The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
Fifty students from The School of Education (SOE) on St. John’s Staten Island, NY, campus were honored last week for their outstanding academic achievements, as the University prepares to close its campus in Richmond County after more than 50 years of service to the community. In her address to the members of this year’s graduation class, Gina Cicco, Ed.D., LMHC, NCC, Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Staten Island Campus, expressed, “You will always be part of our St. John’s family. Today is just the beginning of a long and satisfying journey as an educator.”Rev....
One of the architects of Poland’s transition from a socialist economy to free-market capitalism, Dr. Leszek Balcerowicz, delivered a lecture at St. John’s University, recalling the economic challenges faced by Poland in the late 1980s. Dr. Balcerowicz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance in Poland’s first post-socialist government, shared insights into the economic reforms that helped shape Poland's economic landscape.Reflecting on the tumultuous period of transition, Dr. Balcerowicz highlighted the significant impact of the Balcerowicz Plan, which introduced...
Four Columbia professors have been selected as recipients of Guggenheim Fellowships, enabling them to embark on independent projects of their choice. These scholars are part of a distinguished group of 188 individuals from the United States and Canada chosen for the 2024 fellowship from a pool of over 3,000 applicants.Bruno Bosteels, Acting Dean of Humanities, and Jesse and George Siegel Professor in the Humanities, Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures, will delve into the social function of literature and explore literature as a set of forms of reality....
In the recent James and Eileen Christmas Business Plan Competition and Pitch Event, hosted by The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, student entrepreneurs showcased innovative business ideas to a panel of judges. The event saw the recognition of promising ventures, with winners emerging in various categories.Daria Stepanova and Dayan C. Pita Garcia claimed the first-place prize for their business plan to introduce Artesano, an artisanal coffee company offering authentic Colombian coffee in tea bags. Daria expressed confidence in their product, stating, "We believe in the...
The thirteenth Annual Leaders in Education Awards Dinner held at the Queen's Campus of St. John's University on April 11, 2024, celebrated the achievements of five outstanding individuals in the field of education.Among the award recipients were Christopher Cuccia, Casey Lomangino, Sunita Manjrekar, Br. David Anthony Migliorino, and Jorge Santos. The event, hosted by Joseph Sciame and with speeches from Anna Maria Montuori, Aneesh Mathew, and James D. Wolfinger, honored these individuals for their remarkable contributions to the education sector.The event, attended by...
St. John’s University’s Vincentian mission and commitment to social justice were highlighted as a group of students from the University participated in the 68th annual United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women in Manhattan, NY.The students, invited by Campus Ministry and the Vincentian Institute for Social Action (VISA), had the opportunity to visit the UN headquarters on March 12 and engage in discussions on crucial issues such as gender equality, female leadership, and gender poverty rates. Alexia Dolamakian ’19TCB, Assistant Director of Social Justice at...
In a unique and extraordinary event, over 50 Stern College students recently had the privilege of spending Shabbat with YU Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Hershel Schachter, and his wife, Rebbetzin Shoshana Schachter. The special Shabbaton occurred on April 12-13 at the home of Shoshana Schechter, associate dean of Torah and Spiritual Life at Stern College for Women, and her husband, Dr. Yitzchak Schechter.Rabbi Schachter and Rebbetzin Schachter actively participated in the Shabbat meals, providing the students with an opportunity to engage with the couple and learn more about them....
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Queens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.