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