College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University Alum Chapter - Chicago

10/06/2023

Not too late to sign up for Bennie Day next Thursday October 12th at District Brew Yards Chicago! Please join us!

https://connect.csbsju.edu/portal/Bennie-Day-Attendee-Chicago?event_title=Bennie%20Day%202023%20-%20Chicago

https://districtbrewyards.com

04/18/2023

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Chicago !!

04/14/2023

For those joining the Day of Service event tomorrow here are a few reminders!

Time: 8:45am-1:150m

Shift description: You will be assisting with our outdoor food distribution. You may be packing carts of food, bringing food outside to clients, packing bags, or stocking shelves. Please dress for the weather as many roles take place outside.

Where do I come for my volunteer shift?

Care for Real Edgewater - 5339 N Sheridan

When you are facing the building, you will see a driveway on the left (north) side of the building. Walk this driveway to the back of the building and come in through the gray double doors marked Care for Real.

What do I need to know for my first shift?

When you arrive, be sure to let someone know you are there for a group shift. They will help you get a nametag. If you need a locker, please ask for one. We ask volunteers to limit what they bring with them (especially valuables), as locker space is limited.

Please wear a mask a properly fitting mask, comfortable clothing that you can bend and lift in, and closed-toe shoes. You may be volunteering outside so please plan to dress for the weather.

Feel free to bring your own bottled water, coffee, or whatever you like to have along with you. We also have beverages and snacks available. If you'd like to bring a lunch with you for days when you are serving a longer shift, feel free to put your lunch in the volunteer fridge. Ask a staff member if you are not sure where this is.



All training will take place during your first shift.



Where can I park?

There is, unfortunately, no parking available at our sites. Do not park behind the Edgewater location. Street parking is available at both locations are easily accessible via CTA.

There are bike racks in front of our Edgewater location as well as inside the entrance to the Breakers parking garage, which can be accessed via the driveway in the center of our building. We do not have bike racks at our Rogers Park location, so please bring your bike inside and someone can show you the room we store bikes in.

If interested, we will head to Burke's Public House after for a lunch together!

03/16/2023

Hi Chicagoland Johnnies and Bennies! Please save the date for Benedictine Day of Service, happening at Care for Real Chicago on the morning of April 15th. Lunch and drinks to follow this great service event. Look for an email to sign up soon!

Through locations in Edgewater and Rogers Park, Care for Real provides food, clothing, referral, and additional services with compassion to improve the health and well-being of low-income residents to foster a stronger, healthier, equitable, and more stable community.

11/15/2022

Congratulation to John Adams, class of ‘77, for ranking amongst Crain’s 2022 Notable Black Leaders and Executives. That is awesome!

Breadcrumb Home Award Program Crain's 2022 Notable Black Leaders and Executives Tweet Share Share Email More Many of the honorees profiled here occupy C-suite offices at large businesses and lead prominent nonprofits, positions crucial in forming an equitable and just Chicago area. Others show leade...

09/29/2022

Happy Bennie day to our Chicago area alumni! Great event at Pilot Project last night!

04/25/2022

Less than a week away until the Chicago Alumni Chapter Day of Service! Sign up or donate today!

On-Site Volunteers: max 25 Location of Distribution Center & Link 4100 West Ann Lurie Place (South 40Th & Pulaski available on Pulaski Bus line and Orange Line) Chicago, IL 60632 Schedule for Day of Service 12:30 -12:45 p.m. -Arrive at Distribution Center 1 p.m. - Orientation Begins 1 – 3:45 p.....

04/05/2022

Chicago Bennie and Johnnies, please join us on April 30th from 12:45-3:44 for the Benedictine day of service! This year we will be at the Greater Food Depository of Chicago, an incredible organization that helps reduce food disparities in the Chicagoland area!

Grab family or a friend and sign up today

On-Site Volunteers: max 25 Location of Distribution Center & Link 4100 West Ann Lurie Place (South 40Th & Pulaski available on Pulaski Bus line and Orange Line) Chicago, IL 60632 Schedule for Day of Service 12:30 -12:45 p.m. -Arrive at Distribution Center 1 p.m. - Orientation Begins 1 – 3:45 p.....

04/30/2021

A big thanks to the all the alums that participated in the Benedictine Day of Service at the Greater Chicago Food Depository and to those that made contributions to our virtual fundraiser so the GCFD could buy food. The volunteers, spanning 41 years from youngest graduating class to oldest class, packed up 10,549 pounds of apples! And the fundraiser will deliver 3,247 meals to our fellow Chicagoans in desperate need of food. You all made a great difference in the lives of so many.
Great job Chicago CSB / SJU Alums!!! Looking to make this an annual event! Keep a lookout on this page for additional pics and videos to follow!
Pictured first row L to R: Rachel Kaiser, Jeanne Rotert, Meggie Battista, Todd & Kate Blumhoefer, Ryan & Andrea Wojciechowski. Second row L to R: Mike McIntyre, Jason Dillon, Mark Rotert and Andrew Mueller.

04/22/2021

SJU Alum, pays tribute to Chicago’s very own John Prine. Check out the link below where John McCutcheon class of ‘74 sings poetic about one of Chicago’s favorite sons —-John Prine.
Listen closely to the beginning where John references his friend Richard, a fellow Johnnie who happens to be an artist himself!

I wrote this almost immediately upon hearing the news about John Prine's death. We'd spent a number of memorable evenings together, both on and off stage. ...