CSM Connection                                      

November 23, 2009

CSM faculty & staff to serve students Thanksgiving meal TODAY

The faculty & staff at College of Saint Mary will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal to CSM students TODAY from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Dining Hall. The tradition started many years ago as a way to say "thank you" to the students at CSM and let them know how important they are to the CSM community. The meal will be followed by an interfaith Thanksgiving service in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel from 1:15 - 1:45 p.m.

CSM to host Athletics Open House, Dec. 6

On Sunday, Dec. 6, CSM will host an Athletics Open House for prospective students and their families. Events begin at noon and conclude at 3 PM. Scheduled activities include: information sessions on financial aid & student development, group sessions with coaches and athletes in CSM's six sports (basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming and volleyball), campus tours, and a general overview of the athletic program at CSM.  "We hope this event will highlight the experience we can offer our student athletes and showcase our six collegiate sports at CSM," said Jim Krueger, athletic director at CSM.

CSM closed for Thanksgiving break

College of Saint Mary will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, through 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29. Wishing everyone a blessed and joyous Thanksgiving!

CSM Christmas concert Dec. 4

On Friday, December 4, CSM will present its annual Christmas concert in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel. This year's event will feature special guest artists, Octarium, along with the CSM Chorus, CSM Singers and Musica Sacra. The performance begins at 7:30 PM and the doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students - and if guests bring a canned food item, they will receive a 50% discount on their tickets. For more information, call 399-2622 or e-mail mburnett@csm.edu.