The American Italian Sociohistorical Association Presents: The American Italian Second St. Joseph’s Day Celebration Program Conference Series
The American Italian Sociohistorical Association held its 2nd St. Joseph’s Day Celebration Program Conference Series on Tuesday, April 4th. The conference presented research papers, art, history, and literature all pertaining to Italian American Society and Culture. The event was hosted by CPS Professor and Conference Chair, Dr. Louis Gesualdi, and included professionals from universities and colleges as well as speakers from the Italian American community who all have expertise in Italian American Studies.
Scholars Engaging in Academic Discourse at Consumer Identities & Digital Culture Symposium
On March 28, 2017, the Institute for International Communication and the Division of Mass Communication at St. John’s University hosted an academic symposium on “Consumer Identities & Digital Culture”. The symposium gathered scholars across disciplines to examine notions of identity in consumer culture. Speakers presented a range of research from historical perspectives to industry practices, from policy questions to race, gender and global diversity, across film, television and social media.
SJU Students Contribute to Global Art Project
From the University’s campuses in Rome, Italy, to Queens, NY, nearly 300 St. John’s students are showcasing their creativity this semester as part of a globally-performed art collaboration known as do it.
Three SJU Undergrads Receive Prestigious Gilman Scholarship
“Being exposed to different ways of life— and different outlooks on life— is very important to anyone’s development,” observed Cammi Roberts ’18Ed while discussing her Study Abroad experience.
Vice Provost International Fellowship’s Trip to Rome in the New Year
St. John’s University makes a once unattainable prospect—the opportunity to travel, learn, work and serve around the world—a reality for its students. This January, students from St. John's Staten Island campus spent a week studying abroad in Rome, Italy with support from the Vice Provost International Fellowship Program. Vice Provost Fellows started their “Politics of the European Union” course with Dr. Azzedine Layachi, Professor of Government and Politics, and paid only a $500 program fee and their airfare.
Dean’s International Opportunities Program offers CPS students the chance to learn about Global Security in Business
In January 2017, 13 CPS Seniors participated in the Dean’s International Opportunities Program in Paris, France. This unique global experience sponsored by the Office of Global Studies and the College of Professional Students was led by Associate Professor Jeffrey P. Grossmann and Adjunct Professor Daphne Grossmann.
Students in Dean’s Travel Study Program Explore China’s Legal System and Culture
St. John’s Law students and Dean Michael A. Simons explored China’s legal system, history, and culture through a nine-day Dean’s Travel Study Program held during the January intersession.
Three St. John’s Students Awarded U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to Study Abroad
Alexandra Hicks (CPS), Michelle Huang (CPHS) and Cammi Roberts (SOE) are among over 850 American undergraduate students from 359 colleges and universities across the U.S. selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship...
For SJU Student and Ozanam Scholar, Global Citizenship Means Love
Ozanam Scholars examine and seek solutions to real-world social justice issues, conduct research, complete a capstone project in their senior year, and travel around the world to serve those in need.
SJU Earns Ninth Consecutive Appearance on President's Community Service Honor Roll
For the 20-year-old journalism major, the experience became one of self-discovery.