Rome Campus Graduate Students Focus on Immigration Issues
Students enrolled in the Master of Arts program in Government and Politics in St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences explored a variety of topics involving immigration this past summer on the Rome, Italy, campus.
Catholic Lecture Speaker Encourages Building a Bridge to Welcome all Catholics
In keeping with the University’s Catholic and Vincentian mission to “embrace the Judeo-Christian ideals of respect for the rights and dignity of every person” St. John’s welcomed the message of Rev. James Martin during his lecture, “Building a Bridge: Reaching Out to LGBT Catholics.”
Graduate Students Reflect on Summer 2018 Internships
Graduate students in the M.A. Museum Administration, Ph.D. World History, and dual M.A./M.S. Public History/Library and Information Science programs secured competitive and prestigious internships for summer 2018 and reflect on the experiences they have gained.
Environmental Studies Program Offers Engaging Slate of Events for Fall 2018
The Environmental Studies program offered two exciting and engaging events for students in the fall 2018 semester: a “Bio Blitz” activity in Captain Tilly Park, and a well-attended lecture by artist Mary Mattingly.
Sustainability Coordinator Featured By GreeNYC
For Government and Politics major Eleni Moukas, sustainability isn’t just “pulp” fiction. A Sustainability Coordinator on the St. John’s Queens campus since April 2017, Eleni is involved with the process of pulping campus food waste for compost to use in the University’s organic garden. She was recently featured in a GreeNYC video about her sustainability efforts on campus.
Alumni Tout Benefits of Global Development and Social Justice Master’s Program
A unique, multidisciplinary program that reflects St. John’s University’s mission of social justice and human rights advocacy, the Master of Arts in Global Development and Social Justice has prepared more than 150 graduates from 36 countries as creative and compassionate leaders ready to address issues of sustainability, development, and justice around the world.
Professor Recognized with Standing Ovation for Service
Beverly Greene, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, received further recognition from the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 44: Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity this summer, when she was presented with its Distinguished Service Award.
History Chair Named AHA Councilor
Associate Professor and Chair of History Nerina Rustomji, Ph.D., has been named Councilor for the Professional Division of the American Historical Association (AHA). Her term as Councilor begins January 2019.
St. John’s Forges Internship Partnership with US National Park Service
Four students were selected for summer internships that were created as part of a recent partnership established by St. John’s and the National Park Service (NPS).
Students Focus on Diversity at Assembly
Three St. John’s University students who serve as members on theSt. Vincent de Paul Society’s Executive Board attended the Society’s 2018 National Assembly this past summer in San Diego, CA. They gathered with more than 700 Vincentians from across the country to commemorate the theme, “One Society Serving in Hope.”