St. John’s Hosts U.N. Student
Leadership Conference on Curing Global Poverty
December 21, 2009
Reflecting its commitment to preparing students to become
solution-oriented, 21st century global leaders, St. John’s
University this fall became the first university to host the Lower
Hudson Valley Catholic College and University Consortium’s “UN
Global Student Leadership Conference.”
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St. John’s Financial Support
Offers Student Four Years of Possibilities
December 18, 2009
Rosemary Encarnacion understands the value of a good education,
that it can open many doors to success.
The St. John’s University senior will be first to tell you that
without the financial support she has received from St. John’s in
each of her four years, she would not today be on the cusp of that
success, with a degree from her dream school, one of the premier
Catholic universities in the U.S.
Read the full story.
Lori Dougherty ’11Ed Goes the
Distance for Others
December 16, 2009
It’s 9 am on a sunny brisk Tuesday morning and Lori Dougherty
’11Ed has just finished her first class. After her daily run, she
heads over to the cafeteria to grab a bite to eat with her
teammates on the University’s Division I women’s cross country
team. Then she’s off to another class before heading home to
prepare for a Dean’s Scholars meeting. Dinner and some schoolwork
and it is now 10 pm.
Read the full story.
St. John's Residence Life Team
Outshines the Competition
December 14, 2009
Proving that there is no better Residence Life team in the New
York metropolitan area, a cohort of St. John’s University’s
Resident Assistants and Residence Directors scored two out of three
wins in separate competitions at a recent Resident Assistant (RA)
conference hosted by SUNY Stony Brook.
Read the full story.
St. John’s Celebrates the Holidays
with 19th Annual Winter Carnival
December 11, 2009
The anticipated opening of the 127,000 square foot, five-story
D’Angelo Center on St. John’s University’s Queens campus has been
mounting for months. At 12:24 p.m. yesterday, a huge throng of
students walked through the doors for the first time to realize a
dream of the University in its celebration of the $77 million
student-centered structure.
Read the full story.
It’s Official! D’Angelo Center
Opens for St. John’s Students
December 7, 2009
Christmas carolers, fireworks and the lighting of a 37-foot
Norway spruce tree provided just some of the sights and sounds of
St. John’s 19th annual Winter Carnival. On December 7, 2009, over
1,500 members of the University community, including alumni and
their family members gathered on the Great Lawn of St. John’s
Queens campus to participate in the highlight of the three-day
Winter Carnival – the Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Read the full story.
Courtney Curby ‘10Ed.:
Scholar/Athlete Earns Success in Class and on the
Field
November 25, 2009
Coming from a family of college athletes, Courtney never doubted
that her dream would come true. But since she lived in La Grange,
IL, at the time, St. John’s University wasn't yet even a gleam in
her eye. That soon changed. Even before she applied to the
University, Courtney recalled, “Someone from St. John’s Athletics
Department saw me playing in a high school soccer tournament and
wrote to ask if I wanted to play college soccer at St. John’s.”
Read the full story.
St. Thomas More Church: Serving
the University Community for Five Faith-Filled Years
November 24, 2009
It had been a dream at St. John’s University since the Queens
campus opened in 1954. In fact, plans for a free-standing church on
the new campus had been included in the original architectural
drawings completed that year. That long-envisioned dream finally
became a reality in 2004, when construction of the awe-inspiring
St. Thomas More Church was completed and the very first Mass—an
Opening School Mass—was celebrated in the magnificent edifice.
Read the full story.
Joy McCorvey, ’10Ed: Serving
Others Is Path to Leadership for New President’s Society
Member
November 24, 2009
In the small Alabama town where she grew up, Joy McCorvey
discovered the value of teaching by watching her mother. A special
education teacher at the local high school, Mrs. McCorvey earned
the affection of current and former students — an achievement that
still impresses Joy, a member of St. John’s President’s Society,
the top honor society at the University.
Read the full story.
Kevin James ‘11C: St. John’s Student
Finds Early Success as a Future Leader
November 23, 2009
A self-described “quiet guy,” Kevin reached out by starting a
computer club that even teachers used for technical support. He
went on to help lead his debate team to regional victory and joined
his principal on the school leadership team. But it was St. John’s
University that taught the 20-year-old Brooklynite his most
powerful lessons about leadership. Kevin’s journey at St. John’s
testifies to his energy, talents and drive to make a positive
impact. It also reflects St. John’s focus on student success —
which ultimately put Kevin in the national spotlight.
Read the full story.
Daphne Pierre’s Global Experience
— Shaping the Future through Scholarship and Service
November 16, 2009
Daphne Pierre beamed as she spoke of her life as a first year
student in the master’s degree program in International Relations
at the St. John’s Rome, Italy campus. Daphne’s undergraduate years
at St. John’s as a government and politics major were filled with
accomplishment and success.
Read the full story.
Men's Soccer Wins Record Eighth
BIG EAST Tournament With Shootout Win
November 16, 2009
Following a scoreless draw in two overtimes, the St. John’s
men’s soccer team won its record eighth BIG EAST Tournament crown
after defeating Notre Dame in a penalty kick shootout, 5-3. Derby
Carrillo made four saves in the game to lead St. John’s (9-2-9).
Carrillo, who also made one stop in the shootout, earned Most
Outstanding Defensive Player honors and was named to the
All-Tournament team. Andrew Quinn made three saves for Notre Dame
(10-7-4).
Read the full story,
Alumni Insider's View ... Day on
Wall St.
November 12, 2009
On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 39 St. John’s University
undergraduate and graduate students gathered in the financial
district of New York City to participate in the 8th Annual Alumni
Insider’s View…Day on Wall Street. This unique program brings
current students together with successful alumni who work in major
financial firms, offering them a behind-the-scenes look at the
financial services industry. The day-long program, in which alumni
share their personal and professional expertise, includes panel
discussions, networking opportunities and visits to selected
financial organizations.
Read the full story.
Partnership with OSI
Pharmaceuticals Creates Studentships That Keep on
Giving
November 11, 2009
St. John’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
became one of the first Colleges of Pharmacy in the United States
to partner with medication management company Talyst, Inc., during
a special recognition ceremony to thank the corporation for their
generosity in donating state-of-the-art medical equipment to the
University
Read the full story.
"The Eternal City" becomes Marketing Professor's
New Classroom
November 9, 2009
“Integrating different values, cultures and perspectives into an
academic experience amplifies personal growth,” says William Ryall Carroll, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor in St. John’s University’s The Peter J. Tobin
College of Business. For the first time since joining the
University in 2008, Dr. Carroll is taking his marketing expertise
overseas to teach two courses at St. John’s Rome, Italy
campus
Read the full story.
Women's Soccer Makes History with First NCAA
Bid
November 9, 2009
In a season filled with milestones, the 2009 St. John's
women's soccer team has made history once again, as it earned
its first-ever NCAA Tournament bid in the program's 23rd year of
existence. The Red
Storm will face Virginia at 5 p.m. on Friday at Jeffrey Field
on the campus of Penn State.
Read the full story.
Commuters at Staten Island Campus
Have Amazing New Opportunity to Study Abroad This
Spring
November 6, 2009
St. John’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
became one of the first Colleges of Pharmacy in the United States
to partner with medication management company Talyst, Inc., during
a special recognition ceremony to thank the corporation for their
generosity in donating state-of-the-art medical equipment to the
University
Read the full story.
Alumni Insider’s View…U.S.
Capital
November 5, 2009
This exclusive program brings current students together with
Washington, DC area alumni who hold positions within some of the
nation’s top industries, including legal, healthcare, law
enforcement, political, business, education and
communications. Students benefitted from an "insider's view"
of the workings of our nation's capital and the considerable
professional and personal expertise of the alumni presenters.
The three-day program included a welcome dinner, panel discussions
and a variety of networking opportunities.
Read the full story.
Dedicated to Every Student’s
Success, St. John’s Recognizes Those Pursuing
Priesthood
November 4, 2009
The soaring number of college-bound students applying to St.
John’s University from across the country and around the world
reflects a growing awareness of — and appreciation for — the
University’s focus on students’ academic, personal and professional
success.
