Centennial at St. Scholastica

Our centennial celebration is meant to honor the history and traditions that have shaped the College, and to look forward to a thriving future. Through events, publications, and this website, we will celebrate the hard work and diligence of the College's early leaders and allow their spirit to guide us as we continue to grow over the next century.

Stop by Centennial Central!

Centennial Central is CSS's 100th Anniversary Hub - your first stop for information, problem solving, trip planning and encouragement to come home and join in the Centennial fun. We love helping you and can be a knowledgeable resource about Duluth and traveling to our area, or we can take your bags and get you something cool to drink. We're here to give you a hand while you stroll the campus, catch your breath and remember the beauty of the spectacular college grounds, your friends, the awesome experiences of being a Saint.

We are open for business in Somers 190-E next to Parking Lot 7 where access is easy by ramp or three gentle steps with a railing.

Contact:

Centennial Central
centennial@css.edu
(218) 625-4449

Come and take a walk with me around our warm and welcoming room!

About the Centennial theme and logo

The centennial theme, For the love of learning, was chosen because it is one of the Benedictine values that guide the College. It was the love of learning that motivated Mother Scholastica Kerst and St. Scholastica's first students, and it is the love of learning that will sustain the College community going forward.

The logo features a representation of Tower Hall, an iconic building that is in many ways synonymous with the College. Like the institution itself, Tower Hall has been, changed and grown over the past century, but it remains a touchstone for the thousands of men and women who have attended school, lived, and come of age in its hallways.

Sub-committees

Alumni Relations | Chair: Lisa Roseth

Archives/History | Co-chairs: Heidi Johnson, Sister Margaret Clarke

Athletics/recreation | Chair: Don Olson

Catholic/Benedictine identity and Monastery partnership | Co-chairs: Sister Mary Rochefort, Sister Sarah Smedman

Communications, marketing and media relations | Chair: Bob Ashenmacher

Community relations and civic engagement | Co-chairs: Steve Lyons, George Beattie, Jay Newcomb

Diversity | Chair: Emily Johnson

Faculty and departmental involvement | Chair: Mary Tanner

Faith communities | Chair: Sister Mary Josephine Torborg

Fundraising, government relations and corporate sponsorships | Co-chairs: Janet Rosen, Ruth Erdmann-Sluka

Graduate, extended studies and online student involvement | Co-chairs: Lindsay Lahti, Lesley Kleveter

International | Chair: Tom Morgan

Keynoters/major speakers/academic conferences | Chair: Beth Domholdt

Professional partnerships | Chair: Ron Berkeland

Publications, video(s), commissioned works | Chair: Bob Ashenmacher

Staff involvement | Chair: Joe Wicklund

Trustees | Chair: Jessica Durbin

Twin Cities presence | Chair: John Kupris

Undergrad student involvement | Co-chairs: Joelle McGovern, Betsy Kneepkens | Student chair: Alyssa Courneya

Web design, e-communications and social media | Chair: Kara Hanson

Special thanks

We would like to thank all of our sponsors, donors, students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Without your continued participation, none of this would be possible. Thank you!