STUDENT
LIFE
There are so many opportunties available at Benedictine College, it is hard to keep track of them all. Think of this as a quick-and-ready guide to what we offer outside the classroom. The more you make use of all that Student Life has to offer, the more you will gain from your years here. Enjoy!
Linda Henry Vice President of Student Life
Joseph Wurtz Dean of Students
Residence Life Student Union 204 • (913) 360-7500 • Open Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
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he Office of Residence Life coordinates on-campus living at Benedictine College. The four pillars of a Benedictine College experience are: Catholic, Benedictine, Liberal Arts, and Residential. The Resident Assistants help their Residence Hall Directors in the supervision of the halls. They sponsor programs and strive to create an atmosphere that encourages the full development of students through a community life that expresses and proclaims the worth and dignity of each individual. The staff in your own hall is available to assist your needs. The Residence Life Office can help you connect with the staff.
“Benedictine is where you cannot help but make life-long friends and learn the true meaning of community.� Joseph Humphrey
“Benedictine College is a place you can call home.� Emalie Hoar
Student Activities Student Union 204 • (913) 360-7500 • Open Mon. -Fri., 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
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he Office of Student Activities oversees extracurricular organizations and events, including the Student Ambassadors, Student Government Association (SGA) and Orientation programs. The office organizes Raven Orientation Camp (ROC) Week, Family Weekend, Homecoming, Mother-Son/Father-Daughter Banquet, Springfest, Siblings Weekend, and more than 40 clubs and organizations. Contact us if you want more information about SGA, Student Ambassadors, ROC, or any of our clubs and organizations.
COLLEGE MINISTRY
Student Union 205 • (913) 360-7655 • Open Mon. -Fri., 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
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he College Ministry St. Martin Center forms students, faculty and staff in the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the sacraments, Scripture, spiritual formation and the social mission of the Catholic Church.
Contact us for information about Mass, Confession, Eucharistic adoration, retreats, mission trips, pilgrimages, outreach, vocation discernment, ecumenism or sacramental preparation, and opportunities for non-Catholics.
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FOCUS Benedictine Chapter • Student Union • (913) 360-7611 • Open Mon. -Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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he Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is a national organization with a team of full time missionaries on Benedictine’s campus. FOCUS provides leadership training, small group Bible studies, and one-on-one mentoring (discipleship). FOCUS will equip you to become an outstanding Catholic leader in your parish, community, and workplace. The organization started at Benedictine. Contact FOCUS to get involved in their popular Bible studies and other faith programs.
The FOCUS missionary’s great love for Christ and commitment to His Word was a refreshing witness to God’s personal love for each of us. Marga Schoch
student health Center
1201 N. Second St. • (913) 367-5178 • Open Mon. -Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Registered Nurse and a Physician Assistant staff the Student Health Center on a part-time basis to assist students with health needs. All student health services are free to students and are strictly confidential. For after-hours care, contact your health provider or Atchison Hospital at (913) 367-2131.
Student Counseling Center 1201 N. Second St.• (913) 360-7621• By appointment only
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he Counseling Center is here to support students in their psychological, personal and social well-being, and is staffed by licensed mental health professionals. Services are free to students and are strictly confidential.
Personal counseling through the Counseling Center is intended generally to assist students and staff in solving concerns of a short-term nature. Referrals to other community practitioners may be made for intensive and/or long-term psychological assistance.
student Success Center Library Room 208 • (913) 367-7965 • Open 7 days a week, Office Hours -Mon. -Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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he Student Success Center (SSC) located in the Benedictine College Library, is designed to provide a central location for support and enrichment to help all students reach their academic and professional goals. The Academic Assistance Center and the Career Development Office are located within the SSC.
Contact us for information about: free peer tutoring, learning accommodations for students with special needs, internships, resume writing, interviewing, career exploration, graduate school preparation, premier scholarship opportunities and much more.
Career Development
Student Success Center, Library Room 208 • (913) 360-7578 • Mon. -Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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areer Development assists students with career counseling, assessment and graduate/professional programs. Students receive guidance on interviewing skills, networking and job search methods, and resumé and cover letter writing. Contact us for information on career and graduate school fairs, interview days, networking events, workshops, employer visits, on-campus recruitment and the Job Guarantee Program.
Intramurals
Haverty Fitness Center • Phone: 913-360-7717• Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
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he Intramural Department offers opportunities for students, faculty and staff to actively participate in sports, recreation and physical fitness in a safe, comfortable environment.
Contact us for more information on how to get involved in individual/club sports, tournaments and activities.
Fall Semester: • Football • Soccer • Tennis • Gotcha • Ultimte Frisbee • Volleyball • Dodge Ball • Pool • Ping Pong Spring Semester: • Basketball • Softball • Sand Volleyball Also Self-Defense is offered throughout the year.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Alpha Mu Gamma Art Club BC Celtic Music Club BC Green Team BC Republicans Black Monks Rugby Chemistry and Biochemistry Club Daughters of the King Economics Society English Club French Club History Club Hockey Club Hunger Coalition International Club Kappa Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honor Society) Kansas Gamma Chapter Lemaître Astronomy Society Loomings
Math and Computer Science Club Ministry to Families Monk Force Monk Run Mystery Makers Nun Run Pax Christi/BC Peace & Justice Club Phi Alpha Theta Pileus Pipe and Cigar Enthusiasts Organization Psychology Club Raven Role Playing Gamers (RRPG) Ravens Respect Life Saints Women’s Rugby Club Society of Physics Students Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Student International Business Council (SIBC) Spanish Club Swing and Social Dance Club Young Democrats
Academic Assistance: (913) 360-7517 Campus Security:
(913) 360-8888
Chaplain’s Office:
(913) 360-7655
Counseling Center:
(913) 360-7621
Residence Life: Student Health:
(913) 360-7500
Student Success:
(913) 360- 7965
Residence Director
(913) 360-7070
On call during weekends
(913) 360-7117
Emergency (Atchison): 911 Sexual Assault: 24 hour line
367-0363
Heir to the 1500 years of Benedictine dedication to learning, the Benedictine College mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.
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