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What's New Archive  2005 Press Releases
December
St. John Fisher College Announces Addition to Board of Trustees
 PITTSFORD, N.Y., December 12, 2005—St. John Fisher College welcomed the two newest members of the Board of Trustees at a recent meeting on the Fisher campus. They are Donald E. Jeffries, President and CEO of the Rochester Broadway Theater League (RBTL); and M. Kevin Dugan, Founder and CEO of PrimePay/PrimeGroup South, Inc., in Naples, Florida.
As President and CEO of RBTL since 2002, Jeffries has been responsible for presenting over 200 shows/events in the Rochester area each year, while operating the Auditorium Theater, and managing the Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center and the High Falls festival site.
Prior to his work with the theater league, Jeffries was the President of Dollinger Travel for 20 years, growing the business to become western New York’s largest locally owned travel agency, with 14 offices and over 100 employees.
Jeffries is a 1973 graduate of St. John Fisher College. He served the College as its first Director of Alumni Affairs from 1977-1979.
Prior to his role as CEO at PrimePay/PrimeGroup South, Inc., Dugan, Class of 1970, served as Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer for Automotive Business Centers, Inc., in Moorestown, NJ, from 1986-1988. Before that, he was the Regional Vice President for Sales and Training for Miller-Heiman, Inc., in Berkeley, CA, from 1984-1986; General Manager of Paychex of Syracuse, Inc., from 1973-1975; and CEO and President of Paychex of Delaware Valley, Inc., from 1975-1984.
In October 2000, the College dedicated Dugan Yard, the College’s baseball field, in memory of Kevin Dugan’s father, whose love of baseball was renowned. In 2001, Dugan became an honorary inductee into the St. John Fisher College Athletics Hall of Fame. Further showing his love for sports, Dugan currently serves on the North Naples (Florida) Little League/All Stars Board of Directors and as one of its baseball coaches.
The Board of Trustees of the College determines the general, educational, and financial policies of the College and has responsibility for sound resource management of the institution. In addition, the Board oversees the duties of the President of the College.
For more information about St. John Fisher College, including a complete listing of the Board of Trustees, visit our web site at www.sjfc.edu.
St. John Fisher College Presents ‘Day of Celebration’
PITTSFORD, N.Y., December 1, 2005—St. John Fisher College is pleased to present the sixth annual Day of Celebration on Saturday, December 3, 2005. This is an all-day, campus-wide festival that showcases holiday celebrations from various races, cultures, ethnicities, and traditions. These celebrations include Kwanzaa, Three Kings, Hanukkah, Christmas, Chinese New Year, and Ramadan.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
12:00-3:15 p.m. The Cultural Marketplace and Stage (Cleary Auditorium in Kearney Hall)
12:00 p.m. Welcome, Processional—Soulka Caribbean Sounds and Urban Steel Band
12:10 p.m. Urban Steel Band of Marshall High School
12:30 pm. Soulka Caribbean Sounds
12:45 p.m. Bolivian Dancers, Santa’s Arrival
1:10 p.m. Boriquen Dance Theatre
1:30 p.m. Mambo Dance (SJFC Latino Student Union)
1:45 p.m. Oneida Indian Nation Dancers
2:05 p.m. Dragon Dancers of Rochester (Vietnamese Buddhist Association)
2:15 p.m. Ching-Fen Lee’s Chinese Dance Group
2:30 p.m. Carnivale Fashion Show (SJFC Black Student Union)
2:45 p.m. Maca Samba (Frances Hare and Friends)
4:00-5:15 p.m. Gospelicious Concert (Coleman Chapel in Murphy Hall)
St. John Fisher College Gospel Choir and Guests
5:30-6:30 p.m. Kwanzaa Celebration (Coleman Chapel in Murphy Hall)
David Anderson/Sankofa, Presiding
These events are free and open to the public and are handicapped accessible. For general information, please call (585) 385-8378.
November
St. John Fisher College Presents Friday Faculty Lecture Series
PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 30, 2005—For the second consecutive year, St. John Fisher College is presenting its Friday Faculty Lecture Series to College alumni and residents of the Rochester community. The free lectures are designed for individuals who are interested in hearing perspectives on a variety of current topics from members of the St. John Fisher College faculty, encouraging a commitment to lifelong learning.
The lectures take place on the first Friday of each month. In the spring semester, they will take place from February through April.
December’s lecture will take place on Friday, December 2, 2005, in Basil Hall, Room 135, on the St. John Fisher College campus. The lecture begins at 10:00 a.m. Preceding the lecture, there is an optional Mass at 9:00 a.m., with a continental breakfast, in the midlevel of the Golisano Gateway.
This month’s lecture will be delivered by Dr. Timothy Madigan, Professor in St. John Fisher College’s Philosophy and Classical Studies Department. The topic of his lecture is “A Quest for Perfection: The Continuing Relevance of Sir Thomas More’s Utopia.”
In his lecture, Professor Madigan will describe the world of the Utopians, a perfect society existing somewhere in the newly discovered Americas. He will pose the question of why a devout Catholic like More would seem to extol the virtues of a place where divorce, assassination, and euthanasia were practiced.
Thomas More, Chancellor of England, Humanist, and friend to John Fisher (both of whom were executed by King Henry VIII for refusing to accept the Act of Supremacy, which made the sovereign the supreme head on earth of the Church of England), wrote Utopia in 1516. Almost 500 years later, it remains his best-known and most discussed work.
Earlier this year, Professor Madigan took part in a two-month long discussion of More’s Utopia at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s “Christian Pathways” group, under the auspices of Fisher professor and colleague, Dr. David White.
For more information about the lecture series or to register, please contact Shannon Hansford at 585-385-7322 or shansford@sjfc.edu.
Donald E. Bain, Ph.D., Named Fisher’s 6th President
 PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 18, 2005—St. John Fisher College’s Board of Trustees has named Donald E. Bain, Ph.D., as the College’s 6th President. Bain has been the Interim President since the death of Katherine Keough in September 2004.
Bain, 62, has been a member of the St. John Fisher College community for 30 years, and, prior to being named Interim President last fall, has held the positions of assistant, associate, and full professor; Chair of the Department of History; Dean of Faculty; Provost and Dean of the College; and Acting President.
“When we started looking for a replacement for Katherine Keough, we wanted to find an individual who shared her dynamic vision and who was prepared to take the College to the next level of excellence,” said Joseph R. Rulison ’78, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “In the last year, Dr. Bain has clearly demonstrated the leadership skills to do just that.”
During his tenure as Interim President, Bain was responsible for securing the largest gift in the history of the College, $5 million from Robert B. Wegman, to fund the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. In addition, he guided the College in the creation of the School of Arts and Sciences and in the implementation of a new core curriculum program. He expanded the physical plant of the College with the construction of the Campus Center, the College’s new student union; Keough Hall, the newest residence facility; and the 200-seat expansion to the dining hall.
Bain received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. During his undergraduate studies, he was a research assistant at Columbia University; following his doctoral work, he accepted a fellowship at Yale University. He subsequently studied at Harvard University, receiving a graduate certificate in educational management.
Before completing his education, Bain served four years in the United State Navy as a member of a combat aircrew. A Vietnam era veteran, he is a member of the Williamson, NY, American Legion Post 394. Committed to public service, he was just reelected to a fourth term as Town Justice in Williamson.
