Fall 2019 News Archive

New Exhibit, “Change How You See, See How You Change,” Opens A painting by artist Elroy Blue

11/01/2019 - A new art exhibit at St. John Fisher College celebrates the one year anniversary of the launch of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at the Wegmans School of Nursing.

St. John Fisher College Signs On As Cristo Rey Network University Partner Students sit at the picnic tables in LeChase Commons.

10/31/2019 - Today, the Cristo Rey Network announced St. John Fisher College as the organization's newest University Partner. Joining a partnership program now boasting 53 colleges and universities, St. John Fisher College demonstrates a longstanding commitment to the promise and ambition of Cristo Rey graduates.

Events Planned for First Gen Celebration Day Fisher Celebrates First-Generation College Students

10/31/2019 - St. John Fisher College will join a nationwide celebration of first-generation students on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Eight Added to Athletics Hall of Fame St. John Fisher College alumni were welcomed into the College’s Athletics Hall of Fame.

10/30/2019 - Last month, eight St. John Fisher College alumni were welcomed into the College’s Athletics Hall of Fame. A special ceremony on Friday, Oct. 25, honored the members of the 20th class of inductees.

Pharmacy Students Offer Flu Immunizations during Day of Services School of Pharmacy faculty and students, many of whom intern at Wegmans pharmacies, administered the immunizations during Project Homeless Connect's Day of Services.

10/29/2019 - The Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher College was among one of nearly 100 booths at the Project Homeless Connect “Day of Services” event held at the Blue Cross Arena earlier this month.

Fisher Launches New Scholarship for City of Rochester Students Kearney Hall

10/28/2019 - Beginning fall 2020, students from the City of Rochester entering St. John Fisher College as first-year undergraduates will be eligible to receive the newly created Fisher Urban Scholar Award.

A Steward of Good Practice Dr. Lisa Avery was recently inducted as a 2019 Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).

10/28/2019 - Lisa Avery Leads the Antibiotic Stewardship Team at St. Joseph’s Health While Teaching the Next Generation of Pharmacists to Improve Treatment of Infectious Diseases

Symposium: Focus on the Whole Patient When Delivering Care Dr. Henry Hess speaks at the Integrative and Complementary Medicine Symposium.

10/28/2019 - In fall 2018, the Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Pluta Cancer Center opened an Integrative Oncology & Wellness Center, using complementary therapies including yoga, meditation, and acupuncture to help ease the fatigue, pain, stress, and anxiety often felt by cancer patients.

Fisher to Host Annual Study Abroad Alumni Conference Fisher students study abroad.

10/24/2019 - St. John Fisher College will host the 3rd Annual ROC Your Global Future Re-Entry Conference on Saturday, Nov. 9, to offer returning study abroad students an opportunity to make the most of their international experiences through networking and résumé-building activities.

Faculty Film Screened at Buffalo International Film Festival A still image from the film, Active Voices: Gun Reform Activism in Rochester, N.Y.

10/23/2019 - Jeremy Sarachan, associate professor and chair of the Media and Communication Department at St. John Fisher College, had his documentary, “Active Voices: Gun Reform Activism in Rochester, N.Y.,” presented as part of the Buffalo International Film Festival.

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