Thursday, May 14, 2009

Events

• Internal Digest

  Campus Ministry Holds English as a Second Language (ESL) Program at St. Sebastian’s Parish 9:00 AM In keeping with the University’s commitment to service, Campus Ministry held its English as a Second Language (ESL) program at St. Sebastian’s parish in Woodside, Queens this semester.

• Students for Global Justice Embodies Vincentian Spirit During Peace Week 9:00 AM Capping off its first year, the organization led Peace Week---a week of events to promote peace locally and globally---from Monday, April 27- Friday, May 1, 2009, at the University’s Queens campus.

• St. John’s GEAR UP Program Spotlighted at U.S. Department of Education Policy Briefing 9:00 AM Yvette Morgan’s passion for student literacy and education is reflected in her ambitious undertaking as Co-Director of St. John’s University’s GEAR UP program. This passion was clearly evident recently at the U.S. Department of Education where as an invited guest speaker she presented “Examples of Success: How GEAR UP Programs Boost College Readiness,” at an Education Policy Briefing.

• Class of 2009 Selects UCAC Fireplace as Their Gift to Alma Mater 9:00 AM Their votes have now been cast and counted: this year’s graduating seniors have chosen to “gift” the fireplace in the new University Center/Academic Center currently under construction on the Queens campus.

• St. John’s Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology Receives Seven-Year Accreditation 9:00 AM St. John’s University’s acclaimed doctoral program in Clinical Psychology has again been accredited by the American Psychological Association. According to Raymond DiGiuseppe, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department, the APA accreditation is for seven years, the longest period for which a program can be accredited (three and five year accreditations are alternatives) and an indication of the quality of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program

• Parking Advisory - Queens Campus 9:00 AM Parking lot E behind St. Albert Hall will be closed from 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2009 until Wednesday May 20, 2009 at 7 a.m.

• Immaculee Ilibagiza, Bruce Beck to Serve as 2009 St. John’s University Commencement Speakers 9:00 AM Carol Kelleher, Michael Repole and Joseph Schwartz Highlight Queens, Staten Island Graduations.

• St. John’s College of Professional Studies Congratulates The First Graduate Sport Management Class of 2009 9:00 AM As part of their graduation requirements, the students had to present ePortfolios – a vital element of the program that provides students with the tools to record and organize evidence of their long-term professional development online. The portfolios, presented on April 30, were an opportunity for the students to reflect on their work throughout the program and share with faculty and administrators all of their hard work and achievements throughout the program.

• Judge Dennis Jacobs to Deliver Keynote Address at St. John's University School of Law 2009 Commencement 9:00 AM Judge Jacobs and Senator Kenneth P. LaValle to Receive Honorary Doctors of Laws

• Michael A. Simons Named New Dean of St. John’s University’s School of Law 2:40 PM The St. John’s University Board of Trustees has appointed Professor Michael A. Simons as Dean of the School of Law effective July 1, 2009.

• Admin/Staff

  HR Workshop - Quality Service for Leaders, Queens Campus 9:00 AM

• TIAA-CREF Personal Financial Counseling Sessions 9:00 AM

• Academics

  SRM/TCI Alumni Chapter--9th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament 8:00 AM

• The Peter J. Tobin College of Business--Accepted International Students Online Chat 8:30 AM

• The School of Education Doctoral Hooding Ceremony 5:00 PM The School of Education Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

• The Peter J. Tobin College of Business--Accepted Domestic Students Online Chat 7:00 PM

• Student Life

  Career Center - On Campus Recruiting Workshop - Queens Campus 10:00 AM Career Center - On Campus Recruiting Workshop - Queens Campus

• Senior Storm 09 - Senior Formal Midnight Cruise - Queens Campus 11:00 PM Senior Storm 09 - Senior Formal Midnight Cruise - Queens Campus

• Student Services

  Career Center - On Campus Recruiting Workshop - Queens Campus 10:00 AM Career Center - On Campus Recruiting Workshop - Queens Campus

• Athletics

  Athletics - Baseball vs. Notre Dame - Queens Campus 6:00 PM

• Alumni

  Office of Alumni Relations - Executive-in-Residence Program Convocation and Reunion 6:00 PM

• Faculty

  TIAA-CREF Personal Financial Counseling Sessions 9:00 AM

• Learning & Development

  HR Workshop - Quality Service for Leaders, Queens Campus 9:00 AM