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.
Difference Makers Completion Ceremony
On Tuesday, January 30th, nearly 200 high school students, parents, teachers and principals, and not-for-profit partners joined the St. John's University, Staten Island Campus community to celebrate their completion of the Difference Makers program, a Staten Island campus based civic engagement initiative that transforms high school students’ community service into college readiness with the help of St. John’s University community partnerships.
Dean’s Travel Study Program Returns to China
St. John’s Law students, alumni, faculty, and administrators explored China earlier this month as participants in the intersession Dean’s Travel Study Program.
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.
St. John’s University Celebrates Faculty Excellence
At a recently held appreciation dinner, newly tenured and promoted faculty were recognized for their professional achievement and commitment to the academic excellence and mission of St. John’s University.
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.
Advances in Teaching Technology Showcased at St. John’s Forum
Exploring the new, state-of-the-art technologies used to strengthen teaching and research at St. John’s, more than 100 members of the University community attended the third annual Faculty Technology Forum on the Queens, NY, campus.
John Q. Barrett Quoted Widely on Mueller Investigation
Professor John Q. Barrett, who worked for the independent counsel who investigated the Iran-Contra affair, is a go-to expert for reporters covering special counsel Robert S. Mueller III's investigation into Russia's interference with the 2016 election.
Staten Island Campus Library Opening Reception "Renaissance: Five Years After Sandy"
You are cordially invited to the Opening Reception at the Loretto Memorial Library, the Staten Island Campus on Saturday, October 21st, 2-5p.m. Five years ago Hurricane Sandy devastated Staten Island. The resilience of Island residents is exemplified by images on display in this exhibit. Despite the pockets of abandoned houses and half-completed shoreline projects, there has been recovery as well. Development and population growth are evident Island-wide. All the works on display are created by members of the Creative Photographers Guild and St. John’s University students of Professor Frisch-Cherniak.