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St. John’s University will celebrate Women’s History Month with a line-up of events scheduled on the Queens and Staten Island campuses throughout March. 

The Queens campus’ theme: "Women’s Art: Women’s Vision," includes a series of distinguished speakers who will cover topics ranging from violence against women to empowering career and personal advice.   Guest lecturers include Temma Kaplan, Author; Patti Ramey, Educator; Candace Corlett ‘67CBA, President and Chief Operating Officer of WSL Strategic Retail, Co-chair of Network of Executive Women (New York region); and Brent Scarpo, Motivational Speaker, who will share his unique perspectives on women’s issues at a lecture on March 27.

The celebration in Queens concludes on April 1 with the “Blessing of Women Ceremony” and the “Women of Distinction Dinner.”  Clover Hall, Ed.D., Vice President of Institutional Research & Academic Planning at St. John’s will serve as the guest speaker, honoring those women who have dedicated themselves to their work. 

St. John’s University’s Staten Island campus will honor Women’s History Month with a series of events connected to its theme of “We Are Strong, We Are Leaders, We Are Women.” 

A multi-generational panel made up of students, faculty and professionals will discuss women’s joys and concerns, James Weiss will tell the stories of the women who have helped to change the history of New York, and students will share their experiences as women through poetry, song, and spoken word.  An awards ceremony will honor “Women of Achievement” from St. John’s Staten Island campus community. 

The final event on Staten Island, the Second Annual Women’s Workshop, scheduled for March 30, includes an introduction to self-defense, guided mediation and other ways to renew your mind and body. 

For more information about Women’s History Month events on the Queens campus, please contact Nashia Whittenburg at (718) 990-6887.  For events on Staten Island, please contact Kimberly Palmieri at (718) 390-4345.

A detailed list of all events planned for St. John’s Queens and Staten Island campuses is below.

Full list of events forWomen’s History Month Celebrations

Queens
Tuesday, March 18, Council Hall, 12:15 p.m.
“Naming the Violence, Reversing the Shame: Female Activists and Truth Commission in Latin America and South Africa”
The division of Student Affairs, the History Department, and the Women’s Studies Program host guest speaker Temma Kaplan.

Thursday March 13, U.C. Lounge, 12:15 p.m.
“Living like Mama D- Lessons in Community Service and Leadership”
The Division of Student Affairs presents guest speaker Patti Ramey.  This program looks at the life of Mama D, who enriched the lives of thousands of Los Angeles’ homeless and forgotten through sheer determination and a single disability check. Through the use of this powerful documentary, educational guide and accompanying workshop, students will come to understand how the power of one individual can make a difference in the world.

Thursday March 27, Writing Center, 12:15 p.m. 
“Career Conversations: Empowering Women for Career and Personal Success”
12:15 pm- 1:30 pm
Writing Center (library- back area)
The Career Center presents guest speaker Candace Corlett, St. John’s Alumna and COACH, who will facilitate conversations on ways women can advance in their careers and be catalysts for success in their personal lives.  President and Chief Operating Officer of WSL Strategic Retail, Co-chair of Network of Executive Women in the NY region, and mother of 3, Candace will share tips and strategies for turning ambition in to advancement. This presentation will include practical advice on balancing work and family for women at the college level and beyond.

Thursday, March 27, UC Storm Center, 12:15 p.m.
“For Women Only”
The Division of Student Affairs presents guest speaker Brent Scarpo.  “For Women Only” is highly sought after and is the long awaited program that looks at the challenges and issues women face in a male dominated society as presented by a man. Brent Scarpo has a unique perspective on the issues and challenges women face in society and empowers women to make a unique introspection of their lives. Brent has great admiration or women and their role in society for he was raised by a single, divorced mother during a time when it was not fashionable to be so.
 
Thursday, March 27, Marillac Terrace A, 12:15 p.m.
“Women’s Appreciation Dinner”
This dinner is a celebration of women by the distinguished Brothers of Alpha Phi alpha Fraternity, Inc. This evening, we will cater to the needs of all our female attendees. Everything from serving them food and drinks, to giving flowers, we will do everything to make them feel appreciated.

Friday, March 28, Terrace on the Park, 8 p.m.
“The Black and White Ball”
Haraya- Pan-African Students Association presents a lavishing formal event that celebrates the contributions of student leaders, administration, and outstanding organizations within the St. John’s community.

Tuesday, April 1,
“Blessing of Women Ceremony”
St. Thomas More Church, 5 p.m.

“Women of Distinction Dinner”
UC Commons, 6 p.m.

Honoring the Women who have gone above and beyond their duties and have made a difference in our society. There will be a ceremony to bless these women at the St. Thomas Moore church. Following the ceremony, a dinner will be held in honor of these women who have dedicated themselves to their work.  Clover Hall, Ed.D., Vice President of Institutional Research & Academic Planning will serve as guest speaker.

Staten Island
Thursday, March 6, 2008, Kelleher Center, Kiernan Suite, 12:15 p.m.
“Women’s Conversations Across the Generations”
A multi-generational panel of St. John’s women, students, faculty and professional staff, will engage in a conversation about the joys, questions, concerns that are common to all women. This continues the tradition of biblical women of different generations encouraging each other.  

Thursday, March 13, 2008, Campus Center Gymnasium, 12:15 p.m.
“Blessing of Women”
Join us in a celebration of prayer and reflection at our annual Blessing of Women. Listen to the lives and stories of women who have inspired many generations of women on this campus and throughout history.

Friday, March 14, 2008, Campus Center Cafeteria, 5 p.m.
“Women’s Vision through the Arts”
Students are invited to share their own experiences of love, pain, joy and sorrow through spoken word, song, poetry and more.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008, Kelleher Center, Kiernan Suite
“Women of New York”
Presented by James Weiss and the Discover New York Office, this exciting lecture will discuss the many women who have made names for themselves throughout New York. Hear the stories of Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth and Typhoid Mary who have helped to change the history of New York.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Kelleher Center, Kiernan Suite, 7 p.m.
“Women of Achievement”
This ceremony honors the women of our campus who have inspired, motivated and changed their communities and ours. Ceremony will be followed by a dessert reception.

Sunday, March 30, 2008, Kelleher Center, 11 a.m.
“Women’s Workshop”
Students will be able to renew their mind, body and soul while reflecting on the experiences of the month at our 2nd annual Women’s Workshop. Workshop includes Intro to Self-Defense, guided meditation and more.  Spots are limited.