Arts and Sciences News and Events

Fisher Students Explore Social Change through Theater Three students rehearse for Fractures.

11/18/2024 - St. John Fisher University students will present, “Fractures: Political Theater at the Black Box,” from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Black Box Theater in the Arts Center at Murphy Hall.

Philosophy Day to Explore Philosophy and the Law A gavel and justice scales.

11/14/2024 - St. John Fisher University will celebrate Philosophy Day with the theme, “Philosophy and the Law,” from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Golisano Gateway Midlevel.

Students Launch Donation Campaign to Share Book Marissa Terech and Emma Muchow

11/12/2024 - Last spring, Emma Muchow, a junior media and communication major, and Marissa Terech, a junior Spanish and early education dual major, began the process of creating and publishing a children’s bilingual poetry book, Pig Tales and Poemas with Mia la Cerdita.

A Season of Firsts: Election Edition An I Voted sticker.

11/11/2024 - In what was considered one of the most pivotal presidential races in American history, this election season was marked by many ‘firsts,’ including America’s first woman of color presidential nominee. In addition, members of Gen Z, including many at Fisher, participated in a presidential election for the first time, coming of voting age just this year.

Alumna on a Mission: Using Acupuncture to Heal Trauma Around the Globe Christine (Welzmueller) Cronin ’95

11/06/2024 - Certified acupuncturist Christine (Welzmueller) Cronin ’95 has served as the executive director of the non-profit Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) for the past two years.

Fisher to Host Theater Festival Students participate in an acting workshop in the new Blackbox Theater.

10/24/2024 - This spring, students, faculty, and staff will have the opportunity to participate in a one-act play festival in the new Black Box Theater in the Arts Center in Murphy Hall.

Annual Clothesline Project Returns to Fisher A display of self-made t-shirts during the Clothesline Project at Fisher.

10/23/2024 - Each year, St. John Fisher University students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in The Clothesline Project, a national program that addresses the issue of gender-based violence.

Your Professor Wrote Your Textbook: Matthew Bereza’s Newly Published Book on the Americas Dr. Matt Bereza

10/23/2024 - This summer, Dr. Matthew Bereza, psychology professor and chair of the Behavioral Sciences Division at St. John Fisher University, published a textbook in collaboration with peers Dr. Lisa Kahle-Piasecki and Dante Castro Solano.

Fisher Recognizes Alumni for Professional Achievements, Dedication to Community The 2024 Dean's Medal Recipients

10/22/2024 - During a special ceremony, St. John Fisher University honored 15 graduates who have found success in their careers and have been influential in serving their communities. The celebration recognized Dean’s Medal recipients from each of the five Schools and graduates of the last decade with the Ten Under 10 Awards.

Russian Writer to Speak at Fisher Dmitry Bykov

10/18/2024 - Dmitry Bykov, a well-known Russian poet, novelist, journalist, and public intellectual, will discuss his latest book about Vladimir Zelensky during a lecture at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, in the Elaine Wilson Formal Lounge.

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