2006-2007

Soccer Alumni Return for Scrimmage
More than 20 men’s soccer alumni returned to St. John’s for a friendly scrimmage in Belson Stadium at the Queens campus on August 18. The group, whose members spanned over 30 years of St. John’s soccer history, participated in this long-standing tradition at the University. Read more and see photos from the event.

Central New Jersey Chapter Takes in BlueClaws Game
The Central New Jersey Alumni Chapter gathered at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood, NJ to watch the Lakewood BlueClaws play the Hickory Crawdads on August 18. Read more about ths event.

Loyal Supporters Enjoy Weekend at Saratoga
More than 35 members of St. John’s University’s top-level giving societies gathered in style to watch the races at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY during the weekend of August 3-5. Read more and see photos from the event.

Alumni Enjoy Networking Cruise
More than 30 St. John’s University alumni and friends gathered on a picture-perfect July evening to meet fellow graduates and network during a cruise around lower Manhattan. Read more and see photos from the event.

28th Annual Staten Island Golf Outing a Success
An early morning rainstorm didn’t dampen the spirits of golfers at the 28th Annual Staten Island Golf Outing held at the South Shore Country Club on July 18. More than 75 St. John’s University alumni and friends braved the severe weather to play 18 holes of golf and raise funds for the Sipp/DeStefano Scholarship Fund to benefit deserving Staten Island campus students. Read more and see photos from the event.

Evening Under the Stars
The threat of rain didn’t stop some members of the Loughlin Society from joining Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. for an “Evening Under The Stars With the President” on the Queens campus June 28. Live music and spirited conversation were on tap as those in attendance caught up with old acquaintances and made new ones. Read more and see photos from the event.

Newman Golf Classic
The Hempstead Country Club was the site of the 20th Annual Newman Golf Classic as 164 alumni and friends combined a day of golf with support for scholarships for St. John’s University students. Read more and see photos from the event.

Dr. Charles I. Jarowski Industrial Pharmacy Seminar Gallery
On June 1, approximately 90 alumni, family, friends and Pharmacy professionals gathered for the inaugural Dr. Charles I. Jarowski Industrial Pharmacy Seminar. Read more and see photos from the event.

26th Annual Alumni Convocation Honors Special Group
Some of the best and brightest were honored at the 26th Annual Alumni Convocation held the evening of June 8 at the Queens campus. Friends and family of the honorees gathered at the St. Thomas More Church for the event which celebrated 24 alumni who were recognized for their many achievements and accomplishments. Read more and see photos from the event.

St. John’s University Honors Staten Island Leaders
Three outstanding Staten Island community leaders were honored at the Second Annual Evening with the President at the Richmond County Country Club on May 16. The event attracted over 140 alumni, friends and local business owners to recognize the contributions of the honorees to the University, their communities and society, at large. Read more and see photos from the event.

New Graduates Welcomed into Alumni Body
On May 12 and 13, St. John’s University held its 137th Commencement Exercises on the Staten Island and Queens campuses, respectively. Representatives of the Office of Alumni Relations were present at both events to welcome new graduates into the ranks of more than 150,000 proud alumni. Read more and see photos from the event.

Alumni Enjoy Afternoon at the Races
Approximately 100 alumni, faculty members, administration and students, gathered to pay tribute to Dr. Jack Franzetti ’45UC, ’46G, ’56Ph.D. on Sunday, May 6, in Marillac Auditorium on the Queens campus. Read more about ths event.

St. John’s Honors Dr. Jack Franzetti
Approximately 100 alumni, faculty members, administration and students, gathered to pay tribute to Dr. Jack Franzetti ’45UC, ’46G, ’56Ph.D. on Sunday, May 6, in Marillac Auditorium on the Queens campus. Read more and see photos from the event.

Jack Kaiser Stadium Dedication
An All-American collegiate player, Hall of Fame coach and one of the founding fathers of the BIG EAST Conference, John W. "Jack" Kaiser was honored by St. John's University with the dedication and renaming of its baseball stadium on May 5, 2007. Read more and see photos from the event.

TV Club Alumni Celebrate Reunion
On April 28, the Office of Alumni Relations and College of Professional Studies held the Fourth Annual Television Club Reunion in the Television studio in Marillac Hall. Read more and see photos from the event.