Bain’s research interests—history and the law—have taken him into government service during leaves of absence from the College. A specialist in 20th century American national security, he has been a Visiting Scholar at the Defense Intelligence Agency. He has also held a senior appointment in the Military Strategy Division of the Department of Defense, National Defense University in Washington. His publications include numerous articles, essays, and book chapters dealing with American strategic policies and planning.
“When the Search Committee first convened, we agreed that we were looking for a candidate who embraced the Basilian motto, ‘Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge,’” said Thomas F. Bonadio ’71 and José J. Coronas, Co-Chairs of the Presidential Search Committee. “Dr. Bain’s dedication to the liberal arts and his demonstrated commitment to service indicated that he was the right person to carry on the Basilian heritage.”
Bain and his wife, Meg, have two children, Donald and Genevieve, and four grandchildren.
Statement from Congressman James T. Walsh 25th Congressional District, New York State
“I have worked with Don to advance a number of initiatives important to the College and the Greater Rochester community. I can attest to Dr. Bain’s love for the institution and to his strong working relationship with his colleagues. Over the last year, he has demonstrated strong leadership skills in the wake of great change at the College. His work to advance the development of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy is a fine example of his focus and drive.”
Statement from William A. Carpenter
Supervisor, Town of Pittsford
“Don has been a tremendous communicator and collaborator with the Town of Pittsford. This has meant a lot to me and has helped to make a strong relationship between the College and the Town only stronger.”
Statement from The Honorable Francis Affronti ’63
New York State Supreme Court Justice
“It has been my deep honor to be associated with Dr. Bain, whose sole professional objective is to enhance the name of St. John Fisher College. Since his brief tenure as (Interim) President, it is readily apparent that, at his helm, the College has made monumental strides for the future, but importantly, he has continued to carry on the ideals and aspirations of our beloved Katherine Keough, with whom he worked side by side.”
St. John Fisher College is an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education. Guided since its inception in 1948 by the educational philosophy of the Congregation of St. Basil, the College emphasizes liberal learning for students in traditional academic disciplines, as well as for those in more directly career-oriented fields. The College welcomes qualified students, faculty, and staff regardless of religious or cultural background.
The campus is situated on 154 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for 20 modern buildings and a warm, friendly campus community of nearly 2,500 full-time and 1,000 part-time students. The College now offers 30 academic majors in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, business, and nursing, as well as 10 pre-professional programs. Fisher also offers 12 graduate programs.
St. John Fisher College Students Organize ‘BoxTown’
Students With A Vision (SWAV) Raise Awareness of Homelessness and Poverty
The media are invited to cover this special event.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 16, 2005—On Friday, November 18, 2005,students, faculty, and staff of St. John Fisher College will spend the night on Lavery Lawn in cardboard boxes to raise awareness about local and global homelessness and poverty. The Fisher contingent will be joined by students from Geneseo’s Habitat for Humanity group. Approximately 50-60 people will participate.
The event, which goes until Saturday morning, will enable participants to “walk in the shoes” of the homeless for one night and look at life from their point-of-view.
Activities during the evening include the following:
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
BoxTown “residents” volunteer at one of two locations:the Foodlink warehouse in the City of Rochester or in the Fisher Child Care Center
8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Speakers present on their personal experiences with poverty and homelessness (on Lavery Lawn)
9:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
“Residents” set up their box homes on Lavery Lawn
BoxTown is sponsored by Students With A Vision (SWAV), a student organization at St. John Fisher College that is dedicated to promoting and providing community service and outreach work on both a local and global scale. For more information about SWAV or BoxTown, contact John Snyder at jas1598@sjfc.edu.
St. John Fisher College Celebrates Four Freedoms Week
PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 11, 2005—St. John Fisher College is pleased to present Four Freedoms Week, from November 14-21, 2005. The purpose of Four Freedoms Week is to engage the campus community in an examination of the Four Freedoms—Freedom of Speech and Expression; Freedom to Worship; Freedom from Fear; and Freedom from Want—as outlined by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his State of the Union Speech on January 6, 1941.
During Four Freedoms Week, the campus community will have opportunities to view displays, listen to panels and speakers, watch movies, complete readings, and, most importantly, to participate in activities that promote dialogue and discussion about the Four Freedoms themselves.
Four Freedoms Week is presented by Students With A Vision (SWAV); the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs; and the Office of Student Life.
The complete schedule of events for Four Freedoms Week follows:
Monday, November 14th (Opening Day):
10:10 a.m.-11:05 a.m.
Introduction—What are the Four Freedoms? - Dr. Carolyn Vacca, Basil 135
11:15 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Student Panel “What do the Four Freedoms mean to you?” - Moderator: Dr. Carolyn Vacca, Basil 135
1:25 p.m.-2:20 p.m.
“Freedom: Not Without Protest” - Gloria Breedlove, Basil 135
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
“Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say” - James Westbrooks, Social Activist and SNCC fieldworker (1960-64), Basil 135
Tuesday, November 15
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. - From Fear to Freedom: Using Story Telling to Discover Our Own Truth Through Reconciliation, Golisano Academic Gateway
1:45 p.m.-3:05 p.m.
Kelly Clark—Interactive Closing Session, Hughes Rotunda
Wednesday, November 16
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. - Panel: “Bad Science or Intelligent Design: Crossing the Church/State Divide - Moderator: Dr. Linda MacCammon, Department of Religious Studies, Basil 135
This event is open to the public.
9:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sacred Music and Dance Extravaganza - Featuring Thomas Warfield, Joshua Vega and Friends, SJFC Gospel Choir, Professor Lori Dovidio Dabbagh, and Justin Miller, Basil 135
Thursday, November 17
All day - International Philosophy Day, Golisano Academic Gateway, Organized by Dr. Tim Madigan/Dr. David White
7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Jennifer Patterson Koon Peacemaking Award Ceremony - Sponsored by Peace Studies, Basil 135
Friday, November 18-Saturday, November 19
6:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. - Students With A Vision (SWAV) Present Boxtown, Lavery Lawn
Monday, November 21
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. - Circle K Hunger Banquet, Campus Center
St. John Fisher College to Present 4th Justinian Medal
PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 7, 2005—At a reception on November 9, 2005, St. John Fisher College will present its fourth annual Justinian Medal to the Honorable Edmund A. Calvaruso.
The Justinian Medal is awarded by the College and the Justinian Order, which is comprised of 389 judges and attorneys, all graduates of Fisher, to an outstanding alumnus/alumna who has made a significant contribution in time, talent, and treasure to the legal profession, to the community, and to the College. Previous recipients were U.S. District Court Judge David G. Larimer ’66; Monroe County Supreme Court Justice Francis A. Affronti ’63; and Thomas N. Trevett ’64, partner in the law firm of Trevett, Lenweaver & Salzer, PC.
Calvaruso, a 1966 graduate of Fisher, received his Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University Law School in 1969. Judge Calvaruso began his long career in public service as Rochester City Clerk in 1970, where he served until 1973. He was a Monroe County Assistant Public Defender from 1973 to 1975. He then worked in the private practice of law, serving the needs of clients from all walks of life, until he returned to public service as a Supreme Court Justice in the 7th Judicial District in 1991. In 2000, he was elected Monroe County Surrogate’s Court Judge.
The Judge’s commitment to the community’s well-being is evidenced by his extensive involvement with charitable organizations, particularly those dedicated to education or to the disabled. He has been involved with Fisher’s pre-law advisory program and the mentoring program. He has served as a lecturer at “The People’s Law School” Program, and taught young lawyers how to be litigators through the Rochester Inns of the Court. And, he is particularly pleased by his ability to help promote the Monroe County Special Olympics as a member of its Advisory Committee.
