Saints Institute
August 31-September 3, 2026
August 31-September 3, 2026
The Saints' Institute is the CSS Community’s annual kick-off for faculty and staff, providing mission-driven and student-focused professional development and community building.
Please mark your calendars! We look forward to gathering as a community to celebrate the start of a new academic year, honor the good work happening across the College, and launch the year together in true Saints spirit.
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More details, including locations, session topics, and registration information will be shared as plans are finalized.
Tuesday sessions start in Mitchell Auditorium (11). Wednesday morning sessions are in Science (10). Other sessions are in Somers (9) and Burns Wellness Commons (5).
Lactation rooms are located in each building. Contact Kelly Durick Eder (kdurickeder@css.edu) for locations and access cards/keys.
Reserved for New Faculty Orientation. No meetings involving faculty should be scheduled.
Coffee & Refreshments available.
Get your t-shirt!
New employee? Pick up your lanyard.
President's Address
Sisters' Blessing
Mass
Social–Beverages available 12:00-12:30
Awards Luncheon 12:30-2:00
The rainout location is the Benedictine Commons
General Education committee discussions
Department, School, and Assembly Meetings
All College Happy Hour
Somers
Community and Social Activities. Details to be determined.