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Fall 2024 Events and Programming:

September 2024

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Sept 14, 2024

Highway Clean-up day

Illustration of two people placing items into a recycling bin, promoting a highway cleanup event. Includes details: Saturday, September 14th, 10:00 am at the McCarthy Center, with brunch afterward. Event won't exceed 2 hours. Message: "Help Keep Our Planet Clean!.
A group of six people wearing orange safety vests stand next to an "Adopt A Highway" sign on a grassy roadside. Several black trash bags are at their feet. Trees line the road, and the sky is cloudy.

Honoring Election Judges

A red digital billboard in a green, wooded area reads, "Thank you 2024 Election Judges!" with an American flag design. It includes score graphics and school logos, and recognizes public service and commitment to democracy.

It’s game day at College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University with several big athletic events on both campuses including a football game featuring two nationally ranked football teams. In addition, over 10,000 people at the game will see and hear the McCarthy Center and CSB+SJU honor and thank all election judges for their public service and commitment to our democratic process.

September 16-19, 2024

Disagreeing Better Launch Week

Informational poster featuring an image of a man sitting and smiling. Text reads: "The McCarthy Center welcomes Secretary of State Steve Simon to our campus today!" Event details are provided with times and locations at Clemens Library and Gorecki Hall.

A poster for National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 17, lists events like voter registration info, election info, button making, snacks, and giveaways. Locations and times are provided, along with a special media interview event.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

2024 Eugene J. McCarthy Lecture

A group of nine people standing on a stage, smiling and posing for a photo. One person in the center is holding a book. There are banners and a poster in the background. The setting appears to be a formal event or gathering.

October 2024

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Flyer for a Political Science Club Vice President Debate watch party. Includes two candidates: Tim Walz and JD Vance. Event details: Tuesday, Oct. 1st, 7:30 PM at Simons 1 Lounge. Sponsored by The McCarthy Center. Food provided.

Tuesday, October 3, 2024

Promotional poster for a discussion event titled "Political Campaigns and Reality: Do Facts Matter?" The event features speakers Claire Haeg, Julie Fisk, and Diana Symons, and is scheduled for October 8 at 5 p.m. Free pizza and refreshments provided.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

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A flyer for the Mayor Candidate Forum in St. Joseph, featuring candidates Jon Hazen, Bob Loso, and Adam Scepaniak. Event details: Oct 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Gorecki Dining and Conference Center, Room 204, College of Saint Benedict. QR code and map included.

Spring 2024 Events and Programming:

History Theatre

A Unique Assignment: Saturday, March 16 – REGISTER HERE

Opening Night with Pre-Performance Reception with Author and Playwrite. Free coach bus transportation from SJU and CSB is available (be at Sexton at 3:45 or Gorecki at 4:10).

  • FREE TICKETS!  
  • FREE FOOD!           
  • FREE TRANSPORTATION!

Two men – Henry Gallagher, white, and James Meredith, Black – are thrust into each other’s lives when, in the aftermath of the Ole Miss Riot, Gallagher is placed in charge of Meredith’s on-campus security detail. As they navigate the political and social rollercoaster of desegregation, a tenuous relationship is forged – one that, for Gallagher, leads to eventual revelation. Explore this milestone moment in Civil Rights history through Gallagher and Meredith’s own words and perspectives on their shared experience.

Discover this significant turning point in the history of the Civil Rights movement.

*This event will qualify as a race/ethnicity co-curricular event.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Israel, Gaza, and Campus Dialogue, Lunch & Discussion

The discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Jon Armajani in Simons 136 on February 14th from 12pm-1pm. Limited to 15 people. Sponsored by the McCarthy Center and the Jay Philips Center for Interfaith Learning.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Naturalization Ceremony with Student Discussion following

New US Citizens will be sworn in at a Naturalization Ceremony that will take place at CSB Gorecki Center on February 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM. Following this event,

A Federal Judge and someone from Homeland Security will meet with students after the ceremony to discuss their areas of expertise.

History Theatre Series

This year, the McCarthy Center will be partnering with the History Theatre in St. Paul to bring students to view locally and historically engaging shows throughout the 2023-24 season!

Handprints: Friday, February 2

A powerful and vibrant autobiographical story written and performed by one of the Twin Cities’ most renowned theater artists, Greta Oglesby. Based on her book, Mama ‘n ‘Nem, Handprints on My Life, this production is a love letter to the ordinary, yet extraordinary people who shaped her life. Experience the gift of Greta’s story with unique storytelling including the gorgeous music that has inspired the person she is today.

Experience the gift of Greta Oglesby’s story.