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Calling All Cardinals: Celebrate I Heart Fisher Giving Day Students hold up t-shirts from I Heart Fisher Giving Day with Ten Things we Love About Fisher.

03/13/2026 - St. John Fisher University will celebrate the seventh annual I Heart Fisher Giving Day this Thursday, Mar. 19, a day dedicated to celebrating all-things-Fisher.

Students Bring Gastronomy to Life at Fusion and Flavor Culinary Showcase Sabor Latino event with a buffet of Latino food and flags.

03/13/2026 - Students in the Department of Modern Languages will invite the Fisher community to explore the rich diversity of Hispanic cultures through food at the LSPN 340: Fusion and Flavor Culinary Showcase on Thursday, March 19, from 3:10 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Golisano Gateway Midlevel.

Dialogue in Humanities Event Explores: The Archives of Rome Aerial view of St. John Fisher University.

03/12/2026 - The School of Arts and Sciences Division of Humanities will continue its Dialogue in the Humanities series in March with a session led by Dr. Fred Dotolo, associate professor of history, who will present “The Archives of Rome.”

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Mary Marrapese Mary Marrapese

03/09/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” spotlights Mary Marrapese, an economics and Spanish double major, nominated by Dr. Luisa Cordaro‑Mammano, visiting assistant professor and language proficiency placement coordinator.

Cavanaugh Reading Series Features Author Sarah Minor Sarah Minor

03/04/2026 - Writer and interdisciplinary artist Sarah Minor will serve as the 2026 Cavanaugh Reading Series guest speaker on Wed., March 18, at 7 p.m. The lecture will be held in the Black Box Theater at the Arts Center at Murphy Hall.

Student Spotlight: Newcomb “Makes a Difference” in New Co-Op Position Isabelle Newcomb

03/02/2026 - Soon-to-be-alumna Isabelle Newcomb ’26 is adding one more experience to her Fisher résumé before crossing the stage this May with a new co-op position in the Employee Communications and Engagement Department at Wegmans.

Faculty, Students Present at 2026 Modern Language Association Conference in Toronto Robert Campbell ’29 and Gloriann Perez ’29 at the 2026 Modern Language Association Conference.

02/19/2026 - Assistant Professor of English Dr. Jonathan Shelley and students Robert Campbell ’29 and Gloriann Perez ’29 recently traveled to Toronto, Ontario to present at the 2026 Modern Language Association Conference.

Career Services Hosts Series of Spring Events A student meets with a member of the career services team.

02/18/2026 - The Class of 2026 is anxiously awaiting their graduation day and likely in active pursuit of that first job. Returning classes may be starting to think about summer internships, brushing up their résumé, or drafting that first cover letter. Regardless of the stage you are in, Fisher’s Career Services team is offering helpful events throughout the remainder of the spring semester.

Countdown to Commencement 2026: Brett Seaman Brett Seaman

02/16/2026 - This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” series features Brett Seaman, a pharmaceutical chemistry major nominated by Associate Professor Kevin Callahan.

Cafecito Spanish Conversations Bring Community Together Through Language and Culture Students gather around tables to practice Spanish conversation at Cafecito event.

02/16/2026 - Adjunct Professor and Fisher alumna Liliana Rucci has returned to Fisher to teach and plans to continue a tradition by hosting a series of Cafecito events designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together to practice their Spanish in a relaxed, culturally rich environment.

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