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What's New DecemberWegmans School of Nursing Awards 20 Students with $5,000 Helene Fuld ScholarshipsPITTSFORD, N.Y., December 23, 2008—Twenty students at the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher College have been awarded $5,000 Helene Fuld Scholarships. The 10 junior and 10 senior recipients were chosen based solely on their grade point averages (GPA). The scholarships were made possible by a $750,000 grant received by the Wegmans School of Nursing from the Helene Fuld Health Trust in August. The $5,000 scholarships will be given annually to the top 10 junior and top 10 senior students enrolled in the nursing baccalaureate degree program. The junior recipients were: Stacy Bagley of Hammondsport; Amber Cornelia of Honeoye; Jill Crouthamel of South Wales; Nathalie Dougoud of Pittsford; Meredith Haight of Pittsford; Jenna Hubbard of Rome; Laura Noble of LeRoy; Jessica Poupore of North Bangor; Jessica Quatro of Rochester; and Shannon White of Caledonia. The senior scholarship recipients were: Tiffany Bueme of Rochester; Jennifer Driessen of Marion; Susan Fedoryshyn of Pittsford; Alyssa Ferrigno of Rochester; Jennifer Fracassi of Hilton; Sarah Gerwitz of Rochester; Miriam Lerner of Rochester; Kathleen McGuire of Rochester; Susan Minns of Stanley; and Alyson Sayers of Victor. St. John Fisher College has supported a Department of Nursing for more than 16 years. Interest in Fisher’s nursing program has grown in recent years. From 2005-2008, applications for admission to the undergraduate nursing program more than doubled. The Wegmans School of Nursing was established to allow the College to expand its nursing program to accommodate this growth and to help address the critical nursing shortages facing the profession. President Donald Bain Meets Business Leaders in Ireland
Dr. Bain’s meetings included visits with Monica Leech, Chief Executive Officer, Waterford Chamber of Commerce; Frank O’Regan, Vice President, Global Operations Europe, Bausch & Lomb; and Professor Kieran Byrne, Director, Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT). In a meeting at WIT, Dr. Bain and Professor Byrne agreed to continue conversations designed to identify mutually beneficial areas of collaboration and partnership, including co-sponsorship of international academic conferences, the possibility of a faculty/student exchange, and the potential for offering Fisher degrees in partnership with Waterford Institute of Technology. Freligh to Receive NEA Creative Writing Fellowship
Freligh, who teaches creative writing at Fisher, is among 42 poets nationwide who were chosen to receive $25,000 each. The fellowships, given every other year, are the NEA’s most direct investment in American creativity, enabling recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. This marks the first time that a member of the Fisher faculty has received the celebrated NEA fellowship. Freligh’s poetry and fiction have been widely published in literary journals. She completed a short story collection entitled The Absence of Gravity and, earlier this year, published Sort of Gone, a book of poems. She is currently at work on her second book of poetry as well as a novel, Half-Past Crazy. The NEA is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established, bringing the arts to all Americans, and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the NEA is the nation’s largest funder of the arts. For more information, visit www.nea.gov/grants. Fisher’s “Day of Celebration” Observes Diverse Holiday Traditions
The festivities at the College will consist of a cultural marketplace area and stage in Cleary Family Auditorium in Kearney Hall that will feature dance, music, displays, food, and “make it and take it” arts and crafts. In the late afternoon, the celebration will move to Basil 135 where Gospelicious, an annual gospel concert, will take place. The full Day of Celebration schedule is as follows:
All events are handicapped accessible. For more information, please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs at (585) 385-8378 or diversity@sjfc.edu. Dr. Mary Collins Presents “The Evolving World of Professional Nursing: From Nightingale to Today” for First Friday Lecture Series
Dr. Collins will discuss the evolvement of the nursing profession. Some say that nursing began as handmaidens to the sick. Today, nursing is the largest health profession and touches the lives of every citizen of the United States. With its modern beginnings established by Florence Nightingale in England, the nursing profession now takes on more responsibility for health and healthcare. At the Wegmans School of Nursing, Dr. Collins has developed the Master’s Degree Program in Nursing Education, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. She also teaches in the Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership Program in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Keuka College, a master’s degree in community health nursing from Syracuse University, and a Ph.D. in higher education from Syracuse University. The First Friday Faculty Lecture Series takes place on the first Fridays of October through December during the fall semester and February through April in the spring semester. The lectures are designed for individuals who are interested in hearing learned perspectives on a variety of current topics from members of the St. John Fisher College faculty. Prior to the presentation, lecture attendees are welcome to attend Mass and enjoy breakfast at 9 a.m. in the Midlevel of the Golisano Academic Gateway. Parking is available in Lots A and B off of the main entrance to the College at East Ave./Fairport Road. Follow the signs through Skalny Science Center into the Golisano Academic Gateway. For more information about the lecture series or to register for the December 5 event, please contact Tiffany Carnevale at (585) 385-8354 or tcarnevale@sjfc.edu. NovemberDeJesús-Rueff Elected President of the Board of Trustees for the Center for Youth of Monroe County
