St. John’s University Celebrates Founder’s Week 2023
St. John’s University will pay tribute to three individuals and three social-service organizations whose values reflect the University’s Vincentian mission and heritage on Tuesday, September 26. The awards will be presented at the annual Vincentian Convocation, which is part of the University’s celebration of Founder’s Week from Wednesday, September 20, through Wednesday, September 27.
Ozanam Scholar Maximizes St. John’s University Experience
Risk Management and Insurance major Grace Comas came to St. John’s University because she saw the opportunity for a college experience filled with endless possibilities. “When I visited St. John’s and researched the school, I saw a future where I could be a business student, a service leader, and a global citizen.”
Renovated Sullivan Hall Offices for The School of Education and Mission Organizations
The twin missions of education and St. John’s University’s Vincentian charism were united on September 11 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the renovated first floor of Sullivan Hall...
Newly Retired Professor to Join Vincentian-Related NGO at UN
Linda Sama, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Global Initiatives and Joseph F. Adams Professor of Management, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, has retired from St. John’s University, but her work with Vincentian-related causes continues.
St. John’s Students and Administrator Recount Joyful World Youth Day Experience
A contingent of St. John’s University students and administrators made the pilgrimage to World Youth Day, returning with joyful stories of celebration, fellowship, and a renewed sense of what it means to be a young person deeply connected to their Catholic faith.
New University Chaplain: “Listening is an Art”
As Chaplain, Fr. Medellin is responsible for the smooth running of Masses and events at St. Thomas More Church. He expects not just to offer sacraments, but serve as a supportive presence to students. Fr. Medellin will also attend a host of events on campus, offering blessings and supporting the Vincentian Mission in any way he can.
Service Trips Enable St. John’s Students to Embrace Vincentian Mission
Although separated by thousands of miles, members of the St. John’s University community were nevertheless united in their commitment to the vision of St. Vincent de Paul through service opportunities offered recently through Campus Ministry’s Plunge program.
St. John’s Employees Embrace a Return to In-Person Service Opportunities
More than 70 St. John’s University employees from the Queens and Staten Island , NY, campuses participated in a special day of service marked by opportunities throughout the local area, on campus, and...
Students Recognize Earth Day with Garden Dedication Ceremony
The St. John’s University community celebrated Earth Day on Friday, April 21, with a symbolic rededication of the organic garden and arboretum on the west end of the Queens , NY, campus. The event...
St. John’s Community Members Complete R.C.I.A. Process
Fifteen members of the St. John’s University community made their commitment to a life of faith by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation at St. Thomas More Church on Sunday, April 16, an uplifting conclusion to almost a year of study and reflection through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.).