Fall 2019 News Archive

Putting Freshman Year into Action in New York City Andrés Ramírez

09/23/2019 - Fisher sophomore Andres Ramirez ’22 spent a week in the Morgan Stanley Summer Freshman Enhancement Program in New York City.

Fisher Officially Opens Newest Residence Hall Matha Thornton, Fr. Mannara, President Rooney, Zahedie Martir, and Jack DePeters cut a ceremonial ribbon to mark the opening of Upper Quad Residence Hall.

09/20/2019 - Home to more than 150 students, the Upper Quad Residence Hall is the newest addition to St. John Fisher College’s Residential Life program. On Friday, Sept. 20, members of the Fisher community gathered to celebrate the opening of the residence hall and its impact on the campus footprint.

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.

College Factual: Fisher a “Top Ranked School” Students walking through LeChase Commons.

09/18/2019 - St. John Fisher College was recently included on College Factual’s 2020 Best Colleges Ranking, a list that “highlights colleges and universities that meet high standards and provide quality outcomes to students.”

Five from Fisher Participate in Interfaith Dialogue Conference Jonathan Schott, assistant director of campus ministry, and Sarah Mancini-Goebert, liturgy and music coordinator, along with students Mary Grace Shine, Abdulhady Homed, and Juliette Miller received leadership training on interfaith dialogue during the trip.

09/17/2019 - Over the summer, a group of Fisher students and staff from the Office of Campus Ministry attended the Interfaith Leadership Institute in Chicago, Illinois.

This Weekend, It’s All in the Family A student and alumna at Family Weekend 2018.

09/16/2019 - St. John Fisher College will roll out the Cardinal red carpet for more than 1,000 alumni and Fisher families during Alumni and Family Weekend 2019. Scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 22, the weekend includes events and activities for the entire campus community.

Internships Elevate School of Business Students RMSC intern Valerie Nguyen donned an astronaut costume to promote events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

09/15/2019 - Students in the School of Business across all majors gained valuable experience this summer through engaging internships. Business students interned at dozens of companies holding a variety of positions with each organization, with 15 students earning academic credit, while others completed internships for the experience.

New Faculty Members Join Campus A wall in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Building reads: A great education starts with a great teacher.

09/13/2019 - This fall, St. John Fisher College students will see 13 new faculty members in their classes.

Fisher Announces Smoke/Tobacco/Vape-Free Campus Policy Kearney Hall

09/11/2019 - Effective January 1, 2020, St. John Fisher College will become a smoke, tobacco, and vape-free campus.

Lynne Feldman Brings Her Work to Campus Gallery Artist Lynne Feldman poses in front of one of her works of art.

09/10/2019 - Local artist Lynne Feldman is displaying her exhibit, “Collages Two Ways,” at the Patricia O’Keefe Ross Gallery located in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center at St. John Fisher College.

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