Announcements

February Is Black History Month

The theme of this year’s Black History Month is health and wellness. The spotlight is on the legacy of Black scholars, medical professionals, and holistic practitioners with an aim to close the disparity in health care for Black Americans. Did you...

January 18, 2022

Welcome to the Spring 2022 Semester

Welcome back to St. John’s University! I hope that your Christmas break was restful and that you return to campus reinvigorated and ready for new beginnings and a fresh start in 2022. With the arrival of the Spring semester on January 19, we happily...

December 21, 2021

Employee Appreciation Week 2021 Announcement

St. John’s University celebrated Employee Appreciation Week December 6-10 at the Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan campuses. Lunches, compliments of Teachers Federal Credit Union, were served, gifts were given, and employees and their guests...

November 03, 2021

Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month?

In November, we honor the original inhabitants of North America, including the Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. It is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories, and recognize the important...

September 21, 2021

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

This year from September 15-October 15, 2021 we celebrate the members of our Latinx community. It is a time to celebrate the traditions and history unique to the Hispanic and Latin cultures and to recognize the generations of Hispanic-Americans who...

September 03, 2021

Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plan

This communication serves to notify all employees that on August 5, 2021, St. John’s University adopted an Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plan in response to the New York State Department of Labor’s HERO Act. The purpose of this plan...

August 24, 2021

Updated Vaccine and Masking Protocols

The University continues to closely monitor the public health and safety issues associated with COVID-19 and the impact it is having on our community. As we prepare to welcome students back for the fall semester and a return to normal campus...

July 12, 2021

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...

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...