Diversity in the News at Fisher

Fisher Celebrates First-Generation Students with Activities, Events Fisher students celebrate First Gen Week on campus with Cardinal.

10/25/2023 - The week of Monday, Nov. 6, St. John Fisher University will celebrate its first-generation students and alumni with a week full of lectures and events.

Lecture Explores Empowerment and Resilience Richard Taylor

10/24/2023 - National mental health and motivational speaker Richard Taylor will deliver the lecture, “Taylormade Empowerment: Empowerment and Resilience,” at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in Basil 135 at St. John Fisher University.

Disability Justice Advocate to Speak at Fisher Lydia XZ Brown

10/16/2023 - Lydia X. Z. Brown, a queer, disabled, and East Asian advocate, organizer, attorney, strategist, and writer, will deliver a talk on the intersections of identities in higher education. The talk, which is free and open to the campus community, begins at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, in Basil 135 at St. John Fisher University.

Call for Proposals Open for 2024 Spirit of Identity Week Events Two students at a 2023 Spirit of Identity Week event.

10/16/2023 - The second annual Spirit of Identity Week, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 15 through Saturday, Jan. 20, will feature events and activities hosted by members of the campus community.

SGA is about Accessibility, Service, and Teamwork 2023-2024 SGA Executive Board

09/21/2023 - This year, the Student Government Association (SGA) is committed to fostering conversation around community, accessibility, and generating engaging activities and events for Fisher students.

Grant to Support Innovative Teacher Pipeline Program at St. John Fisher University The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education hosted students from its Teacher Pipeline Program partner schools to meet with current undergraduates, participate in classes, eat in the cafeteria, and tour the campus.

05/29/2023 - An innovative pilot program at St. John Fisher University aimed at diversifying the regional pipeline of teachers will now become a multi-year initiative, thanks to a grant from the William and Sheila Konar Foundation.

Cardinal Awards Celebrate Student Engagement on Campus This year's SGA executive board at the Cardinal Awards.

04/17/2023 - On Sunday, April 16, the Student Government Association (SGA) rolled out the red carpet to celebrate a year of active clubs and organizations, creative events, and students who contributed to the overall campus culture at St. John Fisher University.

Countdown to Commencement 2023: Mariangelis Gonzalez Mariangelis Gonzalez

04/10/2023 - Biology and public health double major and Spanish for health/global health minor Mariangelis Gonzalez is the next member of the Class of 2023 to be featured in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. Gonzalez was nominated by Dr. Rick DeJesus-Rueff, academic director of the First-Generation Scholars Program; Emily Colliss, assistant director of the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement; and Gabe Iturbides, TRIO Student Support Services program director.

St. John Fisher University Joins National Inclusive Learning Consortium Leaders of each of the student affinity clubs on campus.

03/20/2023 - To advance its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, St. John Fisher University has joined Belong, an inclusive learning consortium through the national Council of Independent Colleges (CIC).

Lecture to Explore Legacy of Spike Lee Spike Lee

03/15/2023 - Dr. Christopher Ortega, assistant professor of communication and media studies at SUNY Cortland, will deliver the talk, “Give Spike His Flowers: Over 30 Years of ‘Doing the Right Thing.’” The lecture takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 27, in Basil 135. It is free and open to the public.

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