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May 12, 2021
Family Members 12 and Older Eligible for On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccine
Dear Colleague, Pfizer-BioNTech has received Emergency Use Authorization that expands access for the vaccine to protect against COVID-19 to those who are 12–15 years old. Therefore, we are pleased to share that we will add an additional vaccination...
May 10, 2021
In Memoriam: Jon Cole
It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of a member of the family of one of our colleagues: Jon Cole Brother of Victoria Balkon Director of University Budgets, Office of Business Affairs Services Tuesday, May 11, from 4 to 8 p...
May 06, 2021
In Memoriam: Rev. Richard J. Devine, C.M.
It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of one of our former colleagues: Rev. Richard J. Devine, C.M. Former Dean of the Graduate School of St. John’s College, Vice President of Student Life, and long-time faculty member in...
May 03, 2021
In Memoriam: Nicodemo Aprile
It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of a member of the family of one of our colleagues: Nicodemo Aprile Father of Linda Shannon, J.D. Associate Provost for Administration and Institutional Accreditation Officer Office of...
April 30, 2021
Family Members of Employees Eligible for On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
Dear Colleague, We are pleased to share that we are now opening the COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus to employees’ family members on Monday, May 3 and Tuesday, May 4. We will administer these vaccines to your family member at no charge. This...
April 30, 2021
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Dear Colleagues, This past year presented many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. The dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racism forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined, and a lot of us struggled...
April 28, 2021
Commencement Update
In the two weeks since my last communication regarding Commencement, University personnel have explored and evaluated multiple scenarios for in-person graduation ceremonies at several large outdoor venues: Yankee Stadium and Citi Field. According to...
April 28, 2021
CCPS and Pearl Cohen Launch New Intellectual Property Clinic
Intellectual property is a key aspect in most entrepreneurial undertakings. Unfortunately, academic entrepreneurs and innovators tend to overlook this fundamental factor. In this webinar, Daniel Melman, a St. John’s University School of Law alumnus...
April 28, 2021
Additional Paid Leave Time for Covid-19 Vaccination
Under a recently enacted New York State law, employees may utilize up to four hours of paid leave to receive a single COVID-19 vaccine, and up to eight hours of paid leave to receive a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine (up to four hours per injection). Paid...
April 28, 2021
LGBTQ+ Climate Assessment
Earlier this semester the Office of Equity and Inclusion engaged the Transgender Training Institute to conduct an LGBTQ+ climate assessment. As I read the survey results, I was disheartened to learn about the many negative experiences of our LGBTQ+...