Katia Passerini, Ph.D., PMP
Spring Reflections: The Importance of Research
On the occasion of the release of our Spring newsletter, I would like to share some reflections by travelling back to our first newsletter in Fall 2016 in which I referred to one of my favorite quotes from Kurt Lewin (paraphrased): it takes a lot of theory to make a good practice. And travel back we must since I want to share with you, students, alumni, faculty, and friends, our most recent journey towards increasing relevance and rigor in our academic programs....
Doo Wop takes center stage in the College of Professional Studies
On February 8th, Doo Wop took center stage in the Communication and Collaboration Commons during CPS's seventh Research Forum.
Professor Yevgenia Nayberg wins Sydney Taylor Silver Medal
The College of Professional Studies is pleased to announce that Professor Yevgenia Nayberg, Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Mass Communication, has won the Sydney Taylor Silver Medal for Young Readers for her illustration work in the book Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva.
Students Thrive through Mentoring Program
The growing success of the St. John’s University Student And Faculty Engagement (SAFE) program was celebrated by more than 80 members of the University community at a recognition dinner held on the Queens, NY, campus on November 15.
Students Pitch Business Ideas to Industry Leaders at University Competition
Tapping the entrepreneurial spirit at St. John’s, the College of Professional Studies (CPS) launched its first Pitch Johnny Competition, allowing students to pitch their business ideas to industry professionals and compete for a grand prize.
Ireland Added to St. John’s University’s Signature Study Abroad Program
Starting in spring 2018, St. John’s students can experience Ireland through the addition of historic Limerick as one of the three European cities included in the University’s popular Discover the World: Europe program.
St. John’s Dance Team Takes Top Honors at National Competition
St. John’s University’s Dance Team took home first-place honors for their game day routine and second place in the hip-hop competition at the 2018 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, held January 12–14 in Orlando, FL.
St. John’s Unveils Statue Honoring Basketball Legend Joe Lapchick
Dedicating a permanent memorial to a towering figure in Red Storm and American basketball history, St. John’s University unveiled an 11-foot-six-inch bronze statue of the late and legendary men’s basketball Coach Joe Lapchick.
St. John’s Students Succeed at FOX Sports University Challenge
Students in St. John’s University’s Sport Management program gained real-world experience last semester by pitching executives from the FOX Sports Brand Activation Team unique and creative ways to connect brands with fans during the 2019 US Open in Pebble Beach, CA, and the 2019 US Women’s Open in Charleston, SC.
St. John's University Christmas Card 2017
A special holiday message.