[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 145 (Friday, October 7, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY 125TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 1994

  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to pay tribute to my 
alma mater, St. John's University on their 125th Anniversary. In 1865, 
the Rev. John Loughlin, First Bishop of Brooklyn, invited the 
Vincentian Community to establish a day college for boys in New York 
City. The school officially opened on September 5, 1870 where it 
welcomed its first class under the Presidency of Rev. J.T. Landry, C.M. 
In 1933, the Board of Regents authorized St. John's College to be 
changed to St. John's University, Brooklyn.
  In addition to the opening of the college in 1870, a number of other 
schools within the college were added. The School of Pedagogy was 
established in 1908, the Graduate School of Arts and Science opened in 
1914, The School of Law was instituted in 1925, The School of 
Accounting, Commerce and Finance was added in 1927, The College of 
Pharmacy opened in 1929 and in 1942 the School of Nursing was opened.
  World War I and II impacted the campus as many students and faculty 
joined the services and the war industry. In 1917, the St. John's 
service flag was blessed with 129 stars for collegians who are serving 
our country in World War I. In 1945, the SS St John's a victory ship, 
was christened as a symbol of the commitment displayed by the St. 
John's faculty and students. A plaque commemorating those who served in 
the both of the wars was erected in 1945.
  Today, the school continues to thrive. The University has extended 
itself well beyond the campus in New York. Recently, a study abroad 
program in Ireland was introduced allowing students to receive their 
education in a different cultural surrounding. In 1985, the University 
officially launched College Europa for its students. These programs 
allow the St. John's community to help the world around it by 
continuing the tradition that was started 125 years ago by Reverend 
John Loughlin.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be a graduate of this fine institution. I 
am confident St. John's University will continue to bring a high 
quality educational experience to the community as well as the world. I 
know my colleagues join me in congratulating St. John's University on 
125 years of excellence in education.

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