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SEPT. 11, 2009
COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT/ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY
RECORD@CSBSJU.EDU
CSBSJU.EDU/RECORD
Rumors spread as fast as, well, H1N1, as more and more students get the flu. Whether it’s Swine Flu, though, is unconfirmed.
By Kira Garrett
ktgarrett@csbsju.edu
Students either really enjoy the
alcohol smell of hand sanitizer, or there is a heightened need for
sanitization on campus.
Many campus building
entrances have been enhanced with permanent hand sanitizer dispensers. Additional bottles of the clear liquid can also be found in many classrooms and on random empty tables.
The reason? Fear of the illness
formerly known as Swine Flu: H1N1.
H1N1 is a form of the flu very similar to typical seasonal influenza in terms of severity, transmission and symptoms. It is different from the flu, however, because H1N1 cannot yet be prevented by a vaccination, the
Minnesota Department of Health Web site said.
The vaccination should be available sometime this fall. The health centers on both campuses have requested the vaccine, the H1N1 e-mail Update said.
So far, CSB/SJU has no
confirmed cases of H1N1.
“We have not been notified by anyone who has H1N1,” CSB Dean of Students Jody Terhaar said.
Speculation has been buzzing around campus. Students
have reported hearing from fellow students about confirmed cases of H1N1.
A CSB RA said a student on her floor is sick with Swine Flu, although no officials confirmed the diagnosis. Others have claimed friends and neighbors are sick with the virus.
“There have been many
incidents of flu, but none of them extremely severe. So far, it hasn’t been any more serious than the regular flu. It has just been happening earlier in the season,” Vice President for Planning and Public Affairs Jon
Prof. will represent U.S. to Vatican
.See H1N1 Page 6
Administrators respond to scare
H1N1 FACTS
.Most infected people have recovered without medical treatment.
.Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, aches, headache, chills and fatigue
. There is no vaccine available right now, but there may be one ready this fall
PHOTO COURTESY OF CSB/SJU WEBSITE
Miguel Diaz visits Vatican City.
By Joey Fiedler
jdfiedler@csbsju.edu
Thanks to Miguel Diaz’s
Aug. 21, 2009 appointment as United States Ambassador to the Holy See (Vatican), CSB/SJU will be represented among the top foreign dignitaries in the world.
With his appointment, Diaz becomes the first Hispanic and the first theologian to represent the United States in the Vatican.
CSB President MaryAnn Baenninger praised Diaz in a press release.
“Miguel is a highly-respected theologian and scholar and an excellent teacher. Most
importantly, he has a deep
commitment to Catholic social justice and to inclusiveness in the Catholic Church,” Baenninger said. “He truly lives a life of faith. He is ideal for this post.”
In addition to English, Diaz is fluent in Italian, Spanish and French. His vast knowledge of languages will benefit him in his duties as ambassador. Among other duties, ambassadors are responsible for developing,
coordinating and implementing U.S. foreign policy in a variety of issues that deal with democracy and human rights.
President Barack Obama made the announcement of Diaz’s appointment on May 27, 2009. Two months later, on Aug. 4, 2009, the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee approved and the whole Senate confirmed the choice of Diaz.
As U.S. ambassador, this will not be the first time that Diaz has worked with Obama. Diaz worked on President Obama’s campaign by serving on his board of Catholic advisors and was a campaign representative for Spanish-language news
media outlets.
Diaz serves on the graduate faculty of the Department of Theology/Seminary of St. John’s University and has also been a faculty member of the CSB/SJU theology department since 2004.
Sister Sharon Nohner, Subprioress of St. Benedict’s Monastery, believes that Diaz’s appointment is meaningful to our universities.
“It speaks to our quality of
Graphic by
SOPHOUEN CHHIN • stchhin@csbsju.edu
New St. Ben’s health
center admits patients
Texting program takes effect
By Kira Garrett
ktgarrett@csbsju.edu
A long-standing fixture
disappeared from campus this fall. Student dorms and on-campus apartments no longer have land-line telephones. Despite the decision to remove the phones from student rooms, a new campus system will ensure students a timely notification in the case of an emergency.
CSB and SJU have partnered with ConnectEd to improve
security and safety on campus.
ConnectEd is a broadcasting system which can notify a large amount of students in a short amount of time.
.See CONNECT Page 6
Security systems increased
SILU MA • s1ma@csbsju.edu
The American College Health Association completed a feasibility study on the idea of a health center at CSB before construction began.
