Join us on the St. John's Staten Island Campus for the
University's annual Family Weekend! The weekend is full of
entertainment for both students and families!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
“The History of the Pizza” Cooking Class
1:50-3:00 pm
Campus Center Cafeteria
The Coney Island Brick Oven Pizza Company will be on campus to
share the history behind the art of pizza-making! Join us as we
learn about the details that make pizza such a delicious meal! All
participants will be able to make and eat their own personal brick
oven pizza!
Sign-Up are required. Please contact the Office of Student Life at
(718) 390-4131.
Sponsored by Student Life and Circolo Garibaldi
“No Excuse Fitness: Family Edition”
2:30-3:30 pm
Fitness Center
Join regularly scheduled fitness classes to improve your overall
health and help to get you in shape! Classes include Body
Conditioning, Ab Busters and Spin!
Please contact (718) 390-4005 for more information.
Sponsored by Student Life
“Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ed Fiorelli, Ph.D.”
4:30 pm
Bookstore Café
Esteemed faculty member, Dr. Ed Fiorelli, Ph.D. from the College of
Professional Studies will be sharing a reading from his book
“Brazzi and Company.” This book is a collection of short stories
that include everything from a petty thief who steals handbags at
funerals, a maxed out credit card addict to Valentino as a taxi
driver! The event will include a dessert and beverage reception,
along with a book signing.
Please contact (718) 390-4131 for more information.
Sponsored by Student Life and College of Professional Studies
Friday, October 14, 2011
“Breast Cancer Awareness: High-Heel-A-Thon”
11:30-2:00 pm
Great Lawn
This event is an effort to Raise Awareness about breast Cancer on
Campus, and to raise awareness about the Annual Breast Cancer
Walk. Men: You are invited to join us as
participants in the walk-a-thon, with a little twist; all laps must
be completed in High Heels! $5 donation to join but we encourage
you to raise extra money for Breast Cancer. Women: You are
invited to help in the collection of High-Heels for the big
event!
Please contact Stephen DeBlasio, Director of Campus Ministry, (718)
390-4473 or at deblasis@stjohns.edu.
Sponsored by Campus Ministry, Student Health Services and Student
Life
“Red Storm Tip-Off”
5:00 pm Bus to Queens Campus
Carnesecca Arena
A season opener celebration! Join us as we cheer on the Men’s and
Women’s Basketball teams! Free Nathan’s Hot Dogs to the first 2,000
fans! A chance to win $50,000 and many more prizes! This event is
hosted by an ESPN commentator! GO RED STORM!!
Sign-ups required and spots will be limited! Please contact Student
Life at (718) 390-4131.
Sponsored by Student Life
Saturday, October 15, 2011
“Family Fun Day”
12:30-4:30 pm
Spellman Plaza
Join us for our annual Family Fun Day Celebration! Plenty of food,
music, games and rides for all people and ages! Campus community
members are encouraged to invite their families to campus to join
in on this day of fun! A wonderful tradition on the Staten Island
campus that you will not want to miss! All aspects are open and
complementary to all!
For more information, please contact Student Life at (718)
390-4131
Sponsored by Student Life
“Family Mass”
4:30 pm
Kelleher Center, Kiernan Suite
After a fun-filled afternoon, join the campus community in our
traditional Family Weekend Mass. Celebrate the Catholic tradition
with our community and your families!
For more information, please contact Campus Ministry at (718)
390-4473.
Sponsored by Campus Ministry
“Family Dessert Reception”
5:30 pm
Kelleher Center
It’s so hard to say good-bye! A dessert reception will follow the
Saturday evening mass to conclude the festivities for the day.
Enjoy one final event for the day before leaving campus!
Sponsored by Campus Ministry
Sunday, October 16, 2011
“Family Breakfast”
8:30-9:30 am
Campus Center Cafeteria
Get a jump start on a day of making a different! Join the campus
community for a hardy breakfast before boarding the bus to the
Clove Lakes Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk.
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board and Student Health
Services
“Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk”
Clove Lakes Park (Buses depart Campus Center beginning at 9:45
am)
11:00 am
Clove Lakes Park
St. John’s University, Staten Island campus is a Flagship Sponsor
for the Making Strides Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. Join
fellow members of the campus community as we walk with St. John’s
Pride at the Annual Making Strides Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. A
$10 registration fee is requested for all participants.
To register for the walk please contact Margaret Tierney at (718)
390-4447.
Sponsored by Student Health Services