Announcements

Appointment of Interim Chief Diversity Officer

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. André McKenzie as our University’s Interim Chief Diversity Officer. Dr. McKenzie succeeds Nada Llewellyn, Esq., who will be leaving St. John’s on July 1st for a position in the private sector. In his...

May 26, 2021

Updated Mask Guidance - Summer 2021

Based upon the recent changes that were made to mask guidance for fully vaccinated people in New York State, the University is updating its mask requirements for the summer months. We will monitor federal, state and local public health guidance and...

May 21, 2021

Mental Health Awareness Month–Mental Health Matters

Dear Colleagues, As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, it is important to remember that it takes time to work on your mental health and find tools that help you thrive. Change won’t happen overnight. Instead, by focusing on small changes...

May 20, 2021

Have You Entered the Employee Raffle This Month?

Remember to enter the monthly drawing for the Teachers Federal Credit Union employee raffle! Four employees each month win a prize pack that includes a gift card and branded merchandise. The raffle has been held monthly since January, and the final...

May 12, 2021

Family Members 12 and Older Eligible for On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccine

Dear Colleague, Pfizer-BioNTech has received Emergency Use Authorization that expands access for the vaccine to protect against COVID-19 to those who are 12–15 years old. Therefore, we are pleased to share that we will add an additional vaccination...

April 30, 2021

Family Members of Employees Eligible for On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

Dear Colleague, We are pleased to share that we are now opening the COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus to employees’ family members on Monday, May 3 and Tuesday, May 4. We will administer these vaccines to your family member at no charge . This...

April 30, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Dear Colleagues, This past year presented many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. The dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racism forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined, and a lot of us struggled...

March 11, 2021

Power Hour Webinars

Employees are welcome to join us for our live Power Hour webinars ! We bring St. John’s faculty, alumni, and friends to the comfort of your home while exploring a diverse range of topics relating to different industries, providing entertainment and...

March 02, 2021

Support for AAPI Well-Being

We know this continues to be a challenging time. The strain of the pandemic, along with racism and xenophobia, persists. Most recently, a spree of violent attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) has left many grappling with...

February 08, 2021

HR Updates and Reminders

Office of Human Resources (HR) welcomes all employees back for the Spring 2021 semester and writes to share several important updates and reminders. We continue to be thankful for all of your work and perseverance during this unpredictable time. When...