Announcements

2024 March/April CFSD Newsletter

The Center for Faculty Success and Development (CFSD) Newsletter is distributed electronically several times throughout the academic year. Highlights from this issue include News from the CFSD Article by Michael A. Rizzo, CFSD Teaching Scholar...

March 30, 2024

In Memoriam: Joseph F. Grogan

It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of a family member of one of our colleagues: Joseph F. Grogan Brother of Jacqueline H. Grogan, Ed.D., Associate Provost for Enrollment Partnerships Wake Monday, April 1, from 4 to 8 p.m...

March 27, 2024

Caribbean Writers Series to Sponsor Author Discussion on April 15

Please mark your calendars and attend this year’s Caribbean Writers Series event, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 15, in room 128 of the D’Angelo Center on St. John’s University’s Queens , NY, campus. Dr. Chancy, who was born in Port-au-Prince...

March 26, 2024

In Memoriam: Mary Ellen Guthenberg ’74C, ’77G, ’87MBA

It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of one of our retired colleagues: Mary Ellen Guthenberg ’74C, ’77G, ’87MBA Assistant Dean, Graduate Studies, The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies Services...

March 21, 2024

Journey of Dreams: From Hanoi to New York City

From the bustling streets of Hanoi, Vietnam, I embarked on a life-changing journey to New York City, where I spent my four years of high school and eventually received an opportunity to pursue my education at St. John's University. As a first-gen...

March 21, 2024

Embracing Diversity: A Journey of Cultural Identity and Career Aspirations

I was born and raised in New York City. My mom is Finnish, and my dad is African American. Luckily, growing up in the most diverse borough in one of the most diverse cities in the world, I never felt pressured into “picking a side” regarding my...

March 18, 2024

Invitation to April 8 Vincentian Chair of Social Justice Lecture

Vincentian Chair of Social Justice 2023–24 “Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor” Lecture 5: "Abuse of Creation and Its Effects upon the Marginalized in Oceania" Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. EST Zoom (registration link below) Each year, the Vincentian...

March 15, 2024

In Memoriam: Nina Catapano

It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of a family member of one of our colleagues: Nina Catapano Mother-in-law of Rich Martinez ’01CPS, ’13G Senior Broadcast Engineer Instructional Television, Film, and Radio Center, The...

March 14, 2024

Institute for Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Holding Hybrid Lecture

The Institute for Critical Race and Ethnic Studies is sponsoring a hybrid lecture, “America and Our Collective Responsibility: Manifestos, Media, and White Supremacist ‘Extremist’ Violence” on Monday, March 25, from 1:50 to 3:15 p.m. (please note...

March 13, 2024

In Memoriam: Marie P. Blanchard

It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of a family member of one of our colleagues: Marie P. Blanchard Mother of Weedens E. Blanchard ’94SVC, ’97MBA, ’07PD, ’17Ed.D. Adjunct Assistant Professor The School of Education and The...