734.
Myser Initiative on Catholic Identity
8th Annual Lecture
Catholics in the Public Square: Prophecy, Civility and Truth
Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m.
The O’Shaughnessy
Cost: Free, but tickets are required
Featuring Cathleen Kaveny, John P. Murphy Foundation Professor of Law and Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. Tickets available after March 1 at Campus Ministry, Wisdom Ways or The O’Shaughnessy. Contact: armiller@stkate.edu.
Once Upon a Mattress
April 12 & 13, 7 p.m.; April 14, 2 p.m.
Cost: $7 special alumnae ticket rate
The Department of Music and Theater presents this musical comedy adaption of the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea.” Order tickets at theoshaughnessy.com or 651-690-6700.
Parent and Family Speaker Series
Chapel Talk: The Architecture and Unique Features of Our Lady of Victory Chapel
Sunday, April 21, 1–2:30 p.m.
Alumnae are invited to this lecture led by Professor Mary Ann Brendon.
RSVP by April 17 to studentaffairs@stkate.edu or 651-690-6778.
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