Event Calendar - Students

Founder's Week - January 25 - 31, 2007

January 25 - 31, 2007
Library Exhibit
St. Augustine Hall, Third Floor
Contact: Prof. Cynthia Chambers, (718) 990-1355 or Prof. Joseph Adolphe, (718) 990-5419

In Solidarity with the Homeless
Week-long Toiletries Drive to Benefit the Homeless in New York City served by Midnight Runs
Donations: “Travel size” soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, razors, deodorant, lip balm and moisturizer.
Drop off locations: Campus Ministry, (Marillac Terrace and Donovan Hall)
Contact: Campus Ministry, James Walters, (718) 990-6327

“Solidarity” - Trivia Challenge
Daily Prizes, E-Mail Participation
Questions Posted in Donovan Hall Lobby
Contact: Barrett Hipes, (718) 990-5581

Thursday, January 25, 2007
Anniversary of the Founding of the Congregation of the Mission
Founder’s Week Mass and Recognition Awards
12:15 p.m.
St. Thomas More Church
Presider: Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., President
Contact: Campus Ministry, (718) 990-5057 or (718) 990-6466

Vincentian Chair of Social Justice Lecture
4 p.m.
John E. Sexton, President, New York University
Moot Court Room, School of Law
Contact: Office of University Events, (718) 990-2561

Friday, January 26, 2007
Left to Tell - Book Discussion
12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Donovan Hall, Community Room
(Reservations Required)
Contact: Vincentian Center, (718) 990-1612

24-Hour Service Project
7 p.m.
Hosted by the Century Hall Council and Residence Staff
Schedule of different service projects in Century Hall and around Queens
Contact: Erin Spencer, (718) 990-5510

Saturday, January 27, 2007
Service Day
Habitat for Humanity
Contact: Fr. Tri Duong, C.M., duongt@stjohns.edu
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Contact: Tori Migliore, migliorv@stjohns.edu
Students for Life
Contact: Angela Seegel, seegela@stjohns.edu
“Water for Life”
10 a.m.
Teams of Students will raise awareness of UN “Water for Life” Campaign and raise donations for Play Pumps International
Contact: Campus Activities, minorj@stjohns.edu, (718) 990-5400

Sunday, January 28, 2007
Catholic Men’s Group - “A Conversation on Eucharist in Our Lives”
Facilitator: Rev. Tim Lyons, C.M.
Conference Room, St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Jimmy Walters, waltersj@stjohns.edu

Monday, January 29, 2007
Give Me Your Tired and Your Poor - Film, Speaker and Panel
4:45 p.m.
Speaker: Joan Rosenhauer, Special Projects, USCCB
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Tori Migliore, (718) 990-1363

St. Nick’s Men’s Shelter - "Solidarity with the Homeless"
5:30 p.m.
Pray, Reflect and Serve
O’Connor Hall, Fifth Floor Lounge
Contact: Jimmy Walters, waltersj@stjohns.edu

Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Student Leaders Luncheon
12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
James P. Pellow, Ed.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Julia A. Upton, RSM. Ph.D., Provost
Donovan Hall, Community Room
(By Invitation)
Contact: Jodi Cox, (718) 990-1364

Midnight Run Part II - Reflection on Respect + Compassion = Solidarity
8 - 9 p.m.
For participants of the Midnight Run Experiences
Donovan Hall, Community Room
Contact: Jimmy Walters, waltersj@stjohns.edu

Wednesday, January 31, 2007
“Forgiveness and Reconciliation - A Path to Global Solidarity”
4 p.m.
Speaker: Immaculée Ilibagiza, author of Left to Tell
Little Theater
(Reservations Required)
Contact: Vincentian Center, (718) 990-1612

Pay It Forward - Think of an Idea for World Change, and Put It into Action!: Dinner, Film and Panel Discussion
7 p.m.
Location: TBA
(Reservations Required)
Contact: Office of Leadership Development, lead@stjohns.edu, (718) 990-6258

Hollis Quilt of Solidarity
8:30 p.m.
Hollis Hall, Third Floor Lounge
Contact: Erica Tebbetts, (718) 990-5511

Catholic Women’s Group Reflection - “St. Louise - Minister of Respect and Compassion”
9:30 p.m.
Speaker: Sr. Patty Ann O’Brien, D.C.
St. Thomas More Church, Conference Room
Contact: Megan Fisher, fisherm1@stjohns.edu

Thursday, February 1, 2007
“The Tunnel of Oppression: An Experience of Solidarity with Victims of Injustice”
8:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Montgoris Dining Hall
Contact: Campus Ministry, Megan Fisher, fisherm1@stjohns.edu, (718) 990-6115

Saturday, February 3, 2007
V.I.T.A.L. Alumni Reunion
Contact: Angela Seegel, seegela@stjohns.edu, (718) 990-2680

Image of St. Vincent de Paul, who gave the first mission at Folleville, France in 1617 and conceived of organizing priests to serve the spiritual needs of the poor.
Founder's Week 2007 - Respect + Compassion = Solidarity