St. John’s University President Engages with Students at Vincentian Chair Lecture and Luncheon
This year’s Vincentian Chair of Social Justice lecture series was launched by St. John’s University President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., with a talk, “Catholic Intellectual Tradition and the University: God, Philosophy, and Catholic Universities.”
Fall Activities Fair Showcases More than 180 Student Organizations
Students from St. John’s University’s undergraduate Schools and Colleges gathered on the Great Lawn of the Queens, NY, campus on September 8 for the annual Fall Activities Fair, where representatives from more than 180 student organizations shared their work and mission with those interested in getting involved.
New Academic Year Celebrated by Honoring and Welcoming Faculty
On the eve of each new academic year—before the bustle that naturally comes with new and returning students—St. John’s University always takes a moment to pause and reflect on the critical contributions made by its faculty, honoring their service and welcoming its newest members.
Annual Move-In Weekend Celebrates the Next Generation of Johnnies
Carrying boxes, carts, and an abundance of enthusiasm, 2,627 resident students moved into St. John’s University’s Residence Village over Labor Day weekend.
New School of Education Graduate Students Bring Enthusiasm to Orientation
The School of Education welcomed an excited group of incoming graduate students at an orientation meet and greet on August 27. The feedback and energy were incredibly positive. Students were excited...
The School of Education Celebrates the Achievements of its Italian American Community Members
Joanne Persico ’93MBA, ’09PD Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball, was recently inducted into the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, August 14, during the 59th Biennial National Convention held at the Grand Cypress Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL.
Changes Made to Bus Routes that Service St. John’s
St. John’s University students who travel to the Queens , NY, campus by bus will notice some changes to their traditional routes when Fall semester classes begin September 3. As part of the...
St. John’s Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Great Lawn Summer Concert
St. John’s University celebrated a quarter-century of music under the stars on Wednesday, August 6, when the Queens, NY, campus hosted the annual Great Lawn Summer Concert.
Western and Asian Cultures are Bridged at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
Nestled amid notable structures that include the D’Angelo Center, St. Albert Hall, and St. Augustine Hall on the Queens, NY, campus of St. John’s University, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall stands out as an iconic structure – a symbol of freedom, independence, and democracy, intended to foster a better understanding of Asian culture.
Capital Improvement Season at St. John’s
Every summer, when St. John’s University students disperse to jobs, internships, study abroad programs, and much-needed vacations, the Queens, NY, campus’s urban oasis uniquely comes alive.