Fall 2023 News Archive

Off to the Races in Business Psychology President Rooney, Jennah Ferrari, Jose Perales at Commencement.

09/13/2023 - Born and raised in East Syracuse, New York, Jennah Ferrari ’23 found her calling at St. John Fisher University. Prior to attending Fisher, Ferrari knew her interests including education, psychology, and financial planning. At Fisher, she was able to explore career paths outside of classroom teaching, something that opened her eyes to the options available to her.

New Leadership for Institute for Civic and Community Engagement, Career Services Wanda Cooper and Heather DiFino

09/12/2023 - This fall, the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement and the career services arm of the Center for Career and Academic Planning are under new leadership.

From OIT: Fisher Community Required to Perform Password Reset A student works on a laptop in Tepas Commons.

09/11/2023 - By Sunday, Oct. 1, Fisher community members with network accounts must reset their passwords to include at least 12 characters. Going forward, passwords will only need to be updated ONCE a year.

Rochester Fringe Festival Begins Sept. 12, Fisher Serves as Higher Education Sponsor Logo: 2023 Rochester Fringe Festival

09/11/2023 - Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 12 and running through Saturday, Sept. 23, the Rochester Fringe Festival promises to be another exciting place to watch the arts in action – with everything from musical performances and spoken word to comedy and art, and more. St. John Fisher University is once again serving as a higher education sponsor of the annual event, which brings more than 500 performances to more than 30 venues in downtown Rochester each September.

Fisher Named 2023-24 Military Friendly School Badge: Military Friendly School - 23-24 Silver

09/11/2023 - St. John Fisher University has earned 2023-24 Military Friendly® School designation by Viqtory Media. Fisher was awarded the silver rank in the private doctorate offering category and was one of only 530 schools to earn special awards of the more than 1,800 participating institutions.

Experience Three Days of Fisher during Alumni Weekend 2023 A group of Fisher graduates enjoy Alumni Weekend festivities.

09/11/2023 - Calling all alumni! Registration is now open for Alumni Weekend 2023, three days of celebrations, food, and Fisher fun, to be held from Friday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 24.

Rochester Regional Health Appoints Tricia Gatlin Ph.D. as New Chair of the Health Care Services Board Dr. Patricia Gatlin, dean of the Wegmans School of Nursing

09/08/2023 - Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is delighted to announce the appointment of Tricia Gatlin, Ph.D., RN, CNE, dean of the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University, as the new chair of the Health Care Services Board at RRH. Gatlin, a distinguished health care professional and researcher, is also one of the leading nursing education advocates in the region, and will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to this prestigious role.

Fisher Dining Serves Up New Features, Food, and More! A student recieves a plate of food in the Ward-Haffey Dining Hall.

09/08/2023 - When students are looking for a home-away-from-home experience, they should look no further than Fisher Dining Services. Whether it’s Ward-Haffey Dining Hall, SONO Latin Grill, or the newly renovated Haff Caff, the culinary creativity and high level of customer service will meet breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack needs!

Global Trips Offer “Incredible Perspectives” for Health Care Providers Nicole Delello at a clinic in El Salvador.

09/06/2023 - For Dr. Nicole Delello ’18 (Pharm.D.), returning to El Salvador for a medical mission was a return to the roots of her passion for health care.

From Marketing Major to Medical Sales and an MBA Andrew Casanova

09/06/2023 - Andrew Casanova, a 2023 graduate of St. John Fisher University, shared his experience and the impact of his Fisher education on his life and future goals.

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