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.
Alumnae Guide Students Towards Future Success
All young people face challenges as they enter the workforce for the first time, and those challenges can be particularly daunting for women. Fortunately, St. John’s alumnae have not forgotten what it was like when they began their careers after graduation. Their willingness to mentor the students who may soon follow in their footsteps is a way to remain connected to the University that has played such an important part in their lives.
Alumni Generosity is Par for the Course
At Golf to G.O.L.D.: Around SJU in 9 Holes, students learned about alumni generosity and how they can utilize the St. John’s network to further their careers. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and University Career Services, the event featured a nine-hole mini-golf course set up across the Great Lawn, with fun facts at each hole.
Alumni Take an Active Role in University Recruitment
For many alumni, their connection to the University doesn’t end at graduation. They enjoyed their experiences as students, and are grateful for the role that St. John’s continues to play in their lives. One of the ways in which an ever-increasing number have chosen to show their pride in the University is by sharing it with potential students as members of the St. John’s Alumni Recruitment Team (START).
From DC to Wall Street, Alumni Provide Unique Perspective
Nothing compares to working on Capitol Hill or the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. And thanks to Alumni Insider’s View (AIV)…Programs throughout the fall semester, students had an opportunity to travel to these iconic locations and gain firsthand insight from alumni professionals.
Golfers Support Scholarship for St. John’s Students
When St. John’s alumni enjoy the many University sponsored opportunities to get together for a day of golf, they’re doing more than simply engaging in friendly competition while trying to make that elusive hole-in-one. Their support is providing much needed financial assistance to deserving students seeking to pursue their St. John’s education.
History in the Making: Lapchick Statue Coming to Campus
The late Joe Lapchick holds a special place in St. John’s Men’s Basketball history. And through the generous efforts of alumnus Kevin Reed ’75C, this former head coach’s legacy will soon be on full display on the Queens campus.
Hoops Season Tips off in Style
It’s showtime! A packed house of 5,308 fans came out to Carnesecca Arena for the Red Storm Tip-Off, celebrating the start of the college basketball season.