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Sharon Napier ’81 Honored with 2018 Athena Award Sharon Napier ’81 was presented with the 2018 ATHENA Award. Photo Credit: Fernando Gonzalez

01/30/2018 - St. John Fisher College alumna Sharon Napier ’81, chief executive officer of Partners + Napier, was presented with the 2018 ATHENA Award, given by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Women’s Council affiliate. The award honors a professional female leader who has demonstrated significant achievements in business, community service, and the professional advancement of women.

Countdown to Commencement: Anna Harmer Anna Harmer with Cardinal holding a Welcome to Fisher sign.

01/30/2018 - Our next featured senior in our Countdown to Commencement video series is Anna Harmer, a marketing major, who was nominated by Tina Abbey in the Office of Institutional Advancement.

Sarachan’s Play Selected for 2 Pages/2 Voices Competition Two actors perform Jeremy Sarachan's short play,

01/26/2018 - Jeremy Sarachan, associate professor and chair of the Department of Media and Communication, had his short play, “Still Cheese Runs Deep,” performed at the 2 Pages/2 Voices 2018 playwriting competition sponsored by Geva Theatre Center and Writers and Books.

Fisher Security Staff Expands Training on Treatment of Severe Allergic Reactions Fire and Life Safety Officer Al Camp accepts a grant check on behalf of Jon Terry, founder and president of the Allergy Advocacy Association.

01/25/2018 - This spring, St. John Fisher College will be among the first colleges in Western New York to train its security officers to use Auvi-Qs, a new epinephrine auto-injector that treats severe allergic reactions, thanks to the recently passed New York State Emergency Allergy Treatment Act (EATA).

Crowdfunding@Fisher Supports Special Fisher Projects A member of the Class of 2017 presents their senior class gift to Phil Castleberry.

01/25/2018 - A new initiative from the Office of Institutional Advancement seeks to leverage the collective support of the College community to fund special projects at Fisher.

Basketball Standout Tyler English Surpasses 1,000 Career Points Basketball Standout Tyler English surpassed 1,000 career points

01/24/2018 - Tyler English became the 23rd player in St. John Fisher College men’s basketball history to surpass 1,000 career points on Tuesday, Jan. 23, as the Cardinals posted an 88-52 victory over Houghton College.

Countdown to Commencement: Owen Williams Owen Williams with the Cardinal

01/24/2018 - The next featured senior in our Countdown to Commencement video series is Owen Williams, a nursing major with a Spanish minor, who was nominated by Service Trip Manager Sally Vaughan.

Place Your Bet for Best Super Bowl Ad during February First Friday Lecture Dean Rama Yelkur and Dr. Kristin Picardo

01/23/2018 - Humor. That’s the element that School of Business Dean Dr. Rama Yelkur says will help Super Bowl LII advertisers emerge as the most popular on USA Today’s Ad Meter. Yelkur has spent the last 20 years drawing up the game plan for Super Bowl ad success, and will share her research during the February First Friday Lecture on Friday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. in Cleary Family Auditorium.

Fisher Student Named “Miss Finger Lakes 2018” Diana Marie Russo is crowned Miss Finger Lakes 2018

01/23/2018 - Earlier this month, St. John Fisher College student Diana Russo ’18 was crowned Miss Finger Lakes 2018. The pageant, which is part of the Miss America Organization, serves as a preliminary competition for Miss New York, held in June 2018.

Rochester Art Club Members Show Work Leslie Hern’s painting, “Tom,” won Best in Show at the 2017 Signature Member Exhibit.

01/22/2018 - Select members of the Rochester Art Club will host an exhibit at the Patricia O’Keefe Ross Gallery, located in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center at St. John Fisher College.