His appointment to President is a result of DeJesús-Rueff’s seven years of service as a member of the Board, including two years as Vice President. He previously was also successful as Chairperson of the Program Committee. In this role, DeJesús-Rueff took the lead in presenting and obtaining approval of the Board for an initiative called the SAFEPLACE program. He also contributed to the expansion of the Center’s services to School 45 in Northeast Rochester. In 2005, DeJesús-Rueff collaborated with the University of Rochester’s Summer Urban Fellows Program to create student internship placements at the Center. The Center for Youth of Monroe County provides free and confidential services to youth ages 12 to 21 and their families. Services include emergency shelter services, counseling intervention, prevention education, a street outreach program, student support centers, an employee readiness program, and a volunteer program. Sophomore Eddie Sundquist Selected to the New York State Youth Service Committee
Sundquist was nominated for the Youth Service Committee by Sally Vaughan, Director of Community Service at Fisher. His selection to the Committee was based on his outstanding leadership skills, commitment to academic excellence, and the contributions he makes to Fisher and the Rochester community through his service. He traveled to Albany for his first Youth Service Committee meeting on November 19. As a First Generation Scholar, Sundquist volunteers on a weekly basis at Jefferson High School. He also serves on the First Generation Scholars Executive Board, which reviews program policies and scholar issues, and is heavily involved on the Fisher campus as Vice President of the Student Government Association. He is from Jamestown, N.Y. St. John Fisher College’s 7th Justinian Medal Presented to Frank B. Iacovangelo, Esq.
The Justinian Medal is given by the College and the Justinian Order, which is comprised of 420 judges and attorneys, all graduates of Fisher, to an individual in recognition of his or her outstanding service and civic leadership in numerous professional, business, and charitable endeavors in the community and at the College. Iacovangelo joins past Justinian Medal recipients U.S. District Court Judge David G. Larimer ’66; Monroe County Supreme Court Justice Francis A. Affronti ’63; Thomas N. Trevett ’64, Partner in the law firm of Trevett, Lenweaver & Salzer, PC; the Honorable Edmund A. Calvaruso ’66, Monroe County Surrogate’s Court Judge; R. Wayne LeChase, Chairman, LeChase Construction Services, LLC; and the Honorable Joseph D. McGuire ’66, Supreme Court Justice in the Fifth District. Iacovangelo graduated from Aquinas Institute in 1958, and received his undergraduate degree from St. John Fisher College in 1962. He was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from Catholic University in 1965. In 1967, Iacovangelo was admitted to the New York State Bar. He went on to be admitted to the U.S. District Court-Western District of New York in 1969, and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1972. With Louis Gallo, he co-founded the law firm of Gallo & Iacovangelo in 1971. He also co-founded The Faber Group, a local home builder and developer, with his brothers, Bernard and Anthony, in 1980. Iacovangelo is a past member of the Board of Trustees at St. John Fisher College. He has also served as a trustee at the Aquinas Institute, where he is a member of the Hall of Fame. He was a recipient of Aquinas’s Distinguished Alumni Award, and continues to be an honorary member of the Board of Trustees at the Institute. 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. 6th Annual Philosophy Day Scheduled for November 19-20 at St. John Fisher CollegePITTSFORD, N.Y., November 18, 2008—St. John Fisher College will host “Philosophy Day: The Medium and the Message” on Wednesday, November 19 and Thursday, November 20 in the Midlevel of the Golisano Gateway on campus. “World Philosophy Day” is observed globally as an occasion for people to reflect upon the importance of critical thinking, world peace, international cooperation, and the love of wisdom. The sessions at Fisher are free and open to the public. The events will begin on November 19 at 6:30 p.m. with a showing of a documentary film about Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980), the Canadian communications expert and literary critic famous for expressions such as: “The world is a global village,” “Cool is involving, hot is not,” and “The medium is the message.” A frequent visitor to St. John Fisher College, McLuhan received an honorary degree in 1969 and was the keynote speaker at that year’s commencement ceremony. The documentary, narrated by Tom Wolfe, was produced and directed by McLuhan’s daughter, Stephanie. A panel discussion with Fisher faculty and former faculty, who knew and worked with McLuhan, will immediately follow the screening of the film. On November 20, sessions will begin at 8 a.m. and are scheduled through 9 p.m. Topics to be discussed include “The Wilderness in Philosophy,” “Cosmetics and the Cosmos,” “Gendered Images in Sports Films,” and “Plate and Neurobiology.” Presenters include faculty and students from St. John Fisher College, Monroe Community College, Daemen College, Medaille College, as well as a Rochester City School District psychologist, and Miss USA 1979, Mary Therese Friel. A philosophical “Jeopardy” game will also be played in the afternoon. The evening will conclude with a showing of the 1998 film, “The Truman Show,” starring Jim Carrey. Philosophy Day is sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), an agency of the United Nations. UNESCO was founded in November 1945 and is dedicated to furthering the education of the world beyond classrooms and the publication of scientific breakthroughs. The full Philosophy Day schedule is as follows:
