St. John Fisher College News

Sodano Receives Father Dorsey Award

2013-05-10T04:11:00

The Class of 2013 surprised Dr. Todd Sodano, Assistant Professor of Communication/Journalism, with the Father Dorsey Award during the Senior Convocation on May 9.

Proietti’s Last Lecture Brings Hundreds Back to Classroom

2013-04-25T08:30:00

It was the typical evening class scenario for Tom Proietti on April 17 as he said hello to the people entering the classroom, set his bottle of water next to the podium, and started lecturing. What ...

Whalen and Ulakovich Win Jack Palvino Excellence in Communications Scholarship

2013-04-24T08:30:00

Communication/Journalism students Amanda Whalen ’14 and Matthew Ulakovich ’14 received the Department’s Jack Palvino Excellence in Communications Award on April 18, during the Jack Palvino Excellence ...

St. John Fisher College Honors Local Communications Professionals at the Jack Palvino Excellence in Communications Awards Gala

2013-04-19T06:12:00

St. John Fisher College School hosted the Jack Palvino Excellence in Communications Awards Gala earlier tonight, honoring six local professionals in the communications industry. Dr. Donald Bain, St. ...

Reinson Publishes Chapter

2013-04-15T10:27:00

Kyle Reinson, Professor in the Communication/Journalism Department, recently had a chapter published in Increasing Student Engagement and Retention using Multimedia Technologies: Video Annotation,...

Countdown to Commencement: Julie Moslow

2013-04-15T08:32:00
This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” video features Julie Moslow, a Communication/Journalism major. She was nominated by Tom Racculia, Admissions Counselor, in the Office of Freshman Admissions.

Countdown to Commencement: Matthew Berry

2013-04-08T08:15:00
This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” video features Matthew Berry, a Political Science major and Communication/Journalism and American Studies minor. He was nominated by Tom Rodgers, Director of ...

Fisher Goes Hollywood: Students Write, Direct, and Produce Original Film

2013-04-02T03:31:00
A group of dedicated and film-loving Communication/Journalism students have been hard at work all semester long on a challenging project posed by Dr. Todd Sodano, and they will soon be at the end of ...

The Story Behind Geeking out at Fisher

2013-03-21T09:00:00
They have a clever blog name and send out an email to the campus community when they have a new blog post to share, but who exactly are the Fisher Geeks and how did their blog come to be?

Countdown to Commencement: Ashleigh Picarro

2013-03-18T08:15:00
This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” video features Ashleigh Picarro, a Communication/ Journalism major with a minor in Sociology. She was nominated by Professor Kyle Reinson from the ...

High School Students Spend-a-Day with Communication/Journalism Department

2013-03-05T02:38:00
On Thursday, February 28, high school students from around New York State visited campus to participate in the Communication/Journalism (C/J) Department’s Spend-a-Day program.

Palvino ’55 to be Inducted into Rochester Music Hall of Fame

2013-03-04T10:47:00
Jack Palvino, a member of St. John Fisher College's Pioneer Class and a current trustee, will be inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. The inductees were announced on Thursday, February 28, ...

Proietti Chats with Chatterbox Club

2013-02-22T08:29:00
Tom Proietti, Resident Scholar in Media in the Communication/Journalism Department, recently spent an afternoon chatting with The Chatterbox Club, a local women’s philanthropic organization whose ...

Service-Learning Goes Social

2013-02-13T03:15:00
Digital Cultures and Technologies students in Jeremy Sarachan’s Digital Media/Social Media service-learning course are organizing two fundraising events, relying solely on social media to drum up ...

Fisher Students Experience Abbey Road and "Harry Potter" in London

2013-01-31T08:44:00
Every January for two weeks, Fisher students have an opportunity to participate in the International Travel-Study Program to London, a joint study-abroad program organized by Cayuga Community College ...

Communication/Journalism Students Attend Class at Geva Theatre

2013-01-29T01:57:00
A group of students from the Emergent Media and Web Culture course had class at a different location on January 24 when they attended the opening night of “The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs” at Geva...

