St. John’s University Celebrates 20th Annual President’s Dinner on October 27th
Rev. Michael J. Carroll, C.M., Sharon F. Hajjar and Dr. John H. Hajjar, Francesca M. Kurre and Frank L. Kurre, and Synchrony Financial to be honored with Spirit of Service Awards
Poverty Conference Seeks Solutions to Homelessness
Reaching out to those in need—especially the homeless—is a cornerstone of St. John’s University’s Vincentian Mission. Equally important is the effort to identify and find solutions to the root causes of the problem. These were the goals of the 10th Biennial Vincentian Chair of Social Justice Conference, held October 21 at the D’Angelo Center on the Queens campus.
CPS presents: Changing the Game: A Panel on Women Entrepreneurship
On the occasion of the Women’s Entrepreneurship week, on Tuesday, October 17, the College of Professional Studies (CPS) hosted an entrepreneurship industry panel entitled, “Changing the Game: Women Who Play to WIN” in the recently renovated CPS Multipurpose Room.
From Rome, President Gempesaw talks St. John’s Vincentian Mission with EWTN, Global Catholic Television
On a recent visit to St. John’s University’s Rome, Italy, campus, President Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., had the opportunity to discuss the University’s enduring Vincentian mission and the unique experiential learning that takes place at St. John’s, known as academic service-learning, with Juliet Linley, Vatican Correspondent for EWTN, the Global Catholic Television Network which broadcasts in 140 countries.
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10 under 10: Young Alumni Make a Difference
As a Catholic and Vincentian University, St. John’s teaches students that knowledge is especially meaningful when used to make the world a better place. This view is evident in the achievements of the 10 graduates profiled below. Though they earned their degrees less than a decade ago, they are already having a positive impact at work and in their communities.
At Family Weekend, Parents, Siblings, and Students Enjoy Campus Life
Traveling to New York from as far away as California, Texas, and Washington, more than 330 families joined their St. John’s students at the Queens, NY, campus on October 6–8 for the University’s annual Family Weekend celebration.
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University Begins New Era
Marking exciting momentum for The Peter J. Tobin College of Business (TCB), 100 members of the University community, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Governors gathered to celebrate the dedication of the Lesley and William Collins Business Analytics Lab and the Paul and Carol Evanson Career Services Center on Wednesday, October 4, at the newly renovated home of the Tobin College on the Queens campus.
Founder’s Week Explores Global Impact of Vincentian Charism
Echoing the passage from Matthew’s Gospel—“I was a stranger and you welcomed me”—St. John’s 23rd annual Founder’s Week celebrated the University’s Vincentian heritage with programs, lectures, and service opportunities evoking the theme of “Welcome the Stranger.”
For Pageant Winner, Service is Second Nature
As a student at St. John’s, Andreia Gibau ’17CPS was passionate about serving the local community.