Center for Law and Religion Convenes Its Tradition Project’s Second Meeting
The second meeting of the Center for Law and Religion’s Tradition Project, a conference on “Tradition, Culture, and Citizenship,” took place in New York on November 2-4, 2017
Law School Marks 2017 National Pro Bono Celebration
In October the Law School hosted events to mark the 2017 National Pro Bono Celebration
Pharmacy Fellows at St. John’s Learn from Global Leaders in the Industry
Pharmacy Fellows at St. John’s Learn from Global Leaders in the Industry
St. John's Among Top-30 Universities for Study Abroad Participation
With more than 44 percent of St. John’s undergraduates choosing to earn credit by living and learning in other countries, the University has risen to 27th place nationwide in study abroad participation, according to The Institute of International Education (IIE).
St. John’s Celebrates Grand Opening of Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law
With a cut of a St. John’s red ribbon, Joseph M. Mattone, Sr. ‘53C, ‘55L, ‘93HON officially opened the Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law.
Celebration Marks Official Launch of St. John’s Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy
St. John’s Law alumni, students, faculty, and friends came together recently to celebrate the launch of the Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy.
St. John’s Artists Raise the Bar at 2017 Johnson Trial Competition
Last month, in a unique interdisciplinary collaboration, St. John's art students captured scenes from the Law School's Johnson Trial Competition
Giving Her Campus a “Voice”: Student Launches a Digital “News Hub”
Amanda Marie Ferrandino gave St. John’s Staten Island campus its first news “station” by launching The Bolt Productions, an online hub for podcasts and other media that students produce in the University’s Communication Arts Audio Lab.
The John Dewey Society of The School of Education: Teacher Talk
The John Dewey Society of The School of Education, Staten Island campus, hosted a Teacher Talk entitled Teacher as Writer: Writer as Teacher on October 19th, 2017. Dr. Dennis Carroll a) described the writing landscape, b) unfolded one’s “writing trail,” c) provided supportive strategies, and d) underscored messages that educators must deliver about the art of writing in today’s schools.
SJU Society of Physics Students Wins Prestigious Blake Lilly Prize
When she became President of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) chapter at St. John’s University in her junior year, Rachel Tyo ‘18C wanted to provide “more ways for students to enjoy physics.” Since then, she has worked ceaselessly toward that goal, and her efforts have resulted in the chapter receiving the 2016-2017 Blake Lilly Prize from the national SPS. “Rachel is like the Energizer Bunny,” said Associate Professor Charles Fortmann, Ph.D., who serves as faculty advisor to the SPS chapter. “She never stops.”