- Home
- Announcements
May 27, 2020
Planning for the Fall 2020 Semester
It has been almost three months since St. John’s University closed its campuses in accordance with stay-at-home orders to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As states across the nation are gradually opening up, higher education...
May 01, 2020
Return to Campus Task Force
Like many communities across the nation, the St. John’s University community has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We keep in our thoughts and prayers our community members who passed away, those who have lost loved ones, those who are...
April 24, 2020
Information Security Updates
With the shift to a remote workforce and online instruction, it is more critical than ever to remain diligent about cybersecurity. Please remember to read emails carefully and do not click links or respond to questionable contacts or strange emails...
April 08, 2020
A Message from the President During Holy Week
During this time of Holy Week, we are confronted with the fragility of our human lives as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In response to the disruption and uncertainty caused by this global public health crisis, St. John’s had to make hard...
March 27, 2020
Tips for Working Remotely
The global spread of COVID-19 has introduced a time of great change, including the University’s transition to a remote workforce. We recognize that telework arrangements may require some adjustments to your usual way of working, so the Office of...
March 16, 2020
Transition to a Remote Workforce and Workplace
As the entire St. John’s University community continues to adjust to the new and ever-changing realities of maintaining business operations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis, I am writing to inform you that effective immediately...
March 13, 2020
Urgent Coronavirus Update
Since our last communication, the University has learned that we have an employee who has tested positive for COVID-19. Late this afternoon, the employee notified their supervisor of their status and the University has consulted with the Department...
March 13, 2020
A Message from Dr. Gempesaw
At this time of great anxiety and disruption caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), I write to personally express my heartfelt gratitude to the members of the St. John’s University community who have been working tirelessly to address and respond to...
March 08, 2020
CORRECTED DATES: Coronavirus Update (COVID-19)
Dear Faculty, Administrators, and Staff, We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation with regard to our University community and we would like to provide you with an update. Classes will resume without interruption tomorrow, Monday March 9, as...
February 27, 2020
Coronavirus Update
As spring approaches, many in the St. John’s community plan to travel for vacations, educational excursions, and service opportunities. It is important to draw your attention to the presence of the novel coronavirus , or COVID-19, across the globe...