Charlotte Alumni Share Dinner

More than 20 alumni and friends gathered for dinner at the Lava Bistro in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, June 26.  Though living many miles from St. John’s University, the intimate group enjoyed an evening of reminiscing about college days and making new friends with whom they share a common history.

For alumni Bill Dineen ’65CBA, ’67L and Bill Kline ’60CBA, who have been friends for more than 40 years, the evening provided an opportunity to relive fond memories.  They were among the first few years of graduating classes from the Queens campus and have remained close.

Others came to make new friends and contacts.  “I attended this gathering because I wanted to meet other alumni from St. John’s and learn about what’s going on with the University,” shared Peter Augusta, ’62C, who was pleased to find so many alumni living in his area.  “I found out that two other couples attend the same parish as my wife and I.”

In addition to a pleasant dinner and plenty of conversation, attendees gained an understanding about what’s happening at St. John’s today.  Andrea Papa ’88SVC, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, welcomed alumni and provided updates on the University’s new initiatives including current building projects the University Center/Academic Center, which will house both academic and student space, and townhouses for student housing, the recently acquired Paris location and enrollment statistics that demonstrate an increase in interest for St. John’s academic programs.

Alumni were pleased with the evening’s activities.  They enjoyed spending time together and expressed interest in future gatherings including attending upcoming St. John’s baseball and basketball games in the area and hosting more dinners.