Arts and Sciences News and Events

Media Alert: #FisherExpert Offers Expertise on the 2024 Eclipse Totality Event Dr. Jeffrey Stephens

04/01/2024 - On April 8, 2024, Rochester is poised to witness totality during a total solar eclipse for the first time since 1925. Dr. Jeffrey Stephens, an associate professor of physics at St. John Fisher University, stands ready to provide his insight on this rare celestial event.

Fisher to Host Seven Events Leading Up to Solar Eclipse The 360-degree photo of the Fisher athletic fields warped to be shaped like a planet.

03/29/2024 - Rochester is poised to witness a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, marking a significant astronomical event for the region. This occurrence will be the first total solar eclipse in Rochester since January 24, 1925, and it won’t happen again until October 26, 2144. To celebrate this historic event, St. John Fisher University will be hosting multiple events in the week leading up to the eclipse.

Fisher Students Collaborate with Monroe County to Pay Homage to Medal of Honor Recipient Sara Casale, Shane Morgan, Caroline Cahalan, and Sara Yorio

03/29/2024 - St. John Fisher University students and faculty members are collaborating with Monroe County to honor Rochester veterans.

School of Arts and Sciences Creates Interdisciplinary Divisions Dr. Carolyn Vacca leads a class in a discussion.

03/26/2024 - This spring, the School of Arts and Sciences reorganized its departments and programs into six dynamic divisions, creating spaces for interdisciplinary collaboration among students and faculty.

Dr. Robert W. Loss, Jr. ’74 Posthumously Inducted into Science and Technology Hall of Fame Janice Loss and President Rooney at the induction ceremony for Dr. Robert W. Loss, Jr. ’74 into the Science and Technology Hall of Fame.

03/26/2024 - St. John Fisher University inducted Dr. Robert W. Loss, Jr. ’74 into the Science and Technology Hall of Fame during a ceremony held on Tuesday, March 19.

Countdown to Commencement: Sophia Trozzi Sophia Trozzi

03/25/2024 - The next student to be featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Sophia Trozzi, an interdisciplinary studies student. Trozzi was nominated by Lauren Scorza, head field hockey coach.

Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Federal Funding to Support Arts Center at St. John Fisher University The new blackbox theater offers a flexible performance space for artists.

03/18/2024 - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Gillibrand announced that St. John Fisher University will receive $1.8 million in federal funding through the just-passed Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bill. The bill included $6.9 million for Rochester and the Finger Lakes in support of the region’s educational institutions, arts sector, and health care and workforce training.

Explore the Study of Sound during Annual Loss Lecture Dr. Dan Russell

03/13/2024 - Learn about physics and music through the study of acoustics and vibration during the 2024 Robert and Janice Loss Science Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Daniel A. Russell, professor at The Pennsylvania State University. The lecture will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, in Cleary Family Auditorium in Kearney Hall.

Fisher Showcase Now Accepting Proposals A student presents research at the 2023 Fisher Showcase.

03/13/2024 - The submission period for students, faculty, and staff to share research or creative work at the 2024 Fisher Showcase is open. Now in its second year, the Fisher Showcase combines the former Student Research and Creative Work Symposium with the Fisher Scholarship Celebration to highlight the academic pursuits of the entire campus community.

Internships Offer Students Up-Close Look at Sport Management A group of Fisher students during their internship with the Rochester Redwings.

03/13/2024 - During the past few semesters, sport management students have spent countless hours staffing athletic events, executing marketing plans, honing their sales pitches, and preparing golf courses for the season ahead. That's of course all in addition to taking classes and engaging in co-curricular activities on campus.

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