At the age of 57, Sharon Dalzell decided to enter the world of higher education and earn a bachelor’s degree — just for the personal satisfaction of it. “I never…
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It couldn’t hurt to try. That’s how Dominique Brutus felt when applying to St. Joseph’s University, New York as a senior in high school. And that’s how she felt when…
The Academic Center for English Language Studies (ACES) program recognized two decades of writing, revision, critical thinking and Friday morning labs this month. To celebrate, the St. Joseph’s University, New York…
Therapist, artist and educator Kristina Diaz discussed the benefits of art therapy this month during a virtual seminar presented to the College community. Diaz shared the importance of emotional expression,…
The above photo is courtesy of Jonathan Lewis. The arts inspired Vinnie Bagwell early in her childhood. She had a talent for drawing since the first time she picked up…
The year 2020 was unlike any other, yet the SJC community still shined even in the face of tremendous adversity. Here, we acknowledge some of SJC Long Island’s important moments…
SJC’s First Diversity and Inclusion Week is a Huge Success
St. Joseph’s first-ever Diversity and Inclusion Week — with its emphasis on social responsibility and celebration of the Sisters of St. Joseph tenet for unity for “the dear neighbor” —…
Sisters of St. Joseph Remember Serving in Selma, Alabama, During the 1960s
They recalled having small objects thrown at them and remembered being coached what to do when tear gas came their way. And they relayed stories of seeing African-American men, women…
Professional Speaker Brings Message of Love and Kindness to St. Joseph’s
Professional speaker Elaine Pasqua visited SJC Brooklyn and SJC Long Island last week, hosting a number of events for students.