Read the full story.
Public Service is ‘Family Affair’
for New President’s Society Member
November 2, 2009
As a high school student in Providence, Rhode Island, Patrick
McBurney spent Christmases carrying gift-wrapped packages to
families in some of the city’s toughest neighborhoods. To this day,
he smiles when he recalls “the look on their faces” as they opened
their doors.
Read the full story.
President’s Dinner Raises
Unprecedented $2.15 Million for Scholarships
October 30, 2009
It was a night for celebration as 1,145 supporters and special
friends of St. John’s University gathered for the 12th Annual
President’s Dinner in the Grand Ballroom of New York’s fabled
Waldorf=Astoria. Guests enjoyed the opportunity to
acknowledge St. John’s outstanding accomplishments and reaffirm its
unique mission of service to others, a commitment that has remained
at the heart of the University for more than 140 years.
Read the full story.
Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M.
Reaches 20-Year Milestone as President at St. John’s
University
October 28, 2009
St. John’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
became one of the first Colleges of Pharmacy in the United States
to partner with medication management company Talyst, Inc., during
a special recognition ceremony to thank the corporation for their
generosity in donating state-of-the-art medical equipment to the
University
Read the full story.
College of Pharmacy Teams with
Talyst Inc. to Provide Students with Newest Pharmacy Dispensing
Technology
October 26, 2009
St. John’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
became one of the first Colleges of Pharmacy in the United States
to partner with medication management company Talyst, Inc., during
a special recognition ceremony to thank the corporation for their
generosity in donating state-of-the-art medical equipment to the
University
Read the full story.
More Choices Spark Rising Student
and Faculty Interest in St. John’s Dynamic Study Abroad
Programs
October 23, 2009
With demand for St. John's dynamic global studies programs at an
all-time high, students are urged to apply as soon as possible
for the exciting study abroad opportunities available during the
summer and fall of 2010.
So many students have enrolled that St. John's has closed all
semester-long study abroad programs for spring 2010 due
to full capacity at its Rome and Paris campuses. Students
still may apply for spring Freshman Passport classes, featuring two
weeks at Rome. Winter intersession options also remain
available.
Read the full story.
Leadership Means “Making a
Difference,” Says New President’s Society Member
October 21, 2009
In her first semester at St. John’s University, Christina
Zaccarelli watched as her roommates did the “St. John’s thing,”
hurrying from one campus activity to another. “I was still a little
worried about getting overwhelmed,” she recalled, “so at first, I
only went to class.”
But Christina was never the type to sit back. In her second
semester, she joined the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Soon
she was serving others through Habitat for Humanity, raising funds
for cancer research and leading cheers for St. John’s teams as
chairperson of Red Zone, the School Spirit Committee.
Read the full story.
First of Three Fall Open House
Events Draws Almost 3,000 Visitors to Queens Campus
October 19, 2009
Braving the threat of an old-fashioned Nor’easter, close to
3,000 high school students, their parents and guests enjoyed their
first taste of college life at St. John’s University’s Fall Open
House at the Queens campus on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Despite cloudy skies, the rains and winds failed to materialize
until after the full slate of activities, which drew 687
prospective students — surpassing last year’s attendance. Parents,
siblings and guests joined the college-bound students for a total
of roughly 2,800 visitors.
Read the full story.
Biology Professors Receive NIH
Grants for Life-Altering Research Study
October 16, 2009
Despite the fact that more that 325,000 researchers apply for
50,000 highly competitive grants each year from the National
Institutes of Health (NIH), two faculty members at St. John’s
University were recently awarded separate research grants to
continue their scientific research.
Read the full story.
Sixth Biennial Poverty Conference
Comes To St. John’s University, October 17
October 13, 2009
The Vincentian Chair of Social Justice Sixth Biennial Poverty
Conference will convene on October 17 at St. John’s University’s
Queens campus. The conference titled, “Extreme Wealth and Poverty
and the ‘Virtue of Enough,’” will utilize lectures, workshops and
panel discussions that will include International Ambassadors and
St. John’s faculty during the day-long program from 9:00 a.m. –
4:30 p.m. Registration is still open.
Read the full story.
St. John’s Success as a “Green”
University Headlines First National Conference on Catholic Colleges
and Sustainability
October 12, 2009
St. John’s University’s leadership in local efforts to protect
the environment headlined a unique inaugural conference this month
that explored the role America’s Catholic colleges and universities
can play in promoting sustainability on campus.
The conference, “Renewing the Campus: Sustainability and the
Catholic University,” featured two major presentations by St.
John’s students, faculty and staff. St. John’s students also took
part in a cross-university panel discussion on student activism and
sustainability.
Read the full story.
Best-Selling Author Mitch Albom
Speaks of Faith at Belson Stadium
October 9, 2009
Best-selling author Mitch Albom paid a special visit to St
John’s as part of the University’s Academic Lecture Series on
October 8 in Belson Stadium. He delivered a heartwarming speech on
faith before a large crowd of students, faculty and fans, who had
the unique opportunity to see the renowned writer live and in
person or via satellite at various locations across the five St.
John’s campuses. The speech was a direct reflection on Albom’s
newest book Have a Little Faith in which he shares a never-ending
need to embrace faith and the security it provides in times of
desperation.
Read the full story.
New President’s Society Member
Finds Recipe for Success at St. John's
October 6, 2009
When he arrived for Freshman Orientation at St. John’s
University, Sherwin Cadore listened to strong messages of support
and encouragement from Orientation leaders, faculty, administrators
and others from every corner of the University. He heard the
messages, but wasn’t sure if he believed them.
“I asked myself, ‘How much of this can be real?’” In his time at
St. John’s, Sherwin set out to answer his own question, adding that
“I’ve never been disappointed.”
Read the full story.
St. John’s University Unveils New
D’Angelo Center
October 5, 2009
Architecturally attractive, striking and intimate are the
adjectives to describe the new 5-story, 127,000 square foot
D’Angelo Center that was unveiled yesterday at St. John’s
University’s Queens campus. The building was officially dedicated
and named after Peter and Peg D’Angelo and their family, who both
serve as esteemed alumni and longstanding benefactors of St. John’s
University.
Read the full story.
St. John’s McNair Scholars Obtain
Research Opportunities with Bridge to Ph.D Program
October 2, 2009
You’ve graduated with your B.S in Science, walked across the
stage at graduation and now you’re on your way to becoming a
researcher, scientist or M.D---but how do you gain research
experience for doctoral-level programs? St. John’s University’s Robert E. McNair
Scholars program has the answer.
St. John’s talented McNair scholars, Shaness Grenald and
Egberanmwen Ode love research, which is beneficial since they were
chosen from numerous applicants to fill two of the five most
sought-after slots in the distinguished Bridge
to Ph.D Program at Columbia University.
Read the full story.
St. John’s Celebrates American
Pharmacists Month
September 29, 2009
October is here and at St. John’s University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, that means it’s
American Pharmacists Month, a month-long celebration that
recognizes pharmacists, their significant contributions to
healthcare, and their commitment to patient care.
At St. John’s it’s also an opportunity to focus on student
pharmacists, who are preparing to become not just dispensers of
medication but medication experts who are an integral part of the
healthcare team
Read the full story.
1,600 Volunteers Participate
Around the World in Eighth Annual Service Day
September 28, 2009
St. John’s University held its eighth-annual University Service
Day on Saturday, September 26, with over 1,600 students, faculty,
administrators, staff and alumni participating, including those
studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland, Salamanca, Spain, Rome, Italy
and Paris, France.
In keeping with its Vincentian mission of helping those in need,
St. John’s holds Service Day each year in honor of the feast day of
St. Vincent de Paul, founder of the Congregation of the
Mission.
Read the full story.
New Video Wall Gives St. John’s
Students Competitive Edge
September 25, 2009
The newly enhanced TV, Film and Radio Center’s control room now
features a state-of-the-art Evertz® Video Wall Monitor. This new
video wall gives students studying in the various communications
fields access to the same technology that major television networks
throughout the world are using.
The wall consists of one 46” and two 57” LCD monitors as well as
two glass monitors for previewing shows while they are being
produced and directed.
