Interdisciplinary Sport Alumni: Emmanuel Emery ‘15
St. John’s University Master’s in Sport Management alumni Emmanuel Emery has tailored his career in law to specialize around legal issues in sport. Emery gives a brief overview of how he views the intersection of sport and law.
Liberal Studies Event was a Success!
On September 24th the College of Professional Studies hosted the 2018 LST (Liberal Studies Event). We had about 40 students attend, who learned more about what Liberal Studies, as a Bachelor’s had to offer. They learned more about the Division of English and Speech and what it would be like to be a student in the College of Professional Studies. The event’s focus was on how to help student success and transition into a major of their choice.
Students Attend The Journey Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week has taken over New York City these past two weeks. On September 13, 2018, students from St. John's University had the opportunity to attend The Journey Fashion Show with Dr. Andrea Licari, who is the director of The Fashion Institute and ten of her St. John’s University Fashion Studies students. This event was part of Fashion Week 2018 and was hosted by Malena Belafonte, Harry Belafonte’s daughter-in Law, In Symphony Space, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
IISR’s Fall SJU Sport Analytics Seminar
One of the thrusts of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Sport Research (IISR) is advancing research and exploring applications of sport analytics while simultaneously equipping our students with first-hand knowledge of the field. This fall’s St. John’s University Sport Analytics (SJUSA) seminar is the IISR’s first initiative in the sport analytics space.
Key Leadership Appointments
On September 27, the University announced that Mike Cragg has been selected to lead the Red Storm Athletic Department.
A Look at Commencement Exercises from New York to Rome
St. John’s University’s 148th annual Commencement Exercises, held in May and June, exemplified excellence—and highlighted an enduring commitment to service—as families and friends gathered to commemorate the accomplishments of the Class of 2018.
Watson Fellows Roster Continues to Grow
Two more St. John’s University undergraduates have been awarded the prestigious Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship—a three-year, international internship program funded by the Thomas J. Watson Foundation.
Recent Graduates Selected for Prestigious Fulbright Grants
Two recent graduates of St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were chosen for the highly competitive Fulbright US Student Program.
CPS Dean, Faculty, and Students attend NY Fashion Tech Week
St. John’s University, College of Professional Studies Dean Katia Passerini, Faculty and Students took part in Fashion Week, Sept 2018, viewing the latest Fashion Show of designers, Erica Gray, Gillian Wan, Nicka Bisou, Sascha Hosey and Lumen Couture by Chelsea Klukas. Dr. Andrea Licari was MC for the event.
Digital Dissection Table Provides Deeper Understanding of Gross Anatomy
Students in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will gain a deeper understanding of gross human anatomy, thanks to the installation of new Anatomage virtual dissection tables at St. John’s University’s Queens campus and the Dr. Andrew J. Bartilucci Center.