Judge Calvaruso and his wife, Joanne, reside in Greece with their daughter, Francine. He also has two adult children, Andrea and Todd.
The Justinian Order of St. John Fisher College, formed in the spring of 2002, is an academic and legal society intended to create collegiality among Fisher graduates professionally involved in the law. The members have the opportunity to gather socially, bond professionally, and pass on the legacy of Fisher’s legal scholarship to younger Fisher alumni and students.
October
St. John Fisher College Presents First Friday Faculty Lecture Series
 PITTSFORD, N.Y., October 26, 2005—For the second consecutive year, St. John Fisher College is presenting the First Friday Faculty Lecture Series to College alumni and residents of the Rochester community. The free lectures are designed for individuals who are interested in hearing perspectives on a variety of current topics from members of the St. John Fisher College faculty, encouraging a commitment to lifelong learning.
In the fall semester, the lectures take place on the first Friday of November and December, and February through April in the spring semester.
November’s lecture will take place on Friday, November 4, 2005, in the midlevel of the Golisano Academic Gateway on the St. John Fisher College campus. The lecture begins a 10:00 a.m. There is an optional Mass at 9:00 a.m., with a continental breakfast immediately following.
This month’s lecture will be delivered by Rev. Donald Lococo, C.S.B. of St. John Fisher College’s Biology Department. The topic of his lecture is “Historical Tolerances: Catholic Positions on Evolution.”
In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Fr. Lococo has authored a book entitled Towards a Theology of Science, and teaches a course, “Issues in Christianity and the Life Sciences,” for which he received the 1997 Templeton Course Award.
For more information about the lecture series or to register for November’s lecture, please contact Shannon Hansford at 585-385-7322 or shansford@sjfc.edu
St. John Fisher College Appoints VP for Finance and Business
PITTSFORD, N.Y., October 11, 2005—St. John Fisher College has appointed Thomas E. O’Neil to the position of Vice President for Finance and Business, effective October 10, 2005.
In this capacity, O’Neil has responsibility for all financial matters of the College, including budgets, financial reporting and analysis, capital budget, risk management, and investment decisions. He has direct supervisory responsibility for the Controller’s Office, the Physical Plant, and other campus services. As a member of the College’s senior staff, O’Neil reports to Dr. Donald E. Bain, Interim President of St. John Fisher College.
“We’re pleased to have an individual of Tom O’Neil’s caliber join the ranks of Fisher’s senior staff,” said Dr. Donald E. Bain, Interim President of St. John Fisher College. “The breadth of his financial and business experience and his familiarity with higher education are an excellent match for our leadership needs in the financial affairs division.”
Most recently, O’Neil held the position of Special Assistant to the Provost/Academic Vice President at LeMoyne College. There, he provided administrative and instructional support to the Department of Business Administration, acting as liaison to the business/economic student learning community and serving as the Internship Coordinator for students working as interns within the corporate community. In addition, he provided academic advising and served as an instructor for undergraduate business courses.
Prior to his academic role, O’Neil was the Vice President for Finance and Administration at LeMoyne College. As a key member of the President’s senior staff, he was directly accountable for the development and implementation of the organization’s operating budget. He managed the financial affairs of the institution, including risk management, professional/support staff administration, physical plant operations, information systems and telecommunications, endowment and short-term investments, and quality improvement.
Prior to his tenure at LeMoyne College, O’Neil was the Dean of Financial and Administrative Affairs at College Misericordia in Dallas, Pennsylvania.
O’Neil received a B.S. degree in Marketing with a minor in Finance from Siena College and an M.Ed. degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Delaware.
In addition to O’Neil, the College recently appointed Kathleen A. Johnson to the position of Controller of the College. She will have responsibility for the leadership and management of the accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, and accounts receivable functions, as well as supervisory responsibility for the individuals in these functions.
Johnson came to Fisher from Eastman Kodak Company, where, most recently, she was the Global Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis for the Health Group. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting, from St. Bonaventure University.
St. John Fisher College to Host the Right Honorable Kim Campbell, Former Prime Minister of Canada
 PITTSFORD, N.Y., October 6, 2005—St. John Fisher College will host the Right Honorable Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister of Canada, on Monday, October 17, 2005. This visit is the fifth in the College’s annual “Head of State” series.
During the afternoon, Ms. Campbell will participate in a question-and-answer session with students at the College. At 5:00 p.m., there will be a short press conference in Wilson Formal Lounge in Haffey Hall. And at 7:30 p.m. in the Varsity Gym, she will make a presentation entitled “The Culture of Power.” The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available on the Fisher campus.
Throughout her distinguished political career, the Right Honorable Kim Campbell has been an influential leader and a role model. Campbell served as the nineteenth Prime Minister of Canada, while at the same time earning the distinction of being the first female to hold the office. Prior to becoming Prime Minister, she held countless prestigious positions within the Canadian government. Campbell worked as Minister of State for Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, and Minister of National Defense and Veterans’ Affairs. She was the first woman to hold the Justice and Defense offices.
Campbell has been honored to represent her country at a number of important multinational conferences, including the Commonwealth, NATO, the G-7 Summit, and the United Nations General Assembly.
On January 1, 2004, Campbell assumed the position of Secretary General of the Club of Madrid, an organization of former heads of government and state, who work to promote democracy through peer relations with leaders of transitional democracies. Campbell is a founding member of the Club of Madrid and also serves as its Vice President.
In September 2000, Campbell completed a four-year term as Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles, serving the states of California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and the Territory of Guam. She brought a Canadian perspective on world issues, and promoted trade development and investment, especially in the areas of multimedia, information technology, biotechnology, and entertainment.
A long-standing champion of women’s rights and role a model for women around the world, Campbell chaired the Council of Women World Leaders (CWWL) from 1999 to 2003. Based at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, the Council’s membership consists of women who hold or have held the office of President or Prime Minister in their own country. In October 2003, Campbell assumed the presidency of the International Women’s Forum, a global organization of women of significant and diverse achievement. She continues to serve as the Faculty Chair of the CWWL at the Kennedy School, where she also lectures on Public Policy.
Campbell was educated at the University of British Columbia and the London School of Economics. She holds four honorary doctorates and has held fellowships at Harvard and UCLA. She is an Honorary Fellow of the London School of Economics and was a Regents’ Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine. Her best-selling political memoir, Time and Chance, was published in 1996 by Doubleday Canada.
St. John Fisher College Names Finalists in Presidential Search
PITTSFORD, N.Y., October 6, 2005—The Presidential Search Committee at St. John Fisher College has announced the names of the three finalists for the position of President of the College. Each of the finalists has been invited to meet with members of the campus community, including administration, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and trustees in the coming weeks. The following individuals are finalists for the position:
Dr. Donald E. Bain, currently Interim President of the College, received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. During his 30-year tenure at Fisher, he has held the positions of Professor of History; Chair, Department of History; Dean of Faculty; Provost and Dean of the College; and Vice President for Administration.
Dr. Beth Barnett, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor at the University of Scranton from 2001-2005, holds a B.S. degree from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania; and M.A., M.Ed., and Ed.D. degrees from Columbia University. Prior to joining the University of Scranton, Dr. Barnett held faculty positions at Hunter College CUNY, Columbia University, Manhattan College, and Salisbury University.
The third candidate is Dr. Richard A. Nigro, who is Provost at LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA. A 1970 graduate of St. John Fisher College, Dr. Nigro received his M.A. degree from Duquesne University and his Ph.D. degree from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Nigro has held teaching positions at Duquesne University, Pittsford-Mendon High School, the University of Minnesota, and Neumann College. He also was the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science prior to joining LaSalle University.
