It is truly a pleasure to welcome you and your family to Benedictine College for the Presidential Scholars Weekend. You should be proud to be here. It is quite an achievement to be considered for one of our 10 full-time tuition Presidential Scholarships and one of the five three-quarter tuition Dean’s Scholarships.

We hope you and your family enjoy a challenging but rewarding weekend with us. Each person here is one of our best and brightest applicants, with the potential to be a leader on our campus.

You come to Benedictine College, a top 10 U.S. News & World Report Best College, at an exciting time. We have been making exciting progress in all three aspects of our mission of community, faith and scholarship.

Community. In the past 10 years, Benedictine College has opened nine new residence halls, a new Dining Hall with its distinctive clock tower; turfed and renovated our football, basketball, baseball, softball, wrestling, and soccer facilities; and built the new Murphy Recreation Center.

Faith. In the past six years, the college has been consecrated to Mary, enthroned the Sacred Heart, opened three new chapels, each providing students 24-hour access to the Blessed Sacrament, and 1 in 3 students participated in mission trips, visiting 14 countries on four continents.

Scholarship. We are nearly finished building America’s finest small-college science and engineering building — one of five new academic buildings in seven years — and have added an architecture major. Our Great Books was rated one of the top 25 Great Books Programs in the country by Best College Reviews, our nursing school was ranked in the top 50 and be sure to investigate our Programs of Distinction: our Honors Program and Gregorian Fellows Leadership Program, STEM Fellows and now Constitutional Fellows, also!

Benedictine College is truly a place Where Greatness Begins. Our alumni include doctors, lawyers, engineers, bank presidents, university presidents and a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate — and each of them began as a prospective student like yourself.

Dean of the College Dr. Kimberly Shankman and I really look forward to this weekend. We hope you enjoy spending time on campus and imagining yourself a part of Benedictine College as we build one of the great Catholic colleges in America.

Congratulations once again,

Stephen D. Minnis ’82President

ParkingFeel free to park in any available parking space on campus.

Music AuditionsStudents scheduled for a music audition need to check in between 11:00 - 11:30 a.m., Friday, January 31, in the lower level of the St. John Paul II Student Center. Auditions are only available on Friday. Students will receive their audition time and location at check-in.

MealsAll meals for students and families are complimentary. Meal tickets will be provided at check-in for lunch in the Dining Hall on Friday. Meal tickets are not required for the Presidential Scholars Dinner on Friday, the continental breakfast served Saturday, or the Presidential Scholars Luncheon served in the Dining Hall at the conclusion of Saturday’s event.

Luggage StorageDuring the day on Friday, students may safely store their luggage in the St. John Paul II Student Center until they meet their overnight hosts. On Saturday morning, students may return luggage to their vehicles or bring their luggage to check-in, where it will be securely stored. You may claim your items after the Scholars Luncheon. Please claim all luggage by 3:00 p.m.

Student Overnight AccommodationsIf you have requested to stay overnight Friday in a residence hall, we ask that you come to the O’Malley-McAllister Auditorium in the St. John Paul II Student Center at 8:00 p.m. At that time, you will be escorted to a residence hall to meet your overnight host.

Student Attire for SaturdayStudents should wear professional attire: dresses, skirts, dress slacks, blouses, sweaters for females; slacks, khakis, jackets, ties, sweaters for males. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Transportation to and from CampusFor students who are traveling alone, the Office of Admission has arranged pick-up and drop-off transportation at the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Kansas City Amtrak Station. Instructions of where to meet your driver are included in your check-in packet. It is critical that you are aware of and adhere to the departure times and locations from campus. Most rides will depart from the Haverty Center. If you have any questions or are delayed, please call 913.426.1723.

Parents and GuestsParents and guests are invited to join us for the welcome breakfast on Saturday. Following breakfast, students will begin the competition and parents will have the opportunity to hear residence life, career development, and our college chaplain. Tours and Mass will be available, and the Raven Store and Holy Grounds will be open at listed times. Dessert and coffee will be provided for parents on Friday evening by the Benedictine College Parent Association. See page 4 for details.

ResultsWe intend to announce the results of the competitions within four weeks. Students will receive both a phone call and a letter informing them of the results.

Campus SecurityIf you have additional needs, you can reach campus security at 913.360.8888.

Holy Grounds Coffee House located in the Haverty Center

Friday, January 317:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Saturday, February 19:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cafe '62 is located in the Ferrell Academic Center,

2nd floorFriday, January 31

7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Raven Store is located in the Haverty Center

Friday, January 31 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Saturday, February 19:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Raven Store

11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

12:10 p.m.

12:45 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

2:15 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

Visit DayStudents and families are welcome to participate in all available activities.

Student participants who have signed up for a music audition are asked to check in between 11:00–11:30 a.m. All other participants may begin their check–in at noon.

Check–in (Music auditions only)

St. John Paul II Student Center Students will receive their audition times and locations at check–in.

Lunch is AvailableDining Hall

Homeschool Student LunchDining Hall Board Room

Music Audition OverviewO’Malley-McAllister AuditoriumDr. John Paul, Music Department Chair

Check–in (Non–music)

St. John Paul II Student Center

Music AuditionsBishop Fink Hall

Mass (Optional)

St. Benedict’s Abbey Church

Welcome and Opening RemarksO’Malley-McAllister AuditoriumPeter A. Helgesen, Dean of Enrollment Management

Walking Tour of CampusMeet in O’Malley-McAllister Auditorium

Music AuditionsBishop Fink Hall

Academic OverviewO’Malley-McAllister AuditoriumDr. Matthew Ramsey ’98, Associate Professor of Education & Director of Special Education

Community, Faith, ScholarshipO’Malley-McAllister AuditoriumSean Mulcahy, Director of Residence LifeFr. Simon Baker, College ChaplainMegan Doherty, Director of Career Development

Academic Open HouseVisit with two academic departments of your choosing to learn about majors and programs. Locations listed on the next page.

