Arts and Sciences News and Events

Countdown to Commencement 2023: CJ Leonardo CJ Leonardo

01/16/2023 - 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 celebration in May. The first student to be featured is CJ Leonardo, a biology major who was nominated by Drs. Kristin Picardo and Alexey Ignatchenko.

Rodríguez-Galán Named Faculty Fellow for Exhale Family Caregiver Initiative Marta Rodriguez-Galan

01/16/2023 - Dr. Marta Rodríguez-Galán, an associate professor of sociology, anthropology, public health, and gerontology at St. John Fisher University, has been selected as the faculty fellow for Exhale: The Family Caregiver Initiative.

PRSSA Holds Successful Agency Crawl Students at the PRSSA Agency Crawl.

12/09/2022 - Public relations and media management students interested in a future career in advertising and public relations agencies had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of agency life thanks to the recent Agency Crawl, organized by PRSSA and a small student planning group.

Professor selected for Teaching Philosophy Institute, Re-envisions Curriculum Tim Madigan

12/09/2022 - Professor and Chair of Philosophy and Classical Studies, Dr. Timothy Madigan, was selected to participate in The Council of Independent Colleges’ (CIC) New Currents in Teaching Philosophy Institute over the summer. The event was held in Baltimore, Maryland and was supported by Andrew W. Mellon Foundation with additional backing from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Excitement for Film Production Grows with Seward Scholarship Awardees Emma Healy and Allison Lyons

12/08/2022 - This fall, the Department of Media and Communication announced that the 2022 Seward Scholarship was awarded to students Emma Healy and Allison Lyons. The scholarship honors former faculty member Jim Seward and his 41 years of college teaching, over half of which were spent at Fisher.

Fisher Filmmaker Writing, Directing Short Film Mitch Steedman shots part of his film,

11/29/2022 - Fisher senior, media and communication major, and avid skier Mitch Steedman has always had a passion for filmmaking and cinematography. “I always loved capturing myself and friends in action while skiing over Bristol Mountain,” he said. By combining his skiing hobby with his love for visual media, he found a career path.

First-Year Student Advocates for Mental Health, End to Violence in Rochester Isaiah Santiago

11/25/2022 - Growing up in Rochester and showing outstanding leadership and empathy for others, first-year student Isaiah Santiago was named Monroe County’s Young Citizen of the Year in June 2022.

Sarachan Presents at Anti-Fascism Conference Jeremy Sarachan

11/22/2022 - Professor Jeremy Sarachan, chair of the Department of Media and Communication and director of the Interdisciplinary Arts program, gave a talk at Hofstra University in early November as part of the Anti-Fascism in the 21st Century conference.

Honors Program to Host Keystone Showcase A student gestures to their presentation.

11/22/2022 - On Thursday, Dec. 1, the St. John Fisher University Honors Program will host its Fall Keystone Showcase to celebrate and recognize Fisher Honors Scholars’ projects. The Showcase will be held from 5:15-7:30 p.m. in Cleary Family Auditorium.

Students Organize New Toy, Clothing Drive for Area Non-Profits A pile of cozy socks.

11/18/2022 - St. John Fisher University students are teaming up to collect clothing, toys, and toiletries for non-profit organizations in the Rochester area. Donation collection will begin on Monday, Nov. 28 and run through Thursday, Dec. 8; bins will be placed throughout campus. Donated items for both organizations must be new.

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