Arts and Sciences News and Events

Artists’ Talk, Reception Planned for “Urban Alchemy” Exhibit at O’Keefe Ross Gallery A large mural of Rochester's famous crows at the Urban Alchemy exhibit.

04/05/2024 - St. John Fisher University will host an artists’ talk and reception for the mixed media exhibit, “Urban Alchemy,” now on display at the Patricia O’Keefe Ross Gallery, located in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center.

Library Staff Member Discovers Frederick Douglass Newspaper Issue Shannon Feeley poses with the issue of New National Era.

04/04/2024 - During the preparations for the renovation of Lavery Library, Michelle Price, special collections librarian, was organizing items for storage. Seeking assistance, she enlisted the help of Shannon Feeley, circulation supervisor, to sift through boxes containing regional newspapers. Amidst this sorting process, Feeley came upon a copy of the New National Era, a notable newspaper associated with Frederick Douglass.

Pop Culture Critic Shares Career Stories with Fisher Community Fisher student Alayna Delice interviews pop culture critic Aisha Harris.

04/02/2024 - On Monday, March 25, St. John Fisher University’s Media and Communication Program welcomed National Public Radio (NPR) host Aisha Harris to campus. Harris is a co-host and reporter for NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, and is the author of the 2023 book, Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me.

Media Alert: #FisherExpert Offers Expertise on the 2024 Eclipse Totality Event Dr. Jeffrey Stephens

04/01/2024 - On April 8, 2024, Rochester is poised to witness totality during a total solar eclipse for the first time since 1925. Dr. Jeffrey Stephens, an associate professor of physics at St. John Fisher University, stands ready to provide his insight on this rare celestial event.

Fisher to Host Seven Events Leading Up to Solar Eclipse The 360-degree photo of the Fisher athletic fields warped to be shaped like a planet.

03/29/2024 - Rochester is poised to witness a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, marking a significant astronomical event for the region. This occurrence will be the first total solar eclipse in Rochester since January 24, 1925, and it won’t happen again until October 26, 2144. To celebrate this historic event, St. John Fisher University will be hosting multiple events in the week leading up to the eclipse.

Fisher Students Collaborate with Monroe County to Pay Homage to Medal of Honor Recipient Sara Casale, Shane Morgan, Caroline Cahalan, and Sara Yorio

03/29/2024 - St. John Fisher University students and faculty members are collaborating with Monroe County to honor Rochester veterans.

School of Arts and Sciences Creates Interdisciplinary Divisions Dr. Carolyn Vacca leads a class in a discussion.

03/26/2024 - This spring, the School of Arts and Sciences reorganized its departments and programs into six dynamic divisions, creating spaces for interdisciplinary collaboration among students and faculty.

Dr. Robert W. Loss, Jr. ’74 Posthumously Inducted into Science and Technology Hall of Fame Janice Loss and President Rooney at the induction ceremony for Dr. Robert W. Loss, Jr. ’74 into the Science and Technology Hall of Fame.

03/26/2024 - St. John Fisher University inducted Dr. Robert W. Loss, Jr. ’74 into the Science and Technology Hall of Fame during a ceremony held on Tuesday, March 19.

Countdown to Commencement: Sophia Trozzi Sophia Trozzi

03/25/2024 - The next student to be featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Sophia Trozzi, an interdisciplinary studies student. Trozzi was nominated by Lauren Scorza, head field hockey coach.

Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Federal Funding to Support Arts Center at St. John Fisher University The new blackbox theater offers a flexible performance space for artists.

03/18/2024 - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Gillibrand announced that St. John Fisher University will receive $1.8 million in federal funding through the just-passed Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bill. The bill included $6.9 million for Rochester and the Finger Lakes in support of the region’s educational institutions, arts sector, and health care and workforce training.

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