St. John's University School of Risk Management Hosts Annual "Friends, Educators and Students" Reception in Bermuda

St. John’s University’s School of Risk Management (SRM), a division of The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, will host its Fifth Annual “Gathering of Friends, Educators and Students” on Thursday, May 31st at the Coral Beach and Tennis Club in Hamilton, Bermuda.  This event is made possible through the generosity of Joseph Smetana, alumnus of The College of Insurance.  Invited to the dinner are industry and government leaders, key alumni in Bermuda, guidance counselors and current and prospective students and their parents.

“We have close and long-standing partnerships within the corporate, education and government communities in Bermuda,” said Dr. Ellen Thrower, Executive Director, SRM, and former President of The College of Insurance.  “This annual event provides us with the opportunity to thank our friends and supporters for their generosity over the years and to welcome our newest Bermudian students who are coming to St. John’s in the fall.”  

Guests attending this year’s event will include; Dr. Duranda Greene, President, Bermuda College; and Dr. Larita Alford, Vice President & Chief Academic Officer of Bermuda College.  Also attending from St. John’s University will be Dr. Ellen Thrower, Executive Director, School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science, Mr. Albert J. Beer, the Michael J. Kevany/XL Visiting Professor in Insurance and Actuarial Science Practice and other members of the SRM team. 

About the School of Risk Management:
In June 2001, The College of Insurance merged with St. John’s University, becoming the School of Risk Management (SRM) of The Peter J. Tobin College of Business. Located in downtown Manhattan’s financial district, SRM awards M.B.A. and M.S. degrees in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science disciplines and offers undergraduate degrees with a comprehensive liberal arts core. Through its Center for Professional Education, SRM also provides education, training and consulting services to the industry, governments, and regulators worldwide.

Media invited to attend and cover. Please contact Dominic Scianna, Director of Media Relations   at 718-990-6185 or e-mail inquiries to sciannad@stjohns.edu. For information about St. John’s University visit our web site at www.stjohns/edu/news.