Eun Chong (EJ) Thorsen '08 Named Queens Courier 2014 Rising Star
She will be honored as one of the borough’s top young professionals at a gala networking event on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Terrace on the Park.
Diary of the Late Thomas McDade '32 Chronicles His Career As Depression-Era G-Man
Within a few months, on Nov. 27, 1934, the fedora-wearing 28-year-old was a "G-Man," gunning the engine of a souped-up Ford, while he and his FBI partner shot it out with "Public Enemy No. 1," Baby Face Nelson, during a wild chase in Barrington, Ill.
Global Pursuits: SJU Inspires Tara Nolan '11MBA
From Italy to New York, young alumna Tara Nolan ’11MBA has pursued her dreams, and she’s quick to point out the role St. John’s played in getting her where she is.
Christmas Spirit on Full Display at Alumni Winter Carnival
Snow covered the ground and fireworks filled the air as alumni, friends and families celebrated the Christmas season at Alumni Winter Carnival!
Supporting Students: A Logical Next Step for Keren Davy ’10TCB
“I received scholarship support while I was at St. John’s, and that money was donated by alumni and friends,” explained Davy, who majored in Marketing. “At the end of the day, I owe so much to the University and our alumni, so it simply feels right to give back and impact today’s students.”
A Brand New Chapter for SJU
Starting this year, an old chant will roar again at Carnesecca Arena: “SJU! SJU! SJU!” It’s all part of St. John’s University’s new brand platform, which was officially launched this academic year and has already swept campus by storm. In addition to the long-awaited return of the “SJU” abbreviation, the brand features a bold, updated look and reintroduces blue into the University’s official color scheme.
A GOLDen Opportunity for Recent Graduates
From now on, recent graduates are as good as G.O.L.D. – “Graduates of the Last Decade,” that is. The acronym, which was recently introduced by the Office of Alumni Relations, encompasses all alumni who graduated with an undergraduate degree within the past 10 years. And, what’s more, there will be special events and discounts available exclusively for this enthusiastic group.
A Hardwood Celebration of BIG EAST Proportions
Anticipation was through the roof as alumni and Red Storm fans celebrated the upcoming season at An Evening with St. John’s Basketball, raising $200,000 in support of St. John’s athletics.
A Year of Milestones for Women’s Soccer
For the second time in its 27-year history, the Red Storm Women’s Soccer team made the big dance. After posting an impressive 11-5-3 regular-season record – including an undefeated mark at home – the squad earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, where it beat the University of Central Florida for the program’s first-ever tournament win.
Administrative Changes at St. John’s
During the past few months four individuals have been named to fill key administrative positions within the University. Russell J. DiGate, Ph.D. was elected by the University’s Board of Trustees to serve as Dean of St. John’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; James O’Keefe, Ph.D. ’79SVC was appointed Vice Provost for the University’s Staten Island campus; Joseph E. Oliva ’91CBA, ’94L , who currently serves as St. John’s General Counsel, assumed additional oversight responsibilities for University Athletics; and Edward M. Kull ’05MBA was named as Acting Vice President for Institutional Advancement.