“We are very pleased with the quality of the finalists for the position of President of St. John Fisher College,” said Thomas F. Bonadio ’71 and José J. Coronas, co-chairs of the Presidential Search Committee. “We are confident that all of these candidates are capable of providing strong and effective leadership for Fisher, and we look forward to the successful completion of the search process.”
Feedback will be collected from those members of the Fisher community who meet with the candidates and will be forwarded to the Search Committee. The announcement of Fisher’s sixth President is expected to be made prior to year-end.
September
St. John Fisher College Dedicates Keough Hall and the New Campus Center
PITTSFORD, N.Y., September 23, 2005—St. John Fisher College today dedicated the College’s two newest buildings—Keough Hall, a 220-bed student residence hall, and the Campus Center.
In October of 2004, Fisher’s Board of Trustees announced that the new 47,000 square-foot residence hall that was then under construction would be named after Katherine E. Keough, the College’s late President. During Dr. Keough’s tenure at Fisher, the number of resident students doubled and the undergraduate student population increased by over fifty percent.
Inside Keough Hall, there is a large photographic mural depicting highlights of Dr. Keough’s years as President of Fisher. “We thought that this mural would be a fitting tribute to Dr. Keough,” said Dr. Donald E. Bain, Interim President of St. John Fisher College. “It will serve to inform future generations of Fisher students about her significant contributions to the College.”
With record numbers of students living on campus, there has been for several years a corresponding desire to expand opportunities for campus life. The 30,000 square-foot Campus Center was designed to fill that need. A number of student leaders were actively involved in the process, from concept to layout/design and décor.
The first floor of the Campus Center, which is attached to the south side of the Ward/Haffey complex, has a large student gathering space, complete with a small stage for performances; offices for student clubs and organizations, including Student Government Association, Student Activities Board, Resident Student Association, and Commuter Council; and the College bookstore. The second floor houses the Offices of the Dean of Students, Residential Life, Campus Life, and Campus Ministry.
Joining Dr. Bain at the dedication were Joseph Rulison ’78, Chair of the Board of Trustees; José J. Coronas, Vice Chair of the Board; members of the Board of Trustees; Steven Keough, Dr. Keough’s son; and members of the campus community.
Rescheduled Gavin DeGraw Concert To Benefit Hurricane Katrina Relief
PITTSFORD, N.Y., September 13, 2005—St. John Fisher College is pleased to announce the musical performance of pop-soul artist Gavin DeGraw on Friday, September 30, 2005, in the Student Life Center. Re-scheduled from last spring, funding from this concert will be used as a timely means to augment Hurricane Katrina relief efforts at St. John Fisher College. One dollar from each ticket sold will be contributed toward the relief funding.
Sponsored by Fisher’s student-run committee, ticket prices are $7.00 for full-time Fisher students; $12.00 for Fisher faculty, staff, part-time and graduate students; $15.00 for general admission; and $20.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gavindegraw.com or at Fisher in the Office of Campus Life, located in the Campus Center. Show time is set for 9 p.m. with doors opening at 8 p.m.
DeGraw, a 28-year-old New York native, will headline the show with songs from his albums “Chariot” and “Chariot Stripped” that blend musical categories of soul, rock, and pop into one harmonious sound. Similar sounds by opening musical acts will prime the audience for DeGraw’s collection of upbeat piano and guitar playing.
DeGraw, once ranked at the top of Billboard’s Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart for his second single “I Don’t Want To Be,” has been perfecting his musical talent since the age of eight. Moving to New York City in 1998 with his brother in hopes of achieving musical success, DeGraw’s raspy voice and expressive lyrics were discovered among the Manhattan club elite in 2002 by J Records.
After signing a multi-album deal with the label that spring, DeGraw released his debut album “Chariot” in 2003 and moved from playing the Manhattan club scene to opening for musicians like Michelle Branch.
DeGraw’s second single, “I Don’t Want To Be” from “Chariot” also became the theme song to the WB network’s television show “One Tree Hill,” where it continues to gain recognition. Although DeGraw tries to stay modest by recognizing his musical journey thus far, his rhythmic talent and songs are already being compared to musical icons Elton John, Billy Joel and Van Morrison.
Continuing his success, in July 2004, DeGraw released his second album, “Chariot Stripped,” an acoustic live studio recording of his original album inspired by his time spent on the road.
For more information about his visit, please call (585) 385-8005 or visit http://home.sjfc.edu/SAB/springevent.htm.
St. John Fisher College Hosts 2nd Annual Western New York Restorative Justice Conference
What: “Breaking Cycles of Harm,” a conference on victim’s needs, offenders’ responsibilities, and community empowerment.
When: Friday, September 23, 2005, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: St. John Fisher College, Cleary Family Auditorium in Kearney Hall, 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Sponsored By: Finger Lakes Restorative Justice Center, NYS Community Justice Forum, PeaceWorks of Greater Rochester, St. John Fisher College Peace Studies Program, Helen L. Morris Grant (administered by the First Unitarian Church of Rochester), RIT Department of Criminal Justice
For Information:Visit www.flrjc.org or call (585) 473-0970.
This conference provides an introduction to the STAR Program (Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience) and focuses on the role of restorative justice in breaking cycles of violence and trauma both within and outside of the criminal justice system.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
8:30 a.m. - Registration and continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. - Welcome—County Executive Maggie Brooks
9:15 a.m. - Victims’ Perspective: Avoiding Revictimization—Patricia Huntington-Sigel and Peggy Duffy
10:00 a.m. - Break
10:10 a.m. - Introduction to STAR: Implications for the Community—David Anderson Hooker
10:40 a.m. - Restorative Justice as Community-Building—Howard Zehr
11:10 a.m. - Using Circles to Engage the Community—Kay Pranis
11:40 a.m. - Question and Answer Period
12:00 noon - Lunch (provided)
Restorative Justice in the Court System—District Attorney Mike Green
1:00 p.m. - Victims’ Trauma: Themes, Needs, and Implications for Restorative Justice—Howard Zehr
2:00 p.m. - Panel Discussion—Howard Zehr, Kay Pranis, and David Anderson Hooker
2:30 p.m. - Break
2:45 p.m. - Breakout Sessions
3:30 p.m. - 2nd Panel Discussion—Howard Zehr, Kay Pranis, and David Anderson Hooker
4:00 p.m. - Closing Remarks—Ed Minardo
St. John Fisher College Celebrates the First Commencement of its Executive MBA Program
PITTSFORD, N.Y., September 14, 2005—St. John Fisher College’s Bittner School of Business will graduate the first cohort of students from its Executive MBA Program
on Saturday, September 17, 2005. Called the Bittner One-Year MBA, the program opened in the fall of 2004 with an initial cohort of 25 students.
The commencement activities begin with a Prayer Service at 2:30 p.m. in Coleman Chapel in Murphy Hall. This is followed by the commencement ceremony itself at 4:00 p.m. in Cleary Auditorium. Monroe County Executive, Maggie Brooks, will be the commencement speaker.
During the ceremony, four of the graduating students will receive the Beta Gamma Sigma Award, which is the highest recognition a business student can receive in a program accredited by AACSB (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
The Bittner One-Year MBA is comprised of three 14-week semesters, during which classes are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This format allows students to complete the MBA in a year. Designed for the working professional, the One-Year MBA is a full-service program in which hassle-free registration, a laptop computer, textbook delivery, and catered meals are included in the tuition.
