The National Association for Lay Ministry has picked Nelsa Elías, a longtime lay worker for the Diocese of Brooklyn known for her dedication and profound humility, for its 2021 Juan Diego Award.
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Higher Education Faces Continued Changes in Post-Pandemic World
“Continued disruption in traditional teaching and learning.” That was among the predictions voiced by an international group of educators and researchers participating in “The Future of Higher Education,” an online seminar hosted May 3 by the Institute for International Communication at St. John’s University in Jamaica, Queens.
A New College Experience For Faculty and Students
As the current semester drew to a close at St. John’s University, green grass bloomed under blue skies on the Great Lawn of the school’s Jamaica, N.Y. campus. All that seemed to be missing were the typical throngs of students enjoying that kind of day.
President Biden’s First 100 Days Receive Mixed Reviews From Catholics
The Catholic electorate gives mixed reviews on President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office. Issues of concern include his COVID-19 response, immigration, reproductive rights, the environment, and religious freedom.
Sleeves Up: Return To Campus Will Require Proof of Vaccination For Many
Before heading back to campus for the beginning of the fall semester, students at local Catholic colleges and universities may need a needle. St. John’s University has joined a growing list of schools requiring that its student body provide proof of vaccination before arriving on campus in the fall.
Something New on This Year’s Ballot
New Yorkers heading to the polls for the primary this June will find something completely different on their ballot — the chance to vote for more than one candidate running in the same race.
Local College Hoopsters Earn Conference Awards
A number of local basketball products won college awards.
Former Loughlin Star Takes Big East by ‘Storm’
St. John’s Julian Champagnie leads the Big East in scoring.
Seeking the Sanctity of Journalism in 2021
This coming year will undoubtedly be challenging on many fronts. In the model of St. Francis de Sales, and with the sanctity of journalism in mind, good journalism in 2021 can be a community builder that joins us in the common knowledge of what is happening, what to believe and how to move forward.
Only in Print: St. John’s Requires Mandatory COVID-19 Testing
St. John’s University is taking no chances when it comes to the pandemic.