Read the full story.
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Sees Daughter
Receive Business Degree from St. John’s University
September 24, 2009
In a private ceremony held at St. John’s University’s Queens
campus today, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi witnessed
formally the conferral of his daughter Eleonora’s college degree
presented by Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., President of St.
John’s University at St. Thomas More Church.
Prime Minister Berlusconi was in New York for the 64th Session
of the United Nations General Assembly this week and came to the
Queens campus for a tour of his daughter’s university. And, because
Eleonora had completed her undergraduate studies in The Peter J.
Tobin College of Business in August, St. John’s agreed to confer
her degree before her father at this time.
Read the full story.
St. John’s “Encompasses All That I
Value,” Says New President’s Society Member
September 23, 2009
It is not often that a student’s career and personal goals so
perfectly match his university’s mission. But, in the case of Ruben
Rafaelov, the two are totally in synch.
“Even before I decided to become a pharmacist, I was interested
in coming here,” said Ruben. “I was drawn to St. John’s because of
its mission statement. It encompasses all that I value: care for
the community and the obligation to give back by sharing our
talents to make the world a better place.”
Read the full story.
School of Law Launches Hugh L.
Carey Center for Dispute Resolution
September 22, 2009
On Thursday, September 17, 2009, St. John’s University School of
Law celebrated the launch of the Hugh L. Carey Center for Dispute
Resolution with a reception at the University’s Manhattan
Campus.
Made possible through the generosity of Governor Hugh L. Carey,
’42, ‘51L, the Carey Center seeks to promote both the value and
the practice of conflict resolution on a local, national, and
global level.
Read the full story.
St. John’s Hosts H1N1 Preparedness
Conference for Colleges and Universities in Manhattan
September 21, 2009
More than 35 institutions of higher education from New York and
neighboring states participated in the H1N1 Preparedness for
Colleges and Universities Conference on September 18 hosted at St.
John’s University’s Manhattan campus.
Read the full story.
Michael A. Simons Installed as
Dean of St. John's University School of Law
September 21, 2009
At a celebratory program in the Belson Moot Court Room of the
St. John’s University School of Law, presided over by Rev. Donald
J. Harrington, President, and Dr. Julia A. Upton, Provost, Michael
A. Simons was formally installed as the ninth dean of the School of
Law, which was founded in 1925.
During the ceremony, both Fr. Harrington and Dean Simons
described the law school’s origins in downtown Brooklyn when St.
John’s College, as it was then known, was a small inter-city
school, and noted that while its size and stature have greatly
increased, it is still true to the Vincentian spirit which gave
rise to its creation.
Read the full story.
St. John’s Students Discover the
Theories of Darwin in Study Abroad Program in the Galapagos
Islands
September 18, 2009
Ever wanted to live on a yacht? Or travel to an exotic, tropical
island and reside in an environmental paradise? At St. John’s
University, you can follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin as
you travel through rainforests, hike the botanical trails and
witness extraordinary species in the unspoiled, mysterious
wonderland of the Galápagos Islands!
Read the full story.
Taking Chances Reaps Rewards, Says
New President’s Society Member
September 16, 2009
When Michael Lam Cham Kee received word of his induction into
St. John’s University’s prestigious President’s Society, he felt
that four years of hard work were resoundingly validated.
“It’s such an honor,” he said. “I took it as a message that I’ve
been doing the right things since my freshman year — and that I
should keep building on that.”
Read the full story.
Certificate Program Prepares
Faculty Members To Serve As Ambassadors Of Academic
Service-Learning
September 14, 2009
Twenty of St. John’s University faculty from across various
disciplines convened at Lourdes Hall on the Queens campus for a
two-day certificate program hosted by the Office of Academic
Service-Learning. Attendees gained insight into the mission of
AS-L, examined its learning objectives, learned methods to
incorporate service reflection into the curriculum and establish
community partnerships.
Read the full story.
Opening Masses Celebrated in
Queens and Staten Island
September 11, 2009
Opening School Masses for the Staten Island and Queens campuses
took place this week to begin the fall semester at St. John’s
University.
Read the full story.
St. John’s “Listens To Its
Students,” Declares New President’s Society Member
September 9, 2009
Nineteen-year old senior Rebecca Beliard’s academic, service and
leadership achievements paint a portrait of what it takes to become
a President’s Society member.
Before she actually applied to St. John’s, Rebecca already knew
that she wanted to make “a direct impact” on peoples’ lives.
Not only has the University given her countless opportunities to
deepen that commitment, but it also has provided leadership
training programs to prepare her to become a 21st century
leader.
Read the full story.
St. John's Cadet Corps Begins
Fifth Year Preparing Students for Police Leadership
September 8, 2009
When New York’s famed Police Academy graduated its winter class
this past December, the student with the highest grade-point
average was also a product of a St. John’s University program that
trains future leaders for America’s largest police department.
Read the full story.
Freshmen Enjoy First Taste of
Global Learning through Summer Pilot Program
September 4, 2009
While many students clung to their last month of summer leisure,
30 new freshmen at St. John’s University had their first taste of
global learning through a unique, two-week pilot program in which
they lived, learned and performed community service in Rome,
Italy.
Read the full story.
At St. John’s, “Service Comes in
Many Forms,” Says New President’s Society Member
August 24, 2009
Yvette Clairjeane is a leader who has forged new opportunities
for fellow students to interact with faculty, deans and
administrators. Every one of her academic, service and leadership
pursuits has enabled St. John’s students to become more involved in
their University.
Read the full story.
New Students Receive Warm Welcome
to St. John’s University
September 2, 2009
Practice makes perfect! That old adage rang true this past
weekend as the FDNY and St. John's held an Emergency Exercise at
the University's Queens Campus on August 1. The two-hour exercise
had been planned for months and detailed a simulated fire with
injuries and a chemical spill in St. Alberts Hall.
Read the full story.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer Secures
Key Senate Subcommittee Approval for $260,000 to Aid St. John’s
University/ Wagner College
September 1, 2009
Before a crowd of students, faculty and administrators at the
entrance of St. John’s University’s Staten Island Campus, U.S.
Senator Charles E. Schumer announced this past Monday that the
Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development
Appropriations Subcommittee has approved $260,000 to St. John’s
University for a shuttle bus service on Staten Island. The service
will provide a direct path from St. John’s University and Wagner
College to the Staten Island Ferry.
Read the full story.
St. John’s Welcomes Residential
Students in the Class of 2013
August 31, 2009
On Saturday, August 29, nearly 1500 freshmen and their parents
were welcomed to St. John’s University’s Queens campus during the
annual Freshmen Move-In Day.
Read the full story.
For St. John’s Public Safety
Department, Summer Is No Vacation
August 28, 2009
Most of the students and faculty at St. John’s University were
gone from campus this summer but that doesn’t mean the Public Safety
Department was on vacation. Their efforts to assist and
safeguard the St. John’s community continue uninterrupted.
Read the full story.
St. John’s New Sustainability
Committee Plants Organic Garden
August 26, 2009
On August 18, representatives from Student Government, the Earth
Club and Student Sustainability Coordinators, were joined by
members of the newly formed University-wide Sustainability
Committee to cast the first seeds. The group planted perennial
flowers and organic lettuce seeds.
Read the full story.
St. John’s Students Learn about
Catholic Social and Moral Teaching at Seminar Sponsored by the Path
to Peace Foundation
August 21, 2009
It’s an opportunity that most Catholics will never experience,
and certainly not as young adults. But St. John’s University
students Elsen and Susan Jacob recently had the rare opportunity to
mingle with the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United
Nations, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, and other U.N. diplomats
and senior officials and, at the same time, rub elbows with 48
other students from more than a dozen Catholic universities across
the United States.
Read the full story.
New President's Society Member
Honored to be a “Face of the University”
August 19, 2009
This spring, 29 new members were inducted into St. John's
University's President's Society. This most prestigious
organization is made up of students whose scholarship, integrity
and maturity are accompanied by leadership skills demonstrated by
their significant contribution to the extracurricular life at St.
John's.
Read the full story.
St. John's University Is Now on
Facebook!
