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Tobin College Helps Students Prepare for Professional Licensure and Certification Exams
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business is thrilled to offer growing options to our graduating students. In a highly competitive labor market better qualifications can make a difference. Hence, we encourage all of our students to enhance their bachelors and masters degrees by getting their professional license and certification. Partnering with organizations such as Becker, the Institute for Internal Auditors (IIA) and the New York Society of Securities Analysts (NYSSA) we are able to help our students obtain a valued CPA license, CIA certification or CFA charter.
An Evening of Appreciation for The Loughlin Society
For the members of The Loughlin Society, supporting St. John’s University is a reflection of their commitment to the values that have helped to shape their lives. Whether they graduated decades earlier or were students just a few years ago, their generosity makes it apparent that St. John’s will always be important to them.
George J. Tsunis '92 Nominated U.S. Ambassador to Norway
President Barack Obama has nominated George J. Tsunis ’92 as the United States Ambassador to Norway. The appointment is pending confirmation hearings in the U.S. Senate.
Team from Moot Court Honor Society Takes Second Place at Emory Competition
A team from the St. John’s Law Moot Court Honor Society took second place at the Emory Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition. The team included David Hommel ’14, Andrew Lee '14, and coaches Elizabeth Shumejda '14 and Donna Aldea ’98. David and Andrew captured the third-best and fifth-best oralist awards, respectively. The team also earned the third-best brief award.
With Exhibit of Alumni Work, Art and Design Department Commemorates 50 Years
More than 150 alumni, art enthusiasts, and members of the St. John’s community attended an opening reception for an exhibit celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the University’s Department of Art and Design at the M. T. Geoffrey Yeh Art Gallery.
Stephen Gold '81SVC Embraces the Human Side of Information Technology
Currently Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at CVS/Caremark, Gold has all of the experience and technical skills that make him the perfect fit for such an important position. But he also has something else – a deep appreciation for the person-centered aspects of his profession that causes him to stand out among his fellow industry professionals.
Exploring Timely Topics at the Forefront of Public Policy and National Debate: Q&A with Adjunct Professor of Health Law Heather M. Butts '97
Heather M. Butts '97 received a BA from Princeton University, an MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health, and an MA in Education from Teachers College at Columbia University
Former Olympian Wilkinson Egwu '82CBA, '85MBA Loves His Sport and His Sport and His University
The road to the Olympics is never easy, but for Wilkinson Egwu ’82CBA, ’85MBA it began with particular difficulties. Egwu grew up in Nigeria, where he frequently had to train without the benefit of the proper facilities or equipment.
Students in Securities Arbitration Clinic Gain Practical Skills and Experience in Dispute Resolution
On Friday, November 22, 2013, students in the Law School’s Securities Arbitration Clinic participated in a mock arbitration at the New York City office of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Arbitrators from FINRA's neutral roster volunteered their time to hear the dispute, running the hearing much like an actual arbitration.
Conference Explores the Complexities and Consequences of Cyberbullying
More than 110 educators, psychologists, and human resources professionals examined “ The Many Faces of Cyberbullying” during a day-long conference held at St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus on November 15.