Staten Island Events

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