Announcements

Award Luncheon Held for Students Honored in Employment (SHinE)

St. John’s University recognized an exceptional group of student workers at a Students Honored in Employment (SHinE) luncheon held in their honor on April 11 in the D’Angelo Center Ballroom. Dozens of invited guests—including student worker honorees...

April 18, 2024

Dealing with Life Transitions

Join members of RESpond and Partner to Engage our Community Team (RESPECT), the University’s bias response team, for a community circle experience, “Dealing with Life Transitions,” centered around building belonging and connection within the...

April 11, 2024

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024: The Road to Your Debut

In recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APHM), St. John’s University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) has organized several events on both the Queens and Staten Island , NY, campuses throughout April. APHM is celebrated...

April 10, 2024

St. John’s University’s Second Annual Lavender Graduation

Thursday, May 9, at 4 p.m. D’Angelo Center Ballroom Light refreshments to follow What is it? The Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous college campuses to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students who...

March 27, 2024

Caribbean Writers Series to Sponsor Author Discussion on April 15

Please mark your calendars and attend this year’s Caribbean Writers Series event, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 15, in room 128 of the D’Angelo Center on St. John’s University’s Queens , NY, campus. Dr. Chancy, who was born in Port-au-Prince...

March 21, 2024

Journey of Dreams: From Hanoi to New York City

From the bustling streets of Hanoi, Vietnam, I embarked on a life-changing journey to New York City, where I spent my four years of high school and eventually received an opportunity to pursue my education at St. John's University. As a first-gen...

March 21, 2024

Embracing Diversity: A Journey of Cultural Identity and Career Aspirations

I was born and raised in New York City. My mom is Finnish, and my dad is African American. Luckily, growing up in the most diverse borough in one of the most diverse cities in the world, I never felt pressured into “picking a side” regarding my...

March 14, 2024

Institute for Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Holding Hybrid Lecture

The Institute for Critical Race and Ethnic Studies is sponsoring a hybrid lecture, “America and Our Collective Responsibility: Manifestos, Media, and White Supremacist ‘Extremist’ Violence” on Monday, March 25, from 1:50 to 3:15 p.m. (please note...

March 08, 2024

“Winds of Change: Women, Traditional Knowledge, and Climate Change with Tarcila Rivera-Zea, Quechua Indigenous Rights Activist”

Tarcila Rivera-Zea is a Quechuan activist from Ayacucho, Peru who is an expert in Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples. She founded the organization Chirapaq (Center for Indigenous Cultures of Peru) which “promotes the affirmation of identity and the...

March 08, 2024

Book Reading with Tembe Denton-Hurst, Culture Writer and Novelist

Tembe Denton-Hurst ’17C, ’18G, Culture Writer and Author, will read from her novel Homebodies , during Common Hour (i.e., 1:50–3 p.m.) on Monday, March 18, in room 206 of the D’Angelo Center. Books will be available for signing.