August 15, 2009
St. John's University Is Now on Facebook! St. John's
University's official Facebook page is keeping everyone in the
know! Are you an incoming freshman? A returning upperclassman? Or
simply curious about St. John's acclaimed programs, its Vincentian
mission or its unique courses like “Discover New York“?
Read the full story.
St. John's To Receive More Than $8
Million in HECap Funding, Second Largest Grant Statewide
August 12, 2009
Governor David A. Paterson announced last week that the Board of
the New York State Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program
(HECap) has awarded more than $58 million in grants to independent
colleges and universities across the State. The funds will support
48 different projects, leverage an additional $484 million in local
investment and are expected to create more than 4,800 construction
jobs and 2,200 related industry jobs.
Read the full story.
Students Explore Information
Technology during Mass Communications in India Study Abroad
Program
August 12, 2009
Visit the unique cities of India from New Delhi to Goa, Kochi to
Bhubaneswar and experience the pulsating world of India at your
fingertips! Explore the technology-era capital of the world, admire
the majestic architecture, visit the Taj Mahal and President's
Palace (Raj Bhawan)!
Read the full story.
Joining President's Society is
“Essence of St. John's Experience,” New Member
Declares
August 10, 2009
This spring, 29 new members were inducted into St. John's
University's President's Society. This most prestigious
organization is made up of students whose scholarship, integrity
and maturity are accompanied by leadership skills demonstrated by
their significant contribution to the extracurricular life at St.
John's.
Read the full story.
St. John's Gives Students Welcome
Gift of Technology
August 7, 2009
New Student Orientation at St. John's University would not be
complete without a valuable gift of technology. As part of their
welcome to St. John's, on August 5, the University distributed
brand new Lenovo ThinkPad X200 laptops to students from the class
of 2013 and spoke about the importance of proper laptop care.
Read the full story.
New M.S. in International
Communication Offers Opportunities for Study Abroad and Overseas
Internships
August 5, 2009
Beginning this fall, students interested in pursuing a career in
global communications will be able to specialize in the growing
field of International Communication at St. John's University.
Read the full story.
FDNY Conducts Emergency Exercise
at St. John's University
August 4, 2009
Practice makes perfect! That old adage rang true this past
weekend as the FDNY and St. John's held an Emergency Exercise at
the University's Queens Campus on August 1. The two-hour exercise
had been planned for months and detailed a simulated fire with
injuries and a chemical spill in St. Alberts Hall.
Read the full story.
“Amazing Support” From Professors
Ensures Student Success, Says New President's Society
Member
August 3, 2009
This spring, 29 new members were inducted into St. John's
University's President's Society. This most prestigious
organization is made up of students whose scholarship, integrity
and maturity are accompanied by leadership skills demonstrated by
their significant contribution to the extracurricular life at St.
John's.
Read the full story.
Psychology Students Explore the
Educational Dynamics of Vietnamese Culture in a Unique Study Abroad
Program
July 31, 2009
Kristy is one of 10 students in the Department of Psychology who
recently returned from a compelling two-week study abroad
experience in Vietnam, where they studied the country's educational
system, explored its architecture, engaged in service and
experienced the rich culture of the capital city of Hanoi.
During their stay, they were even honored by Buddhist monks!
Read the full story.
New Students Get Oriented to St.
John's and Service
July 28, 2009
When a new St. John's University student steps on campus for the
first time, the University instills in that student its mission of
charity and service to the disadvantaged and underserved. In
addition to explaining the benefits and rewards of community
service to new students, the University gives them the chance to
make an impact of their own during New Student Orientation.
Read the full story.
Students Break Ground for St.
John's University's Latest Sustainability Project: a Student-Run
Organic Garden
July 27, 2009
Students at St. John's University recently broke ground on the
Queens campus for a student community organic garden. The carefully
planned 34 x 54 ft. site is the latest Sustainability project at
St. John's and represents another step in the University's
commitment to reduce carbon emissions released into the
atmosphere.
Read the full story.
New President's Society Member Has
a Message to Share
July 24, 2009
This spring, 29 new members were inducted into St. John's
University's President's Society. This most prestigious
organization is made up of students whose scholarship, integrity
and maturity are accompanied by leadership skills demonstrated by
their significant contribution to the extracurricular life at St.
John's.
Read the full story.
Ongoing Landscaping Projects Add
Beauty to Campuses and Help Reduce St. John's Carbon
Footprint
July 20, 2009
One thing that strikes a visitor the moment he or she steps onto
a St. John's University campus is the beauty, variety and
arrangement of the many plantings.
Read the full story.
St. John's Celebrates Graduates at
Rome Commencement to Mark 14th Anniversary in Italy
July 20, 2009
St. John's University marked its 14th anniversary in Italy this
past weekend by hosting its Commencement Exercises on Sunday, July
19 at Scuola Ufficiali Carabinieri on via Aurelia 511 in Rome. Rev.
Donald J. Harrington, C.M., President of St. John's, presided over
the graduation ceremony and conferred Master of Arts, Master of
Arts in Liberal Studies and Master of Business Administration
degrees to this year's Class of 2009.
Read the full story.
A Dream Comes True: Student Earns
Admission to St. John's Elite President's Society
July 15, 2009
This spring, 29 new members were inducted into St. John's
University's President's Society. This most prestigious
organization is made up of students whose scholarship, integrity
and maturity are accompanied by leadership skills demonstrated by
their significant contribution to the extracurricular life at St.
John's.
Read the full story.
Global Language and Culture Center
to Open at St. John's
July 13, 2009
Students will be even better prepared for engagement and success
in a 21st Century global environment as a result of several
language program enhancements at St. John's University.
Read the full story.
In Discover Bermuda, Students
Study Social and Environmental Issues Facing The Island
Nation
July 9, 2009
Thirteen St. John's University students recently completed a
pioneering, multidisciplinary Global Studies course that used the
University's focus on service and sustainability as a lens for
on-site study of social and environmental issues facing the island
nation of Bermuda.
Read the full story.
St. John's Launches First
Semester-Long Study Abroad Program in Paris
July 3, 2009
Interested in spending an entire semester learning and exploring
Paris with St. John's University? Yes you can!
Students already signed up for St. John's first-ever
semester-long study abroad program in Paris are getting ready for
the experience of a lifetime. This fall they will be immersed in
the rich culture, language and history of French life with multiple
opportunities to serve the poor and disadvantaged of Paris.
Read the full story.
St. John's Student-Athletes
Recognized as Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars
July 2, 2009
St. John's University's student-athletes are consistently being
recognized for their outstanding contribution to sports and
academics – and this year is no exception. For their hard work and
dedication throughout the 2008-2009 academic year, 20 Red Storm
athletes were presented with the Diverse: Issues In Higher
Education magazine Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Award. Award
recipients from the University represent a total of eight St.
John's NCAA Division I athletic programs. The award, established in
1992, acknowledges undergraduate student-athletes from diverse
backgrounds who have excelled both academically and
athletically.
Read the full story.
St. John's Students Connect the
Dots of Environmental Sustainability, Wellness and Supporting the
Local Economy
July 1, 2009
Thanks to partnerships with produce distributor, J. Kings, and
Long Island farmers, Chartwells, St. John's partner in providing
dining services on its three New York City campuses, is able to
acquire fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables to serve to the
University community.
Read the full story.
Whole Foods' Community Giving Day
Will Enable St. John's Strategic Partner to Fund Low-Income
Entrepreneurs
June 29, 2009
Grameen America, a non-profit microfinance organization
dedicated to the eradication of poverty, teamed up with Whole Foods
Market on June 24 for a “Community Giving Day.” Five percent of net
sales at the retail grocer's five Manhattan locations on that day
will be donated to support low-income entrepreneurs in New York
City.
Read the full story.
New Language-Learning Software
Prepares St. John's Students for Global Citizenship
June 26, 2009
St. John's University's Academic Computing Initiative continues
to expand, and students are again the prime beneficiaries. This
fall, St. John's is providing students with access to advanced
language-learning technology on their laptop computers. An
exciting, new web-based program, TELL ME MORE®, is being installed
on all incoming freshmen's laptops, which are being distributed at
Orientations held throughout the summer.
