Good Reads: The Favorite Books of St. John’s Faculty—Rev. Patrick S. L. Flanagan, C.M., Ph.D.
A good book is food for the mind and soul. In this recurring series, St. John’s faculty share some of the titles and authors on their “must read” lists that are sure to challenge, stimulate, and delight.
Bishop-Elect a Proud Alumnus of St. John’s University
When Rev. Kevin J. Sweeney ’92C received word that Pope Francis appointed him the next Bishop of Paterson, NJ, he was taken aback by the news but knew his path was clear.
St. John’s Recognizes Earth Day at its Half-Century Mark
Each year on April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day. This global event, now in its 50th year, was created to spark awareness of rampant pollution and call for robust solutions to save the planet for future generations.
Annual Relay For Life Event Goes Virtual
Undeterred by the adversity in the current socially-distanced world, nearly 400 St. John’s students pledged to do their part to fight cancer by participating in Relay For Life, which took place online from April 13 through 17.
Feeling Connected While Away from Campus
St. John’s University is a vibrant community comprised of current and future students, faculty, administrators, staff, and alumni. While our campuses have transitioned to remote learning/working at this time, there are still plenty of ways to feel connected to the University from the comfort of your home.
In Uncertain Times, Alumni Reassured They Can Count on St. John’s
With the world in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis, students employed at St. John’s Phonathon Call Center are reaching out from their homes to check on the well-being of the University community’s most vulnerable population—older alumni.
Using 3-D Printers to Make PPE, Max Hergenrother Embodies a Spirit of Service
On a quiet, tree-lined street in Glen Head, NY, behind the closed door of a home office, a steady hum emits from six 3-D printers. Constantly watching over the progress is Max A. Hergenrother...
Lost and Found Efforts Highlight Public Safety’s Vincentian Mission
It is widely known and appreciated that the Department of Public Safety at St. John’s University strives 24/7 to ensure the security of the entire University community. What is lesser known is that...
Open for Business: A Wide Range of Online Services Ensures St. John’s Students Remain Engaged during Global Health Crisis
As the world delves into uncharted waters coping with COVID-19, St. John’s commitment to ensuring student success for its more than 21,700 students is stronger than ever. When the University decided...
St. John’s Donates Much-Needed Medical Supplies to NewYork Presbyterian-Queens Hospital
On a recent, bright, early morning at St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus, three Department of Public Safety officers, joined by an administrator and a Department of Campus Facilities and Services worker, loaded more than 50 boxes of classroom medical supplies into campus vehicles and transported them to nearby NewYork Presbyterian-Queens Hospital.