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May 06, 2021

In Memoriam: Rev. Richard J. Devine, C.M.

It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of one of our former colleagues: Rev. Richard J. Devine, C.M. Former Dean of the Graduate School of St. John’s College, Vice President of Student Life, and long-time faculty member in...

May 03, 2021

In Memoriam: Nicodemo Aprile

It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of a member of the family of one of our colleagues: Nicodemo Aprile Father of Linda Shannon, J.D. Associate Provost for Administration and Institutional Accreditation Officer Office of...

April 30, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Dear Colleagues, This past year presented many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. The dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racism forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined, and a lot of us struggled...

April 28, 2021

Commencement Update

In the two weeks since my last communication regarding Commencement, University personnel have explored and evaluated multiple scenarios for in-person graduation ceremonies at several large outdoor venues: Yankee Stadium and Citi Field. According to...

April 28, 2021

CCPS and Pearl Cohen Launch New Intellectual Property Clinic

Intellectual property is a key aspect in most entrepreneurial undertakings. Unfortunately, academic entrepreneurs and innovators tend to overlook this fundamental factor. In this webinar, Daniel Melman, a St. John’s University School of Law alumnus...

April 28, 2021

Additional Paid Leave Time for Covid-19 Vaccination

Under a recently enacted New York State law , employees may utilize up to four hours of paid leave to receive a single COVID-19 vaccine, and up to eight hours of paid leave to receive a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine (up to four hours per injection). Paid...

April 28, 2021

LGBTQ+ Climate Assessment

Earlier this semester the Office of Equity and Inclusion engaged the Transgender Training Institute to conduct an LGBTQ+ climate assessment. As I read the survey results , I was disheartened to learn about the many negative experiences of our LGBTQ+...