Fall 2024 News Archive

Cardinals Plant Trees: Students Help Revive Great American Chestnut First-year students plant American chestnut trees.

11/05/2024 - In a hands-on lesson in sustainability, more than a dozen Fisher students rolled up their sleeves on a Saturday morning in October at the Hundred Acre Nature Park with a mission: to help revive the nearly extinct Great American Chestnut tree.

Seeking #Fisher2025 Nominations for Countdown to Commencement Video Series A Fisher graduate smiles in his cap and gown during Commencement..

11/04/2024 - St. John Fisher University is seeking nominations for the 2025 Countdown to Commencement video series that features members of the graduating class who have made an impact during their time on campus.

SJF AMA Celebrates Annual Marketing Week AMA students listen to a guest speaker during Marketing Week 2024.

11/01/2024 - Throughout the week of October 21, the St. John Fisher University chapter of the American Marketing Association (SJF AMA) hosted its annual Marketing Week.

Lavery Library Renovation October Update Light fixtures and light wood walls provide a preview of the interior of Lavery Library.

10/31/2024 - The weather may be turning cooler, but construction continues at Lavery Library.

Introducing the E-Board of SGA The 2024-2025 Student Government Association Executive Board.

10/31/2024 - With the fall semester in full swing, Fisher News Highlights caught up with the Executive Board of the Student Government Association (SGA) to learn what they hope to accomplish this year, and how they serve Fisher students.

Branson Honored by Allergy Advocates NY Dr. Desiree Branson

10/30/2024 - Dr. Desireé Branson, a visiting assistant professor for the Wegmans School of Nursing, was recently recognized by the Allergy Advocates NY.

From Fisher’s First Female Class to Fiction Author: ’76 Alumna Elizabeth Dollard Bysiek Elizabeth Dollard Bysiek

10/29/2024 - Elizabeth Dollard Bysiek, also known by her pen name “Elizabeth St. Michel,” was a member of the first female class to live on Fisher’s campus in 1976. At Fisher, she majored in business and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in commerce. Today, she is the successful author of nine historical romance novels. Her most recent book, On Prevailing Winds, was published in 2022.

St. John Fisher University Receives Grant to Empower and Celebrate First-Generation College Students in November Fisher students celebrate during First-Generation Student Week.

10/28/2024 - St. John Fisher University has received a grant for the 2024 First-Generation College Celebration national initiative from the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and FirstGen Forward with support from TIAA and the Strada Education Foundation.

Success Marks the Start of Club Basketball Jenna Hoffman, Brendan Evans, and Adam Jones pose with the New Club of the Year Award at the 2024 Cardinal Awards ceremony.

10/25/2024 - Student interest in club sports is growing on St. John Fisher University’s campus and students are working to increase the number of club sports available. Three undergraduates—Jenna Hoffman, Brendan Evans, and Adam Jones—worked hard last year to bring club basketball to campus.

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.

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