Student Multicultural Affairs

Fisher provides opportunities for the campus community to participate in initiatives and activities that promote awareness of cultural, social, economic, racial, gender, and other forms of diversity in our society.

Diversity Clubs and Organizations

Opportunities abound to get involved in diversity initiatives at Fisher. Several student organizations work to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation for diverse populations and ideas.

Gender Inclusive Bathrooms

In the 2023-2024 academic year, the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) of St. John Fisher University worked with the Student Government Association (SGA) to pass a resolution regarding the need for an increase in gender-inclusive restrooms on campus. Under the leadership of Matthew Cieplicki ’24, SAGA began this initiative in hopes of creating a more inclusive and accepting environment for members of the Fisher community. Working with administration, facilities, and student leaders, the resolution to increase gender-inclusive restrooms was approved by the 2022-2023 SGA Senate. Thanks to the work of the Facilities Department, there are now 20 gender-inclusive restrooms across campus. 

  • Donald E. Bain Campus Center – second floor, 222 and 223
  • Dugan Yard – Player Development Center 
  • Facilities Building – first floor, 114
  • Founders Hall – first floor, 101 and 102
  • James S. Alesi Academic Center – basement and second floor, B005, B006, 205, and 206
  • Kearney Hall – ground floor, R004
  • Murphy Hall – first floor, M155
  • Murray Hall – second floor, 200C
  • Pioch Hall – first floor, C109 A and B
  • Upper Quad Hall – first floor, 108
  • Victor E. Salerno Center for American Enterprise – first floor, 007 and 008
  • Wegmans School of Nursing – third floor, 312
Leaders of Fisher's five affinity groups.
Fisher's affinity groups host the Inclusion Dinner with SGA
ALANA Graduates share about their experiences.
Graduating seniors receive Kente stoles at the ALANA Dinner
Students celebrate together as part of Asian Student Union.
Affinity groups celebrate special days throughout the year
Students present at the Inclusion Dinner.
Fisher fosters an equity-minded, inclusive community
Students celebrate with faculty at graduation.
Faculty embrace inclusive excellence and diverse scholarship
Lavery Library celebrates authors of diverse backgrounds.
Lavery Library provides resources for learning about DEI
Students visit a table at the inclusion dinner.
Students learn about other cultures through campus events
A diverse group of students jump together on Fisher campus.
Student leaders support relationship building across campus
A speaker presents with a screen about women in media.
Guest lecturers enhance DEI awareness within specific fields
A student holds a sign that reads be unapologetically you.
Within Fisher's community of belonging, it's OK to be YOU