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April 28, 2021

Additional Paid Leave Time for Covid-19 Vaccination

Under a recently enacted New York State law , employees may utilize up to four hours of paid leave to receive a single COVID-19 vaccine, and up to eight hours of paid leave to receive a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine (up to four hours per injection). Paid...

April 28, 2021

LGBTQ+ Climate Assessment

Earlier this semester the Office of Equity and Inclusion engaged the Transgender Training Institute to conduct an LGBTQ+ climate assessment. As I read the survey results , I was disheartened to learn about the many negative experiences of our LGBTQ+...

April 20, 2021

A Message from the President

Late this afternoon, a jury in Minneapolis, Minnesota announced guilty verdicts against former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. First and foremost, I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family of George Floyd. No...

April 14, 2021

Support for Coping with Racial Stress

The ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused in the death of George Floyd, may cause many people to experience a range of emotions and reactions. The killing of Daunte Wright, 10 miles from where George Floyd was killed, may...

April 14, 2021

A message from the President regarding Commencement

On Monday, April 12, updated guidance was issued from the New York State Department of Health (DOH) regarding “Graduation Celebrations during the COVID-19 State of Emergency.” The DOH guidance is informed by the Centers for Disease Control and...

April 13, 2021

In Memoriam: William Earl Thomas III

It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of one of our former colleagues: William Earl Thomas III Office of Conference Services Services Friday, April 16, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. St. John’s Baptist Church 632 Chautauqua Avenue West...

April 07, 2021

In Memoriam: Evelyn M. Chapas

It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of a member of the family of one of our colleagues: Evelyn M. Chapas Mother of Maryanne Miccio Clerk, Accounts Payable Department Office of Business Affairs Services were privately held...

April 06, 2021

In Memoriam: Michael T. Kennedy

It is with deeply felt sorrow that we advise you of the passing of a member of the family of one of our colleagues: Michael T. Kennedy Brother of Kevin E. Kennedy, Ph.D., Associate Professor/Chair Department of Philosophy St. John’s College of...