2008-2009

Fans of Coach Carnesecca Shop in His Honor
Two greats came together on November 13, 2008 when Brooks Brothers in New York City hosted an in-store event with Coach Lou Carnesecca '50C, '60Ed, '00HON. Read more and view the photos of this event.

Members of The McCallen Society Return to Campus for Annual Recognition Mass and Luncheon
As nearly 50 members of The McCallen Society gathered in St. Thomas More Church on Friday, November 7, 2008 for the concelebrated Annual Recognition Mass they were reminded by principal celebrant Rev. Kevin G. Creagh, C.M '91SVC, '04PD, Associate Vice President for International Sites and Alumni Chaplain that “Today we are called to be a people who are good and kind to each other.  The poor are our keys to heaven.  They will bring us to God.” Read more and view the photos of this event.

An Insider’s View of A Day On Wall Street
A group of some of St. John’s best and brightest students was treated to a day of learning from some of the best and brightest professionals on Wall Street. Read more and view the photos of this event.

Alumni Receive Networking Tips
A group of alumni recently got some help from St. John’s University Office of Alumni Relations and The Career Center to make them more competitive in the job market.  30 alumni and friends of the University gathered in the Faculty Club on the Queens campus for “A Mocktail Event: How to Work a Room” on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Read more and view the photos of this event.

11th Annual President’s Dinner Exceeds All Expectations
As the flag of St. John’s University again flew proudly outside the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City, nearly 1,100 supporters and special friends gathered for the 11th Annual President’s Dinner in the fabled Grand Ballroom to celebrate St. John’s outstanding accomplishments and reaffirm its unique mission of service to others. Read more and view the photos of this event.

Brothers of Phi Kappa Tau Come Home to Alma Mater
On Sunday, October 26, 2008 sixteen brothers of the Gamma Gamma Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and their wives reminisced and shared memories at a fraternity reunion held on the Queens campus of St. John’s University.  Joining them were Alumni Chaplain Rev. Kevin G. Creagh, C.M. '91SVC, '04PD and Director of Alumni Relations William G. Schaeffer '73CBA and Jeanne M. Umland '79C, '82G, '93PD, Associate Vice President of the Division of Institutional Advancement. Read more and view the photos of this event.

Spirit in Abundance on Staten Island
More than 45 alumni and friends gathered in the Kiernan Suite on the Staten Island campus for an exclusive meet and greet reception with Norm Roberts, Head Coach of the Red Storm men's basketball team on October 27, 2008. Read more about this event.

Alumni of The School of Education Attend Exhibit
Alumni and friends of St. John’s University’s The School of Education gathered for brunch and a tour of the exhibit “Catholics in New York” held at the Museum of the City of New York on Sunday, October 26, 2008. The event was part of a year-long celebration to commemorate The School of Education’s centennial and drew close to 60 attendees.  Read more and view the photos of this event.

An Insider’s View of the Capital
More than 30 students gained incredible access to some of St. John’s University’s most successful and accomplished alumni in Washington, DC at the 28th Annual Alumni Insider’s View of the Capital Program. Read more and view the photos of this event.

Alumni and Students Connect for Career Advice
Passion for sports was the common thread among the four prominent St. John’s University alumni who gave students an insider perspective of the business of sport management at An Insider's View Sport Management Connection on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the Staten Island campus. Read more about this event.