Read the full story.
"Three Cups of Tea" Selected as
Summer Reading for Incoming St. John's Freshmen
June 24, 2009
For the fourth year in a row, incoming St. John's University
freshmen have been assigned a special Summer Reading Project. Each
of them has received a copy of the inspiring best-seller, Three
Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a
Time, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin, and will be
expected to discuss the book in several settings, including their
Discover New York class, in the fall.
Read the full story.
St. John's Public Relations
Students Give Back to Disadvantaged Mothers
June 22, 2009
Professor Jane Paley's Spring 2009 Public Relations Campaign
course is distinct from all others; not only did it have the first
all-female roster but they designed and executed a single,
semester-long campaign with specific and measurable goals just as
in the “real world.”
Read the full story.
St. John's Welcomes New
Students
June 19, 2009
New Student Orientation at St. John's University kicks off on
June 22 this year and a cohort of students, faculty and
administrators will be on hand to welcome new students and help
guide them in their role as students of St. John's University.
Read the full story.
Biology Professor Gives Academic
Service- Learning a New Twist
June 15, 2009
“I had two misconceptions,” says Biology Professor Laura
Schramm, Ph.D. “I assumed Academic Service-Learning (AS-L) could
only be incorporated into social science courses and that it meant
working in soup kitchens and volunteering in homeless shelters. But
I was wrong. It ultimately means giving back to the community and
finding your own personal way to do so.”
Read the full story.
School of Law Hosts Mock Trial
Program for Over 200 Middle School Students
June 12, 2009
On Saturday May 30, 2009, St. John's University School of Law
was teeming with future lawyers and their families. The Catholic
Middle School Mock Trial Program brought together over 200
students, mostly Seventh and Eighth Graders, to try their hands at
being trial lawyers and witnesses. Twenty-two teams from thirteen
area Catholic grade schools participated. The program was jointly
sponsored by St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School in
Westbury, St. John's University School of Law, and the Ronald H.
Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development. This was
the seventh annual program, and the fourth time it has been hosted
by St. John's.
Read the full story.
Red Storm Award Winners Honor
Fifth Grade "Olympians" At Local Elementary School
June 9, 2009
Alumnus and former member of St. John's men's lacrosse team
Matthew Viscusi ‘09CPS and College of Professional Studies senior
Kathleen Yee from the women's volleyball team were recently invited
to assist in honoring participants of Glendale's P.S. 113 Isaac
Chauncey Elementary School Olympics program.
Read the full story.
Mayor Bloomberg Proclaims June
11th “Advantage Academy Day” to Coincide with Announcement of Pilot
Program Sponsored by St. John's and Department of Homeless
Services
June 12, 2009
As Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Commissioner Robert V.
Hess read from a proclamation signed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg
yesterday declaring June 11, 2009 as Advantage Academy Day in New
York City, program participants in the front row openly wept at the
thought of one day graduating with a college degree upon completion
of this pilot program.
Read the full story.
Chief Judge Dennis Jacobs Delivers
Commencement Address at St. John's University's 139th School Of Law
Graduation Ceremonies
June 8, 2009
St. John's University's School of Law held its 139th
Commencement Exercises yesterday on its Queens Campus at Carnesecca
Arena. Dennis Jacobs, Chief Judge of the United States Court of
Appeals for the Second Circuit, delivered what Acting Dean Andrew
J. Simons called an “insightful, prophetic and inspirational”
keynote address before 306 graduates, family, friends,
administrators and faculty.
Read the full story.
Staten Island Theology Students
“Go-Green” for an Eco-Friendly Campus Environment
June 5, 2009
Students enrolled in the Freshman Honors Theology course taught
by Associate Professor Sally Kenel, Ph.D., discovered new meaning
to the phrase “getting your hands dirty.“ As part of their
end-of-semester Academic-Service Learning project, they collected
and recycled unsold textbooks, food and clothing, developed a
carpool initiative, analyzed the efficiency of water usage on
campus, and climbed into several dumpsters to separate recyclable
waste materials (paper, cardboard, bottles and cans) from bins
located behind the Staten Island Campus Center in an effort to
create a “green” campus.
Read the full story.
School of Law Leads Nation with
Four Students Awarded 2009 Peggy Browning Fellowships
May 30, 2009
St. John's School of Law students James Conigliaro, Nila Merola,
Lauren Stulmaker, and Ayanna Vest have been awarded the prestigious
Peggy Browning Fellowship Award. In 2009 the Peggy Browning Fund
will support nearly 50 public interest labor law fellowships
nationwide. With close to 350 applicants from 110 participating law
schools, Peggy Browning Fellowship awardees are distinguished
students who have not only excelled in law school, but who have
also already demonstrated their commitment to workers' rights
through their previous educational, work, volunteer and personal
experiences.
Read the full story.
Something for Everyone at Alumni
Reunion Celebration 2009
May 30, 2009
Enjoying a warm summer breeze, over 1,000 alumni, family and
friends came home to alma mater on Saturday, May 30 for Alumni
Reunion Celebration 2009.
Read the full story.
New Program Allows Students to
Study and Serve in Puerto Rico and New York City This
Summer!
May 29, 2009
Pursuing a degree in Education? Or would you like an amazing
opportunity to explore San Juan, the “Gem” of the Caribbean, while
taking specially designed courses to enhance your understanding of
the differences between the United States and Puerto Rico?
Read the full story.
St. John's Reduces Carbon
Footprint with Purchase of New Public Safety Hybrid
Vehicles
May 28, 2009
St. John's University students and administrators recently
gathered on the Queens campus' Great Lawn to introduce 10 new
hybrid vehicles acquired as a part of the University's commitment
to reduce its carbon footprint. As a participant in New York City's
“Mayoral Challenge for Climate Change for 30 in 10,” St. John's has
committed to reduce its carbon emissions released into the
atmosphere by 30 percent even before the year 2017.
Read the full story.
Biology Professor Takes
Undergraduates on a Journey to the National Cancer Research
Symposium
May 20, 2009
Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology Timothy Carter, Ph.D and
eight undergraduate students enrolled in the capstone course
“Biology of Cancer” recently returned from Denver, CO where they
joined more than 17,000 members of the international research
community at the 100th Annual Meeting of the American Association
for Cancer Research (AACR) .
Read the full story.
Immaculee Ilibagiza, Rwandan
Genocide Survivor, Inspires Graduates with Commencement
Address
May 17, 2009
St. John's 139th Commencement Exercises began today with
overcast skies and the threat of rain in the forecast, but nothing
could dampen the excitement shared by the Graduating Class of 2009,
who received their degrees before a crowd estimated at more than
18,000 on the University's Great Lawn in Queens.
Read the full story.
Bruce Beck, Carol Kelleher Honored
at St. John's University's Staten Island Commencement
May 16, 2009
Bruce Beck, WNBC-TV's Emmy Award winning sports anchor-reporter
and Carol Kelleher, recognized for her commitment to the University
and philanthropic work on Staten Island, were honored by St. John's
at its 139th Commencement Exercises earlier today.
Read the full story.
Michael A. Simons Named New Dean
of St. John's University's School of Law
May 14, 2009
The St. John's University Board of Trustees has appointed
Professor Michael A. Simons as Dean of the School of Law effective
July 1, 2009.
Simons, 44, becomes the School of Law's ninth Dean in its
84-year history. He replaces Dean Mary C. Daly who passed away in
November after a successful four-year deanship dating back to
August 2004. Since November 2008, Andrew J. Simons has served as
Acting Dean.
Read the full story.
St. John's GEAR UP Program Spotlighted at U.S. Department
of Education Policy Briefing
May 13, 2009
Yvette Morgan's passion for student literacy and education
is reflected in her ambitious undertaking as Co-Director of St.
John's University's GEAR UP program. This passion was clearly
evident recently at the U.S. Department of Education where as an
invited guest speaker she presented “Examples of Success: How GEAR
UP Programs Boost College Readiness,” at an Education Policy
Briefing.
Read the full story.
