McCallen Society members are some of St. John’s most generous
supporters who honor the University’s legacy by including St.
John’s in their estate and financial plans. Here are a few of
their stories.
Nina Oliva '56P
A Timeless Connection
When Nina Oliva '56P was studying Pharmacy at St. John’s
Schermerhorn Street campus in Brooklyn, she was one of only a few
women who had chosen to prepare for what was then an almost
exclusively male profession. Read
more.
Joseph Sciame '71Ed
A Lifetime of Walking with St. Vincent de
Paul
When Joseph Sciame '71Ed speaks of his affection for St. John’s
University, he immediately acknowledges the gratitude he feels for
what the University has allowed him to become. Read
more.
Florence and John Tutunjian '59UC
A Seed of Kindness that Flowers for 50
Years
When John Tutunjian '59UC was in his senior year at St.
John’s University, he experienced an act of kindness that would
leave a profound impact on him for the rest of his life. Read
more.
Andrew ('62CBA) and Ellen Murphy '62G,
'72GEd
Creating a Legacy that Lasts for
Generations
Fate sometimes acts in mysterious ways, especially for Andrew
('62CBA) and Ellen Murphy '62G, '72GEd. Both alumni of St.
John’s University, Andrew received his undergraduate degree on the
same day that Ellen received her first graduate degree, a reality
that would only become apparent nearly 20 years later after the
couple had met and were planning to marry. “Although we both
went to St. John’s and got our degrees on the very same day, we
were definitely not your typical college couple,” said Ellen. Read
more.
Donald F. ('52C) and Patricia Keating
Warm Memories of Yesterday Inspire Hope
for the Future
When Donald F. ('52C) and Patricia Keating sat down in 1994
to discuss their financial future, they knew that they wanted to
arrive at a plan that would include leaving a portion of their
estate to the Church or a Church-related organization when they
passed on. After consulting with advisors and discussing the
many suggestions that they received, they decided to establish a
charitable trust that would include St. John’s University as a
major beneficiary. Read
more.
Glen Shane '63CBA
For Glen Shane, Helping Others Has Always
Been What It's All About
Glen Shane spent a lifetime putting his Vincentian values into
action as a social worker with the City of New York. Recently
retired, he is an active member of The McCallen Society and an
enthusiastic supporter of alma mater. Read
more.
Bernard Babb '53C, '58L
A Timeless Attachment to Alma
Mater
As Bernard Babb is quick to point out, many times things happen for
a reason that doesn’t become apparent until years later. A
double alumnus of St. John’s University, Mr. Babb related how his
connection to St. John’s began long before he ever set foot onto
campus. Read
more.
Shirley A. Griggs
Our Legacy of Living
For Shirley A. Griggs, Ed.D., St. John's University
professor emerita, the mission and values of our Vincentian
education led her to create a memorial scholarship for The School
of Education students using a charitable gift annuity. Read
more.
Gloria Henn '64Ed, '65GEd
Gloria Henn: Make a Charitable Gift to St.
John’s and Help the University Succeed
Much of Gloria Henn’s life—both personal and
professional—is centered on education, so it’s only fitting that
education will be her charitable legacy, too. Read
more.
For additional information on The McCallen Society, contact
Susan Damiani, Director of Gift Planning, at (718) 990-7562 or
e-mail damianis@stjohns.edu