CSB Give Back 2016

WHY I GIVE... “I give because I believe in the potential of every young woman at the College of Saint Benedict to think critically, lead courageously and advocate passionately.�

Mary Dana Hinton PRESIDENT College of Saint Benedict

WHY I GIVE...

“I believe in giving back. CSB employs me and I think that I should contribute to insuring growth and quality in education.”

Linda Bruner CASHIER McGlynn’s

WHY I GIVE...

“Strong, smart, passionate Bennies can change the world!”

Kathy Hansen VICE PRESIDENT Saint Ben’s Institutional Advancement

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “Saint Ben’s has provided me with countless opportunities for personal and professional growth while teaching me invaluable lessons both inside and outside the classroom. I give back to the CSB community so current and future Bennies can have an equally enriching college experience.”

Hannah Lynch ’17 GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP MAJOR

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “I give because I am continually inspired by the integrity, dedication and kindness that is displayed by my fellow Bennies on a daily basis. I have seen how this community has allowed for so much personal and academic growth in only my first two years, and I want this opportunity to be available to as many women as possible.”

Kirsten Makela ’18 COMMUNICATION MAJOR

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “Giving even a small gift goes a long way in making scholarships for Bennies possible. I give because I rely on scholarships to go here and I want to pay it forward. I believe that everyone should have the opportunities that CSB/SJU has given me.”

Lexi Plessel ’18 POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “I give to Saint Ben’s because I want young women to have the same experience that many of us Bennies already have. Scholarships are crucial to the college and by giving back we too can make a Saint Ben’s education possible for many young women and that is truly rewarding.”

Grace Pouliot ’17 GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP MAJOR

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “I give to Saint Ben’s so that more women can carry on their family traditions of attending Saint Ben’s.”

Casi Quillin ’17 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR

WHY I GIVE...

“I am continually inspired by our CSB student-athletes’ dedication to their sport, their studies and their campus experience. Being a student-athlete at a school as unique as CSB/SJU is a very special experience, and one I want all young women to have the opportunity to take advantage of if that’s where their heart and their lives lead them.”

Leah Rado ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS DIRECTOR Office of Marketing and Communications/ Athletics

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “I am a Bennie!! I want to give back to the school that inspired and challenged me to be the health care provider I am today. I give back to say thanks and to provide other women with the same opportunity.”

Emily Rath ’02 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR HEALTH SERVICES/ NURSE PRACTITIONER Health Services

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “I give to Saint Bens to allow other women to attend the school that has helped me in so many ways.”

Ellen Reidt ’17

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “I give because CSB gave me far more than I could have imagined as a student, a woman and a human being. Beyond being in service of the students who make their way into my office, donating allows me to help make our education more accessible and hopefully will lead to a broader impact on this world than I can do alone.”

Alicia Reif ’07 STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST Counseling and Health Promotion

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “I consider myself lucky to be able share my experiences and knowledge with our current students both in and out of the classroom. I give so that I can provide financial assistance in addition to sharing what I am passionate about — it just so happens that is my job. As a graduate I want each CSB student to have the incredible experiences I had!”

Erin Ross ’00 ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER AND ADJUNCT PROFESSOR Athletics

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “As an alumna, I recognize the impact CSB had on me, in terms of who I am today, and the endless possibilities created because of my time here as a student. Most of my extended family didn’t go to college; the financial implications were a very real factor in my college decision. The support I received was pivotal in allowing me to become a Bennie. I give because I want to provide that for other Bennies and help impact their future, like others did for me.”

Angie Schmidt Whitney ’97 DIRECTOR Experiential Learning & Community Engagement

WHY I GIVE...

“Bennies are why I give back to CSB. Though I’m not a Bennie myself (an SOT Johnnie, woot woot!), I am blessed and humbled each time I meet a Bennie. Whether she is a student or an alum, there’s just something different, something inspiring, something that instills in me a sense of pride in all that is Saint Ben’s. I’m proud to support Saint Ben’s so that Bennies can take this “something” and share it with our world.”

Emily Stamp ALUMNAE RELATIONS ASSOCIATE Saint Ben’s Institutional Advancement

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “I give to Saint Bens after seeing what amazing opportunities have been given and earned by my fellow Bennie classmates. I’m learning that giving what you can may have different meanings at different moments of an alum’s life, but always having your hand and mind open to giving back has created the special community of Bennies.”

Allison Steen ’16 GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP MAJOR

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “I’m inspired by the generous donors before me that allowed me to receive my education from Saint Ben’s, and I want others to have this opportunity!”

Lexi Streifel ’16 BIOLOGY MAJOR

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “Saint Ben’s has blessed me in many ways, from the people I’ve met to the educational and career opportunities I’ve had. I wouldn’t be near the leader I am today without my experiences here, and none of these would have been possible if I hadn’t received scholarships. Just as the generosity of others has allowed me to flourish, I give to enable others to flourish.”

Megan Weiss ’16 THEOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS MAJOR

WHY I GIVE...

“To support the success of our students and colleges today and in the future.”

Parker Wheatley ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND DEPARTMENT CHAIR Economics

I AM A BENNIE I GIVE BACK “I donate to Saint Ben’s because I believe every student deserves an amazing education. I benefitted while I was a student and would like to share that opportunity with others.”

Alison Zetah ’13 RESIDENT DIRECTOR Residential Life