Arts and Sciences News and Events

Fisher Faculty Earned Summer Fellowships Dr. Jill Swiencicki, Dr. Barbara Lowe, Dr. Maria Stella Plutino Calabrese, and Dr. Fred Dotolo take a group photo with the 2019 Richmond Summer Visiting Faculty Fellows.

10/09/2019 - Dr. Jill Swiencicki, Dr. Barbara Lowe, Dr. Maria Stella Plutino Calabrese, and Dr. Fred Dotolo traveled to Rome, Italy this summer as recipients of the Richmond Summer Visiting Faculty Fellowships from Richmond, The American International University in London.

Fisher Launches New Lecture Series Dr. Carolyn Yauyan Woo

10/09/2019 - Carolyn Woo to be Inaugural Speaker of the New Donald L. and Marilyn B. Muench Faith in Action Lecture Series

Cavanaugh Reading Series Features Poet Poet Chen Chen (photo courtesy of Blue Flower Arts)

10/04/2019 - Poet Chen Chen will deliver a lecture during St. John Fisher College’s Fall 2019 Cavanaugh Reading Series. Sponsored by the English Department, the event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, in Wilson Formal Lounge, and is free and open to the public.

Lazardeux Talks with BBC Scotland Sebastien Lazardeux

10/01/2019 - During a conference at Richmond University, The American University in London, Dr. Sebastien Lazardeux was interviewed by BBC Radio Scotland about the rise of populist radical right parties in Europe and its effect on the European elections and the future of the European Union.

Conference Explores Racial Justice in the 21st Century Logo for the National Association of African-American Studies and Affiliates

09/23/2019 - In October, St. John Fisher College and Nazareth College will co-host the National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates regional conference. Scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 3 through Saturday, Oct. 5, the three-day conference will explore a wide array of diversity-related topics under the theme, “Creating Racial Justice in the 21st Century.”

New Faculty Members Join Campus A wall in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Building reads: A great education starts with a great teacher.

09/13/2019 - This fall, St. John Fisher College students will see 13 new faculty members in their classes.

Lynne Feldman Brings Her Work to Campus Gallery Artist Lynne Feldman poses in front of one of her works of art.

09/10/2019 - Local artist Lynne Feldman is displaying her exhibit, “Collages Two Ways,” at the Patricia O’Keefe Ross Gallery located in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center at St. John Fisher College.

Value, Quality Earn Fisher a Spot on U.S. News’ “Best Colleges” Feature Kearney Hall

09/09/2019 - St. John Fisher College earned a place on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” feature, making the grade for its value, quality educational opportunities, and support of veterans, among other characteristics.

Student Research Analyzes Dental Disparities Alexa Montemayor poses at work in a dentist office.

08/13/2019 - Houston, Texas native Alexa Montemayor landed a job as a dental assistant in Rochester for the summer, but she was also looking for an opportunity to stay engaged with Fisher in between semesters. Working with faculty mentor Professor Jonathan Millen, visiting assistant professor of biology, she secured a spot in the College’s Summer Research Fellows program and combined her day job and her research.

Fisher Earns “College of Distinction” Designation 2019-2020 Colleges of Distinction Badge

08/13/2019 - St. John Fisher College was among just 400 colleges and universities across the country to earn a 2019-2020 Best Colleges of Distinction designation.

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