Arts and Sciences News and Events

Eco-Inspired Art Exhibit Opens This Month A sculpture by Judith Modrak

01/16/2025 - The Patricia O’Keefe Ross Gallery at St. John Fisher University will soon welcome “Earth’s Voices,” an immersive, eco-inspired sculptural exhibition by Judith Modrak, a New York City-based sculptor and installation artist. The exhibit will be on display from Friday, Jan. 24 through Thursday, April 24, and features Modrak’s Guardian sculptures and community-crafted totems, highlighting vital connections to the environment and each other.

Countdown to Commencement 2025: Jenna Hoffman Fisher student Jenna Hoffman.

01/13/2025 - Each year, faculty and staff nominate members of the graduating class for “Countdown to Commencement,” a video series which recognizes the accomplishments of soon-to-be-alumni of the University. Fisher News Highlights features a student every week of the spring semester, as we countdown to the Commencement celebrations in May.

Fisher Announces 2025 Commencement Schedule A 2024 graduate moves her tassel.

01/09/2025 - This May, St. John Fisher University will celebrate members of the Class of 2025 during its 71st Commencement.

Fisher Community Making News Dr. Timothy Franz poses with a copy of his new book.

12/20/2024 - Faculty, staff, and students at St. John Fisher University make headlines every day. Here’s a round-up of recent accomplishments.

Fisher Launches Degree in Neuroscience and Behavior A professor shows a student a model of a brain.

12/09/2024 - Next fall, the School of Arts and Sciences at St. John Fisher University will begin offering a major in neuroscience and behavior.

Five Fisher Students Earn TriBeta Research Grants Logo: Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society

12/05/2024 - Five St. John Fisher University students have earned $1,700 in Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) Research Grants to support their independent academic research.

Lecture Explores Climate Modeling Dr. Kris Green

12/03/2024 - Dr. Kris H. Green, professor of mathematics and physics, will explore the intersection of mathematics and climate modeling during the December First Friday Lecture.

Italian Women’s Civic Club Honors Two from Fisher Dr. Stella Plutino-Calabrese (center) with this year's Dante Scholarship recipients.

11/29/2024 - St. John Fisher University students Sabrina Antonini and Molly Fisher were named recipients of the Italian Women’s Civic Club (IWCC) 2024 Dante Scholarship Award.

Showcase Explores Refugee Experience Students had a virtual conversation with Mercy Akout, a refugee, singer, songwriter, and activist, joined the class via WhatsApp from Dadaab, one of the world’s largest refugee camps.

11/29/2024 - Students in Professor Cyndi Moolekamp’s course, Refugees as Teachers, will present their work during “The Refugee Experience: Interactive Student Showcase,” from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, in Cleary Family Auditorium.

Fisher Secures $17.3M in Key Grants for 2024 Fiscal Year Kearney Hall on a fall day.

11/21/2024 - The Office of Sponsored Programs and the Office of Foundation and Corporate Relations recently hosted its annual Grants Celebration to recognize the funding St. John Fisher University received during the 2024 Fiscal Year. The University submitted 30 grant proposals and was awarded 18, securing more than $17.3 million in funding from various sources that contribute to improving programs and services for students.

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