By Kelsey Gustafson
kjgustafson@csbsju.edu
It doesn’t take much effort to see that flu season has hit the campuses. As the semester progresses and more students become ill, they must decide which of the available on-campus health services to visit for relief.
Last year’s students typically made appointments at the St. John’s Health Center to see a doctor, receive a prescription and get it filled at the attached Coborn’s pharmacy. This year, there are new options — a new health services center at St. Ben’s, a HealthPartners Clinic at St. John’s and a recently opened CentraCare Clinic in St. Joseph.
St. Ben’s Health Services
In August of 2008, after various meetings and a feasibility study, CSB decided to officially go ahead with the creation of a campus health center. Construction began for the site behind Lottie Hall this summer. As this semester opened up, so did St. Ben’s Health Services. Although the permanent site is not set to open until late Sept., there is a temporary location in Murray Hall.
“This is new at St. Ben’s, but it’s not a new concept,” director of Counseling and Health
Promotions Mike Ewing said.
Students who visit the
center will have access to a
variety of services — vaccinations, minor illness treatment, mental health treatment, well-woman exams, outside health referrals and more. Although there is no pharmacy at the
location, there will be some
pre-packaged prescription
medicines on site. Health
Services will also offer a delivery service through the Coborn’s Pharmacy in St. Joseph for
students who need more than what is available on-site.
Health Services has three women who make up the full-time staff: Jeani Donnay,
registered nurse and nurse
practitioner; Suzanne Kelly,
registered nurse and dietician; and Roxie Antil, licensed practical nurse. Dr. Julia Craig-Muller will serve as the cooperating physician, and will be on campus about four hours a week to consult with the staff.
“This is a really exciting
opportunity for CSB students,” St. Ben’s Vice President for Student Development Mary Geller said. “I hope we’ll have a more healthy and health-aware
student population as a result.”
.See DIAZ Page 2
Diaz selected by Obama
.See HEALTH Page 5
The birth control question
Graphic by
SOPHOUEN CHHIN • stchhin@csbsju.edu
The Record has recently re-designed its Web site. Go take a look! Want a subscription for your family back home? E-mail us at Record@csbsju.edu to get yours for one year today.
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read our blog @ csbsjurecord.wordpress.com
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Newsroom: 320-363-2540 Subscriptions: e-mail record@csbsju.edu and provide name and mailing address
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| Transcript | SEPT. 11, 2009 COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT/ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY RECORD@CSBSJU.EDU CSBSJU.EDU/RECORD Rumors spread as fast as, well, H1N1, as more and more students get the flu. Whether it’s Swine Flu, though, is unconfirmed. By Kira Garrett ktgarrett@csbsju.edu Students either really enjoy the alcohol smell of hand sanitizer, or there is a heightened need for sanitization on campus. Many campus building entrances have been enhanced with permanent hand sanitizer dispensers. Additional bottles of the clear liquid can also be found in many classrooms and on random empty tables. The reason? Fear of the illness formerly known as Swine Flu: H1N1. H1N1 is a form of the flu very similar to typical seasonal influenza in terms of severity, transmission and symptoms. It is different from the flu, however, because H1N1 cannot yet be prevented by a vaccination, the Minnesota Department of Health Web site said. The vaccination should be available sometime this fall. The health centers on both campuses have requested the vaccine, the H1N1 e-mail Update said. So far, CSB/SJU has no confirmed cases of H1N1. “We have not been notified by anyone who has H1N1,” CSB Dean of Students Jody Terhaar said. Speculation has been buzzing around campus. Students have reported hearing from fellow students about confirmed cases of H1N1. A CSB RA said a student on her floor is sick with Swine Flu, although no officials confirmed the diagnosis. Others have claimed friends and neighbors are sick with the virus. “There have been many incidents of flu, but none of them extremely severe. So far, it hasn’t been any more serious than the regular flu. It has just been happening earlier in the season,” Vice President for Planning and Public Affairs Jon Prof. will represent U.S. to Vatican .See H1N1 Page 6 Administrators respond to scare H1N1 FACTS .Most infected people have recovered without medical treatment. .Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, aches, headache, chills and fatigue . There is no vaccine available right now, but there may be one ready this fall PHOTO COURTESY OF CSB/SJU WEBSITE Miguel Diaz visits Vatican City. By Joey Fiedler jdfiedler@csbsju.edu Thanks to Miguel Diaz’s Aug. 21, 2009 appointment as United States Ambassador to the Holy See (Vatican), CSB/SJU will be represented among the top foreign dignitaries in the world. With his appointment, Diaz becomes the first Hispanic and the first theologian to represent the United States in the Vatican. CSB President MaryAnn Baenninger praised Diaz in a press release. “Miguel is a highly-respected theologian and scholar and an excellent teacher. Most importantly, he has a deep commitment to Catholic social justice and to inclusiveness in the Catholic Church,” Baenninger said. “He truly lives a life of faith. He is ideal for this post.” In addition to English, Diaz is fluent in Italian, Spanish and French. His vast knowledge of languages will benefit him in his duties as ambassador. Among other duties, ambassadors are responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing U.S. foreign policy in a variety of issues that deal with democracy and human rights. President Barack Obama made the announcement of Diaz’s appointment on May 27, 2009. Two months later, on Aug. 4, 2009, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved and the whole Senate confirmed the choice of Diaz. As U.S. ambassador, this will not be the first time that Diaz has worked with Obama. Diaz worked on President Obama’s campaign by serving on his board of Catholic advisors and was a campaign representative for Spanish-language news media outlets. Diaz serves on the graduate faculty of the Department of Theology/Seminary of St. John’s University and has also been a faculty member of the CSB/SJU theology department since 2004. Sister Sharon Nohner, Subprioress of St. Benedict’s Monastery, believes that Diaz’s appointment is meaningful to our universities. “It speaks to our quality of Graphic by SOPHOUEN CHHIN • stchhin@csbsju.edu New St. Ben’s health center admits patients Texting program takes effect By Kira Garrett ktgarrett@csbsju.edu A long-standing fixture disappeared from campus this fall. Student dorms and on-campus apartments no longer have land-line telephones. Despite the decision to remove the phones from student rooms, a new campus system will ensure students a timely notification in the case of an emergency. CSB and SJU have partnered with ConnectEd to improve security and safety on campus. ConnectEd is a broadcasting system which can notify a large amount of students in a short amount of time. .See CONNECT Page 6 Security systems increased SILU MA • s1ma@csbsju.edu The American College Health Association completed a feasibility study on the idea of a health center at CSB before construction began. By Kelsey Gustafson kjgustafson@csbsju.edu It doesn’t take much effort to see that flu season has hit the campuses. As the semester progresses and more students become ill, they must decide which of the available on-campus health services to visit for relief. Last year’s students typically made appointments at the St. John’s Health Center to see a doctor, receive a prescription and get it filled at the attached Coborn’s pharmacy. This year, there are new options — a new health services center at St. Ben’s, a HealthPartners Clinic at St. John’s and a recently opened CentraCare Clinic in St. Joseph. St. Ben’s Health Services In August of 2008, after various meetings and a feasibility study, CSB decided to officially go ahead with the creation of a campus health center. Construction began for the site behind Lottie Hall this summer. As this semester opened up, so did St. Ben’s Health Services. Although the permanent site is not set to open until late Sept., there is a temporary location in Murray Hall. “This is new at St. Ben’s, but it’s not a new concept,” director of Counseling and Health Promotions Mike Ewing said. Students who visit the center will have access to a variety of services — vaccinations, minor illness treatment, mental health treatment, well-woman exams, outside health referrals and more. Although there is no pharmacy at the location, there will be some pre-packaged prescription medicines on site. Health Services will also offer a delivery service through the Coborn’s Pharmacy in St. Joseph for students who need more than what is available on-site. Health Services has three women who make up the full-time staff: Jeani Donnay, registered nurse and nurse practitioner; Suzanne Kelly, registered nurse and dietician; and Roxie Antil, licensed practical nurse. Dr. Julia Craig-Muller will serve as the cooperating physician, and will be on campus about four hours a week to consult with the staff. “This is a really exciting opportunity for CSB students,” St. Ben’s Vice President for Student Development Mary Geller said. “I hope we’ll have a more healthy and health-aware student population as a result.” .See DIAZ Page 2 Diaz selected by Obama .See HEALTH Page 5 The birth control question Graphic by SOPHOUEN CHHIN • stchhin@csbsju.edu The Record has recently re-designed its Web site. Go take a look! Want a subscription for your family back home? E-mail us at Record@csbsju.edu to get yours for one year today. Want to let your voice be heard? Have something to say, but feel like no one is listening? Visit the Record blog. read our blog @ csbsjurecord.wordpress.com Contact us Advertising: e-mail recordad@csbsju.edu Newsroom: 320-363-2540 Subscriptions: e-mail record@csbsju.edu and provide name and mailing address Submissions: record@csbsju.edu |
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