Turning the Page: Elizabeth Austin ’08TCB, ’10MBA Takes Charge of Alumni Chapters
When she first stepped foot onto the Queens campus as a freshman in 2004, Elizabeth Austin ’08TCB, ’10MBA fell in love with New York City. But this Kansas City, MO native also recognized that the big city is just one part of the St. John’s community.
University Welcomes New President
On August 1, 2013 Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., S.T.D. began his first day as Interim President of St. John’s University, succeeding Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. who retired on July 31. Fittingly, Fr. Levesque’s first official act was to celebrate Mass for the University community in St. Thomas More Church.
Brian Jarmain ’98 on a Successful Career Shaped by Serendipity, Persistence, and St. John’s Law Connections
Brian Jarmain ‘98 arrived at St. John’s Law intent on a career in the investment industry. His interest in the field was sparked by his prior work as a corporate paralegal at Davis Polk & Wardwell, where he was exposed to the legal side of investing and lending. At St. John’s, he took classes that related to business, finance, and bankruptcy, including Creditors’ Rights, the Uniform Commercial Code, Corporate Finance, and Banking Law. And, through an amalgam of serendipity, tenacity, and St. John’s connections, he landed his first job in the field during his 1L year.
An Evening of Appreciation for The Loughlin Society
For the members of The Loughlin Society, supporting St. John’s University is a reflection of their commitment to the values that have helped to shape their lives. Whether they graduated decades earlier or were students just a few years ago, their generosity makes it apparent that St. John’s will always be important to them.
George J. Tsunis '92 Nominated U.S. Ambassador to Norway
President Barack Obama has nominated George J. Tsunis ’92 as the United States Ambassador to Norway. The appointment is pending confirmation hearings in the U.S. Senate.
With Exhibit of Alumni Work, Art and Design Department Commemorates 50 Years
More than 150 alumni, art enthusiasts, and members of the St. John’s community attended an opening reception for an exhibit celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the University’s Department of Art and Design at the M. T. Geoffrey Yeh Art Gallery.
Stephen Gold '81SVC Embraces the Human Side of Information Technology
Currently Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at CVS/Caremark, Gold has all of the experience and technical skills that make him the perfect fit for such an important position. But he also has something else – a deep appreciation for the person-centered aspects of his profession that causes him to stand out among his fellow industry professionals.
Former Olympian Wilkinson Egwu '82CBA, '85MBA Loves His Sport and His Sport and His University
The road to the Olympics is never easy, but for Wilkinson Egwu ’82CBA, ’85MBA it began with particular difficulties. Egwu grew up in Nigeria, where he frequently had to train without the benefit of the proper facilities or equipment.
St. John's and Edward M. Kull '05MBA Honored by Police Athletic League
Citing a “commitment to New York City’s children and their impact on the urban landscape,” the Police Athletic League (PAL) honored St. John’s University and Edward M. Kull ’05MBA, acting vice president for institutional advancement, at their Eighth Annual Real Estate and Construction Luncheon on November 20.
An Evening of Memories for Former Track and Field Olympians
For many college athletes, the dream of one day participating in the Olympics is what motivates them through the lonely and often grueling hours of practice. The need to balance the requirements of a rigorous academic program with the demands of their sport is never easy, but for the members of the St. John’s University Track and Field program who ultimately performed on the world stage, the gain definitely outweighed the pain.