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Frankenstein Comes to Life through World Philosophy Day frankenstein

11/08/2018 - St. John Fisher College’s annual celebration of World Philosophy Day will commemorate Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Frankenstein, with a series of lectures and film screenings taking place Thursday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 16.

Italian Women’s Civic Club Honors Two from Fisher Jessica Colmerauer ’19 (Pharm.D.) and Mary Elizabeth Kendt ’20

11/07/2018 - Two St. John Fisher College students—Jessica Colmerauer ’19 (Pharm.D.) and Mary Elizabeth Kendt ’20—were named recipients of the Italian Women’s Civic Club (IWCC) Dante Scholarship Award.

Three Students Win Pitch Competition Emily Risch ’20, Mercedees Boutee ’20, and Austin Sanfilippo ’19

11/06/2018 - On Thursday, Oct. 18, eight School of Business students participated in the final round of the Perfect Pitch Competition, sponsored by ADP. The competition challenges students to deliver a 90-second “elevator pitch” on why they would be the best new hire for a company.

St. John Fisher College, Syracuse University College of Law Announce 3+3 Partnership A judge with an intern.

11/05/2018 - St. John Fisher College and the Syracuse University College of Law have announced a 3+3 Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP) which will allow a select group of undergraduate students at Fisher the opportunity to earn both an undergraduate and law degree in six years, while minimizing the cost of their education.

Grant Programs at Wegmans School of Nursing Receive Nearly $1M in Funding to Focus on Opioid Abuse Treatment Fisher nurses train in the Simulation Center.

11/05/2018 - Three grant programs through the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher College have received nearly $1 million in funding from two federal agencies.

Fisher Student on Winning Team in 2018 PR Apprentice Program Pictured from left to right: Lauren Dixon, CEO, Dixon Schwabl; Jessica Oats, RIT; Emily LaRocca, Geneseo; Alyssa Whitley, St. John Fisher College; Shannon Reagan, Brockport;Kim Ackerman, Huther Doyle; and Sandra Doorley, DA, Monroe County.

11/05/2018 - St. John Fisher College student Alyssa Whitley ’19 was a member of the winning team in the 2018 PR Apprentice program. Whitley, a media management major at Fisher, worked on a team with students from the Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Geneseo, and the College at Brockport.

Fisher Celebrates Employee Service Milestones Employees with 35 years of service were recognized at an annual luncheon.

11/02/2018 - St. John Fisher College faculty and staff were recently recognized for milestone years of service during the annual Service Awards Ceremony.

Career and Academic Planning Experts Offer Advice for Student Success CCAP leaders Michelle Erklenz-Watts and Julia Overton-Healy

11/02/2018 - This fall, St. John Fisher College opened the new Center for Career and Academic Planning (CCAP), a one-stop shop for students seeking advice and counseling as they map their academic journey. Located on the first floor of Lavery Library, the Center is staffed by professional advisors available for walk-in meetings or one-on-one appointments.

Spring (Registration) is in the Air – What’s New? A student discusses coursework with a professor.

11/02/2018 - Course registration for the spring 2019 semester will take place the week of Nov. 12-16 and students may notice several new additions to the process that have been implemented to create an academic plan and make the registration process a bit more smooth.

Tom Golisano Gives $5.8 Million to St. John Fisher College for Creation of Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing President Rooney; Ann Costello, Golisano Foundation; Drew Boshell, Special Olympics; Cori Piels, Special Olympics; Dr. Dianne Cooney Miner; Wegmans School of Nursing faculty; and Golisano Foundation trustees celebrate the newly announced Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing.

10/30/2018 - Earlier today, St. John Fisher College, Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation announced the creation of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing thanks to a $5.8 million gift, $5 million from Tom Golisano and $800,000 from the Golisano Foundation.