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St. John’s University Celebrates Founder’s Week 2023
St. John’s University will pay tribute to three individuals and three social-service organizations whose values reflect the University’s Vincentian mission and heritage on Tuesday, September 26. The awards will be presented at the annual Vincentian Convocation, which is part of the University’s celebration of Founder’s Week from Wednesday, September 20, through Wednesday, September 27.
Ozanam Scholar Maximizes St. John’s University Experience
Risk Management and Insurance major Grace Comas came to St. John’s University because she saw the opportunity for a college experience filled with endless possibilities. “When I visited St. John’s and researched the school, I saw a future where I could be a business student, a service leader, and a global citizen.”
Renovated Sullivan Hall Offices for The School of Education and Mission Organizations
The twin missions of education and St. John’s University’s Vincentian charism were united on September 11 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the renovated first floor of Sullivan Hall...
Students Explore Opportunities at Fall Activities Fair
Representatives of more than 120 student organizations gathered on September 7 to showcase their work, mission, and community spirit at St. John’s University’s Fall Student Activities Fair.
Summer Internship Introduces Student to the Professional Workplace
When Computer Science major Abul Boyan Mohammed Sofwan embarked on a 13-week internship this summer focusing on software development at Cotton Cuts, LLC, a global fabric distributor, it was his initial exposure to being an integral part of a workplace environment.
Newly Retired Professor to Join Vincentian-Related NGO at UN
Linda Sama, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Global Initiatives and Joseph F. Adams Professor of Management, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, has retired from St. John’s University, but her work with Vincentian-related causes continues.
St. John’s Law Launches Real Estate LL.M. Program
Since opening its doors six years ago, St. John’s Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law has built one of the premier J.D.-level real estate law programs in the nation. Now, it’s expanding on...
Catching Up With Renaissance Man Tony Iovino ’82
It’s not easy to keep up with Tony Iovino. Depending on the day, you can find him trimming a bonsai tree, surfcasting on the beach, running a marathon, performing stand-up comedy, writing a novel...
All-Star Major League Baseball Pitcher Reflects on Standout Career that Began at St. John’s
Frank Viola’s favorite baseball memory is of a game he pitched for St. John’s University during the 1981 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Northwest Regional Tournament against future New York Mets teammate Ron Darling—often dubbed the “Greatest College Baseball Game Ever Played.”
New Student Convocation Offers Inspiring Message to Incoming Students
The convocation is a symbolic rite of passage for incoming first-year and transfer students that heralds their entrance into college life with an enthusiastic welcome reminiscent of their eventual Commencement in four years.