proud of csb

oh!  i just received this quarter's installment of "St. Benedict's" and feel a rush of pride at the ol' alma mater.  the new (is she still new?  i guess, to me, she is) president's introductory letter is all about the importance of wrestling with controversial questions.  and she is careful to assert that st. ben's is the type of place where controversial questions must be asked. she even goes so far as to propose a few guidelines for engaging.  wow!  what a fantastic thing to read.    

i just don't feel like the former prez. would have written an article like that.

i wonder what the vibe is on campus.  or is she dreaming? oh, i hope she's reflecting reality.

its a funny thing, alma maters. why do i feel like i get a vote in how the institution runs?  i feel happy that they ask grads for our input as they go up for the accreditation.  i feel happy to read about my peers who have gotten promotions or kids or hitched.  i feel happy that i went to st. ben's.  

ah, the afterglow!