Announcements

Wellness Reminder

We made it through—together! As the University prepares for the Fall 2021 semester, we encourage you to make time this summer for your own physical and mental wellness. Here are a few resources and services to support your efforts. ******************...

July 12, 2021

July Is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Dear Colleagues, To spread awareness of the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness in the United States, the Office of Human Resources would like to offer its support by sharing a variety of resources with our...

June 23, 2021

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...