Family Connection - November/December 2007

A Letter from the Parent Association
Welcome to the November/December 2007 edition of the Parent Association Family Connection! Read more >

Emergency Notification System
St. John's University has instituted a new Emergency Notification system in which students receive text messages, voicemails, and website notifications.
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Residence Life
Life in the Residence Halls is busy as usual! In this section, you will learn about our successful Queens Campus Halloween Trick-or-Treat, happenings for Thanksgiving Break, and the Closing of the Residence Halls in December. Read more >

Home for the Holidays
Your resident student will be returning home for a long visit. The Counseling Center provides information on what you can expect from your son or daughter and some tips on how to prepare for the long break.
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Career Planning
The Career Center is committed to helping your son or daughter prepare for life after St. John's University. In this section you will find information on skill development, internships, shadowing, and résumé building.
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Lambertson and Clement Named ECAC Robbins Scholar Athletes
The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) unveiled their list of Scholar-Athlete Award recipients. St. John's took both awards for NCAA Division I schools and is represented by women's golfer Brittany Lambertson and fencer Luther Clement. Read more >

University Freshman Center
Just in time for final exams, the University Freshman Center provides information on academic support.
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Leadership Development
The mission of Leadership Development is to supplement our St. John’s University mission by educating and providing programs that assist and enhance students in their personal growth, decision-making, and leadership advancement and training. In this section you will find information on our certificate programs and how your son or daughter can get involved. Read more >

Discover New York Highlight
Students had the opportunity to meet with famous author, Katharine Webber! Read more >

Living and Learning - Making the Most Out of the Residential Experience
At St. John’s, we have enhanced the residential experience by creating themed academic cluster Learning Communities. The goal of the Learning Community is to bridge the academic and residential experiences. Read more >

Seasonal Issues
With semester ending soon, we propose some suggestions for helping your son or daughter deal with stress from finals, become more involved and campus, and utlilize the resources available to them at St. John's. Read more >