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Bennie named Truman finalist
CSB junior Sydney Walker was named one of the189 finalists for the Truman Scholarship in mid-February.
Festival brings back sweet traditions
Students gathered in the arboretum on March 26 to partake in the Maple Syrup Festival. Returning for the first time since 2019, the festival featured demonstrations about the process to make St. John's maple syrup, the science behind syrup and plenty of opportunities to taste sweet samples.
Mandela visits campus for McCarthy Residency
Siyabulela Mandela, Nelson Mandela's great-grandson, was invited by the McCarthy and Multicultural Center to live on campus at St. John's University for a month. While on campus, Mandela is teaching a class on global youth activism and meeting with student leaders.
Q&A with incoming President Bruess
Bruess emphasizes the importance of women's education, diversity and enrollment retention.
Event promotes new approach to disability
An Emory University professor presented to students and faculty on disability awareness and advocacy.
Schools reinforce in-person attendance
Since the shift to hybrid classes in March 2020, students have had the option to attend classes on Zoom. With COVID cases on the decline, faculty are becoming stricter on in-person attendance.
SJU alum to return from space despite uncertainty
Mark Vande Hei, a former Johnnie and a current astronaut, is set to return to Earth after spending 355 consecutive days in space, breaking the U.S. record. He will return aboard a Russian spacecraft on March 30.
Students present gender research
CSB students researched the first female Brazilian president and the implications of gender biases.
Clubs participate in coffee contest
Clemens Perk hosts their own Perk Madness, a coffee competition for clubs inspired by March Madness.
Masking restrictions loosen
Masks are no longer required in classrooms and on the Link, subject to professor preference.