Getting To Say Thanks
The first ever Scholarship Donor Reception was held at Marillac Terrace on the Queens campus and brought together those who have endowed scholarships and students who have received assistance from those scholarships. Read more and see photos from the event.

Remembering Lewis Avenue
It was a day of celebration and remembrance when the Queens campus served as the site for the 49th Annual Lewis Avenue Reunion on April 21. Read more and see photos from the event.

Future Alumni Association Inducts New Members
The Future Alumni Association (FAA) welcomed 31 new members on April 25 during the 2007 induction ceremony held in Marillac Terrace on the Queens campus. Read more and see photos from the event.

Honoring a Mentor at TCBAA
The annual board meeting and networking reception for The Peter J. Tobin College of Business Alumni Association (TCBAA) held April 17, 2007  served as an opportunity to honor former St. John’s professor Dr. E. Lawrence Deckinger ’96HON on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Read more and see photos from the event.

Hartigan Forum Draws a Crowd
More than 120 students and faculty attended the annual Maureen A. Hartigan Forum and COACH event held on March 5 in Bent Hall on the Queens campus. Read more about the event.
 

St. John’s Adds A Bit of Red to the Green
More than 150 students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University braved chilly weather and piles of snow left over from a storm the day before to march in the 246th annual parade which wound its way up Fifth Avenue. Read more and see photos from the event.
 

Job Fair Connects Alumni and Schools
Over 150 graduating seniors and alumni of The School of Education attended the Education Interview Day and Job Fair on March 22, 2007 on the Queens campus. Read more and see photos from the event.
 

The Apprentice Comes to St. John’s
Entrepreneur, author and winner of NBC’s “The Apprentice,” Dr. Randal Pinkett brought his words of wisdom and inspiration to The Little Theater at the Queens campus on February 23. Read more and see photos from the event.

Men's Basketball Pre-game Reception
Alumni and friends brought an abundance of school spirit to pre-game receptions held on January 13, 21, February 1 and 25 at Stout NYC. The events were scheduled prior to basketball games against University of Connecticut, Syracuse University, Georgetown University and Duke University. Read more and see photos from the event.

Schermerhorn Street Reunion Luncheon
Alumni from Schermerhorn Street attended an inaugural reunion luncheon on November 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn on Staten Island. Read more and see photos from the event.

Day on Wall Street
More than 20 students enthusiastically ventured out from the Queens campus in the early morning hours of November 16 for a “Day On Wall Street”. Read more and see photos from the event.

Second Annual Leaders In Education Awards Dinner
More than 150 St. John’s alumni, friends and faculty crowded St. Louise de Marillac Hall Terrace last night to celebrate five distinguished individuals who were presented with the University’s 2006 Leaders in Education Awards. Read more and see photos from the event.

Visit to Alliance Bernstein by Students from the Economics & Finance Society of St. John’s University
On Thursday, November 9, 16 students from the Economics and Finance Society of The Peter J. Tobin College of Business of St. John’s University visited the midtown Manhattan headquarters of Alliance Bernstein, a major asset management firm. Read more about the event.

Alumnae Show Off In Style
More than 100 alumnae and friends of St. John’s University gathered for the 47th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on November 4 at the North Hempstead Country Club in Port Washington, Long Island. Read more and see photos from the event.

Ninth Annual President's Dinner
The Ninth Annual St. John's University President's Dinner set a record last night by amassing $2 million in revenue with more than 1,200 in attendance at The Waldorf=Astoria. Read more and see photos from the event.

Insider's View of the Capital Program
More than 40 alumni from the Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter helped to provide a unique educational experience for some of our most aspiring students at the 26th annual Insider's View of the Capital Program. Read more and see photos from the event.

Black Alumni Association Event
The Black Alumni Association (BAA) recently got together for an enjoyable evening of food, music and of course, conversation about alma mater. Read more and see photos from the event.

Alumni Golf Outing
Over 80 graduates participated in a rewarding day of golf and networking at the Alumni Golf Outing, all while supporting student scholarships at the same time. Read more and see photos from this event.

United In Memory 9/11 Victims Memorial Quilt Honors Victims at St. John’s University’s Staten Island Campus
St. John’s University’s Staten Island campus was the setting for more than 300 family members, their guests and a host of New York State legislators who gathered for a premiere viewing of the United in Memory 9/11 Victims Memorial Quilt on September 8. Read more and see photos from this event.