St. John Fisher College Breaks Ground for the Wegmans School of Pharmacy Building
 PITTSFORD, N.Y., September 12, 2005—St. John Fisher College today broke ground for the College’s newest academic building to house the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. Dr. Donald Bain, Interim President of the College, was joined by members of the Wegman family, along with faculty, staff, trustees, and friends of the College. In January of this year, the College announced that Robert B. Wegman had donated $5 million to fund the creation of the School of Pharmacy.
The 37,000 square-foot building bearing Mr. Wegman’s name will be a three-story structure adjacent to the Skalny Science Center. It will contain classrooms, lab space, and offices for faculty and administration. It will be connected to the Science Center by a two-story atrium.
“Robert Wegman is an individual who is committed to education and to the Rochester community,” said Dr. Bain, Interim President of the College. “The creation of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy will go a long way toward alleviating the growing shortage of qualified pharmacists in Western New York.”
Also participating in the groundbreaking ceremony was Dr. Scott Swigart, the newly appointed Dean of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. Formerly the founding Dean of the School of Pharmacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida, Dr. Swigart will soon begin work shaping the curriculum for the PharmD program, recruiting faculty for the School, and helping finalize the design of the building.
The Wegmans School of Pharmacy building is scheduled to be operational by fall 2006, when the College expects to welcome its first class of PharmD students.
St. John Fisher College Announces Response to Hurricane Katrina
PITTSFORD, N.Y., September 2, 2005—St. John Fisher College has made public its plans to assist those impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
As new students and upperclassmen return to campus this weekend, they will be invited to donate to an Emergency Relief Fund. Student leaders will collect money at check-in that will then be donated to one of the emergency relief organizations currently providing services in the Gulf Coast region.
In addition, Fisher will identify one college in the impacted area to receive donations from faculty and staff. The funds collected will be given to the institution to use in rebuilding their facilities, outfitting their classrooms, or providing relief for their employees.
“We are stunned and saddened by the magnitude of this tragedy,” said Dr. Donald E. Bain, Interim President of St. John Fisher College. “These initiatives are our way of trying to help those whose lives have been torn apart by this disaster.”
More details of these plans will be forthcoming as they are available.
Call for Nominations for St. John Fisher College’s Unique Scholarships
PITTSFORD, N.Y., September 1, 2005—St. John Fisher College is pleased to issue a call for nominations for its two unique scholarship programs—the Service Scholarship and the First Generation Scholarship.
The Service Scholarship recognizes and rewards high school seniors who demonstrate an ongoing interest in serving the needs of others through a commitment to community service. Each year, up to 36 students receive the scholarship award, which equals one-third of the total yearly cost of Fisher’s tuition, fees, and room and board for four years ($9,300 in 2005-2006).
In 1998, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the College announced the Fannie & Sam Constantino First Generation Scholarship Program, designed to provide financial assistance to students whoseparents did not attend a post-secondary institution. Since its founding, Fisher has enrolled a high percentage of first generation college students. Creating this scholarship was the College’s way of renewing its commitment to today’s first generation students. Up to thirty-six scholarships are awarded each year, ranging from $5,000 to one-third of resident student costs per year ($9,300 in 2005-2006). The exact scholarship amount is determined based on financial need.
To be considered for either scholarship, students must be nominated by a high school counselor or teacher, employer, community leader, or pastor. In addition, nominees must be high school seniors planning to attend St. John Fisher College in the fall semester immediately following their graduation from high school.
Nominations and applications for admission must be received by the following dates:
Preferred date: December 9, 2005
Final date: Must be postmarked no later than January 13, 2006.
To request a nomination packet for either scholarship, please call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (585) 385-8064 or (800) 444-4640. You may also visit the Fisher website at http://www.sjfc.edu/admissions/forms.asp to download a nomination packet.
August
St. John Fisher College Names Founding Pharmacy Dean
PITTSFORD, N.Y., August 30, 2005—St. John Fisher College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Scott A. Swigart as the Founding Dean for the proposed Wegmans School of Pharmacy. Dr. Swigart’s appointment is effective September 12, 2005. He is currently the Dean of the School of Pharmacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida.
In his role as Founding Dean, Dr. Swigart will play a key role in shaping the curriculum of the School of Pharmacy, recruiting faculty, and assuring the quality of the program. In addition, he will be instrumental in making recommendations regarding the design of classroom, office, and laboratory space for the new building that will house the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. Construction is scheduled to start later this fall.
“I am delighted that the Wegmans School of Pharmacy at Fisher is taking shape so quickly,” said Robert B. Wegman, Chairman of Wegmans Food Markets. “The need for pharmacists in our community is high, and we look to Dr. Swigart to help in producing qualified candidates for those positions.”
Dr. Swigart’s experience as an academic leader spans more than 15 years. He is currently in his fifth year as the Founding Dean and Professor at the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Prior to that, he held the positions of Assistant Dean and Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, Big Rapids, Michigan.
“We are pleased that an individual with Dr. Swigart’s talent and expertise has chosen to join St. John Fisher College,” said Dr. Donald E. Bain, Interim President. “The breadth of Dr. Swigart’s experience in developing and implementing new pharmacy programs will be beneficial as we move forward with the Wegmans School of Pharmacy.”
Dr. Swigart received a B.S. degree in Chemistry from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy in Omaha, Nebraska.
The proposed Wegmans School of Pharmacy has been submitted for New York State program registration. It is scheduled to open in the 2006-2007 academic year.
Fisher
Named Top Tier
Regional University
by U.S.News & World
Report
 PITTSFORD, NY,
August 24, 2005—St.
John Fisher College
has been named
to the list of
America’s
Best Colleges
2006 by U.S.News & World
Report. Fisher
was recognized
in the Best Universities—Master’s
category in the
North Region.
Schools in this
category provide
a full range
of undergraduate
and master’s
programs. Fisher
is among a select
group of schools
chosen for this
recognition.
In the past
decade, St. John
Fisher College
has emerged as
one of the most
vibrant colleges
in upstate New
York. Many factors
have combined
to create change,
including the
development of
new programs
and academic
initiatives,
special events
that have increased
Fisher’s
public profile
and generated
new interest
in the College,
and a successful
capital campaign.
“This
designation is
encouraging in
that it affirms
the value of
a Fisher education,” said
Dr. Donald Bain,
Interim President
of the College. “Over
the last few
years, the Fisher
community has
been consistently
focused on improving
the learning
environment for
our students—a
focus that has
resulted in increased
enrollment, improved
retention and
graduation rates,
and increased
levels of philanthropic
support.”
In addition
to adding new
more than 20
academic programs,
over the last
several years
the College has
created the Ronald
L. Bittner School
of Business,
the Ralph C.
Wilson, Jr. School
of Education,
the School of
Arts and Sciences,
and the proposed
Wegmans School
of Pharmacy.
The Bittner School
received the
prestigious Association
to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business
(AACSB) accreditation,
an honor afforded
to less than
500 institutions
worldwide.
Fisher has also
invested more
than $75M over
the last seven
years in new
construction
and renovations
to existing academic,
residential,
and athletic
facilities. The
College has just
completed a 220-bed
residence hall
and a campus
center that will
house many of
the more than
50 student clubs
and organizations.
Both buildings
will open this
fall.
St. John Fisher
College currently
enrolls 3,500 students,
including 2,500
full-time undergraduates
and 1,000 part-time
and graduate students.
