Announcements

Recap of the March 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting

In the spirit of information-sharing and with a commitment to fostering openness among the St. John’s University community, we are pleased to share some of the topics, highlights, and action items discussed at the most recent meeting of the Board of...

March 15, 2021

Planning for the Fall 2021 Semester

As we mark the first anniversary since the rapid expansion of COVID-19 forced St. John’s University and the entire higher education community to transition to remote activities, we pause to reflect upon all that the experiences of the last 12 months...

February 01, 2021

2021 James and Eileen Christmas Business Plan Competition

The 2021 James and Eileen Christmas Business Plan Competition will be held on Thursday, April 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. virtually on Microsoft Teams at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business. This year’s top prize for a 15-page business plan is $5,000...

January 21, 2021

Vincentian Chair of Social Justice 2020–21 Lecture Series: “Women of Color in the Academy”

This Webex lecture series aims to explore the inequity and exclusion that women of color experience in the different streams of modern culture. Each presentation is followed by a discussion. Date: Thursday, February 4, 2021 Time: 7–8:30 p.m. EST...

September 30, 2020

International Wrongful Convictions Day Event

Please Join Us! International Wrongful Convictions Day Event When Wrongful Conviction Visits Law Enforcement When: October 2, 2020 at 6pm Where: WebEx Click here to learn more about the event and our presenters!

September 15, 2020

Don’t Cancel That Class Program for Fall 2020

Leadership Development at St. John’s University is offering its services to all faculty members through the Don’t Cancel That Class (DCTC) program. If you must miss a class due to personal or professional obligations, and you cannot find another...

June 10, 2020

Retirement of President Gempesaw

Earlier today, Dr. Gempesaw shared with you the decision he has made, after a 35-year academic career, and with his current contract scheduled to conclude in June 2021, to retire as the 17th President of St. John’s University. As Dr. Gempesaw noted...

June 10, 2020

Retirement Announcement

I am writing to inform you of my decision to retire from my position as president of St. John’s University at the end of my employment agreement on June 30, 2021, concluding a 36-year career in academia. At this stage in our lives, Clavel and I are...

May 13, 2020

Message from the President

I hope you and your family are safe and healthy during this challenging time. As the St. John’s University community continues to experience the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, I write to update you on how St. John’s has responded to this public...

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...