Dean of Libraries Selected to Present at the 28th Annual Mortenson Distinguished Lecture
Valeda Dent, Ph.D., Dean of St. John’s University Libraries, has been selected to present at the prestigious 28th Annual Mortenson Distinguished Lecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Faculty Travel Abroad to Make an Impact at Home
Seeking to widen their knowledge of international health and education systems, two St. John’s University faculty members traveled abroad this summer to attend International Faculty Development Seminars offered by theCouncil on International Education Exchange (CIEE).
Professor Recognized with Standing Ovation for Service
Beverly Greene, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, received further recognition from the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 44: Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity this summer, when she was presented with its Distinguished Service Award.
Students Visit The Fashion Institute Museum and Fashion Institute of Technology
Students ventured into Manhattan to visit the Fashion Institute Museum, Fashion Institute of Technology located at 27th St., 7th Ave, New York at FIT to visit two exhibits: FASHION UNRAVELED and PINK.
Nobel Laureate’s Address Focuses on Optimism, Determination, and Enthusiasm
Encouraging students and faculty to “ignore the people who say ‘this cannot be done,’” Nobel Laureate Martin Chalfie, Ph.D., delivered the 2018 Dr. Jaya Haldar Memorial Seminar, “GFP: Lighting Up Life,” in the D’Angelo Center on St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus.
Professor Romano discussed UConn vs Kevin Ollie on Fox 61
Catch Professor Robert Romano on the Stan Simpson show, as he uses his expertise in sport and entertainment law to weigh in on the UConn vs Kevin Ollie discussion.
History Chair Named AHA Councilor
Associate Professor and Chair of History Nerina Rustomji, Ph.D., has been named Councilor for the Professional Division of the American Historical Association (AHA). Her term as Councilor begins January 2019.
IISR’s Fall SJU Sport Analytics Seminar
One of the thrusts of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Sport Research (IISR) is advancing research and exploring applications of sport analytics while simultaneously equipping our students with first-hand knowledge of the field. This fall’s St. John’s University Sport Analytics (SJUSA) seminar is the IISR’s first initiative in the sport analytics space.
CPS, Television and Film Adjunct Faculty Wins Taormina Film Festival for Best Director
Filippo Piscopo, an adjunct faculty in the Division of Mass Communication (College of Professional Studies), Television and Film degree program, and Lorena Luciano won the award for Best Director at the 64th Taormina Film Festival held last July 14-20, 2008 in Sicily
St. John's Welcomes 42 New Faculty Members
With the new academic year officially starting on Wednesday, September 5, we are happy to welcome 42 new faculty members to St. John's University.