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July 05, 2023

Employees Celebrate Juneteenth

All employees were invited to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday this year with a festival held on June 15 on the Queens , NY, campus. Organized by the Office of Multicultural Affairs , employees who stopped by the lawn adjacent to Sun Yat Sen Memorial...

June 01, 2023

Years of Service

St. John’s University is ever grateful for its employees’ commitment and dedication. Earlier this year, the Office of Human Resources announced a new Years of Service program to recognize faculty , administrators, and staff who celebrate five-year...

June 01, 2023

June is Pride Month

June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month , commemorating the first Pride protest that was led outside the Stonewall Inn in New York in 1969. Like with any identity, feeling different or unaccepted can be a significant risk factor for mental health struggles...

May 31, 2023

Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration

All employees are invited to a Juneteenth celebration on Thursday, June 15 to celebrate the day of freedom of African-Americans. Enjoy some food, play some games, take in the outdoors, learn about Juneteenth, and share some time with your St. John's...

May 25, 2023

Dr. Jie Xu Published in a Top Tier Journal

Dr. Jie Xu , an Assistant Professor in Division of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security, recently published in Criminology and Public Policy , the highest-ranking journal in criminal justice. The research article titled “Licensed firearm dealers...

May 17, 2023

Reminder: Summer Workweeks Start June 2

I am pleased to announce that Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. , President, has approved a modified work week schedule for Summer 2023. Administrators and staff will have 10 Fridays off this summer. The University will be closed on Fridays beginning on...

May 17, 2023

Vincentian Mission Certificate Program (VMC) Day of Service

Join your colleagues in the St. John’s community on Thursday, May 25, as we return to our Vincentian Mission Certificate (VMC) Program tradition of offering a VMC Day of Service for St. John's employees! Various in-person service opportunities are...

April 20, 2023

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Office of Human Resources wants employees to know that we offer many free resources to support their mental health. Our mental health helps us to focus at work, overcome obstacles, realize our potential...