History Department News

Madigan, Plata, and McGregor Honored During Commencement Weekend

Madigan, Plata, and McGregor Honored During Commencement Weekend

05/14/2013

Three faculty were honored with prestigious awards from the College during Commencement Weekend. Read More

Countdown to Commencement: Matthew Turner

Countdown to Commencement: Matthew Turner

03/11/2013

This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” video features Matthew Turner, a History and Adolescence Education major. He was nominated by Tom Rodgers, Director of Campus Life, and the entire Lavery Library Staff! Read More

St. John Fisher College to Host “Frederick Douglass in Ireland” Conference February 22

St. John Fisher College to Host “Frederick Douglass in Ireland” Conference February 22

01/16/2013

St. John Fisher College will host its 2nd annual Irish Studies Program Conference during Black History Month to celebrate and honor the legacy of Rochester’s own Frederick Douglass. Read More

Faculty Panel to Recap Election in November First Friday Lecture

Faculty Panel to Recap Election in November First Friday Lecture

11/05/2012

On Friday, November 9, four St. John Fisher College faculty members will review and recap the 2012 presidential election, offering their insights and analysis of the campaigns, candidates, and the results. Read More

St. John Fisher College Receives Grant from New York Council for the Humanities

10/24/2012

St. John Fisher College has received a $7,967.00 grant from the New York Council for the Humanities to support the “Frederick Douglass in Ireland” conference in 2013. Read More

Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Cora Weiss Coming to Fisher October 22

Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Cora Weiss Coming to Fisher October 22

10/15/2012

Cora Weiss, President, Hague Appeal for Peace and three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, will be a guest speaker at St. John Fisher College on October 22 in conjunction with the “1,000 PeaceWomen Across the Globe” exhibit now on display in Lavery Library. Read More

Countdown to Commencement – Joe Smith

02/06/2012

This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” video features Joe Smith, a History major. He was nominated by Sally Vaughan, Director of Community Service, and Dr. Rick DeJesús-Rueff, Vice President of Student Affairs and Diversity Initiatives. Read More

Special Screening of “The Longoria Affair”

11/16/2011

On Monday, November 21, St. John Fisher College will host a special screening of Emmy nominated film, “The Longoria Affair.” Director John J. Valadez will be on campus to host a question and answer session immediately following the film. Read More

Fisher Students Present at Statewide History Conference

11/14/2011

St. John Fisher College sophomores Graham Wilcox and Faiza Filfil presented papers on the student panel at the 61st Annual Conference of the New York State Association of European Historians on October 29 at Canisius College. Read More

Upcoming Events

Transfer Information Session: Spend an Evening

Wed., June 05, 2013 at 5:00 PM
» Register online or call (585) 385-8172 Spend an evening with us at St. John Fisher College to learn more about the transfer admissions process. The evening includes presentations from faculty tailored specifically to your area of academic interest. You’ll learn what your desired degree program has to offer, including internship and job placement opportunities. Admissions representatives will be available to discuss transfer and financial aid processes, scholarship opportunities, and transfer credit policies. Current students will also be available to share their experiences and answer your questions. Campus tours will be offered at the conclusion of your information session.

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