St. John Fisher College and the University of
Rochester to Play Annual ‘Courage Bowl’
PITTSFORD, N.Y., August 10, 2005—St. John Fisher College and the
University of Rochester have announced that their annual football game
will be known as “The Courage Bowl,” and will be dedicated
to the children of Camp Good Days and Special Times. The first Courage
Bowl will be played one month from today at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September
10, 2005, at Fisher’s Growney Stadium.
Both Fisher and Rochester will be assigned three honorary coaches, who
will be invited to attend one practice the week of the game in order
to meet the players and their fellow coaches. The honorary coaches will
go into the locker rooms with the teams, take the field with the players,
and be introduced prior to the game’s opening coin toss.
During halftime, representatives from the home team will go into the
stands and distribute information on Camp Good Days and Special Times’ programs
and services, and will also accept cash donations.
At the conclusion of the game, the Teddi Trophy will be presented and
will later be inscribed with the date of the game, the final score, and
the names of one player from each team who displayed exceptional leadership
and sportsmanship, as well as the names of the honorary captains.
The Teddi Trophy will be displayed at Camp Good Days’ Recreational
Facility during the summer months for all campers, volunteers, and staff
to see. It will also be shared by both schools during the academic year.
Fisher and Rochester have played 10 times in football, including each of
the last five years. Rochester won the first seven meetings, but the Cardinals
have prevailed in the last three games. Fisher set an attendance record
of 4,526 in 2003, the last time Rochester played at Growney Stadium.
July
 The Buffalo Bills and St. John Fisher College Kick
Off Training Camp 2005
PITTSFORD, NY, July 28, 2005—St. John Fisher College is pleased
to welcome the Buffalo Bills for the 6th year of Training Camp on the
Fisher campus. Bills’ fans and friends of the College will officially
greet the team on Saturday, July 30, 2005, at a Kick-Off Reception in
the Student Life Center, sponsored by Xerox Corporation.
For detailed information about Training Camp, including practice times,
directions, and parking, please visit the Buffalo Bills’ web site
at www.buffalobills.com/team/camp.jsp.
 St. John Fisher College Establishes School of Arts and
Sciences and Appoints Dean
PITTSFORD, N.Y., July 20, 2005—The Board of Trustees at St. John
Fisher College recently approved a resolution to establish a School of
Arts and Sciences at the College. In addition, the Board approved the
appointment of Dr. David Pate as the first Dean of the School of Arts
and Sciences.
The School of Arts and Sciences is the third such governance unit at
Fisher, joining the Ronald L. Bittner School of Business, created in
October 2002, and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education, created
in October 2003. Seventeen academic departments offering undergraduate
degrees in twenty-three fields, along with masters degrees in International
Studies and Mathematics/Science/Technology Education will become part
of the new school. These departments are: American Studies, Anthropology,
Biology, Chemistry, Communication/Journalism, Economics, English, History,
Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies, Mathematical and Computing
Sciences, Modern Languages and Cultures, Philosophy and Classical Studies,
Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology,
and Sport Studies.
Dr. Pate joined St. John Fisher College in 1985 as an Assistant Professor
of Economics. He became an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department
of Economics in 1994. In 1998, he became the Dean of Undergraduate Studies
and Associate Provost. This role was further expanded in 2001 when he
was named the Dean of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies and Associate
Provost.
As Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Pate will oversee the seventeen
academic departments that comprise the school, working with department
chairs and program directors to promote and enhance the educational experience
offered through the majors and the core curriculum of the College. In
addition, he will direct the activities of the Office of Academic Affairs,
which provides academic support services for new and returning students.
In his role as Dean, Pate reports to Dr. Ronald Ambrosetti, Provost and
Dean of the College.
Pate received a B.S. degree in Economics from Bentley College in Waltham,
Massachusetts, and a Ph.D. in Economics from Iowa State University in Ames,
Iowa.
Fisher’s
Mark Robinson Named Division III Offensive Player of the Year
PITTSFORD, N.Y.,
July 13, 2005 — St. John Fisher College’s
Mark Robinson (Bath-Haverling/Bath) has been named as Lindy’s 2005
Preseason Division III Offensive Player of the Year. Robinson was also
named to the publication’s All-American Offensive First Team.
This is the 24th
consecutive year Lindy’s has produced an annual
college football preview. The magazine calls itself, “America’s
Leading Football Authority.”
This is the second
preseason honor given Robinson. Last month he was named to Street & Smith’s
College Football Division III All-America Offensive First Team.
Robinson is the top returning player in Division III football for yards
rushing (2,194) and all-purpose yards (2,426). His 25 touchdowns last
fall are also the most by any returning player.
As a sophomore,
Robinson set the Fisher single-season record for rushing yards (2,194),
all-purpose yards (2,426), rushing attempts (386) and touchdowns (25)
last fall. The junior tailback became just the ninth player in NCAA Division
III history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season, and his 2,194 yards
ranks fifth all-time in a single season in Division III. He also set
the College’s single-game touchdown record
with five, and finished 2004 second in Division III in both rushing and
all-purpose yards, as well as ninth in scoring.
Robinson guided
Fisher to the most successful season in the program’s
18-year history, as the Cardinals finished the year with a 10-2 overall
record, including victories over Ithaca College, SUNY Brockport and Springfield
College. Despite playing arguably the toughest schedule in Division III,
Fisher finished the regular season No. 1 in Upstate New York and No.
11 in the nation. The Cardinals also claimed their first Empire 8 Conference
title last fall and advanced to the field of 16 in the Division III Championship
for the first time.
Last winter, Robinson was selected to the D3football.com All-American
First Team, and NCAA Division III Football Gazette All-American Second
Team. He also received All-Region honors and was selected to the ECAC
Northwest and the Empire 8 Conference First Teams.
A communication/journalism major, Robinson was the only underclassman
named to the 2004 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America College Division
Football First Team.
Fisher, ranked
21st nationally in the Street & Smith’s preseason
poll, will open the 2005 season on September 3rd at King’s College.
Robert Duffy Appointed Visiting Fellow at St.
John Fisher College
PITTSFORD, N.Y., July 7, 2005—St. John Fisher College is pleased
to announce that Robert Duffy, former Chief of Police for the City of
Rochester, has been appointed Visiting Fellow at the College through
the end of the year.
Working through the College’s Office of Safety and Security, Duffy
will perform a variety of roles on campus that take advantage of his
considerable expertise in criminal justice and his experience in regional
security issues. It is expected that he will evaluate the College’s
Emergency Response Plan, participate in the development of a Homeland
Security Program, assess campus “cyber security,” consult
with academic departments in the areas of criminal justice and pre-law,
and offer seminars and lectures to a broad base of College constituents.
“It is not often that we have the opportunity to tap into the
experience and expertise of an individual like Bob Duffy,” said
Dr. Donald E. Bain, Interim President of St. John Fisher College. “It
is an honor for the College to work with someone of his caliber in refining
and expanding our security and emergency response initiatives.”
In 2002, Duffy received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from St. John
Fisher College.
June
St. John Fisher College Dedicates the James
S. Alesi Academic Center
PITTSFORD, N.Y., June 17, 2005—St. John Fisher College today dedicated
the College’s newest academic building, the James S. Alesi Academic
Center, which opened in September 2004. Senator Alesi, a Fisher alumnus
from the Class of 1970 and a New York State Senator from the 55th District,
has a long history of dedication to the people of Monroe County.
