Choral Group Rings in New Year with Performance for Pontiff
Members of St. John’s University’s Mixed Chorus knew their trip to sing in Italy would be a glorious experience, but nothing could have prepared them for a surprise visit from Vatican City’s most influential resident.
St. John's Mourns the Loss of Pamela Shea-Byrnes, D. Min.
A commitment to service, nourished by the values she found at St. John's, was to define her life.
Community Embodies Christmas Spirit through Sponsor-A-Family 2013
Volunteers from the SJU community spread Christmas cheer to families in need this holiday season through the Sponsor-A-Family program.
Midnight in Manhattan: Social Change on the Streets of the City
A few stray garbage wrappers tumble down Lexington Avenue, the brisk night wind whipping them towards the corner of 54th Street. It’s a chilly evening in Manhattan, and Eddie stands huddled near the subway entrance, cold and hungry.
Students Carry the University’s Mission to Guatemala
Graduate students in Speech Pathology gain real-world experience during a unique study-abroad opportunity that combines classroom learning, practical experience and service to others.
Around the Globe, Ozanam Scholars Make a Difference
"We want students to understand what that means by exploring new cultures, then taking what they've learned and applying it here."
Conference Examines Roles of Faith and Science in Healing the Bereaved
The universal experience of grief—and the insights provided by the expanding fields of neuroscience and spirituality—drew almost 250 participants and guests to a bereavement conference at St. John’s University on November 9.
Making the Holidays Brighter, Student Volunteers Accept Katie Couric's "Challenge for Change"
Thanksgiving is a time when want is most keenly felt among those in need. St. John's University's commitment to helping others enjoy a happy holiday was on full display in November as more than 100 student volunteers participated in the Katie television show’s "Challenge for Change," which encouraged New Yorkers to collect donated turkeys for needy families.
President's First Visit to Staten Island Brings Campus Community Together
Demonstrating a commitment to unity among campuses, Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., S.T.D., president of St. John’s University, addressed more than 100 members of the Staten Island campus community at special brunch at the Kelleher Center.
"Educational Justice: Opportunity, Inclusion and Social Equity for All"
More than 260 educators, students and observers came together to examine ways of securing educational equity for learners at all levels during St. John’s University’s Eighth Biennial Vincentian Chair of Social Justice Conference on Saturday, October 26.