Collegium Magazine

St. John Fisher College Launches $75 Million Fundraising Campaign to Move “Fisher Forward” President Rooney and Vic Salerno, joined by a host of Fisher students, announce details of the Fisher Forward campaign.

09/19/2019 - In its relatively short history, St. John Fisher College has grown from the “College on the Hill” to a nationally recognized institution, an anchor in the community, and a place where students experience a transformative education.

Parkes Trading Lab Officially Open at Fisher Vic Salerno, Walter and Barbara Parkes, Anthony Kousmanidis, Dean Rama Yelkur, and President Gerard Rooney cut the ribbon on the newly opened Parkes Trading Lab.

09/06/2019 - During a ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 4, the St. John Fisher College School of Business marked the opening of the Walter and Barbara Parkes Trading Lab.

College Bound: Students Prep for Next Step 2019 College Bound students and mentors pose as a group on the steps of Kearney Hall.

07/26/2019 - Phoukham “George” Vongkhioy has his sights set on becoming a nurse, and as a first generation college student hopeful, the College Bound program at St. John Fisher College helped dispel some of the mystery behind the admissions process.

Kraft Named 2019 Chef of the Year Joel Kraft is the executive chef of Lackmann Culinary Services, Fisher’s food service company,

07/10/2019 - Chartwells Higher Education’s Northeast Division honored Joel Kraft, executive chef of Fisher Dining Services, as its 2019 Chef of the Year.

Through Scholarship, Alesco Advisors Invests in Fisher Students A student in a classroom in the School of Business.

07/09/2019 - A scholarship fund at St. John Fisher College will receive a $250,000 boost thanks to the generosity of Alesco Advisors, an investment advisory firm located in Pittsford, New York.

Fisher Alumni Power the New Paychex Promise Three female Fisher graduates at Paychex

06/21/2019 - Statistics show that many young companies can struggle to meet their cash flow obligations, often leading to closure within the first few years.

Cardinal Quirks: Ben Hockenberry Fisher student Irish dancers

06/16/2019 - Ben Hockenberry is a man of many interests. Currently a systems librarian, Hockenberry spends his work days performing many duties in Lavery Library. Outside of those duties, he is the advisor of both the Irish Dance Club and Fisher Dance.

Prime Time for PRIMA President Rooney with two PRIMA students

06/16/2019 - It’s 6:30 p.m. The account manager and creative director are finalizing a creative brief for a client presentation in the morning. The social media manager is creating content for next week’s client event, while the managing partner is tweaking an analytics report to round out a client project as the semester comes to an end. By 7 p.m., they will all be in the dining hall, back into college student mode before they head to the library for a late night of studying.

Five Things I've Learned Jamie Canfield

06/12/2019 - Jamie Canfield joined Fisher in 2018 as the employer relations and internship coordinator in the Center for Career and Academic Planning (CCAP). She has quickly become part of the landscape at Fisher, working to create those relationships. Here’s a bit of what Canfield has learned in her time on campus:

Ceremony Celebrates Newly Established Presidents Society President Gerard J. Rooney delivers remarks about the newly established Presidents Society.

06/07/2019 - On Thursday, June 6, St. John Fisher College community members gathered to celebrate the newly established Presidents Society, which recognizes philanthropists who have given gifts of $1 million or more to the College.

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