Monday, June 01, 2009

Events

• Internal Digest

  New Program Allows Students to Study and Serve in Puerto Rico and New York City This Summer! 9:00 AM St. John’s University’s Office of Global Studies has put together a unique program that allows future educators to study in both New York City and San Juan while participating in a variety of excursions that complement the coursework

• Literary Studies Professor Explores How Pain and Emotion Impacts Language in Upcoming Book 9:00 AM Jennifer Travis, Ph.D is intrigued by the concept of emotion and pain in 19th century American literature. As an author and educator, she continues to explore the concept of injury in literature. During a recent appointed fellowship to the University of Connecticut, the Literature Professor gained insight into her upcoming book, The Call to Harms: Injury & Cultural Authority in the US.

• June 1, 2009 Newsclips 9:00 AM See recent press coverage of St. John's.

• St. John’s Reduces Carbon Footprint with Purchase of New Public Safety Hybrid Vehicles 9:00 AM St. John’s University students and administrators recently gathered on the Queens campus’ Great Lawn to introduce 10 new hybrid vehicles acquired as a part of the University’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint. As a participant in New York City’s “Mayoral Challenge for Climate Change for 30 in 10,” St. John’s has committed to reduce its carbon emissions released into the atmosphere by 30 percent even before the year 2017.

• Year End Convocation 9:00 AM This Convocation is an occasion to honor members of the St. John’s Community whose service to our University deserves recognition.

• Something for Everyone at Alumni Reunion Celebration 2009 9:00 AM Enjoying a warm summer breeze, over 1,000 alumni, family and friends came home to alma mater on Saturday, May 30 for Alumni Reunion Celebration 2009.

• Admin/Staff

  HR Workshop - PFP Web Entry Training, Queens 1:00 PM

• “Softball for Fun” 5:00 PM

• Current Students

  “Softball for Fun” 5:00 PM

• Faculty

  “Softball for Fun” 5:00 PM

• Learning & Development

  HR Workshop - PFP Web Entry Training, Queens 1:00 PM