Spring 2019 News Archive

School of Arts and Sciences Celebrates Seniors Dr. Kris Green presents an award to senior Robert Markwick.

05/12/2019 - Nearly 40 students from across disciplines were recognized during the School of Arts and Sciences Awards Celebration on Friday, May 10.

At Commencement, Fisher Alumnus Encourages New Grads to be a “Positive Force” Commencement keynote speaker William G. Clark addresses graduates.

05/11/2019 - More than 700 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students graduated from St. John Fisher College on Saturday, May 11. Their charge: find ways to make the world a better place to live.

Wegmans School of Pharmacy Holds Hooding A member of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy Class of 2019 receives her doctoral hood.

05/11/2019 - Together with their friends and families, graduates of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy gathered with faculty and staff during the School’s annual hooding and award ceremony, held in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center on Friday, May 10.

Rochester Ed.D. Graduates Honored St. John Fisher College Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education hosted a hooding and awards ceremony for 13 candidates in the Doctoral Program in Executive Leadership.

05/11/2019 - On Friday, May 10, the St. John Fisher College Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education hosted a hooding and awards ceremony for 13 candidates in the Doctoral Program in Executive Leadership.

School of Business Ceremony Honors Class of 2019 Aviana Catarasano (center) accepts an award during the School of Business celebration.

05/10/2019 - On Thursday, May 9, students, faculty, and staff from the School of Business gathered to recognize graduating students at the baccalaureate and master’s degree levels.

Special Commencement Ceremony Honors Student-Athletes A student shakes hands with President Rooney after receiving her diploma.

05/09/2019 - More than 20 student-athletes at St. John Fisher College will engage in post-season play while their peers cross the stage during the College’s 65th Commencement Ceremony. To give these graduating seniors an opportunity to cross the stage and experience the pomp and circumstance that comes with Commencement, the College officially recognized their achievements during the inaugural Student-Athlete Commencement on Wednesday, May 8.

Education Celebration Honors Students, Alumni, Community Partners Four awards were given to undergraduate students, recognizing their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to education.

05/09/2019 - On Friday, May 3, the St. John Fisher College Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education held its annual Education Celebration, recognizing the College’s support for education, educators, and community leadership. Graduating seniors, graduate candidates, and alumni were honored during the event.

Fisher to Develop Community Service Preparatory Program, Thanks to Farash Grant A student paints an inspiration quote on the wall of a local school during Color the Roc 2019.

05/09/2019 - The Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at St. John Fisher College will create a new community engagement Orientation for first-year students thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation.

Birnie Named to St. Joseph’s Board Christine Birnie

05/06/2019 - Dr. Christine Birnie, dean of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, has been elected to the Board of Directors at St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center. The two-year unexpired term was a unanimous election.

Student Success on Display during Year-End Ceremonies Students thank the Wegmans School of Pharmacy community for their support.

05/06/2019 - Two events this spring showcased the academic and co-curricular achievements of students at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy.

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