New School Year, New President

A letter to SNC parents from then President Brian Bruess \u2790 in Summer 2017

President Bruess Upbeat on New School Year

SNC Parents hear from then President Brian Bruess \u2790 about his hopes for the 2021-2022 academic year

Inauguration of President Brian Bruess

On Wednesday, Oct. 11, St. Norbert College celebrated the inauguration of Brian J. Bruess ’90 as the eighth president of St. Norbert College. President Bruess gave an inaugural address and Ken Zahorski read his celebratory poem, An Ode to Light, as part of the inauguration ceremony

CSB and SJU Convocation 2023

The CSB and SJU All College Convocation was on Friday, August 25 at 11 a.m. in Escher Auditorium, Benedicta Arts Center at the College of Saint Benedict. We gather to celebrate the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. Convocation welcomes all new students, returning students, faculty and staff back to campus. A community lunch will be served following the convocation ceremony. This lunch is for faculty/staff/support staff/students and members of the Monastic community. This is the first official academic event for the 2023-2024 academic year

Racial Justice & LGBTQ Inclusion: The Threat of White Christian Nationalism

In Catholic discourse, concern for racial justice and LGBTQ inclusion are often treated in isolation. This presentation offers an intersectional approach to racial and sexual justice by exploring the challenge that white Christian nationalism poses to both our democracy and to vulnerable populations. It argues that “seeing and loving the world as God does” requires an uncompromising rejection of the idolatry of Christian nationalism and creating a society where the dignity of all is respected. Dr. Massingale is a leading African American scholar on racism and social justice. His lecture will focus on the current manifestation of Christian nationalism and envisioning and building a spirituality of resistance against racism. In his teaching, Dr. Massingale specializes in social ethics and focuses upon the impact of religious faith as both an instrument of social injustice and a catalyst for social transformation. Dr. Bryan Massingale James and Nancy Buckman Chair in Applied Christian Ethics, Professor of Theological and Social Ethics, Senior Fellow, Center for Ethics Education – Fordham University President, Society of Christian Ethics Catholic Priest, Archdiocese of Milwauke

Beloved Community Teach In Opening Remarks from President Brian Bruess and John Miller

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The 16th Annual Eugene J. McCarthy Lecture with General Paul Nakasone \u2786

Gen. Paul Nakasone, a 1986 Saint John’s University graduate, four-star general and White Bear Lake, Minnesota native is currently serving as Commander, U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service. Nakasone graduated from SJU with a degree in economics and received his commission in the Army through the ROTC program. Nakasone has been a very active SJU alumnus, often hosting alumni and programs with the D.C. alumni chapter. In addition, during COVID, he commissioned two ROTC graduating classes, delivered the 2021 Saint John’s commencement address, received an honorary doctorate degree and was the recipient of an Alumni Achievement Award from SJU in 2016. Nakasone has held command and staff positions across all levels of the Army with assignments in the United States, the Republic of Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Prior to assuming his present duties, Nakasone served as Chief of U.S. Army Cyber Command from October 2016 thru April 2018. Nakasone served twice as a staff officer on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Nakasone presented the approach taken by U.S. Cyber Command and the NSA in overcoming the evolving cyber challenges posed by the 2022 midterm elections and more broadly.GEN Nakasone commanded the Cyber National Mission Force at U.S. Cyber Command. He has also commanded a company, battalion, and brigade, and served as the senior intelligence officer at the battalion, division and corps levels. GEN Nakasone is a graduate of the U.S. Army War College, the Command and General Staff College, and Defense Intelligence College. He holds graduate degrees from the U.S. Army War College, the National Defense Intelligence College, and the University of Southern California. GEN Nakasone\u27s awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal (with oak leaf cluster), the Defense Superior Service Medal (with three oak leaf clusters), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (with oak leaf cluster), Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal (with oak leaf cluster), Army Achievement Medal (with four oak leaf clusters), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge. GEN Nakasone and his wife are the proud parents of four children, who form the nucleus of “Team Nakasone.

Speak Up Speak Out

President Bruess and other top school administrators discuss the current state of gender and race relations on campus and what we, as a community, should be focusing on.