Monday, April 8, 2024
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Thank A Donor Day 2024
Five Endowed Scholarship recipients met with their scholarship donor, John “Jack” P. Clarke, Esq. ’55CBA, ’57L, Visiting Professor and Chair, Department of Law, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, on April 8. The students, who are all in the five year graduate program, included Madison Able-South, Carmelo Acquista, John Pederson, Mark Sclafani, and Jermy Singh.
“It is really important that students get to see their donor in person to learn about who gave them an opportunity to continue their higher education journey and become successful Vincentian citizens in our global world,” said Sammantha McCalla ’99CBA, ’01MBA, ’20Ph.D., Director of Stewardship. “Donors also get to meet their beneficiaries and see firsthand the real-world return on their investment and hear their stories. It’s not just about the money, it’s about the people. These encounters between donors and students are integral in keeping St. John’s mission alive for generations to come.”
The students discussed their current classes, internships, and goals, and Prof. Clarke shared the successes of several of his former students who are now chief executive officers, chief finance officers, and partners in law and accounting firms. Several are even current members of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees at St. John’s University. The recipients also shared their St. John’s experiences and Prof. Clarke discussed his educational background and why he chose to become an Endowed Scholarship donor.
He impressed the students not only with is extensive knowledge of St. John’s history, but with all that he has witnessed in the world. “I can’t believe he saw Jackie Robinson break the color barrier in baseball,” said Jermy.
The meeting ended with advice, laughs, and well wishes as the students looked forward to graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Contact Us
Sammantha O’Brien McCalla ‘99CBA, ‘01MBA, ‘20Ph.D.
Director of Stewardship
718-990-6038
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