February 21, 2020
In anticipation of St. John’s sesquicentennial celebration, the theme of which is “150 Years: Faithful to the Mission,” President Gempesaw announced the establishment of the 150th Anniversary Celebration Task Force. The 150th anniversary activities will take place from September 2020 to June 2021.
The role and responsibilities of the task force will be to
- provide feedback and recommendations to the President’s Advisory Council regarding the Anniversary Celebration;
- assist in the implementation of events and special initiatives;
- act as lead communicators within specific departments or schools/colleges; and
- promote and encourage University-wide participation in the various activities to take place.
Special Advisors to President Gempesaw and the Task Force are:
- Rev. Bernard M. Tracey, C.M. ’70C, Executive Vice President for Mission
- Simon Geir Møller, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and
- Christian P. Vaupel, Ed.D., Vice President for Advancement and University Relations.
Task Force Co-chairs:
- Nunziatina A. Manuli ’97MBA, Assistant Vice President, Office of University Events, and
- André McKenzie, Ed.D., Vice Provost for Academic Support Services and Faculty Development, Office of the Provost.
Task Force Members, who represent various areas within the University community, include:
- Mark A. Andrews, Director of Alumni Relations, Office of Advancement
- Blase C. Billack, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Weedens E. Blanchard ’94SVC, ’97MBA, ’17Ed.D., alumnus
- George E. Devine, Esq. ’52C, ’55L, alumnus
- Stephen T. Dombroski, Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Relations, Department of Athletics
- Rev. Tri M. Duong, C.M. ’00C, Campus Minister for Vincentian Service and Faith Formation, Staten Island Campus, University Ministry
- David N. Gachigo ’10G, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Staten Island Campus, Division of Student Affairs
- Christine M. Goodwin ’96C, ’98MLS, ’02G, ’07PD, Director of Institutional Research, Institutional Research
- Jennifer A. Grauso ’00Ed, Director, Career Development Programs, University Career Services, Division of Student Affairs
- Domonic R. Haire, undergraduate student, St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Class of 2020
- Alyse C. Hennig ’11MLS, ’16G, Interim Director, University Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries
- Robin A. Boyle Laisure, J.D., Assistant Dean for Academic Success and Professor of Legal Writing, School of Law
- John L. Marchi ’13TCB, alumnus
- Anna D. Martin, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
- Evan T. Ortlieb, Ph.D., Professor and Coordinator of the Literacy Program, Department of Education Specialties, The School of Education
- Susie Jin Pak, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of History, St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Andrea M. Pinnavaia ’07C, ’08G, Campus Minister for Liturgy and Faith Formation, University Ministry
- Kathleen M. Prager ’78C, ’81GEd, alumna
- Lequez Spearman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Division of Sport Management, The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
- Jacques Theus, Executive Director of Design and Construction, Department of Campus Facilities and Services
- Patrick J. Wing, Lieutenant, Department of Public Safety
- Ching-Wen Rosa Yen ’03GEd, Director of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Equity and Inclusion
All members of the University community are invited to share ideas or suggestions for the sesquicentennial celebration with a member of the 150th Anniversary Celebration Task Force. You may also send your ideas and suggestions to [email protected].