Hospitality Management Majors
Reflect on the “Most Educational Vacation Imaginable” aboard the
Norwegian Pearl
March 10, 2009
St. John's University students enrolled in the College of
Professional Studies' course “Cruise Operations Management” have
returned from an amazing field trip on Norwegian Cruise Line's
Norwegian Pearl and are writing rave reviews about their
extraordinary experience.
Read the full story.
Academic-Service Learning Prepares
Students to Change the World and Enrich Their
Communities
May 8, 2009
Theology Professor Clarice Curry believes that the rich,
deeply-rooted tradition of Christianity, service, and compassion
are firmly embedded in the educational experience of every St.
John's University student. Through Academic Service-Learning
(AS-L), a classroom-based program that involves students in some
form of required community service activity as a means of
understanding course concepts, her students are learning to relate
classroom theories to civic engagement and reflection.
Read the full story.
Earth Club Furthers St. John's As
Sustainability Pacesetter
May 5, 2009
St. John's University once again is making environmental
history, this time, by launching an A500 Rocket® model food
composter and thereby becoming the first U.S. university to use
this technology.
The student-run Rocket was unveiled on April 22, Earth Day, at
its current location—the Marillac Loading Dock on the Queens
campus.
Read the full story.
L.E.A.D. Event at Oakdale an
Unprecedented Success
May 1, 2009
Alumni and friends gathered on Thursday evening, April 30 at the
Bourne Mansion on St. John's Oakdale location to honor the
achievements of six exceptional educators and educational
administrators whose contributions have made a lasting impact that
will be felt locally, nationally and internationally.
Read the full story.
St. John's Professor Utilizes
Academic Service–Learning and Creative Art Aesthetics to Discover
New York
April 29, 2009
Heidi Upton, D.M.A., an Assistant Professor in the Institute of
Core Studies at St. John's University, interprets teaching as a
secondary art form. A classically trained pianist as well as a
teaching artist, she uses her training in the arts when she teaches
Discover New York (DNY), a mandatory course that provides
first-year students with a remarkable experience. Whether
incorporating photojournalism, poetry or story-telling, the course
weaves together elements of academic service-learning, critical
thinking, creativity and student reflection.
Read the full story.
Fun and Games at Spring Fling
2009
April 27, 2009
For students eagerly waiting for spring, blue cotton candy, bumper
cars, a giant Ferris wheel and a sunny day, make for the fun of St.
John's Spring Fling carnival. An annual St. John's tradition,
Spring Fling is one of the major events that the University hosts
throughout the year to build a sense of community through vibrant,
on-campus activities.
Read the full story.
Students' Scholarly Work Showcased
at 2009 Research Day
April 24, 2009
Undergraduate and graduate students from across the Schools and
Colleges at St. John's University presented their original research
at the annual Student Research Day, celebrated on both the Staten
Island and Queens campuses on April 21 and April 23
respectively.
Read the full story.
Students at St. John's University
Take Part in Earth Day 2009 Movement Across America
April 21, 2009
St. John's University (STJ) and its Earth Club will participate in
Earth Day 2009 at the school's Queens Campus on April 22 in a show
of support as one of several movements across the country that
promotes a greener and more sustainable future.
Student members of the Earth Club will be part of the solution
by treating food waste in a sustainable way. Students that have
volunteered to operate this food composter will expand their
sustainability experience and at the same time help “green” their
campus.
Read the full story.
Accepted Students Discover the
World Through St. John's
April 21, 2009
Nearly 1,000 accepted students slated to begin their college
experience at St. John's this fall visited the Queens campus on
Sunday, April 19, to take part in the University's Annual Accepted
Students Information Day.
In response, hundreds of enthusiastic faculty, staff,
administrators and current students were on hand to welcome the 935
students— and their families— to the St. John's community.
Read the full story.
Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus
Inspires Crowd at St. John's; Announces Partnership Between
University and Grameen America
April 18, 2009
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Founder of Grameen
Bank, paid a special visit to St. John's and its Queens Campus
yesterday afternoon to announce a new partnership venture between
the University and Grameen America. The appearance was part of
Grameen America's Open House and Spring Fair held in Carnesecca
Arena. Grameen America was established in January 2008 in Jackson
Heights, Queens, to bring successful social justice programs of
Grameen Bank to the United States.
Read the full story.
First-Year Writing Professor Blends
Academic Service-Learning and Freshman Composition to Foster
Critical Thinking
March 31, 2009
Faculty in the First Year Writing Program at St. John's Institute
for Writing Studies (IWS) are collaborating with the University's
Office of Academic Service-Learning to facilitate experiential
learning and reflective writing efforts for students in the
required first-year writing course, English 1000C (English
Composition).
Read the full story.
St. John's Doctoral Fellowship
Provides Opportunity for Ph.D Student to Co-Research National
Journal Article
April 16, 2009
With the assistance of a St. John's University doctoral fellowship,
Ph. D candidate Grace Kong co-researched an article on the impact
of in-home cognitive-behavioral therapy in the elderly living in
rural Alabama. Published by the Psychology of Aging, a journal of
the American Psychological Association (APA), the article draws
attention to the lack of access to healthcare among rural older
adults.
Read the full story.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof.
Muhammad Yunus To Appear At St. John's University
April 15, 2009
St. John's University is honored to announce the visit of Nobel
Peace Prize Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Founder of Grameen Bank,
to its Queens Campus on Saturday, April 18 as part of Grameen
America's Open House and Spring Fair to be held in Carnesecca
Arena. Grameen America was established in January 2008 in Jackson
Heights, Queens, to bring the successful social justice programs of
Grameen Bank to the United States.
Read the full story.
St. John's Community Walks to Raise
Money and Awareness for Homeless of New York City
April 14, 2009
St. John's University held its annual “Walk for the Homeless” on
Friday, April 10. Over 250 members of the St. John's Community
participated in this traditional event that takes place each year
on Good Friday.
Read the full story.
New Catholic Lecture Series
Spotlights Priest Who Changed Poetry
April 14, 2009
Launching the Catholic Lecture Series at St. John's University
on April 6, two award-winning scholars— Ron Hansen, Ph.D., of Santa
Clara and Paul Mariani, Ph.D., of Boston University — discussed
innovative poet and priest Gerard Manley Hopkins.
Read the full story.
Holy Week 2009
April 08, 2009
During this, the holiest week of our year we remember that
through Jesus' suffering, death and resurrection He is united with
us in our suffering.
We pray that the hope and promise of the risen lord on Easter
reminds us of God's overwhelming love for us.
Read the full story.
Nikki Giovanni Shares Insights on
Her Acclaimed Poetry
April 06, 2009
On April 2, Yolande Corneilia “Nikki” Giovanni---world-renowned
poet, writer, commentator, activist and University Distinguished
Professor of Writing and Literature at Virginia Tech University ---
shared with the St. John's community the inspiration behind some of
her most well-known poems.
Read the full story.
Meet Julia A. Upton, RSM, Ph.D.,
Provost
March 31, 2009
At St. John's University, administrators work tirelessly to
ensure students receive a quality, affordable education that
embodies our Vincentian mission. In the following interview, Dr.
Julia Upton discusses her responsibilities as Provost and the
challenges of leading the University's academic sector.
Read the full story.
St. John's, Georgetown Play First
Ever Game In Citi Field
March 26, 2009
The threat of thunderstorms and heavy rain couldn't dampen the
spirits of 22,397 fans yesterday, all ticket holders for the
historic first ever game played at Citi Field in Queens between St.
John's and Georgetown, at the new official home of the New York
Mets. This NCAA Division I baseball contest ended with the Hoyas
topping the Red Storm 6-4, but whatever your allegiance all
witnesses in attendance were captivated by the architecture and
design of this magnificent state-of-the-art facility, the
fan-friendly site lines and comfortable seating, and an array of
restaurants and food choices to go with the overriding thrill of
being a part of something special.
Read the full story.
Bishop Caggiano Speaks at The
School Of Education's Carol Gresser Forum
February 26, 2009
The School of Education held its Carol Gresser Forum last evening
with Bishop Frank J. Caggiano serving as guest lecturer. Bishop
Caggiano, the Vicar General of the Diocese of Brooklyn addressed
faculty, students and alumni, on a topic dear to the nearly 160 in
attendance, the importance of Catholic education.
