St. John’s University Honors Outstanding Alumni at Annual Convocation
October brings with it many special events at St. John’s University. It is a time when new students and their families are celebrated, as well as devoted alumni who have maintained a special connection to alma mater.
School of Education Alumnus and Longtime Employee Receives Medal of Honor
At St. John’s University’s annual Alumni Convocation ceremony on Saturday, October 19, Joseph Sciame ’71Ed received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest honor the University can bestow upon an...
The McCallen Society Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting St. John’s
Members of The McCallen recently gathered for their Annual Recognition Mass and Luncheon, a popular event that recognizes the generosity of individuals, both living and deceased, who demonstrate support for the mission of St. John’s University through a planned giving initiative.
In Memoriam: Retired US Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue ’63C, ’85HON
St. John’s University mourns the passing of former US Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Donohue ’63C, ’85HON, who died at home in northern Virginia on Monday, October 14, surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness.
Sunday Supper Honoring HOF Coach Lou Carnesecca ’50C, ’60GEd, ’00HON Tips Off Basketball Season
Sunday Supper with Looie, a premier fundraising event at Russo’s on the Bay in Queens, NY, on Sunday, September 29, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The late September fundraiser is just over 100 days in advance of Coach Carnesecca’s 100th birthday.
St. John’s University to Celebrate Service and Scholarship at 27th Annual President’s Dinner
St. John’s University will hold its 27th Annual President’s Dinner on Wednesday, October 30, at the New York Hilton Midtown. St. John’s President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., will host the University’s premier fundraising event of the year, which begins with a reception at 6 p.m.
St. John’s Summer Concert Series Strikes the Right Chord with Community
St. John’s University’s Office of Alumni Relations’ first-ever expanded series of summer concerts concluded on Tuesday, August 6, with a performance by the Queens Symphony Orchestra (QSO) in The Little Theatre on the Queens, NY, campus.
Alumnus Appointed Next Archbishop-elect of Boston
Pope Francis has named Most Rev. Richard G. Henning ’86C, ’88G as the 10th bishop and seventh archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston, MA. Archbishop-elect Henning is currently the bishop of the Diocese of Providence.
Double Alumna Creates First Endowed Professorship in The School of Education
When the new Nursing Bachelor of Science degree was established at St. John’s, retired educator Mary Carole Schafenberg ’70Ed, ’80PD endowed a scholarship in her mother’s name. This year, she endowed the first professorship in The School of Education (SOE) for Special Education and Autism Education, a cause that is very dear to her.
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.