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Law School Welcomes Rabbi Yaron Catane, Former Legal Counsel to the Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Rabbi Yaron Catane, who until recently served as Legal Counsel to the Chief Rabbinate of the State of Israel and now deals with religious affairs as a Legal Advisor in the Prime Minister’s Office, visited St. John’s School of Law on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 as a guest lecturer in Professor Keith Sharfman’s seminar on Jewish Law. The visit was sponsored by the Law School’s Center for Law and Religion.
St. John's School of Law Secures Access to Justice Grant to Run Full-Time Pro Bono Program
St. John’s will expand two NYS Courts Access to Justice programs it ran part-time last year under the leadership of Program Coordinator and supervising attorney Helen Wrobel ’94.
Conference Examines Roles of Faith and Science in Healing the Bereaved
The universal experience of grief—and the insights provided by the expanding fields of neuroscience and spirituality—drew almost 250 participants and guests to a bereavement conference at St. John’s University on November 9.
Semester-Long Initiative Brings Politics and Policy-Makers to Life
St. John’s University’s PARTICIPATE ’13 program concluded on November 7, following two months of lively debate and political discussion.
A Milestone Celebration for the Division of Library and Information Science
It was a night of celebration as St. John’s alumni, friends, professors and administrators gathered at the New York City Municipal Archives to honor the 75th Anniversary of the Division of Library and Information Science.
Darryl Gibbs '00 Receives NYSBA's 2014 Diversity Trailblazer Award
The New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion has named Darryl Gibbs ’00 the recipient of its 2014 Diversity Trailblazer Award, which recognizes exceptional efforts to promote the full and equal participation of diverse people at all levels of the legal profession.
Making the Holidays Brighter, Student Volunteers Accept Katie Couric's "Challenge for Change"
Thanksgiving is a time when want is most keenly felt among those in need. St. John's University's commitment to helping others enjoy a happy holiday was on full display in November as more than 100 student volunteers participated in the Katie television show’s "Challenge for Change," which encouraged New Yorkers to collect donated turkeys for needy families.
Preeminent Litigator Roy L. Reardon '54, '00HON Brings Real World Appellate Advocacy Experience to the Classroom
Students in St. John’s Law advocacy programs learn both the theory and practice of effective litigation. Second-year students in the Moot Court Honor Society take a dedicated class on Appellate Advocacy taught by Associate Academic Dean Larry Cunningham and Adjunct Professor Marilyn Filingeri ‘06, both former appellate litigators.
President's First Visit to Staten Island Brings Campus Community Together
Demonstrating a commitment to unity among campuses, Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., S.T.D., president of St. John’s University, addressed more than 100 members of the Staten Island campus community at special brunch at the Kelleher Center.
Wantanee Phuapradit '85GP, '89Ph.D. Sees Pharmacy in a Social Context
For as long as she can recall, Wantanee Phuapradit ’85GP, ’89Ph.D. wanted a career that would allow her to make a significant difference for society. That’s the reason she initially became a Pharmacist, and why today she takes such pleasure from her position as Executive Vice President for Research and Development at Kashiv Pharmaceuticals.