The 13,400 square-foot building that bears Senator Alesi’s name
is a multi-level structure situated at the juncture of Routes 96 and
31F. It contains three ITEC classrooms, as well as faculty/staff offices
and several common areas. The building is used primarily for graduate
program instruction for the Bittner School of Business and the Ralph
C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education.
“As a result of Senator Alesi’s generosity and commitment
to higher education, the James S. Alesi Academic Center has become the
heart of graduate studies at Fisher,” said Dr. Donald E. Bain,
Interim President of St. John Fisher College. “His contributions
to the College have enabled us to better fulfill our mission of teaching
and learning in a personalized educational environment.”
Senator Alesi was joined at the dedication by Joseph Rulison ’78,
Chair of the St. John Fisher College Board of Trustees; José J.
Coronas, Vice Chair of the Board; Dr. Donald E. Bain; William Carpenter,
Pittsford Town Supervisor; members of the Board of Trustees; and senior
administration officials of the College.
St. John Fisher College to Host Summer Institute, A
Seminar on the College Admission Process
PITTSFORD, N.Y., June 10, 2005—St. John Fisher College is pleased
to present the Summer Institute—an opportunity for high school
students to get involved in the planning of their academic future. The
Office of Undergraduate Admissions is sponsoring this free seminar designed
to assist motivated students in the college application process.
Topics discussed include charting a challenging high school experience,
the college selection process, what colleges look for in an applicant,
financial aid, interviewing techniques, and tips on the college essay
or personal statement.
Students have four dates to choose from to attend the Summer Institute:
- Thursday, June 30, 2005
- Thursday, July 14, 2005
- Thursday, July 28, 2005
- Thursday, August 11, 2005
- Thursday, August 18, 2005
Registration for each seminar is at 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event,
and the program lasts until 12:00 noon with an optional lunch following.
To register, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at
(585) 385-8064 or complete the online form at www.sjfc.edu/admissions/summerinstitute.asp.
Confirmation and directions to campus will be mailed to participants
who register.
May
St. John Fisher College Hosts Annual Golf Tournament to
Benefit Scholarship Fund
PITTSFORD,
N.Y., May 31, 2005—On Monday, June 6, 2005, St. John Fisher College
will host its annual Scholarship Tournament, honoring Father Charles
J. Lavery, President of Fisher from 1958-1980, and Father Joseph Dorsey,
a longtime member of the College’s senior administration. This
event, which takes place at Oak Hill Country Club, is held annually to
support and grow the over $800,000 in private scholarships awarded to
Fisher students each year.
Seventeen
years ago, a group of Fisher alumni decided to honor Fathers Lavery and
Dorsey—two men who had tremendous influence on their lives as young
students at Fisher—by establishing scholarship funds in their names.
Since 1989, this golf tournament has raised over $250,000 for scholarship
aid at Fisher.
This
year, 32 foursomes—comprised primarily of alumni and community
leaders—will participate in the day’s events. The schedule
for the day is as follows:
11:15
a.m. Exhibition:
Craig Harmon Golf Clinic
12:00
noon Shotgun
Start
5:00
p.m. Reception
and Silent Auction on the Grill Patio
6:30
p.m. Dinner
and Live Auction in the Ballroom
The
honorary chair of the event is Mr. John Mendick, Sr., president of the
Theodore and Cashmere M. Mendick Foundation, presenting sponsors of the
tournament.
St. John Fisher College Appoints New Director of Facilities
Services
PITTSFORD,
N.Y., May 18, 2005—St. John Fisher College announces the appointment
of Larry P. Jacobson to the position of Director of Facilities Services
for the College.
In this capacity, Jacobson has responsibility for the management of
all aspects of the physical plant of the College—housekeeping;
grounds; and the construction, renovation, and maintenance of facilities.
Jacobson reports to John Pecchia, Vice President for Financial Affairs
at St. John Fisher College.
“We’re pleased to have an individual of Larry Jacobson’s
caliber join the ranks of the Fisher community,” said John Pecchia,
Vice President for Financial Affairs. “The breadth of his 28 years
of experience will serve the College well.”
Prior to joining Fisher, Jacobson worked at Bergmann Associates, P.C.,
as the Assistant Regional Director/Industrial for three years. His responsibilities
included directing the design of industrial projects statewide. Before
that, he worked at Bausch & Lomb, Inc. as Director of Facility Operations
for 10 years and as Facility Engineering Manager for 4 years. There,
he managed the operating unit responsible for providing facility services
to more than 3,000 occupants of Bausch & Lomb’s corporate offices,
manufacturing facilities, and research and development labs.
Jacobson received a B.S. in Industrial Technology from the State University
of New York College at Buffalo.
St. John Fisher
College Celebrates 51st Commencement
PITTSFORD, N.Y.,
May 3, 2005—St. John Fisher College will graduate over
650 undergraduate and over 200 graduate students at its 51st Commencement on
Saturday, May 7th. Tickets are required for guests.
Commencement day
begins with the Baccalaureate Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Student Life Center.
This is followed by the commencement ceremony for graduate students at
11:00 a.m. and the ceremony for undergraduate students at 2:30 p.m. Both
commencement ceremonies are also held in the Student Life Center.
Rochester Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Manuel J. Rivera, will receive an honorary
degree of Doctor of Laws from the College and will be the commencement speaker
for the graduate ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Austin E. Hildebrandt, President of the
Davenport-Hatch Foundation, will receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws
at this ceremony as well.
In the afternoon,
the Honorable Thomas J. Ridge, first Secretary of Homeland Security and
former Governor of Pennsylvania, will receive the honorary degree of
Doctor of Laws and will be the commencement speaker for the undergraduate
ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Also receiving honorary degrees at this ceremony are
John Riedman, Chairman of the Riedman Corporation, and Gary Mervis,
Chairman and Founder of Camp Good Days and Special Times.
Special recognition will also be paid to Fisher’s first graduating class,
the Class of 1955—often called the Pioneer Class—on the occasion
of its 50th college reunion. Representatives from the class will attend the
undergraduate ceremony and will be presented with a special gift.
Justinian Order of St. John Fisher College Holds
4th Annual Luncheon
WHAT: The Justinian Order of St. John Fisher College cordially invites members of the
Judiciary, the Bar, the accounting profession, government, and the law enforcement
and business sectors to its 4th Annual Luncheon.
WHEN: Tuesday,
May 10, 2005, 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Crowne
Plaza Hotel, 70 State Street, Rochester, NY
WHO: The
guest speaker at the luncheon will be the Honorable Eliot Spitzer, New
York State Attorney General.
RSVP: Tickets
are $25 per person. Please RSVP to (585) 385-5224 before May 4, 2005.
WHY:The Justinian Order of St. John Fisher College is an academic and legal society
intended to create collegiality among Fisher graduates professionally involved
in the law. It is currently composed of over 300 judges and attorneys, all of
whom are graduates of the College.
April
St. John Fisher College Presents Annual Accounting Awards
PITTSFORD,
N.Y., April 25, 2005—At its annual Accounting Awards Banquet, St.
John Fisher College presented the ‘Outstanding Accounting Alumnus
of the Year’ Award to Victor E. Salerno, Jr., Class of 1966.
This award recognizes an accounting alumnus or alumna for achievement
in the following three categories: noteworthy career achievement, significant
humanitarian effort, and outstanding contribution to the St. John Fisher
College community.
Victor Salerno is a recognized leader in the accounting profession.
He started his career at Deloitte & Touche, where he served as a
CPA, performing audit, tax, and business advisory services for a diverse
client base.
