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Students Carry the University’s Mission to Guatemala
Graduate students in Speech Pathology gain real-world experience during a unique study-abroad opportunity that combines classroom learning, practical experience and service to others.
Turning the Page: Elizabeth Austin ’08TCB, ’10MBA Takes Charge of Alumni Chapters
When she first stepped foot onto the Queens campus as a freshman in 2004, Elizabeth Austin ’08TCB, ’10MBA fell in love with New York City. But this Kansas City, MO native also recognized that the big city is just one part of the St. John’s community.
University Welcomes New President
On August 1, 2013 Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., S.T.D. began his first day as Interim President of St. John’s University, succeeding Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. who retired on July 31. Fittingly, Fr. Levesque’s first official act was to celebrate Mass for the University community in St. Thomas More Church.
Brian Jarmain ’98 on a Successful Career Shaped by Serendipity, Persistence, and St. John’s Law Connections
Brian Jarmain ‘98 arrived at St. John’s Law intent on a career in the investment industry. His interest in the field was sparked by his prior work as a corporate paralegal at Davis Polk & Wardwell, where he was exposed to the legal side of investing and lending. At St. John’s, he took classes that related to business, finance, and bankruptcy, including Creditors’ Rights, the Uniform Commercial Code, Corporate Finance, and Banking Law. And, through an amalgam of serendipity, tenacity, and St. John’s connections, he landed his first job in the field during his 1L year.
Support for Catholic Education a Priority at President's Dinner
The 1,153 guests who attended helped to raise $2.9 million to support scholarships for St. John’s students.
Tobin College Helps Students Prepare for Professional Licensure and Certification Exams
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business is thrilled to offer growing options to our graduating students. In a highly competitive labor market better qualifications can make a difference. Hence, we encourage all of our students to enhance their bachelors and masters degrees by getting their professional license and certification. Partnering with organizations such as Becker, the Institute for Internal Auditors (IIA) and the New York Society of Securities Analysts (NYSSA) we are able to help our students obtain a valued CPA license, CIA certification or CFA charter.
An Evening of Appreciation for The Loughlin Society
For the members of The Loughlin Society, supporting St. John’s University is a reflection of their commitment to the values that have helped to shape their lives. Whether they graduated decades earlier or were students just a few years ago, their generosity makes it apparent that St. John’s will always be important to them.
George J. Tsunis '92 Nominated U.S. Ambassador to Norway
President Barack Obama has nominated George J. Tsunis ’92 as the United States Ambassador to Norway. The appointment is pending confirmation hearings in the U.S. Senate.
Team from Moot Court Honor Society Takes Second Place at Emory Competition
A team from the St. John’s Law Moot Court Honor Society took second place at the Emory Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition. The team included David Hommel ’14, Andrew Lee '14, and coaches Elizabeth Shumejda '14 and Donna Aldea ’98. David and Andrew captured the third-best and fifth-best oralist awards, respectively. The team also earned the third-best brief award.
With Exhibit of Alumni Work, Art and Design Department Commemorates 50 Years
More than 150 alumni, art enthusiasts, and members of the St. John’s community attended an opening reception for an exhibit celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the University’s Department of Art and Design at the M. T. Geoffrey Yeh Art Gallery.