Alumni News

St. Paul Saints Game

Join CBS for the Third Annual CBS Alumni Day at the June 25th St. Paul Saints game. Enjoy baseball outside on a warm summer night with fellow CBS alumni. We'll be grilling and tailgating prior to the game, then joining the other Saints fans in reserved bleacher seats while we cheer on the hometown team as they take on the Sioux City Explorers.

Tickets are $16 per person, which includes reserved bleacher seating, grilled items, chips, potato salad, baked beans, and soda.

Last year we had more than 150 CBS alumni and friends join us, so be sure to get your tickets early to reserve your space. Family and friends are welcome.

Fall Fest 2004: Connecting U

On Sunday, October 17, the Biological Sciences Alumni Society will host Fall Fest 2004: Connecting U. Join CBS alumni, students, parents, faculty, and staff as we explore CBS research, tour facilities on the St. Paul campus, and learn how CBS, along with the College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the College of Human Ecology are working to support President Bruininks' initiatives for 2004.

You can participate in one of four presidential initiative education tracks. Bioscience and Biotechnology; Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives; Environment and Renewable Energy; and Children, Youth, and Families. Or take a tour of St. Paul campus facilities including the new Cargill Building for Microbial and Plant Genomics, the Raptor Center, small and large animal hospitals at the College of Veterinary Medicine, or one of the many greenhouses. In addition to the education tracks, we'll also have activities and tours for families and children.

Mark October 17 on your calendar to attend Fall Fest 2004: Connecting U and watch your mail this summer for more information.

Class Notes

J.P. Houchins (B.S. in Biochemisty, 1975) is a scientist and manager at R&D Systems in Minneapolis. J.P. is also a member of the CBS Alumni Speakers Bureau.

Vicki Schuman (B.S. in Microbiology, 1979) is the owner of Schuman & Associates, a technical writing agency. Schuman & Associates is located in Plymouth.

Thomas Blanck (B.S. in Microbiology, 1984) recently started his own business, Packaging Solutions Group. PSG is a package engineering and development firm that helps companies create a competitive advantage in the marketplace. PSG is located in Minneapolis.

John Richards (B.S. in Biochemistry, 1985) is the owner of Croix Computing Corporation. Established in 2000, Croix helps small businesses take advantage of advances in computer technology.

Andrew Snyder (B.S. in Microbiology, 1993) is director of clinical research for St. Paul Heart Clinic. Andrew also volunteers for CBS through the Mentor Program and the Alumni Speakers Bureau.

Luca Gunther (B.S. in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, 1999) recently joined the Carlson School of Management after working for a commercial lab and doing basic research at the U. He hopes to obtain his MBA through CSOM.

-CBS Alumni Relations