Announcements

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...

March 11, 2024

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...