Diversity in the News at Fisher

Fisher Faculty Member Receives Fulbright Scholar Award Dr. Elizabeth Phillips

06/18/2024 - Dr. Elizabeth (Lisa) Phillips, associate professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration at the St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Pharmacy, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Student Transforms Pioch 102A into Sensory-Friendly Space Dr. Todd Sodano (center) joined by students at the screening of Future, Now.

05/03/2024 - Neurodivergent students at St. John Fisher University now have a space that fosters creativity, collaboration, and academic success, thanks to the work of Double Cardinal Maria Ierardi.

Henriquez-Mata is a Student, Entrepreneur, and Restauranteur A sampling of the food available at La Salvi.

05/02/2024 - Ashley Henriquez-Mata, a student in the School of Business at St. John Fisher University, spent her junior year balancing her course workload with a new entrepreneurial venture: La Salvi, a restaurant she runs with her mother.

Community Engagement Awards Honor Students, Faculty, Community Partners Dr. Pam Mapstone (two from the left) with three members of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

04/30/2024 - The Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at St. John Fisher University recognized students, faculty, and community partners during the annual Community Engagement Awards, held on Tuesday, April 23.

Embracing Diversity through the New Language and Culture Club Informational flyers at the Matcha Tea event.

04/26/2024 - Fisher has opened its doors to a new student organization, the Language and Culture Club, born out of the need to have a space for practicing languages and learning about foreign culture.

Fisher Sophomores Create Bilingual Children’s Book An illustration of Mia the Pig.

04/25/2024 - St. John Fisher University students Emma Muchow and Marissa Terech spent their semester creating a bilingual children’s book, Pig Tales and Poemas with Mia La Cerdita, to promote dual-language storytelling within their community.

Cardinals in Awardland Members of the Student Government Association at the 2024 Cardinal Awards.

04/23/2024 - This year, the Student Government Association’s Cardinal Awards had a touch of wonder, as the annual celebration embraced the theme of Alice in Wonderland.

Students Help the Community, Discover Their Impact Students on the annual campus ministry service trip.

04/17/2024 - Since 2017, the Office of Campus Ministry at St. John Fisher University has embarked on an annual spring break trip to serve the community while allowing students to get engaged in what they love.

St. John Fisher University to Bestow Special Honors during 70th Commencement President Rooney addresses graduate at a 2023 Commencement ceremony.

04/15/2024 - St. John Fisher University will bestow honors upon five members of the community during its 70th Commencement celebrations, to be held across seven ceremonies on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse.

Fisher Students to Lead Table Talk on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Guests listen to a speaker at the 2023 Spirit of Identity Week MLK Gala.

04/09/2024 - The St. John Fisher University community is invited to participate in a Diversity and Leadership Table Talk from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in Cleary Family Auditorium in Kearney Hall.

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