For more information about Philosophy Day at St. John Fisher College, please contact Dr. Tim Madigan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, at (585) 385-5259 or tmadigan@sjfc.edu. Dr. Gerhard Weinberg Examines Adolf Hitler as Agent of Historical Change in Presentation at St. John Fisher College
As one of the foremost scholars on Hitler and Nazi Germany, Dr. Weinberg’s presentation will examine the historical significance of Hitler. Dr. Weinberg is the author of many books, including Visions of Victory: The Hopes of Eight World War II Leaders, The Foreign Policy of Hitler’s Germany, and A World at Arms: A Global History of World War II. Dr. Weinberg and his family fled Nazi Germany and settled in England shortly before World War II. In 1940, they moved to the United States. He received his bachelor’s degree in social studies from the State University of New York at Albany, and earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. in history from the University of Chicago. Parking for the event is available in Lots A and B off of the main entrance to the College at East Ave./Fairport Road. For more information, please contact Dr. Oliver Griffin, Assistant Professor of History, at (585) 385-7396 or ogriffin@sjfc.edu. St. John Fisher College Welcomes Author Richard Rosenbaum
In his new book, No Room for Democracy, published by RIT Press, Rosenbaum, born in 1931, walks readers through his unique life, from being a Jewish boy growing up in a predominantly gentile community suffering from a rare disease called alopecia, which results in a premature loss of hair; to a heavyweight boxing champion; to one of the youngest Justices to be elected to the New York State Supreme Court for a full 14-year term with bipartisan support. Rosenbaum’s book is a story of how he defied the obstacles of his own childhood to stand shoulder to shoulder with presidents and prime ministers, governors, U.S. senators, and some of the most influential figures of this time, and to leave his unique footprint on the political landscape of this nation. On Tuesday night, Rosenbaum will spend approximately 20 minutes speaking about his book. Afterward, he will be asked questions by a panel consisting of: Dr. James Bowers, Professor of Political Science, St. John Fisher College; Dr. Timothy Madigan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, St. John Fisher College; and Stephen Minarik, former chair of the New York State Republican Party. Rosenbaum will also be available to sign copies of his book. Rosenbaum has been a member of the New York State Bar for more than 50 years, and is currently Senior Counsel at Nixon Peabody LLP, where he used to be a partner. From August 1998 to July 2006, he served as Chairman of the New York State Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board by appointment of Governor George Pataki. He was also Chairman of the New York State Republican State Committee from 1973 to 1977, and the New York Representative on the Republican National Committee in Washington, D.C. for more than 20 years. In 1976, he served as Chairman of the New York Delegation to the Republican National Convention in Kansas City. Rosenbaum has a bachelor’s degree in history and politics from Hobart College, and he received a Juris Doctor degree from Cornell Law School. For more information, please contact Dr. Madigan at (585) 415-5925 or tmadigan@sjfc.edu. John Hogan ’73 to Present “Tackling the NFL: Seeking Justice for Retired Players” at St. John Fisher CollegePITTSFORD, N.Y., November 14, 2008—John Hogan ’73, Attorney at Law, will present “Tackling the NFL: Seeking Justice for Retired Players” on Monday, November 17. The event begins at 2:30 p.m. in Basil 135, and is free and open to the public. According to Hogan, there are currently three areas of contention between retired players, the National Football League, and their union, the National Football League Players’ Association (NFLPA): the inadequate pensions for older retirees; the insufficient disability system for injured players; and lack of licensing revenue for retired players. Although today’s NFL player is well paid, Hogan indicates that the men who helped make the game what it is today were not very well paid, and many struggle to make ends meet on meager pensions. While many suffer from various medical problems related to football injuries—from the need for joint replacements, arthritis, or even dementia—they have no long-term health benefits from the NFL or the Union. Hogan will discuss these issues, as well as a class action lawsuit that is presently taking place in the U.S. District Court in San Francisco. Hogan is a graduate of St. John Fisher College and John Marshall Law School. He has been a practicing attorney for 30 years, specializing in the representation of individuals seeking disability benefits. His practice is located in Atlanta, Ga., but he has represented clients throughout the United States. For the past two years, he has been at the forefront of improving the NFL disability system. Hogan is author of Illegal Procedure – NFL Disability Claims, as well as The Retired Football Players’ Association’s Proposals for Meaningful Changes to the NFL Disability System Under the Bell/Rozelle Plan. His work on behalf of retired football players has been featured in The Washington Post and on “ABC World News Tonight.” For more information, please contact Scott Bryson, Sport Studies Department, St. John Fisher College, at (585) 385-7376. Fisher Senior Honored for Community Service, Receives Student Standout Award
