Annual Alumni Convocation May 20, 2011 on Queens Campus

St. John’s University will honor some of its most outstanding graduates at the Alumni Convocation, to be held Friday, May 20, 2011 at St. Thomas More Church on the Queens campus. 

This annual event recognizes alumni who have made exceptional contributions to the St. John’s community. In total, 16 alumni will receive awards.

The Alumni Outstanding Achievement Medal is given to alumni who either have distinguished themselves in their personal careers and professions or have made a significant contribution to the life of the University. Congratulations to this year’s recipients: Joseph S. Barbaro ’41C, Sebby Borriello ’81C, James E. Costello ’61C, Diane D’Erasmo ’76CBA, Pascal Desroches ’86CBA, Michael A. Dorato, Ph.D. ’71P, ’73GP, ’76Pharm.D., Thomas F. Goldrick, Jr. ’61CBA and Joseph M. Mattone, Jr. Esq., ’86L.

The Pietas Medal is presented to alumni who have demonstrated loyalty, fidelity and devotion to St. John’s. Congratulations to this year’s honorees: William J. Graham ’56C, Nina Pannizzo Oliva ’56P and Sr. Catherine Thornton, O.P. ’71Ed.

The Heritage Circle is given to alumni who have graduated more than 40 years ago and maintained a close association with the University in a unique and extraordinary way. Congratulations to this year’s recipients: Robert D. Kelly ’61CBA and Gaynor J. Ryan, Esq. ’57CBA, ’61L.

The President’s Medal is presented to an individual who has achieved exceptional personal and professional success, and rendered outstanding service to the University or society. Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Bruce Bent ’61CBA, ’79HON and Charles M. Piluso ’76SVC, ’78G, ’86MBA.

The Medal of Honor is the highest award that the University may bestow upon an alumnus. Congratulations to Alfred V. Liberti, Ph.D. ’41G, ’07HON for being this year’s recipient.

For additional information on the Annual Alumni Convocation, please contact Jeanne Umland, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement at St. John’s University by calling (718) 990-6776 or visit www.stjohns.edu/alumnirelations.

Interested media outlets can contact Dominic Scianna, Assistant Vice President for Media Relations by calling (718) 990-6185 or e-mail inquiries to sciannad@stjohns.edu.