Announcements

“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...

February 23, 2024

Lunch and Learn: Celebrating St. Louise de Marillac

The Vincentian Center for Church and Society will host their annual “Lunch and Learn: Celebrating St. Louise de Marillac” on Thursday, March 14, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in the D’Angelo Center Ballroom. The Ladies of Charity at St. John’s University...

February 22, 2024

NY Yankees Offer Discount for Educators

St. John’s University faculty, administrators, and staff are invited to join the New York Yankees during the week of June 18–23 as they honor all educators and their families and friends during their annual Educator Appreciation week. Each ticket...

February 13, 2024

Third VCSJ Lecture Focuses on Europe

Students from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and St. John’s will discuss “Abuse of Creation and Its Effects upon the Marginalized in Europe,” during the third lecture in the 2023–24 Vincentian Chair of Social Justice series, on Monday, March 4...

February 09, 2024

BJ’s Wholesale Membership—Employee Discount

Now through May 6, BJ’s Wholesale Club is offering St. John’s University employees a special discount on membership. Discounted rates are offered for new and renewing members. See the membership application (PDF) and flyer (PDF) for more details.

February 07, 2024

Fundraiser to Honor Professor's Memory

Join us on Friday, March 15, at 7 p.m. for an evening of celebration and fundraising in loving memory of Robert R. Tomes, Ph.D., Professor, The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies, Division of Arts and Humanities. This...

February 06, 2024

St. John's Celebrates Black History Month

In recognition of Black Heritage Month (BHM), St. John’s University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs has organized a multicampus, in-person celebration organized by departments and clubs from the Queens and Staten Island , NY, campuses. BHM (also...

February 02, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jerrold Ross, Ph.D.

Jerrold Ross, Ph.D. Dean, The School of Education (1995–2014) With deepest regret, we share with you the sad news of the passing of Jerrold Ross, Ph.D., a beloved member of The School of Education family. Dean of The School of Education from 1995 to...

January 29, 2024

Adjunct Professor Nominated for an Academy Award

Filippo Piscopo, an Adjunct Professor in the Television and Film, BS degree program at The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies, served as Director of Photography for the 2024 Academy Award nominated Best Documentary/Short...

January 26, 2024

The Provost's Newsletter: January 2024

Dear faculty colleagues, I hope you all had a restful holiday break. Welcome back to what I believe will be an exciting spring semester. As we continue to provide you with updates through this newsletter, we also welcome suggestions on topics that...