Students passing St. John’s University’s new Taffner Field House
will be able to check their watches against a magnificent new,
free-standing clock gracing the courtyard between the field house
and Carnesecca Arena.
The ornate clock is the latest expression of generosity by the
Taffner family. Last September, the Taffner family gathered on St.
John’s Queens campus to dedicate the two-story, 38,000-square-foot
facility.
Constructed through the generous support of Eleanor Taffner, a
trustee of the University, and her husband Donald, an alumnus, the
ultramodern field house is part of a $23 million athletic and
student recreation enhancement.
These enhancements, in turn, reflect the ongoing upgrades in
facilities, technology and academic programs made possible by St.
John’s record-breaking, $271 million “Fulfilling the Dream
Campaign.” The University completed the Campaign in June.
We invite you to view our Photo Gallery highlighting this new
Queens campus landmark.