St. John’s Partners with Catholic Charities in Social Justice Lecture Series
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the establishment of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ), St. John’s University is producing a series of social justice lectures with the Brooklyn, NY-based social services organization.
Students Donate Food, Other Essentials in Residence Hall Move-Out
A routine, end-of-school-year ritual became an opportunity for St. John’s University students to assist the needy and serve as responsible stewards of the environment. In cleaning out their residence hall rooms after the spring semester, students collected more than 2.5 metric tons of food, clothing, and household goods that were distributed to representatives of the Dax Program to support homeless students; St. John’s Bread & Life food pantry in Brooklyn, NY; and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Long Island.
In Memoriam: Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. ’90HON, 16th President of St. John’s University, Trustee Emeritus
St. John’s University mourns the passing of Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., its 16th President, on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Graduates Reflect on St. John’s as They Prepare to Enter the Workforce
More than 360 students graduated from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) this year. These individuals conquered academic challenges and have also nurtured a broad range of interests and passions, paving diverse paths for themselves. While each is unique, they all possess the requisite skills and fortitude to excel in a dynamic world. Here are thoughts from some students graduating in 2024.
Ozanam Scholars Embrace Faith and Service in Costa Rica Mission
For 27 first-year students at St. John’s University, a 10-day community service immersion in Costa Rica was an ideal way to live out their commitment to the Ozanam Scholars program.
Kelleher Welcome Center Dedicated at Queens Campus
In a fitting tribute to the memory of the late Denis P. Kelleher ’65CBA, ’91HON, Chair Emeritus, St. John’s University Board of Trustees, family, friends, and members of the St. John’s community joined together for the naming of the Kelleher Welcome Center at the Queens, NY, campus.
St. John’s Student-Athletes Share Day of Sports with Special-Needs Students
With a cheerful attitude and a commitment to service, St. John’s University Red Storm athletic community members shared their love of sports with local special-needs students on April 17 at the University’s Queens, NY, campus.
Ozanam Scholar Finds Growth and Adventure at St. John’s
Delaware native and Interdisciplinary Business major Gabe Torres came to St. John’s University looking for an immersive New York experience, and his selection to the Ozanam Scholars program cemented a decision he has never regretted.
St. John’s Students Serve and Learn through Tax-Preparation Program for Needy
St. John’s University students are continuing the institution’s tradition of participation in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax...
St. John’s Students Complete Initiation into the Church through R.C.I.A.
Nineteen St. John’s University students made their commitment to a life of faith by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation at St. Thomas More Church on Sunday, April 7, an uplifting conclusion to almost a year of study and reflection through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.).