Announcements

In Memoriam: Shantha Balakrishnan

It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of a family member of one of our colleagues: Shantha Balakrishnan Mother of Uma Balakrishnan, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Government and Politics Services were privately...

March 08, 2024

“Winds of Change: Women, Traditional Knowledge, and Climate Change with Tarcila Rivera-Zea, Quechua Indigenous Rights Activist”

Tarcila Rivera-Zea is a Quechuan activist from Ayacucho, Peru who is an expert in Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples. She founded the organization Chirapaq (Center for Indigenous Cultures of Peru) which “promotes the affirmation of identity and the...

March 08, 2024

Book Reading with Tembe Denton-Hurst, Culture Writer and Novelist

Tembe Denton-Hurst ’17C, ’18G, Culture Writer and Author, will read from her novel Homebodies , during Common Hour (i.e., 1:50–3 p.m.) on Monday, March 18, in room 206 of the D’Angelo Center. Books will be available for signing.

March 05, 2024

Recap of the February 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting

We are pleased to share some topics, highlights, and action items discussed at the St. John’s University Board of Trustees meeting held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. We will continue to share additional information on these and other initiatives...

March 04, 2024

Campus Recreation Center and Basketball Practice Facility

This week, you will receive an Internal Communication summarizing the most recently held meeting of the St. John’s Board of Trustees. An important agenda item discussed and approved by the Board – and of particular interest to our students – is a...

February 28, 2024

Submission Deadline Approaching for James and Eileen Christmas Business Plan Competition and Pitch Event

The deadline for submissions to the 2024 James and Eileen Christmas Business Plan Competition and Pitch Event is Wednesday, March 6. The Peter J. Tobin College of Business and the St. John’s University Office of Alumni Relations invite all students...

February 28, 2024

Student Research Conference to Be Held April 9–10

We are pleased to announce that the St. John’s University’s Student Research Conference will be held on April 9 –10. The broad diversity of fields and areas of research performed by students and faculty is one of the primary ways that St. John’s...

February 23, 2024

Lunch and Learn: Celebrating St. Louise de Marillac

The Vincentian Center for Church and Society will host their annual “Lunch and Learn: Celebrating St. Louise de Marillac” on Thursday, March 14, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in the D’Angelo Center Ballroom. The Ladies of Charity at St. John’s University...

February 22, 2024

NY Yankees Offer Discount for Educators

St. John’s University faculty, administrators, and staff are invited to join the New York Yankees during the week of June 18–23 as they honor all educators and their families and friends during their annual Educator Appreciation week. Each ticket...

February 14, 2024

Deadline Extended for Research Grant Applications

The Institute for Critical Race and Ethnic Studies is extending the deadline for application submissions for the Community Research Partnerships (CRP) programs. The institute invites members of the St. John’s University community (i.e., graduate...