by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2010 | Vincentian Family
St. John’s was a top “campus reducer” with a 12.2% overall reduction in energy. This earned 4th place in National College Contest to Save Energy. Held from November 1 – 19, the Campus Conservation Nationals 2010 engaged colleges and universities in an effort to slash... by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2010 | Vincentian Family
One participant described it as the “Vincentian Family’s best kept secret”. The “Globe” initiative from St. John’s University in NY, a Vincentian university, trains students in micro-finance techniques. The recently concluded... by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Graduates of the Vincentian Mission Certificate Program and members of the current cohort deepened their understanding of St. John’s Vincentian heritage during a special trip to Paris. There they literally followed in the footsteps of Vincent de Paul, Louise de... by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2010 | Vincentian Family
At a June 29 conference — the world’s largest gathering of international volunteer and service leaders from the non-profit, government and corporate sectors — St. John’s presented “It’s a Borrower’s Market: Microfinance in Action,” which showcased... by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
GLOBE, a student-managed academic program at St. John’s University, provides loans to entrepreneurs in the developing world. Through GLOBE, students are educated about the world of microfinance while helping the poorest of the poor help themselves and their families...
