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Student Veteran Wins Award for Women Who Excel Despite Adversity
Wayndisha Parker ’18CPS, a US Army veteran pursuing a degree in Homeland Security at St. John’s University, is a winner of the 2017 Women’s Forum Education Award.
University of Liberia Alumni Chorus Annual "One in Song" Scholarship Benefit Concert
On November 11, St. John's University Staten Island campus hosted the University of Liberia Alumni Chorus for its annual "One in Song" scholarship benefit concert. St. Johns' campus leaders Dr. James O'Keefe and Dr. Robert Fanuzzi welcomed the President of the University of Liberia Alumni Society, and over 500 friends and families for a festive evening of African music and educational inspiration. The concert kicked off the campus's International Education week and was supported by the Staten Island campus's Office of Student Life.
Student Veteran Finds a Home at St. John’s
Before joining the Marine Corps, David Bierwirth felt his life lacked direction. Today, the Homeland Security major at St. John’s University views his service as a life-changing experience that shaped the person he has become.
St. John’s University Celebrates 20th Annual President’s Dinner on October 27th
Rev. Michael J. Carroll, C.M., Sharon F. Hajjar and Dr. John H. Hajjar, Francesca M. Kurre and Frank L. Kurre, and Synchrony Financial to be honored with Spirit of Service Awards
Poverty Conference Seeks Solutions to Homelessness
Reaching out to those in need—especially the homeless—is a cornerstone of St. John’s University’s Vincentian Mission. Equally important is the effort to identify and find solutions to the root causes of the problem. These were the goals of the 10th Biennial Vincentian Chair of Social Justice Conference, held October 21 at the D’Angelo Center on the Queens campus.
CPS presents: Changing the Game: A Panel on Women Entrepreneurship
On the occasion of the Women’s Entrepreneurship week, on Tuesday, October 17, the College of Professional Studies (CPS) hosted an entrepreneurship industry panel entitled, “Changing the Game: Women Who Play to WIN” in the recently renovated CPS Multipurpose Room.
From Rome, President Gempesaw talks St. John’s Vincentian Mission with EWTN, Global Catholic Television
On a recent visit to St. John’s University’s Rome, Italy, campus, President Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., had the opportunity to discuss the University’s enduring Vincentian mission and the unique experiential learning that takes place at St. John’s, known as academic service-learning, with Juliet Linley, Vatican Correspondent for EWTN, the Global Catholic Television Network which broadcasts in 140 countries.
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10 under 10: Young Alumni Make a Difference
As a Catholic and Vincentian University, St. John’s teaches students that knowledge is especially meaningful when used to make the world a better place. This view is evident in the achievements of the 10 graduates profiled below. Though they earned their degrees less than a decade ago, they are already having a positive impact at work and in their communities.
At Family Weekend, Parents, Siblings, and Students Enjoy Campus Life
Traveling to New York from as far away as California, Texas, and Washington, more than 330 families joined their St. John’s students at the Queens, NY, campus on October 6–8 for the University’s annual Family Weekend celebration.