Diversity in the News at Fisher

Campus Climate Survey Launches This Week Three students sit and chat on the Quad.

01/11/2024 - Beginning Thursday, Jan. 11, the University will launch the Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey, an opportunity for employees and students to share confidential and honest feedback about Fisher’s ability to create an inclusive, diverse, and engaging environment.

2024 Spirit of Identity Week Events Celebrate Creativity, Diversity of Campus Students at an event during the 2022 Spirit of Identity Week.

11/27/2023 - During the 2024 Spirit of Identity Week, St. John Fisher University students and employees can engage in more than 25 events and activities that will promote an appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Fisher Senior in the Running for Best Buddies Champion of the Year Vincenzo Giglio and Gianna Giglio

11/13/2023 - St. John Fisher University senior Gianna Giglio has been nominated as a Champion of the Year candidate through the Western New York Chapter of Best Buddies International.

Lunch Discussions Build Community at Fisher r. Joseph A. Trovato, CSB Campus Ministry Center

11/10/2023 - The Office of Campus Ministry, Interfaith Council, and Interfaith Learning Circle will be hosting its second lunch and discussion gathering from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Fr. Joseph A. Trovato, CSB Campus Ministry Center.

TRIO-SSS Students Engage in Weekend Retreat TRIO students at the senior retreat.

11/09/2023 - In late October, students from Fisher’s TRIO-SSS program traveled to Beaver Hollow Conference Center in Java, New York, to engage in a weekend of self-care, alumni networking, and learning about financial literacy.

Rochester Education Foundation Honors Three Fisher Alumni Marlowe Washington speaks at a podium.

10/26/2023 - During its annual celebration, the Rochester Education Foundation (REF) honored three St. John Fisher University alumni, including Dr. Marlowe Washington ’19 (Ed.D.), senior diversity officer at the University.

Fisher Celebrates First-Generation Students with Activities, Events Fisher students celebrate First Gen Week on campus with Cardinal.

10/25/2023 - The week of Monday, Nov. 6, St. John Fisher University will celebrate its first-generation students and alumni with a week full of lectures and events.

Lecture Explores Empowerment and Resilience Richard Taylor

10/24/2023 - National mental health and motivational speaker Richard Taylor will deliver the lecture, “Taylormade Empowerment: Empowerment and Resilience,” at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in Basil 135 at St. John Fisher University.

Disability Justice Advocate to Speak at Fisher Lydia XZ Brown

10/16/2023 - Lydia X. Z. Brown, a queer, disabled, and East Asian advocate, organizer, attorney, strategist, and writer, will deliver a talk on the intersections of identities in higher education. The talk, which is free and open to the campus community, begins at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, in Basil 135 at St. John Fisher University.

Call for Proposals Open for 2024 Spirit of Identity Week Events Two students at a 2023 Spirit of Identity Week event.

10/16/2023 - The second annual Spirit of Identity Week, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 15 through Saturday, Jan. 20, will feature events and activities hosted by members of the campus community.

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