In 1971, Salerno joined O’Connell Electric Company, where he is
currently an Executive Vice President. In this capacity, he is responsible
for overall general management of the company, including financial matters.
O’Connell Electric is one of the largest electrical and communications
contractors in the country, with headquarters in Victor, NY, and branch
offices in Buffalo and Syracuse.
Salerno’s civic involvement is extensive. He has served on the
Western New York chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association,
of which he is a past president; the Rochester chapter of the National
Electrical Contractors; the NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants;
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; the Institute
of Management Accountants; the United Way’s Construction Division
Support Committee; and the Financial Executives International. He is
currently the pension fund chair and insurance fund chair at the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 86.
In addition to his civic commitments, Salerno gives generously of his
time to St. John Fisher College. He is a member of the Alumni Association
Board of Directors, the Accounting Awards Banquet Committee, and the
Fisher Scholarship Golf Tournament Committee. He was also active in the
formation of the DuPlessis/Wolfe Accounting Alumni Society.
At the Accounting Awards Banquet, current Fisher students were also
presented with numerous scholarships and awards, including: the DuPlessis/Wolfe
Accounting Scholarship; the Otto A. Shults Scholarship; the Advantage
Professionals Scholarship; the Charles P. Wolfe Award; the NYSSCPA Award;
the VanStrydonck Scholarship; and the Otto A. Shults Accounting Excellence
Award.
The accounting awards are sponsored by the Department of Accounting
at St. John Fisher College. For more information about Fisher’s
accounting programs, please call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
at (585) 385-8064.
Empire 8 Commissioner Chuck Mitrano honored by St.
John Fisher College
PITTSFORD, N.Y., April 22, 2005—St. John Fisher College’s
Sport Studies Department presented Chuck Mitrano, Commissioner of the
Empire 8, with the first annual Sport Manager of the Year Award. The
award was presented to Mitrano at the College’s Sport Studies banquet
on Thursday, April 21, 2005.
Mitrano, who is well-known for his sportsmanship and ethical conduct
initiatives within the Empire 8, received this award in recognition of
his professional accomplishments and demonstrated leadership and ethical
decision-making in a segment of the sport industry.
A 1995 Fisher graduate, Mitrano started his career at Fisher as Sports
Information Director and then moved to RIT in a similar capacity in 1997.
In 2001, he became the Commissioner of the Empire 8. In the four years
that he has served as Commissioner, he has been influential in introducing
sportsmanship initiatives into the Empire 8. Recently he launched a sportsmanship
slogan, “Competing with Honor and Integrity;” developed a
Sportsperson of the Week Program; and created an annual Empire 8 Sportsmanship
Member of Distinction Award. Several of his sportsmanship and ethical
conduct initiatives have been adopted by the NCAA Division II membership.
Mitrano serves on the St. John Fisher College Sport Studies Advisory Board
and was recently named Chair of the 2005 Sports Ethics Fellows Committee.
Melendez Named to GHRD Hall of Fame
PITTSFORD, N.Y., April 18, 2005—Bonnie Bates, Director of the
Graduate Program in Human Resource Development (GHRD) at St. John Fisher
College, announced that Augustin (Augie) Melendez has been named to the
GHRD Hall of Fame as the Outstanding Alumnus of 2005. This award is given
annually to an alumnus/alumnae of Fisher’s Master of Science in
Human Resource Development Program who, as a role model for other students,
has made a significant contribution to the field of HRD and/or the graduate
program at Fisher.
Recipients of the GHRD award must demonstrate experience and expertise
in a specific HR domain (training, instructional design, career development,
strategic planning, etc.); mastery of analytical, business, interpersonal,
technological, or leadership competencies; and consistent and high quality
contributions to the field.
Melendez, currently the Director and Vice President of Human Resources,
Global Manufacturing and Logistics, for Eastman Kodak Company, has more
than 25 years of comprehensive human resources experience in both the
private and public sectors. Prior to joining Kodak in April 2000, he
was Director of Human Resources at Paychex. Before that, he was Supervising
Director, Human Resources, and Deputy Superintendent of Operations for
the Rochester City School District.
Melendez graduated with distinction from St. John Fisher College in
May 1999, receiving an M.S. in Human Resource Development. He was recognized
as Adult Student of the Year in 1999 as well. He also has a B.S. in Business
Administration and Economics with a minor in Accounting, as well as a
B.A. in Speech and Communications from Wagner College. In October 2001,
he was recognized by the Rochester Hispanic Business Association as the
Hispanic Business Person of the Year.
Melendez currently lives in the City of Rochester with his wife and two
children.
Fisher’s
Philosophy Professor Charles Natoli to
Talk on His New Book
PITTSFORD,
April 15, 2005—Dr. Charles Natoli, Professor of Philosophy and
Classical Studies at St. John Fisher College, will give a talk on his
new book, Fire in the Dark: Essays on Pascal’s Pensées
and Provinciales, on Thursday, April 21, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. The
talk, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Hughes
Rotunda in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Building.
The eight essays in Fire in the Dark look at Blaise Pascal’s
work on understanding the nature of God. Professor Natoli demonstrates
the continuing relevance of Pascal's writings to current discussions
on the philosophy of religion. Fire in the Dark is being published
by the University of Rochester Press in April 2005.
This talk is also the first meeting of a new organization, the Diogenes
Club. The purpose of this organization is to promote philosophical discussion
that is accessible to the general public. For further details on the talk
or the Diogenes Club, please contact Dr. Tim Madigan at (585) 385-5259.
Fisher’s ‘Students With A Vision’ Sponsor Open
Door Mission Renovation Project
WHAT: The
Open Door Mission Renovation Project: Over 80 students,
faculty, and staff volunteers from Fisher are participating in renovating
two Open Door Mission buildings—the soup kitchen
and the long-term residency/office building. Work consists of prepping,
washing, scraping, sanding, repairing, painting, recarpeting, and restoring
drywall. This renovation project is co-sponsored by Fisher’s Students
With A Vision (S.W.A.V.) and RochesterCares.
One of the highlights of the renovations is the painting of a 20’x8’ mural,
designed to be the backdrop to the chapel area at the Main Street location.
WHEN: Saturday, April
16, 2005, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Open Door
Mission, Long-term Residence/Office Building, 156 Plymouth Avenue North
Open
Door Mission, Soup Kitchen/Men’s Shelter, 210 West Main Street
Students With
A Vision (SWAV) is a student-run club dedicated to promoting and providing
community service and outreach work, primarily in Rochester’s inner
city. Their goal is to unite and engage the entire Fisher campus community
in meaningful, hands-on service work in local areas with the greatest
need.
St. John Fisher College Presents “Living
with Other Gods”
WHAT:“Living with Other Gods,” a competition in which high school students
communicate how they live with people who are religiously different from themselves.
WHEN: All entries will be displayed at a reception on the Fisher campus
on the evening of April 14, 2005.
7:00 p.m. Reception
begins
7:30 p.m. Students
perform/present their work
7:45 p.m. Award presentation
WHERE: Mid-Level of the Golisano Academic Gateway, St. John Fisher College,
3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
St. John Fisher College’s Department of Religious Studies has
sponsored a competition entitled “Living with Other Gods,” in
which high school students were asked to communicate how they live with
people who are religiously different from themselves.
Entrants described their experiences by composing a song or a piece
of music; by taking a photograph or making a short film; by creating
a painting or other work of art; or by writing an essay, story, or poem.
The three best expressions of “Living with Other Gods” will
be announced at the reception, and the winners will receive cash prizes
of $500, $300, and $200 respectively.
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