Thanksgiving

Hello,

I am pretty excited that Thanksgiving is only a few days away.  It is always nice to get a few days off of work and to spend some extra time with family and friends.  I will be going to my parents house to watch football and eat all day.  The best part about Thanksgiving is getting to take all of the leftovers home and not having to cook for a week.  Enjoy your time off and have a great holiday!

Anthony Scola

Have you met with your advisor yet?

Registration can be hectic. There are classes to pick, transfer credit to update, schdeules to plan and the hope of graduating sooner rather than later. The New Student Advising Center is here to help you make your transition as a new transfer student as smoothly as possible. I’ve been meeting with our Spring 2010 transfer students and it’s always a HUGE relief when we hit the enroll button and all classes have been successfully added!!  This is the best time to registers since most classes are still available. So if you haven’t scheduled your advising appointment with you advisor, do so quickly. You’ll be glad you did!

New Student Advising Center
Benedictine University
Lownik Hall Room 105
5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532

Phone: 630 829 1120

 

Happy Monday!

Hello!

It’s Monday – but this week is already flying. My birthday is Thursday! I’ll be spending it out-of-state with a good friend. I’m quite excited. However, I have to get through today and Tuesday first. I have a midterm tonight and a paper due tomorrow! I’m feeling the stress before my vacation! Wish me luck! : )

Hope everyone has started registering for their spring classes! I registered for my new graduate school classes on Saturday. I love registering for classes, it gets me excited about the future!

If you have any questions about picking up your spring classes, let me know! Catch me by Tuesday before I leave!

Lisa

Hello again,

 

All of this warm weather has me thinking about summer already….Cubs home opener, BBQ’s, beaches and air conditioning running all day long.  I am not a huge fan of winter, snow or the cold in general but unfortunately it has to be on its way.  Winter does have some good times to offer as well…Christmas, big family dinners, Hawks/Bulls games and the occasional football game in the snow.  This winter Benedictine will be doing some major work to the Rice Center (Athletic Building) which will include a brand new gym floor as well as many other upgrades.  If you are anything like me you try to hibernate in the winter but feel free to stop by campus and catch a game as well as see our new facilities.

 Anthony

 

It’s that time of year!

I was getting ready to leave work today when I realized that Christmas is next month and Thanksgiving is in 3 weeks.   Where did the time go? Seriously!  On my drive home,  I took stock of all the things that happened this past year (that which I could recollect): the birth of my son, having family from overseas visit, seeing good friends move away, family trips, fun birthdays, etc. It’s been good but I’m ready to look ahead and see what these next few months will bring as well (aside from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season). Fun times!

Speaking of looking ahead, I hope you are looking forward to your Spring semester at Benedictine University. Registration will be starting on November 9th and if you have any questions about classes please don’t hesitate to contact the New Student Advising Center. Our office assists all incoming freshman and transfer students. Please visit the NSAC Web site for more information.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

万圣节快乐! (Kàn Shèng Jié Kuài Lè!)
(The same greeting in Mandarin Chinese, of course!)

Hello! It’s Lisa again, coming to you this time from Admissions. I am the new transfer counselor who works with incoming students from College of DuPage, Elgin Community College, Triton College and Prairie State College.

How was your Halloween weekend? Halloween is my absolute favorite!

I love pumpkins, apple cider, candy corn…COSTUMES! This year I dressed up like a pirate (but don’t tell my ninja friends). I had an amazing holiday and hope you did too. My friends had a party and they decorated their condo really awesome–and a little creepy! The weekend went by way too fast.

And guess what? It’s November! I can hardly believe it!

My birthday is in November…so I really like scarves, earrings, the color turquoise…are you taking notes? Just kidding! You know what else happens in November?

*dramatic pause*
SPRING REGISTRATION
So transfer students! If you want to get registered my office will need the following:

• A completed Benedictine University application
• Copies of your official college transcripts from every school attended (even if you only took one class)
• A minimum 2.0GPA on a 4 point scale
• 20 transferable college level credit hours – if you don’t have this we need to go off of your high school transcripts and ACT scores

As soon as you are admitted my office can send your file over to the lovely people in the New Student Advising Center who will contact you to set up an appointment!

If you have any questions, let me know. Here’s how to reach me:
(630) 829-6338
ldarnell@ben.edu

Until next time….再見!

Hello

It seems like so much is going on right now and time is flying by.  Halloween is approaching and before we know it Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years will be here and gone.  The weather seems to be changing on a daily basis and hopefully everybody is fighting the flu that is going around.  In between your busy schedules please come in and visit and remember that you have plenty of time to get admitted for the Spring 2010 semester.

Classes do not begin until January 18, 2010.

 

Anthony Scola

Decorating can be fun!

I’m looking forward to this week! My husband’s birthday is coming up and I’m planning to do my own version of a HGTV makeover to the basement (it’s his office and guy’s hangout). He’s always wanted a sports themed basement with his all time favorite teams- The Bears, Cubs and Purdue. What a combination of colors all in one room! Of course there’ll be something BU in there as well.  It should be a fun project for me!!  Wish me luck folks!

