Marketing and advertising students make their pitch
For the last two semesters, 10 students from the Peter J. Tobin College of Business and 12 from the College of Professional Studies developed a complete advertising and marketing communication plan for Tai Pei Frozen Meals and Appetizers for their upper-level marketing course, in preparation for a year-end face off against similar programs from around the country.
Three Tobin ROTC Cadets Recognized at Annual Awards Ceremony
Peter J. Tobin College of Business students Elena Rudy, Nathan Woodcock and Nicholas VanSlyke of the St. John’s University chapter of the Reserve Officers Training Corps were honored for their leadership and service at the Red Storm Battalion Awards Ceremony on April 5.
The American Italian Sociohistorical Association Presents: The American Italian Second St. Joseph’s Day Celebration Program Conference Series
The American Italian Sociohistorical Association held its 2nd St. Joseph’s Day Celebration Program Conference Series on Tuesday, April 4th. The conference presented research papers, art, history, and literature all pertaining to Italian American Society and Culture. The event was hosted by CPS Professor and Conference Chair, Dr. Louis Gesualdi, and included professionals from universities and colleges as well as speakers from the Italian American community who all have expertise in Italian American Studies.
15th Annual Communications Connection a Success
St. John’s University’s Staten Island campus held its 15th Annual Communications Connection on Tuesday, March 21. All Mass Communication majors were invited to attend an evening filled with networking opportunities, and to build connections through St. John’s alumni.
Scholars Engaging in Academic Discourse at Consumer Identities & Digital Culture Symposium
On March 28, 2017, the Institute for International Communication and the Division of Mass Communication at St. John’s University hosted an academic symposium on “Consumer Identities & Digital Culture”. The symposium gathered scholars across disciplines to examine notions of identity in consumer culture. Speakers presented a range of research from historical perspectives to industry practices, from policy questions to race, gender and global diversity, across film, television and social media.
CPS host Cyber Security and Homeland Security Conference on Manhattan Campus
On March 6, The College of Professional Studies hosted its first ever conference on Homeland Security and Cyber Security titled: “Using Scenario Building and Simulation Technologies for Educating Next Generation Homeland Security and Cyber Security Professionals”.
Transformed by St. John’s, Alumna Enjoys Decades of Career Success
The daughter of a seamstress and a janitor, Augusta Sanfilippo ’85SVC, ’94MBA worked three jobs to put herself through SJU—where she had a life-changing experience when she happened upon the University’s computer lab.
Three SJU Undergrads Receive Prestigious Gilman Scholarship
“Being exposed to different ways of life— and different outlooks on life— is very important to anyone’s development,” observed Cammi Roberts ’18Ed while discussing her Study Abroad experience.
Academic Trip to Vienna: Students of International Communication Participating in 2017 Vienna UN Conference
At the beginning of the 2017 Spring semester, a research team of graduate students of the International Communication program and Prof. Minna Aslama Horowitz traveled to Vienna, Austria, to participate in the 2017 Vienna UN Conference - Implementing the 2030 Agenda.
Study Visit to China: Graduate Students of International Communication Exploring Cities in Global Economy
During the 2017 winter intersession, a group of master's students of the International Communication program explored Beijing and the Island of Hainan on their study visit to China.