Read the full story.
Career Center Helps Students to
S.H.A.R.E in Real-Life Experiences, Career Conversations and
Student Internships
March 26, 2009
Still haven't declared a major? Can't choose between Finance and
Education, or between Journalism and History? Utilizing a
wide-array of program initiatives directed towards the discovery of
majors, the staff at St. John's University's Career Center are
working tirelessly to help you discover your passion.
Read the full story.
A Vincentian Spring Break: Greek
Society Students Brighten Ailing Children's Lives
March 24, 2009
Combining “Greek life” with St. John's University's Vincentian
tradition of service, a group of St. John's students and
administrators spent their spring break helping others as
volunteers at a unique “resort” for children with life-threatening
illnesses.
Read the full story.
St. John's University Pride Shines
on St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2009
Tuesday, March 17 was a great day for the Irish and the Irish at
heart as more than 200 St. John's University alumni, students,
faculty and staff jauntily marched down Fifth Avenue as part of New
York's 248th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Reflecting the
luck of the Irish, the weather was great for a parade as a bright
sun lifted the spirits of the marchers who represented one of the
world's most respected Catholic universities in one of the world's
most famous parades.
Read the full story.
New Summer Study-Abroad Course
Explores Environmental Decision Making on the Island of
Bermuda
March 16, 2009
Imagine rescuing sea turtles beached on a pink sandy beach. Or
snorkeling in pristine coves while examining coral reefs and other
undersea life. And at the same time working side by side with
experts in the fields of ethics, political science, socioeconomics
and ecology.
Read the full story.
Safety Experts Highlight Study
Abroad Emergency Conference at St. John's University
March 13, 2009
St. John's University's Study Abroad and Emergency Preparedness
Conference was held yesterday at its Queens Campus before more than
80 local and neighboring college and university professionals. The
one-day seminar, a follow-up to St. John's successful Urban Hazards
Campus Safety Conference last year, featured eight safety experts
who examined best practices for schools that have students studying
abroad.
Read the full story.
St. John's Students Meet New York
City Mayor
March 13, 2009
St. John's students taking a class on leadership had an
unexpected chance to speak with one of America's top leaders – the
Mayor of New York City himself.
The students met Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg while touring City Hall
as part of a leadership-building component of Discover New York – a
unique freshman course at St. John's University that uses New York
City as a living classroom to explore the arts, business, history
and culture.
Read the full story.
University to Provide Latest
Laptop Technology to the Class of 2013
March 10, 2009
Thanks to the University's innovative Academic Computing
Initiative (ACI), which was launched in 2003 to equip every
freshman with a laptop computer, each of the approximately 3,200
first-year students will be receiving a Lenovo ThinkPad X200, an
upgrade of the T61 model distributed to the 2008-09 freshmen class
last September.
Read the full story.
Lecture Explores St. Paul's Views
on Conscience and Community
March 9, 2009
Contemporary Christians may be surprised to learn that deciding
whether to eat meat or vegetables was a point of contention in the
early Christian Corinthian community.
Yet this was precisely the kind of question St. Paul dealt with
when helping early Christians to build a sense of community, said
Fr. Patrick J. Griffin, C.M., Executive Vice President for Mission
and Branch Campuses at St. John's University.
Read the full story.
Students Honored for Service to
the Homeless
March 5, 2009
The Vincentian tradition of service is deeply embedded within
the St. John's community and our students continue to display a
unique compassion and commitment to assisting those most in
need.
Read the full story.
Multicultural Advisory Committee
Forum Engages Students at Staten Island
March 3, 2009
On a cold, windy day in February, several students, faculty and
administrators gathered in the Kelleher Center on St. John's Staten
Island campus during the University's common hour. But they
were not there as guests at a lecture. They were waiting to
participate in the annual Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC)
Student Forum.
Read the full story.
During Tax Season, Tobin College
of Business Students Are Securing Tax Refunds for Bread and Life
Clients
February 27, 2009
Assistant Professor Nina Dorata Ph.D, in the Department of
Accounting and Taxation at The Tobin College of Business, the Bread
and Life program enlists the St. John's students to assist clients
with their tax returns during the January-April tax season.
Read the full story.
St. John's Continues Partnership
with National Grid Foundation in “Hoops for the Stars”
Program
February 26, 2009
During the 2008-09 men's basketball season, more than 2,400 middle
school students and their guardians have attended St. John's
basketball games as part of the National Grid Foundation's “Hoops
for the Stars” program. On Tuesday, Feb. 24, when the St. John's
men's basketball team took on Syracuse, both universities
recognized 20 outstanding middle school students through the Hoops
for the Stars program.
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St. John's Makes Study Abroad More
Affordable than Ever! Reduction in Tuition for Programs This
Summer
February 25, 2009
What could be better than summer in Paris or Rome? Sunny days and
warm Mediterranean nights make summer a perfect time to study in
Europe. This year, St. John's University can help make studying
ancient cities happen for you by offering a $1,000 deduction in
tuition when you take two courses!
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Toxicology Program Celebrates 40
Years
February 21, 2009
Television shows like “Quincy” and “CSI” have glamorized the
world of forensic science, but they give only the merest glimpse
into the fascinating world of toxicology. For the past four
decades, St. John's University has given students the whole
picture.
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Philosophy Professor Explores Law
and Moral Responsibility through Film Series
February 19, 2009
Philosophy Professor Douglas B. Rasmussen, Ph.D., is passionate
about questions—it's in his blood. His passion spills over into all
he does, whether it's traveling overseas to lecture on
philosophical topics, serving on the board of the American Catholic
Philosophical Association (ACPA) or teaching 18-year olds how to be
radicals—that is, in his words, how to be a philosopher.
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The School of Education's
Extraordinary Graduate Study-Abroad Program; Apply Now
February 18, 2009
Once again this summer, St. John's University is offering
educators the unique opportunity to study the highly regarded
Italian approach to Early Childhood Education, inclusive of the
widely acclaimed Reggio Emilia program that emphasizes immersion in
the creative and performing arts.
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College Couples Receive Special
Blessing at Alma Mater
February 17, 2009
Love was in the air on Valentine's Day at St. John's University
as more than 100 couples who met at St. John's and later married
gathered in St. Thomas More Church on the Queens campus on
Saturday, February 14, 2009 for a special Mass that included a
renewal of their marriage vows as part of a beautiful Blessing of
the Couples ceremony.
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St. John's Participates in
Statewide “Student Lobby Day” Activities in Albany
February 11, 2009
St. John's participated along with more than 1,000 students from 80
colleges and universities across the State of New York for Student
Lobby Day in Albany to support student and institutional aid
programs in higher education. The event held at the State Capital
was sponsored by the Commission on Independent Colleges and
Universities in partnership with the Association Program
Administrators of C-STEP and STEP, and the Higher Education
Opportunity Program Professional Organization.
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St. John's University Named to
President's Higher Education Community Service Honor
Roll
February 11, 2009
The Corporation for National and Community Service honored St.
John's University (NY) today with a place on the President's Higher
Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service
efforts and service to America's communities. Launched in
2006, the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal
recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to
service-learning and civic engagement.
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St. John's Journalism Professor Is
Named Ombudsman at Stars and Stripes
February 11, 2009
Journalism Professor Mark J. Prendergast has been named Ombudsman
for Stars and Stripes, the government-owned newspaper that reports
independently on and for the U.S. military community around the
world. His three-year term at the newspaper began on January 13,
2009. It's an independent, autonomous position that is devoted to
monitoring the First Amendment rights of the newspaper and its
relationship with the military at all levels.”
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Meet Steven D. Papamarcos, Dean of
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
February 7, 2009
Steven D. Papamarcos, Dean of The Peter J. Tobin College of
BusinessAt St. John's University, administrators work tirelessly to
ensure students receive a quality, affordable education that
embodies our Vincentian mission. In the following interview, the
Tobin College of Business Dean provides a glimpse into the
responsibilities, challenges and concerns of leading a business
school and how earning a degree at the Tobin College of Business is
a stimulating, student-centered and rewarding experience.
