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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.
Stephen Gold '81SVC Embraces the Human Side of Information Technology
Currently Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at CVS/Caremark, Gold has all of the experience and technical skills that make him the perfect fit for such an important position. But he also has something else – a deep appreciation for the person-centered aspects of his profession that causes him to stand out among his fellow industry professionals.
Exploring Timely Topics at the Forefront of Public Policy and National Debate: Q&A with Adjunct Professor of Health Law Heather M. Butts '97
Heather M. Butts '97 received a BA from Princeton University, an MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health, and an MA in Education from Teachers College at Columbia University
Former Olympian Wilkinson Egwu '82CBA, '85MBA Loves His Sport and His Sport and His University
The road to the Olympics is never easy, but for Wilkinson Egwu ’82CBA, ’85MBA it began with particular difficulties. Egwu grew up in Nigeria, where he frequently had to train without the benefit of the proper facilities or equipment.