Campus Gets Spring Cleaning!
CST Community comes together to beautify the landscape.

In Southern California, the gray skies of winter are opening into spring, which means it's time for spring cleaning. The Student Council at Claremont School of Theology worked with administration this semester to organize a spring work day on campus.

Students gathered with staff and senior administration for the Monday morning event. Beth Mueller, current M.Div. student, was instrumental in planning the day. "I'm very impressed with the cordial spirit and willing attitudes displayed in every department and in every individual," she said. "It was really a joy to see all the layers of our campus community working side-by-side."

"Campus work days have been a part of the School's history, going back to when students helped Dr. Dean Freudenberger landscape the campus in the 1970s and 80s," said Jerry Campbell, president of the School. "This is an important way for the community to come together to provide stewardship for our facilities and care for God's earth."

Freudenberger was on hand to help. He also donated materials for the day, including new potted ferns for the housing areas.

A number of projects were on the "to-do list" for the day, including spreading gravel and mulch in housing, trimming hedges, and raking debris leftover from winter weather. Those unable to work outside worked on long-overdo chores in the Library.

"Overall, the day was a success," said Anne Walker, Student Council Co-Chair. "We hope this becomes a regular Claremont event that invests students, staff and faculty not only in our physical surroundings but also in the community we all share."

Other events Student Council is planning this spring include an all-campus BBQ with members of the Board of Trustees and the second annual Multicultural Festival in April.

Check out some of our Work Day adventures!
The top picture shows Coy and Soomee being inspired by the famous painting, American Gothic. Katie, Dayo and President Campbell joined in the fun.