Sarachan Publishes Article

2013-01-29T09:25:00
Jeremy Sarachan, Assistant Professor of Communication/Journalism and Director of the Digital Cultures and Technologies Program, recently published an article in the January 2013 issue of the ...

Countdown to Commencement – Brandon Smith

2013-01-21T08:58:00
It’s time for the annual Countdown to Commencement video series, where we feature one senior each week who was nominated by a member of the faculty or staff. Nominees are selected for their ...

Sarachan Publishes Essay on Screen Time for Children

2012-12-21T11:14:00
Jeremy Sarachan, Assistant Professor of Communication/Journalism and Director of the Digital Cultures and Technologies Program, recently published an essay in the fall 2012 issue of the ...

Lavery Library Completes Round One of Rochester Radio Project

2012-12-13T09:22:00
Lavery Library has completed the first round of the Rochester Radio Project, updating the Library’s Rochester Radio History Collection’s audio series that was completed in the 1980s.

Sodano Chosen as Faculty Fellow for Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Seminar

2012-11-26T08:47:00
Dr. Todd Sodano, Assistant Professor of Communication/Journalism, was one of 20 faculty fellows chosen from colleges and universities across the country for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences ...

Students to Host Best-Selling Author for Banana Banter

2012-11-21T12:29:00
Communication/Journalism students from the Public Relations Case Studies course will host New York Times best-selling author, Rich Cohen, for a live, interactive discussion via video on ...

Faculty Panel to Recap Election in November First Friday Lecture

2012-11-05T11:48:00
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 ...

Faculty Participate in Brain Game

2012-10-29T01:29:00
For the second year, a group of St. John Fisher College faculty members participated in an annual trivia contest called “The Brain Game,” a fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Rochester.

Fisher to Host Northeast Popular Culture Association Annual Conference October 26 and 27

2012-10-25T09:46:00
St. John Fisher College will host the annual Northeast Popular Culture Association (NEPCA) Conference on Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27, and several faculty members will be part of the ...

C/J Program Founder Back for Classroom Encore

2012-10-18T08:52:00
Some call him a legend. Some call him a mentor. And some even credit their success to him. Tom Proietti ’67 has been either a student or faculty member at St. John Fisher College for the past four ...

Music to His Ears – C/J Major Completes Summer Internship with Atlantic Records

2012-10-11T10:09:00
Brett Vergara doesn’t have any connections in the music industry, but he does have a passion for music. So, when it came time for the junior Communication/Journalism major to search for a summer ...

Social Media Gurus Come from C/J Program

2012-09-26T11:36:00
For communications professionals, the industry that they once knew as faxes and manually developed media lists now consists of tweets, direct messages, and bloggers. The industry has seen a dramatic ...

Sarachan Presents at International Games Innovation Conference

2012-09-11T11:28:00
Jeremy Sarachan, Assistant Professor of Communication/Journalism and Director of the Digital Cultures and Technologies Program, presented a paper at the International Games Innovation Conference, ...

Digital Cultures and Technologies Major; Ethics Minor; Mental Health Counseling Certificate New at Fisher

2012-09-06T08:44:00
This fall, students at St. John Fisher College have three more programs to choose from. The College is now offering Digital Cultures and Technologies as a major; a new Ethics minor will replace the ...

Fisher Alumna at ABC News

2012-06-29T09:08:00
Recent grad Ciera Carhart ’12, a Communication/ Journalism major, was an intern last summer at ABC News as a part of their Longform Documentary Unit under Executive Producer Terry Wrong. Her role was ...

Fisher Faculty Go Back to School

2012-06-22T09:01:00
Supported by a Learning Circle Grant, Dr. Rik Hunter (English), Professor Jeremy Sarachan (Communication/Journalism), and Dr. Todd Sodano (Communication/Journalism) attended the 2012 New Media ...

Reinson Invited to New Media Summit at Stanford University

2012-05-31T11:13:00
Kyle F. Reinson, assistant professor in the Department of Communication/Journalism, has been invited to attend the 2012 Academic Summit at Stanford University, sponsored by Edelman, one of the world’s...

C/J Students Head to D.C.