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St. John's University Signs
Partnership with American Red Cross
February 5, 2009
The American Red Cross in Greater New York (ARC/GNY) and St. John's
University's Staten Island campus have entered into a joint
partnership made official earlier today by the signing of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the school's Kelleher Center.
In attendance for the signing were Theresa A. Bischoff, CEO, New
York Chapter, American Red Cross; Robert P. Wilson, Senior Director
of Planning and Preparedness, New York Chapter, American Red Cross;
Rev. Patrick J. Griffin, C.M., Executive Director for Mission and
Branch Campuses, St. John's University; Gerard A. McEnerney,
Assistant Vice President and Executive Director, St. John's Staten
Island Campus; and Kevin J. Ryan, Esq., Community Relations
Associate, St. John's University.
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Tobin Executive-in-Residence
Program Encourages Students to Think Like Managers
February 3, 2009
Formulating a marketing plan for a new product launch, recommending
a mergers-and-acquisition candidate or developing a strategic
business plan to maximize shareholder value sounds like the role of
an executive at a Fortune 500 company but at The Peter J. Tobin
College of Business at St. John's University, it's the students who
pay the cost—to be the boss.
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Ozanam Scholars Detail Their
2008-2009 Service-Learning at Founder's Week Luncheon
January 31, 2009
Members of St. John's University's prestigious Ozanam Scholars
Program shared their recent service-learning activities with
students, faculty, staff and administrators during a Founder's Week
luncheon on January 30.
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Barnes Arico Wins 100th As Storm
Surges Past Seton Hall, 89-84
February 2, 2009
Head coach Kim Barnes Arico recorded her 100th program victory as
the St. John's women's basketball team won a key BIG EAST game over
Seton Hall, 89-84, on Sunday afternoon at Walsh Gymnasium.
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Student Leaders Reflect on
Vincentian Transformation
February 2, 2009
A select group of student leaders came together on January 29 to
hear St. John's University Vice President Andre McKenzie, Ed.D.,
reflect on working at a Vincentian university and how its charism
has affected him personally and professionally. During the special
luncheon, students were also encouraged to share their own
reflections on how Vincentian service has transformed their
lives.
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Joseph McNeil, Civil Rights Trail
Blazer, Inspires St. John's Community
January 27, 2009
“Something had to be done and the time was right for bold action,”
said Joseph A. McNeil LL.D., an important figure in U.S. civil
rights history who spoke yesterday at St. John's University about
his well documented 1960 sit-in at an F.W. Woolworth lunch counter
in Greensboro, North Carolina that only served “whites.” The
retired Major General in the Air Force Reserves and the Federal
Aviation Administration recounted the mood and volatility of the
times in a poignant speech of hope and inspiration as a featured
guest at the school's 15th Annual Founder's Week Celebration before
a crowd of 200 St. John's students, faculty and administrators in
the University's Little Theatre on the Queens Campus.
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Founder's Week Opening
Mass
January 27, 2009
On a chilly winter afternoon, the St. John's University community
gathered at St. Thomas More Church on January 26 for the Founder's
Week opening mass and student recognition awards. Very Rev. Michael
J. Carroll, C.M., Superior of the Eastern Province of the
Congregation of the Mission, celebrated the mass and during the
ceremony recognized 240 students who as transformers embodied the
Vincentian values of service, respect and compassion throughout the
year. The students also received a special blessing from St. John's
President Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M.
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St. John's Convocation Honors
Eight for Vincentian Values, Service to Community as Part of
Founder's Week
January 29, 2009
Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., President of St. John's, stated
that he had “reason for great hope” as he gave final remarks at the
University's 2009 Vincentian Convocation to highlight Founder's
Week. The University celebrates Founder's Week each year to
commemorate the anniversary of St. Vincent de Paul's founding of
the Congregation of the Mission.
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St. John's Welcomes You to an
Exciting Spring Semester
January 21, 2009
At the start of a new year and a new semester, St. John's
University warmly welcomes all of its returning and new students.
We hope you enjoyed some much needed time off with loved ones and
that you look forward to a spring semester filled with lessons,
experiences and personal growth.
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Gregory C. Case of Aon Corporation
Receives 2008 Insurance Leader of the Year January 22,
2009
February 27, 2009
St. John's School of Risk Management (SRM), a part of the
University's Peter J. Tobin College of Business, feted Gregory C.
Case, President & CEO of Aon Corporation, as the “2008
Insurance Leader of the Year” last night at its 14th Annual Award
Dinner held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
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Founder's Week 2009 Celebrates Vincentian
Transformation: Changing HEARTS; Creating PEACE
January 25, 2009
St. John's University will celebrate its 15th annual Founder's Week
on January 25-31, 2009. Themed “Vincentian Transformation: Changing
Hearts; Creating Peace,” this year's celebration encourages us to
follow in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660),
allowing God's love to transform us, living lives of virtue,
working zealously to heal hearts, and working towards alleviating
poverty.
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Maj. Gen. Joseph A. McNeil (Ret.) To
Deliver Address During Founder's Week
January 16, 2009
Joseph A. McNeil, LL.D. Hon. retired Major General in the Air Force
Reserves and the Federal Aviation Administration, and an important
figure in U.S. civil rights history is a featured speaker on
Monday, January 26 during St. John's 15th Annual Founder's Week
Celebration. His presentation, “Transformation: Vision and Values,”
will take place at the University's “Little Theater” on the Queens
Campus at 4:30 p.m., and at the St. John's Staten Island Campus on
January 27 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kelleher Center. Reservations to
attend the lecture can be made by e-mail at vccs@stjohns.edu or by
calling (718) 990-1612.
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St. John's Partners With Mayor
Bloomberg's “MillionTreesNYC” Initiative
January 14, 2009
St. John's University is furthering its commitment to protecting
the environment by partnering with the City and New York
Restoration Project's “MillionTreesNYC” initiative. One thousand
new trees will be planted on St. John's University's Queens and
Staten Island campuses, enhancing the greening of the University
and the sustainability of the campuses' local environments.
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PARTNERS Program Serves Children,
Parents and Communities Suffering From Trauma-Related
Stress
January 16, 2009
More than 25 percent of children are exposed to some form of trauma
by their 18th birthday. Ten percent of youth are psychically abused
and approximately one-third of girls and one-ninth of boys
experience some form of sexual assault. A significant amount of
these children will develop post-traumatic stress symptoms and/or
depression.
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St. John's Students Co-Author New
Book on “Membrane Trafficking”
January 05, 2009
St. John's University Professor Ales Vancura, Ph.D and several
undergraduate and graduate students within the Department of
Biological Sciences co-authored two chapters in a recently
published book, Membrane Trafficking, released in September 2008 by
Humana Press. The book is one volume in the highly acclaimed
series, Methods in Molecular Biology.
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Online Learning Offers Advance
Degrees through Flexible Technology
January 11, 2009
Lauren of Seattle, Washington, who enrolled in the Bachelor of
Science in Criminal Justice degree program, credits St. John's
University for her return to school. “After years of juggling both
work and school, I am now able to attend classes at times that are
convenient for my schedule. I don't think I would have been able to
complete my degree and work if I had stayed at my previous
university,” she says.
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Student E-mail Is Another Tech Innovation
at St. John's
January 05, 2009
A new student e-mail system, Microsoft Live@edu, “will make a huge
difference in functionality for our students,” says Maura Woods,
Executive Director of the University's Information Technology
Department.
“The new system provides increased functionality,” according to
Executive Director Woods. “It incorporates HTML, has 10 GB of space
and spam control. Students will be using the new web-based
Outlook,” she continues, “with Office Live tools in addition to a
25 GB virtual hard drive called SkyDrive that will allow for
selective file sharing and e-mail collaboration.”
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School of Education Freshmen
Thriving in New S.T.A.R. Program
January 08, 2009
Assistant Professor Nina Dorata Ph.D, in the Department of
Accounting and Taxation at The Tobin College of Business, the Bread
and Life program enlists the St. John's students to assist clients
with their tax returns during the January-April tax season.
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