Campus Visits

The Spring 2010 semester will be right around the corner and it is time to start thinking about your next steps.  I will be visiting the local community colleges to assist you in the application process and course evaluations.  I also recommended that you contact me to set up a campus visit so we can discuss Benedictine in further detail.  Please contact your college advisor to see when I will be on your campus and contact me with any questions.

Anthony Scola

630-829-6319

ascola@ben.edu

Homecoming week!!!! September 14-20, 2009

Now that you are all settled in and becoming comforatable with your new surroundings it is time to get involved at BU.  Homecoming week will be a great time to meet other students, faculty/staff and alumni.  Check out all of the events below. Monday, September 14
12:30 p.m.	STAT Corn Cob Challenge* – R.S.V.P. Quad How fast can you eat an ear of corn? If you are the fastest to finish your ear, you can win a prize. Pre-register for the event by contacting Jess Stillo at jstillo@ben.edu or ext. 1811. Get your FREE STAT Homecoming T-shirt following the Corn Cob Challenge.
Tuesday, September 15
1:00 p.m.	Sophomore Mugging in Krasa ABC Sophomore Mugging is an event to celebrate the Sophomore Class. Sophomores receive a free mug, ice cream, root beer floats and the opportunity to mingle with members of the Alumni Association.
9:00 p.m.	Mr. BU – Krasa ABC Sponsored by Programming Board
Wednesday, September 16
	STAT T-Shirt Day – Be seen wearing your STAT T-shirt on campus and win a prize.
11:00 a.m.	Tie Dye Day – Krasa Quad Sponsored by Programming Board
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Free lunch in the Quad For current STAT members and those interested in joining, come enjoy a free lunch. Membership materials will be available, including STAT t-shirts.
7:00-9:00 p.m.	College of Business Student-Alumni Networking Evening* – R.S.V.P. Krasa Student Center, Fireside Lounge
7:00-9:00 p.m.	College of Liberal Arts presents author Billy Lombardo* – R.S.V.P. **PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE** Coal Ben Bridgeport (Chicago), Ill., native Billy Lombardo, who penned an award-winning collection of short stories in 2005 called “The Logic of a Rose,” has a new book, a novel in stories called “How to Hold a Woman,” a devastating look at the life of a family after the loss of a child. Don’t miss his reading and discussion of his literary works.
Thursday, September 17
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Get Wild Field Day – Quad Sponsored by Student Activities
9:30 – 11:00 p.m.	Float Decorating Party Rice Center Parking Lot Make sure you are here to get your float ready for the parade and get your spot in the lineup. We will supply some decorating materials as well as ice cream floats while you decorate your float.
Friday, September 18
12:00 p.m.	Homecoming Parade and Spread the Red Lunch Winners of the office decorating contest to be announced Alumni Tent located in the Krasa Quad
3:00 p.m.	Canoe Lake St. Benedict* – R.S.V.P.
4:00-7:00 p.m.	Alumni Friday Afternoon Club (FAC), Bags Tournament, Canoe Lake St. Benedict and Sand Volleyball* – R.S.V.P. Alumni Tent in the Quad
7:00-9:00 p.m.	Comic Adam Grabowski* – R.S.V.P. Alumni Tent in the Quad
9:00 p.m.	Bonfire and Crowning of Homecoming 2009 King and Queen Outside of Ondrak Hall
Saturday, September 19
10:00 a.m.	Alumni Baseball Game* – R.S.V.P. State of Athletics Address* – R.S.V.P. Dan and Ada Rice Center
11:00 a.m.	Tailgating Partiesin the Krasa Center Parking Lot: Colleges of Science, Education and Health Services, Liberal Arts, Business, Adult and Professional Studies; Enrollment Center; Athletics; and Alumni Relations/S.T.A.T. Be sure to register in the Alumni tent to get your ticket for a free hot dog, chips and drink in addition to a chance to win great door prizes after the football game. Ben There, Done That opens in the Coal Ben Children’s Area:Petting Zoo, Cloe the Clown, Arts and Crafts, Moonjump Movie Area for Children – Krasa Student Center, Presentation Room Hear You Me (Alumni Band) performing – Krasa Student Center, parking lot
12:45 p.m.	Presentation of Alumni Awards to 2009 winners: Distinguished Award – Frank Agnoli, C85, M.D., M.Div. Service Award – Bill Carroll, C73, M.B.A.’80 Spirit Award – Mary Jo Hazard, M.S.M.O.B.’95
1:00 p.m.	Football — Benedictine Eagles vs. North Park Vikings
4:00 p.m.	Alumni Tent outside the Coal Ben – Door prizes will be drawn Pig Roast — $6.50 adults, $4 children age 12 and under Hi Infidelity performing in the Quad Classes Celebrating their Reunion: 1964, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999 and 2004 For information about class reunions, please contact Julie Nelligan, Alumni Relations Director, at (630) 829-6077 or jnelligan@ben.edu.
Sunday, September 20
9:00 a.m.	Alumni Mass at St. Procopius Abbey* – R.S.V.P.
10:30 a.m.	Alumni Champagne Brunch Honoring Alumni Award Winners* – Adult $15, Children 12 and under $6 Krasa Student Center, second floor
	*Registration required for these events.