"As we prepare to take a day off in commemoration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr., I would urge us to take this opportunity to reflect on King's legacy, his moral commitment and his hopefulness, a hopefulness that enabled him, however imperfectly, to try to make the world a more dignified place."

The Back to Brooklyn plan launched for fall 2020 remains in effect this spring. That plan outlines modifications to SFC's protocols and procedures put in place to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic.SFC remains committed to delivering a stellar Franciscan education while mitigating risk of the virus' transmission. The campus is open, but access to its buildings and facilities continues to be limited.

St. Francis College is pleased to announce it has tapped Stanley Bazile, Ph.D. to serve as its new chief student affairs officer and dean of students, responsible for all aspects of SFC's student life outside of the classroom. As a member of the president's cabinet, Dr. Bazile will report directly to President Miguel Martinez-Saenz.

St. Francis College is pleased to announce the addition of Ana Oliveira, Senior Vice President, New York Market Executive at Investors Bank and Board Chair of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, to its Board of Trustees.

The College's Make a Difference Club is sponsoring The Big Event, a national movement that college students participate in to show their gratitude and desire to help others.

"Brownmiller is a renowned expert and life-long activist on matters concerning women's' rights," Salholz said. "Every year on Constitution Day, our invited speaker focuses on a different aspect of the Constitution. This particular topic is timely, as the status of Roe v. Wade is debated, and may be overturned, returning the issue of reproductive rights to individual states. Brownmiller will also address current legislation concerning victim protections in cases of rape."

Drawing upon its Franciscan traditions of service and kindness, St. Francis College is once again taking part in Giving Tuesday, inviting the Terrier family to give of themselves and support one another on December 1st.