2012-04-25T07:34:00
Five St. John Fisher College Communication/Journalism students recently returned from an alumni networking trip to Washington, D.C.

2012 Mashup Winners Announced

2012-04-24T12:00:00
The winners of St. John Fisher College’s second annual Mashup Competition were announced during the College’s first Digital Cultures Day, which took place on April 12.

Sarachan Talks Technology at Harley School

2012-04-24T12:00:00
Jeremy Sarachan, assistant professor of Communication/Journalism and director of the Digital Cultures and Technologies program, recently spoke to 170 students at the Harley School in Brighton about ...

Rap, Hip Hop, and Communications Class Gets Noticed

2012-04-19T07:15:00
St. John Fisher College Communication/Journalism Assistant Professor Dr. Miri Pardo’s Rap, Hip Hop, and Communications class recently landed on the airwaves for a piece produced by WXXI’s “Need to ...

Communication/Journalism Department Holds Jack Palvino Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Celebrates 10 Years of The Courier

2012-04-18T09:15:00
The St. John Fisher College Communication/Journalism Department had a lot to celebrate this past weekend. The department celebrated the 10th anniversary of the "Cardinal Courier" and held the Jack ...

Fisher Students Find Home Away From Fisher While Studying Abroad

2012-04-11T11:28:00
This semester, 34 St. John Fisher College students are studying abroad in countries including England, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Australia, Ireland, France, and South Africa. Many have found a home away...

Digital Cultures Day Set for April 12

2012-03-30T10:15:00
St. John Fisher College will host Digital Cultures Day on Thursday, April 12, from 12:30-9:00 p.m., and the event is free and open to the public.

2012 Mashup Video Contest Deadline – April 2

2012-03-28T10:27:00
On Friday, April 12, St. John Fisher College will hold its 2nd Annual Mashup Video Contest, highlighting student-produced mashup videos, as part of the Digital Cultures Day event. The contest is being...

Sarachan Serves as Guest Lecturer at Ithaca College

2012-03-26T10:41:00
Jeremy Sarachan, Assistant Professor of Communication/Journalism, served as a guest lecturer at the 22nd Annual Educational Technology Day at Ithaca College on March 22.

Communication Students Hit the Big Apple

2012-03-21T09:49:00
For the third straight year, a group of 11 Communication/Journalism students ditched traditional Spring Break travel plans and opted for a professional development and networking weekend in New York ...

Countdown to Commencement 2012 – Matthieu Schwert

2012-03-19T02:05:00
This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” video features Matthieu Schwert, a Communication/ Journalism major. He was nominated by Kara Crosson, Haffey Hall Residence Director.

Rosenberry Gains Recognition Overseas

2012-02-24T01:45:00
Dr. Jack Rosenberry, Associate Professor and Chair of the Communication/Journalism Department, has piqued the interest of colleagues from overseas.

Palvino Scholarship Applications Now Available

2012-02-23T10:55:00
The St. John Fisher College Communication/Journalism (C/J) Department is currently accepting applications for the 2012 Jack Palvino Excellence in Communication/Journalism Award.

St. John Fisher College is Host Institution of 43rd Annual Northeast Modern Language Association’s Convention

2012-02-21T10:59:00
St. John Fisher College will serve as the host institution of the Northeast Modern Language Association’s (NeMLA) 43rd Annual Convention. The convention, expected to attract 1,600 attendees to the ...

Sarachan Presents at iConference

2012-02-17T09:04:00
Jeremy Sarachan, assistant professor of Communication/Journalism, served as a presenter at the 2012 iConference, which was held on February 8 and 9 in Toronto.

Winter Break Britain-Style for Eight Fisher Students

2012-02-14T02:26:00
While most students spent their winter break at home catching up with family and friends, or working to restore their bank accounts, eight St. John Fisher College Communication/Journalism students ...

Countdown to Commencement – Chris Rush

2012-02-13T11:51:00
This week’s “Countdown to Commencement” video features Chris Rush, a Business Management major with a minor in Communication/Journalism. He was nominated by Tara Preteroti, Assistant Director of the ...