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Vincentian Leaders Convene to Celebrate Past and Prepare for a Hopeful Future of Vincentian Higher Education
As part of the 2016 bicentennial of the arrival of the first Vincentian missionaries to the United States, leaders from the three Vincentian sponsored universities in the United States (Niagara University, St. John’s University and DePaul University) recently gathered in New York City for a two-day conference entitled: “Beyond the Bicentennial: The Promise of Vincentian Higher Education.”
Former Employees Gather at Annual Retirees Association Luncheon
The annual Retirees Association Luncheon brought together approximately 100 former St. John’s employees on Friday, November 4, 2016.
Service-Learning Project Draws Students to Tobin College of Business
The Difference Makers program will conclude on December 5, 2016 with a reception and certificate presentation on St. John’s Staten Island campus.
SI Campus Opens College Readiness Center at McKee High School
“St. John’s University has planted our flag right where we belong—in an educationally underserved school, among high school students who deserve the best,” said Robert Fanuzzi, Ph.D.
Students Attend St. Vincent de Paul Society’s National Assembly
“We had the opportunity to meet with other young Vincentians and learn about how their chapters are fulfilling the Vincentian spirit through various service activities,” said Anarita Lynch ’17C, chapter President.
Dual Degree Student and Ozanam Scholar Blends Passion for the Arts with Commitment to Social Justice
Jeremy Ashton ’17C ‘18G came to St. John’s University from Orlando, FL in the fall of 2013 because he was offered a scholarship through the selective Ozanam Scholars Program.
Focusing on Body, Mind, and Spirit, Alum Helps Veterans Heal
“There are a lot of veterans out there who are really suffering,” said Dan Libby ’09Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director of the Veterans Yoga Project (VYP). “But if you can teach somebody a practice that helps them feel a little less pain—it makes it all worthwhile.”
Law School Reunions 2016
Reunion 2016 was held on November 17th at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. Over 400 alumni from the Classes of 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2011 joined in the festivities.
St. John’s University Partners with Special Olympics New York at Evening of Champions Fundraiser to Support Athletes on Long Island
Special Olympics of New York held its first major fund raiser in Suffolk County, Long Island on November 15th at SimPlay, an indoor multi-sports facility, with St. John’s University participating as one of a host of event sponsors.
Annual Forum Showcases New Technologies for a “21st-Century Education”
“Technology is an investment in the future.” With that message, Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., President of St. John’s, opened the University’s annual Faculty Technology Forum this fall.