From May 24 through June 3, four St. John’s University students had the opportunity to take a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France.
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An Experience of Poverty to Raise Awareness for Students
by Emily McIntyre, St. John's University | April 27, 2019 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses | 0 Comments
St. John’s University students, faculty, administrators, and staff participated in “The Poverty Experience,” an hour-long simulation to raise awareness.
Plunge Experience a Leap of Faith
by Emily McIntyre, St. John’s University | April 13, 2019 | News | 0 Comments
St. John’s students traveled for a week of outreach, advocacy, accompaniment, construction, and community building as part of their Plunge Program.
Vincentian University Presidents Meet at Adamson
ROTC Cadet Takes the Service Component of SJUs Vincentian Mission to Heart
by Emily McIntyre, St. John's University | January 26, 2019 | News | 0 Comments
Nicholas J. VanSlyke, a cadet in St. John’s Red Storm Battalion of the US Army ROTC has dedicated his college years to preparing to serve our country.
Vincentian Seminarians Walk in the Footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul
by St. John’s University | May 11, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, News
After a day spent going to class, studying, or engaged in service, 12 St. John’s University students—who commit...
Lecture Discusses Impact of St. Louise de Marillac as Educator
by Emily McIntyre, St. John's University | May 9, 2019 | News
St. John’s University offered a lecture, “St. Louise de Marillac: A Holistic Educator,” given by Sr. Louise Sullivan, D.C.
“SJU in Cameroon” Emphasizes Development, Sustainability, and Social Justice
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 27, 2017 | News
As six St. John’s University students ascended the 6,500 foot Mount Mbapit in Cameroon this past summer, they laughed recalling the requirement to train with intense cardio in the SJU Fitness Center before joining the study abroad trip. The group traveled to the...
#HumansofSJU
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 13, 2017 | News
#HumansofSJU is a campaign designed to spotlight the unique qualities that distinguish those who study, teach, and work at St. John’s University. It is patterned after the popular “Humans of New York” series. By showcasing these individuals, we will provide the...
I am a Doctor, and #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Sai Aung Phyo was inspired by the University’s Vincentian Mission of service. As a student in the Honors Program at St. John’s, he tutored classmates in biology, chemistry, and physics. During his free time, he also participated in the Midnight Run program, in which...
Advocating for Children — Vincentians of Wherever
by Maria Rodriguez | Jul 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Maria Rodriguez always wanted to be a lawyer. At St. John’s University, she majored in sociology. She also learned about St. Vincent de Paul’s dedication to serving others and decided to use her legal knowledge to help those in need. “St. John’s mission of serving...
Inspired to Serve
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 25, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Coming into contact with a Vincentian University has changed many lives. From their "10 under 10" series, here's a story of someone inspired by the charism at St. John's University. When the financial crisis hit, Elisa Sciortino was a recent St. John’s graduate who...
Falling in Love with Teaching • Vincentians of Wherever
by Helen Rooney•St. John's U. ’11Ed | Jun 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Fall in love with what you do. Being the best and giving your best. That's being Vincentian! Testimony from alumni of Vincentian institutions let us know that Vincentians are out there! On the day Helen Rooney visited the Queens, NY, campus for the first time, she...
Message from Cardinal Turkson to the Graduates of St. John’s University
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2017 | News
St. John’s University was blessed to have His Eminence Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, as the distinguished speaker at the University’s Queens Campus undergraduate commencement ceremony on Sunday,...
Economic Growth Must Benefit All
by SJU Marketing and Communications | May 4, 2017 | Justice and Peace, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“Global capitalism has brought about an increase in inequality between the poor and rich regions of the world,” declared Agnes M. Brazal, S.T.L., S.T.D., on March 30 as she delivered the 2017 D’Angelo Chair Lecture at St. John’s University. The lecture, entitled “Does...
Kennedy Love-Green Loves the World #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
When she was accepted to the highly competitive Ozanam Scholars Program at St. John’s University, Kennedy Love-Green ’17CPS felt she was answering a calling. “I was drawn to St. John’s by God,” Kennedy said. Ozanam Scholars examine and seek solutions to real-world...