September 02, 2010
Parents waved proudly as their sons and daughters began college
life on August 25, lugging computers, televisions, clothes and
other belongings to their new homes – the state-of-the-art
residence halls of St. John’s, New York City’s largest Catholic
University.
St.
John's welcomed more than 1,700 freshmen and parents at the
University's annual Move-In Day. Spirits soared as student
leaders, faculty, staff, and ROTC cadets eagerly helped new
students – and their parents – to join the vibrant residential
communities at the Queens and Staten Island campuses.
“Freshman Move-In Day this year was a great success!” said Jackie
Lochrie, Associate Dean for Student Services on the Queens
campus. “Through the collaborative efforts of Public Safety,
Information Technology, Facilities, Student Life and Residence Life
the students’ move into the dorms was smooth, efficient and
fun.”
Kimberly
J. Palmieri-Mouded, Assistant Dean of Student Development on
the Staten Island campus, also expressed excitement about the
campuses’ Move-In Day events. “Once the students were settled, we
had a huge BBQ followed by a special Mass, blessing both our
new students and their parents," she said. "Above all, it
was a great opportunity for students to meet one another in
comfortable surroundings as they embark on this new experience in
their lives.”
Freshman Move-In Day also gives incoming freshmen a chance
to meet their new roommates and become accustomed to living on
a college campus. The week concluded with the
New Student Convocation and STJ Fest the day before classes
began, on Wednesday, September 1.
“I’m really
excited about the opportunity to live away from home and meet new
people,” said Victor Zambrano, who will soon begin his first year
as a member of St. John’s University’s Fencing team. “Even though
I’m a native New Yorker, living away from home will be a completely
different experience for me.”
Move-In Day was the kick-off to St. John’s Week of Welcome – seven
days filled with activities and events specially created for
the newest members of the St. John’s community. The Foam Party,
Sunday Picnic, Outdoor Movie Night and Twilight Carnival were just
some of the fun events taking place throughout the week.
For a list of upcoming St. John’s events during the 2010-2011
academic year, please visit the University Event Calendar.