1969: One Giant Year for the Ages
A half century ago, a series of monumental events took place over the course of one calendar year that would change the world and leave an indelible mark on history as one of the most culturally defining years to date. In this four-part series, we take a look back at life in 1969, as well as the people, places, and events of that year and their impact on society and the St. John’s community.
Students Participate in Annual Service Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Pope Francis wrote that “making a pilgrimage is one of the most eloquent expressions of faith.” A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey to a place made holy by a heavenly encounter. From May 24 through June 3, St. John’s University students Paul Espiritu, Samantha Melendez, Keyla Peyano, and Theresa Vogel had the opportunity to visit one of those very special places: Lourdes, France.
Rome Commencement Exercises Celebrate Service and Mission
During St. John’s University’s 23rd annual Rome Commencement Exercises, graduates were touched by messages of hope, love, and tolerance. Most importantly, they were called upon to use their knowledge...
Physics Student to Intern in Paris
Christopher Valdes, a physics major at St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will journey to Paris, France, this summer as one of only eight students selected from across the nation to...
Grand Alumni Homecoming Weekend: Johnnies Join Together to Celebrate
Traveling from both near and far, St. John’s University alumni, their families, and friends returned to alma mater on May 30 through June 2 for the University’s largest alumni gathering—the fourth...
Commencement Season Celebrated
St. John’s University’s annual Commencement Exercises, held in May and June on the Queens, NY, and Rome, Italy, campuses, featured speakers who highlighted the virtues of hard work, leadership, and...
English Ph.D. Student Wins Prestigious Ben Rafoth Grant
English Ph.D. candidate Anna Cairney has been awarded the International Writing Centers Association (IWCA) Ben Rafoth Graduate Research Grant for her dissertation research, which focuses on editorial paradigms of writing support. Anna is interested in how advanced writing is nurtured in the university, specifically looking at the role of writing centers in supporting doctoral students. Nancy Alvarez ‘19PhD also won the Ben Rafoth Grant in 2017.
Carvens Lissaint ’14CPS Stars in Hamilton
Taking to the stage eight times weekly at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, Carvens Lissaint ’14CPS plays George Washington in the international smash hit Hamilton. It was only a few years ago that he was pursuing his Bachelor of Science degree in Dramatic Arts, Film and Television at St. John’s University.
Caribbean Writers Series Welcomes Haitian-American Author and Activist
Through spoken words and song, noted Haitian-American professor, anthropologist, poet, feminist, performance artist, and activist Gina Athena Ulysse, Ph.D., delivered a poignant keynote address at the 14th Annual Caribbean Writer’s Series in The Little Theatre at St. John’s University on Thursday, February 7.
Plunge Experience a Leap of Faith
Rather than spend their winter break relaxing after a busy semester, a group of St. John’s students traveled to places like Houston, TX; St. Louis, MI; and Philadelphia, PA, for a week of outreach, advocacy, accompaniment, construction, and community building as part of the University’s Plunge Program.