Student Calendar

Founder's Week - January 25 - 31, 2006

Queens Campus

Wednesday, January 25
Anniversary of the Founding of the Congregation of the Mission

Blood Drive
9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Carnesecca Arena
Contact: Athletics (718) 990-6426

Founder’s Week Mass/Recognition
12:15 p.m.
Presider: Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., President
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Campus Ministry (718) 990-6255

“Carey Cares” Dinner and Awards
6 p.m.
Carey Hall
Contact: Danisha Bailey (718) 990-2707

"The Courage to Lead, to Serve and to Love" L.E.A.P. Workshop
7 p.m.
Presenter: Arlene Connelly
Donovan Community Room
Contact: Student Life (718) 990-1420

Boycott - Film and Discussion
8:30 p.m.
Century Hall
Contact:  Aracelis Vazquez (718) 990-5510

Student Essay Contest
Students are invited to write a 1000-word essay based on “My Personal Experience in Times of Struggle: To Act With Love Is Ultimate Courage.” All essays must be submitted to the Department of Student Life in the University Center, no later than Thursday, January 26. The winner will receive a $200 Gift Certificate for the University Bookstore.
Contact: (718) 990-7464

Book Drive for Hurricane Relief
New and used textbooks and reference books are needed for Our Lady Academy HS in Bay St. Louis, MS.
Drop-off: St. Thomas More Church

Create the Courage Wall
DaSilva Hall
Contact: Vanessa Strickley (718) 990-2657

Spotlight on Courage
Hollis Hall
Contact: Michael McCorvey (718) 990-5511

Thursday, January 26
Moments of Courage: Personal Reflections in Leadership
12:15 - 1:30 p.m. 
A luncheon for student leaders and exceptional students with Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., President. St. John’s University
Bent Hall 277 A (By invitation only)
Contact: Darren Morton (718) 990-6258

Saturday, January 28
Service Opportunity
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Contact: Campus Ministry (718) 990-1363

Saturday-Sunday, January 28–29
The Courage to Lead: Emerging Leaders Retreat
Off-campus Site
Contact: Student Life (718) 990-1420

Monday, January 30
Film, Discussion and Reception - “Nicholas’ Gift: The courage to give the gift of life.”4:45 p.m.
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Student Programming Board, Residential Life and Campus Ministry (718) 990-6426

Tuesday, January 31
Portraits of Courage: African-Americans You Wish You’d Known, A Theatrical Presentation
7 - 8:15 p.m.
Little Theatre
Contact: Student Life Discover New York (718) 990-1421

Courage Under Fire - Film and Discussion
8 p.m.
O’Connor Hall
Contact: Moses Davis (718) 990-5514

Staten Island

Wednesday, January 25
Opening Founder’s Week Breakfast
9 a.m.- noon
Da Silva Academic Center
Contact: Maria Allegretti (718) 390-4411

Quiet Strength by Rosa Parks with Gregory J. Reed
Campus Book Club Discussion/Luncheon
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Campus Center Conference Room
Contact: Theresa Cantarella (718) 390-4350

Volleyball Challenge: Students vs. Faculty
7:30 p.m.
Campus Center Gym
Contact: Nick Legakis (718) 390-4146

Thursday, January 26
Founder’s Week Liturgy
12:15 p.m.
Presider: Rev. Michael J. Carroll, C.M., Executive Vice President for Mission and Branch Campuses
Presidential Room, Kelleher Center
Contact: Campus Ministry (718) 390-4475

Recognition Luncheon
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Lower Level Conference Room, Kelleher Center
Contact: Campus Ministry (718) 390-4475

Friday, January 27
Courage to Change - Movie and Petition Day
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Campus Center Game Room
Contact: Prof. Ellen Boegel (718) 390-4449

Saturday, January 28
Service Day
9:30 a.m. 
Lilly Pond Nursing Home Visit
Sandwich Drive with Delivery to Manhattan Sites
Campus Center Cafeteria
Contact: Melissa Gibilaro (718) 390-4497

Monday, January 30
Lecture: “Red Storm of Courage”
10:10 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Speaker: Rev. Aidan Rooney, C.M., Executive Director of the Vincentian Renewal Center
Matthew Corallo, Co-Founder of the Bushwick School of Social Justice
Presidential Room, Kelleher Center
Contact: Susan Ragone (718) 390-4506

Tuesday, January 31
Auction and Spirit Day12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Dress in St. John’s Apparel
Campus Center Cafeteria
Contact: Sharon Norton (718) 390-4449

Spirit Day Caution Dance Team and Open Mic
7 p.m.
Campus Center Cafeteria
Contact: Student Life (718) 390-4444

Manhattan

Tuesday, January 24
Mass and Reception
7:30 p.m.
Presider/Homilist: Rev. James Dorr, C.M.
Chapel, Room 150
Contact: Campus Ministry x6255

Student Essay Contest
Students are invited to write a 1000-word essay based on “How Do I Define Courage and How Have I Experienced It In My Life?” All essays must be submitted to the Student Life Office, Rm. 465, no later than Tuesday, January 24.  The winner will receive a $200 Gift Certificate for the University Bookstore. 
Contact: Anilsa Nunez x5172

Wednesday, January 25
Movie and Discussion
7:30 p.m.
Rev. Robert Lauder, Associate Professor of Philosophy, St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Place: Saval Auditorium
Contact: Gerard McEnerney x7005

Thursday, January 26
Breakfast

9 a.m.
All Students, Administrators, Faculty and Staff
Chapel/Room 150
Contact: Campus Director’s Office x5177

Saturday, January 28
University Community Soup Kitchen
8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Church of the Nativity
44 Second Avenue, NY
Contact: Sarina Scollo x5170

Thursday, January 29
Movie and Discussion
3:00 p.m.
Regal Battery Park Stadium II Cinema
102 North End Avenue, NY
Discussion in Student Lounge immediately following
Contact: Student Life x5172

Monday, January 30
The Courage to Serve After College
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteer Internship Opportunities Fair: Peace Corps, AmeriCorp, Jesuit Volunteers, Caritas, etc. Atrium
Contact:  Sarina Scollo x5170

Tuesday, January 31
Closing Dinner
7:30 p.m.
Speaker:  Rev. Michael J. Carroll, C.M., Executive Vice President for Mission and Branch Campuses
Room 150
Contact: Campus Director’s Office x5177

Oakdale

Monday, January 30
Graduate Students’ Seminar - “Professional Courage”
6:00 p.m.
Moderator: Elizabeth Pollicino, Ed.D., Associate Director Library Science
Mansion
Contact: Elizabeth Pollicino, Ed.D. x1457

Rome

Thursday, January 26
Visit to Casa Generalizia, Rome, Italy
10:30 a.m.
Speaker: Very Rev. G. Gregory Gay, C.M., Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission
Contact: Massimiliano Tomassini (06) 393-842

Image of St. Vincent de Paul, who gave the first mission at Folleville, France in 1617 and conceived of organizing priests to serve the spiritual needs of the poor.
Courage: To Act with Love "Redouble your courage and fidelity and use well what God places in your path." -- St. Vincent de Paul