CSB Common Thread Podcast

Why attend a women's college? In this episode, in tandem with national research and statistics, Bennie alumnae reflect on the impact of their experience at Saint Ben's as a women's college. Guests: JoBeth Ranfranz '80 Corie Barry '97 Kathryn Enger-Enke '05 Joy Pohland Jansen '10 Madison Armstrong '12 Leah Ranta '15 Kaitlyn Ludlow-Broback '17 Claire Baker '19 Common Thread is produced by the Alumnae Connections Committee, a part of the Saint Ben’s Alumnae Board.

What is the value of a liberal arts education? Are the liberal arts relevant in the world today? In this episode of Common Thread, Bennies share their perspectives on what their Saint Ben’s liberal arts education has meant to them, how they’ve used that education in their careers, and why the liberal arts DO matter. Guests: Sandra Martin ‘87 Jen Goering Tonder ‘95 Katie Walter ‘00 Laura Hammond ‘05 Sarah Kruger Hilger ‘13 Ellen Newkirk ‘13 Casey Zins ‘18 To learn more about how to connect with XPD’s opportunities and resources, go to www.csbsju.edu/xpd or www.csbsju.edu/xpd/alumnae/i. Music for this podcast was composed and performed by Michelle Isaac ‘14. Interested in getting involved with Common Thread? Contact Amy Worobel-Anderson at [email protected] or by phone at (320) 363-5233. Common Thread is produced by the Alumnae Connections Committee, a part of the Saint Ben’s Alumnae Board.

This episode of Common Thread takes you home to Saint Ben’s. Alumnae at Reunion 2019 this past June share what it’s like to be back on campus and how they stay connected to their Saint Ben’s experience; reminisce about their favorite places and memories; and reflect on what they would have liked their graduating selves to know as they left Saint Ben’s 5, 20, or 50 years ago. Guests: Rita Kainz ‘59 Sharon Schlosser Barry ‘69 Marcia Halligan ‘69 Carol Rueckert ‘69 Terry McDermott O’Kane ‘79 Mary Kay Evans Sinner ‘84 Judy Zimmer ‘84 Kari Skeen-Lenzmeier ‘89 Theresa Coskran ‘94 Katie Hebeisen Louden ‘09 Marie DeMars Zimmerman ‘09 Olivia Kalkman ‘14 Kellie Siembieda ‘14 Celebrate Bennie Day on October 3! To find a gathering and for more ideas on ways to participate, go to https://csbalum.csbsju.edu/s/1433/gid2/interior.aspx?sid=1433&gid=2&pgid=5138&content_id=3879. To learn more about opportunities for alums to participate in Connections XPO on November 6, go to https://www.csbsju.edu/connections-xpo/csb/sju-alums Music for this podcast was composed and performed by Michelle Isaac ‘14. Interested in getting involved with Common Thread? Contact Amy Anderson at [email protected] or by phone at (320) 363-5233. Common Thread is produced by the Alumnae Connections Committee, a part of the Saint Ben’s Alumnae Board.

In the first episode of Common Thread we explore the Benedictine Value of Community Living (to become who we are by our relationships with others) through the lens of friendship, with a particular emphasis on Bennie friendships, friendships between women, and maintaining friendships throughout the many seasons of life. Guests: Kathy Becker Lange ‘64 Joan Strom Riebel ‘64 Emily Cronk Loudon ‘05 Casey Klinker Olijnek ‘17 Cassi Roline ‘17 Alison Stacken ‘17 Interested in getting involved with Common Thread? Contact Amy Worobel-Anderson at [email protected] or by phone at (320) 363-5233. Register for Reunion 2019 (June 21-23) at www.csbsjureunion.com. Music for this podcast was composed and performed by Michelle Isaac ‘14. Common Thread is produced by the Alumnae Connections Committee, a part of the Saint Ben’s Alumnae Board.

In this episode, Sigrid Hutcheson ’59, Maria Burnham ’01, and Emily Gasperlin ’13 introduce the new Saint Ben’s Alumnae podcast, Common Thread. They explain the purpose of the podcast and each tell a little bit about their Saint Ben’s experience. Music for this podcast was composed and performed by Michelle Isaac ‘14. Common Thread is produced by the Alumnae Connections Committee, a part of the Saint Ben’s Alumnae Board.