Meet your Admission CounselorVarious locations

Scholars Mass (Optional)

St. Benedict’s Abbey Church

Presidential Scholars DinnerDining Hall

Students Meet Overnight HostsO’Malley-McAllister Auditorium

Dessert & Coffee for ParentsHaverty CenterSponsored by the Benedictine College Parent Association

Lip Sync Competition O’Malley-McAllister Auditorium Sponsored by Turner Hall

Holy Hour & ConfessionSt. Benedict’s Abbey Church, Guadalupe ChapelSponsored by College Ministry

Art (first session)Bishop Fink Hall, 401

Architecture (second session)Bishop Fink Hall, 401

BiologyWesterman Hall, 218

BusinessAccounting, Finance, International Business, Marketing, ManagementFerrell Academic Center, 108

Chemistry & BiochemistryWesterman Hall, 403

EconomicsSt. Benedict Hall, 403

EducationFerrell Academic Center, 219

EngineeringChemical, Civil, Electrical, MechanicalWesterman Auditorium, 120

EnglishSt. Benedict Hall, 406

Great Books (second session)Ferrell Academic Center, 307

Health, Wellness, & Exercise SciencesMother Teresa Center, 101

HistorySt. Benedict Hall, 408

Journalism & Mass CommunicationsFerrell Academic Center, 323

Mathematics & Computer ScienceSt. Benedict Hall, 402

MusicBishop Fink Hall, 307

NursingMother Teresa Center, 201

PhilosophyFerrell Academic Center, 308

Physics & AstronomyWesterman Hall, 301

Psychological Sciences Cray Seaberg Hall, 201

Sociology & Criminology Cray Seaberg Hall, 215

Theatre Arts & Dance St. Benedict Hall, Mabee Theatre

Theology & Evangelization and Catechesis Ferrell Academic Center, 301Gangel Seminar Room

World and Classical Languages and CulturesSt. Benedict Hall, 419

Academic Open HouseThe sessions will last approximately 30 minutes and begin at 4:00 p.m. and 4:35 p.m.

Meet your Counselor

Avery Miller ’19Assistant Director of Admission - Int.St. Benedict’s Hall, 211Monica Nelson ’18Assistant Director of Admission Ferrell Academic Center, 301Samuel Smeltzer ’18Assistant Director of Admission St. Scholastica Hall, 006Will Burenheide ’17 Associate Director of Admission Dining Hall BoardroomCaroline Weis ’19Assistant Director of Admission Elizabeth Hall, O’Brien LoungeCatherine Kluempers ’17 Assistant Director of Admission Ferrell Academic Center, 124Jon Krebsbach ’04 Director of Transfer Enrollment St. Benedict’s Hall, 1st Floor Conference Room

10:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

10:30 a.m

11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Competition DayEach student participant will receive an individual schedule with group number at check–in.

Students and families will begin the day together. The competition portion for students will begin at 10:30 a.m. A separate program is planned for parents, guests, and families.

Student Schedule Parents and Guests

Optional Morning Activities

8:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

MassSt. Benedict’s Abbey Church

RosarySt. Benedict’s Abbey Church, Guadalupe Chapel

BreakfastDining Hall

Check–in for Student ParticipantsSt. John Paul II Student Center

Opening RemarksSt. Benedict’s Abbey ChurchStephen D. Minnis ’82, President

Morning Schedule

8:00 - 9:15 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

Group Dismissal for Students

Interview Ferrell Academic CenterEssaySt. Benedict HallStudent PanelFerrell Academic Center, McAllister Board Room Introduction to Presidential ScholarsWesterman Hall Auditorium

Presidential Scholars LuncheonDining Hall

Engineering Reception (Parents Welcome) Westerman Hall, First Floor

Vigil MassSt. Benedict’s Abbey Church

Walking Tour of CampusMeet in Haverty Center

A Conversation with the DeanO’Malley-McAllister AuditoriumDr. Kim Shankman, Dean of the College

Financial Aid and ScholarshipsO’Malley-McAllister AuditoriumTony Tanking ’88, Director of Financial Aid

Student PanelO’Malley-McAllister Auditorium

Presidential Scholars LuncheonDining Hall

Vigil MassSt. Benedict’s Abbey Church

10:30 a .m. Interview11:15 a.m. Intro to Presidential Scholars

12:00 p.m. Essay1:30 p.m. Student Panel2:15 p.m. Scholars Luncheon

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Breakout Group ScheduleEssay and Interview

All student participants will write an essay and have an individual interview with two of our faculty or staff members. The essay will be written from a set of three to five prompts. Students will have one hour to write.

We will provide bluebooks and pencils for the essay.

Students will be notified of their group number at check–in on Saturday.

10:30 a .m. Essay 12:00 p.m. Interview12:45 p.m. Student Panel1:30 p.m. Intro to Presidential Scholars2:15 p.m. Scholars Luncheon

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10:30 a.m. Essay 12:00 p.m. Intro to Newest Programs of Distinction12:45 p.m. Student Panel1:30 p.m. Holy Grounds2:15 p.m. Interview3:00 p.m. Scholars Luncheon

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Upcoming Admission Event

Student Orientation, Advising and Registration is a summer event for admitted students. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. More information at www.benedictine.edu/soar.

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