Arts and Sciences News and Events

Recognition Event Shows Reach of Fisher Grants Attendees at the virtual Grants Recognition Ceremony.

01/10/2022 - On Friday, Jan. 7, St. John Fisher College faculty and staff celebrated their achievements in successfully submitting grant proposals, receiving grant awards, and implementing grant projects over the last year.

English Senior Seminar Presents Semester-Long Research Nine students in the English Senior Seminar presented their work during a symposium.

12/22/2021 - Students in the English Senior Seminar course spent their fall producing an original piece of literary criticism on a primary text of their choice for their senior thesis. In late November, that hard work paid off when the nine seniors presented their research in a symposium-style event organized by their professor, Dr. Jonathan Shelley.

Faculty Members Transition to Leadership Positions Dr. Lori Dambaugh, Dr. Colleen Donegan, and Dr. Melissa Goodwin

12/13/2021 - This fall, three faculty members, Dr. Lori Dambaugh, Dr. Colleen Donegan, and Dr. Melissa Goodwin, were appointed to leadership positions within their respective Schools.

Fisher Faculty Serve as Experts for WalletHub Dr. Isar Kiani

12/09/2021 - Several St. John Fisher College faculty members have been featured as subject matter experts for WalletHub.

Psychology Professor Co-Wrote Book on Collaborative Workplace Partnerships Dr. Tim Franz co-work a book on creating meaningful relationships at work.

12/08/2021 - Dr. Timothy Franz, professor and chair of the Department of Psychology, is the co-author of Meaningful Partnership at Work: How the Workplace Covenant Ensures Mutual Accountability and Success between Leaders and Teams.

CSTEP Celebrates Four December Graduates Tyana Velazquez-Smith (left) with the four December 2021 CSTEP graduates.

12/06/2021 - This December, four members of St. John Fisher College’s New York State Education Department’s Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) will successfully earn their diplomas. During a ceremony on Friday, Dec. 3, seniors Alexis Diaz, Ashley Wightman, Naima Omar, and Alex Carabello were honored and recognized for their academic accomplishments.

Five Students Awarded TriBeta Research Grants Students from Left to Right: Bridget Lennahan, Ethan Lane, Jacqueline Chouinard, Katelin Keenehan, and Luke Terry.

11/29/2021 - Five undergraduate biology students at St. John Fisher College received Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) Research Grant Awards totaling $2,848 to support their research.

Dr. Mendoza, Fisher Professors Offer Public Health Forecast for 2022 A blood pressure cuff, medicine box, and pills.

11/29/2021 - The last two years brought unexpected public health challenges that have tested the strength and resilience of our health care systems and changed the way we work, learn, and live.

Fall 2021 Seward Scholar has Passion for Social Media Kate Fitscher

11/17/2021 - This fall, the Department of Media and Communication selected Kate Fitscher as the recipient of the James E. Seward Scholarship.

WXXI Broadcasts Film Created by Media and Communication Professor A still image of Susan B. Anthony's gravestone from the film.

11/11/2021 - A documentary by Linda Moroney, an adjunct professor at St. John Fisher College and Rochester-based filmmaker, recently broadcast on WXXI. The film, “Women and the Vote,” is a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. Emily Passmore, a senior media management major, also worked on the film as a Summer Research Fellow.

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