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Commencement 2021 update
As the conclusion of the spring semester approaches, I write to share with you the planning process for this year’s Commencement Ceremonies. Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, University personnel have explored and examined a wide...
A Message from the President
One of the most alarming and disturbing outgrowths of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a surge of hate crimes, bias incidents, acts of racism, and bullying directed against the Asian community throughout the United States. Especially during the...
The Hospitality Management student chapters of NYU, Penn State and St. John's University will co-host the inaugural HSMAI Greater NY Virtual Global Intercollegiate Spring Conference April 5-8, 2021
The Hospitality Management student chapters of NYU, Penn State and St. John's University will co-host the inaugural HSMAI Greater NY Virtual Global Intercollegiate Spring Conference April 5-8, 2021. This inaugural Virtual Global Conferenc e includes...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...