Miller, who is a First Generation Scholar at Fisher, was saluted for her dedication to Colleges Against Cancer, and for her position as co-chair of the April 2008 Relay for Life Walk, which raised more than $61,000. In addition, she has volunteered many hours of community service in Rochester through tutoring and mentoring city youth to better prepare them for college. The award was presented to Miller at the 2008 Greater Rochester Awards luncheon on October 28 at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. Sponsored by the Rochester Business Journal and the United Way of Greater Rochester, the awards program honors and recognizes a variety of non-profit staff, executives, volunteers, and community programs, all of which make Rochester a better place to live. Coaching Legend Phil Kahler to Retire
Kahler is the only coach in the 34-year history of women’s basketball at Fisher, and has guided the Cardinals to unprecedented success during his tenure. With an overall record of 797-175 (.821 winning percentage, including Canadian institutions and junior colleges) and an NCAA record of 757-171 (.816 winning percentage), Fisher ranks as the all-time winningest program in NCAA Division III. No coach in NCAA men’s or women’s basketball Division I, II, III owns a better win percentage over a longer period of time. Kahler, who reached the 600- and 700-win plateaus (716 games, 839 games respectively) faster than any other coach in NCAA basketball history, retires as the second-longest tenured coach in all of women’s basketball, and the Division III coach with the most wins. Kahler, a two-time national coach of the year, has been inducted into numerous Halls of Fame, including the St. John Fisher College Athletics and Basketball Coaches of New York. Under his watch, Fisher has reached the 20-win plateau on 27 different occasions, and advanced to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament 14 times. Kahler led the Cardinals to runner-up finishes in the 1988 and 1990 NCAA Championships, and strung together a streak of 32 consecutive winning seasons from 1976 to 2008. The Cardinals have also advanced to the postseason 31 of a possible 34 times during his tenure. “I would like to take this time to thank the St. John Fisher College administration that has supported me over the years,” Kahler says. “It’s really hard for me to believe that I’ve been here at St. John Fisher College for so long. Time flies when you’re having fun, and I’ve loved every minute of it.” Kahler, however, had no intentions of coaching when he and his family arrived in Rochester in 1974. “I met with Father Lavery, who was President of the College, and he said he wanted to start an athletic program for the women and that I would be the women’s athletic director,” Kahler says. “But when I arrived at Fisher, I found out there wasn’t enough money to hire coaches, so I really didn’t have a choice but to coach.” With only 34 women attending Fisher at the time (the College was an all-male institution until 1970), Kahler met with interested students and asked them what sports they wanted. Their response was basketball and volleyball and the rest is Fisher history. Not only did Kahler create a dynasty on the basketball court, but the volleyball court as well. Kahler guided the Cardinals for nine seasons with a career record of 386-72, including eight straight trips to the state tournament from 1976 to 1983 and two appearances in the National Intercollegiate Athletic Association (NAIA) Championship. Fisher won an NAIA-record 61 matches during the 1980 season, and Fisher’s 76 consecutive wins over the 1979 and 1980 seasons rank as the second-longest winning streak in NAIA history. “We’ve been a successful program over the years because we’ve always had smart, talented players that have excelled in the classroom and on the court,” Kahler says. “I’m proud of our win-loss record over the years, but I take much more pride in knowing our program has produced women who have gone on to become lawyers, doctors, nurses and mothers.” Kahler, who was born in Columbus, Ohio, grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, and later attended Dickinson State College in North Dakota. While at Dickinson he lettered in basketball, baseball, and football and met his wife, Fran. The two were married in 1955. He enlisted in the Army after the birth of his daughter, Jill, and was stationed in his hometown of Anchorage. After completing his military obligation, he returned to Dickinson State to finish his undergraduate studies. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he earned a master’s degree from the University of Toledo. As a graduate student, Kahler accepted his first coaching job at nearby Arnegard High School. He proved he possessed a true knack for coaching when he led the boys’ basketball team to a state title and the football team to back-to-back winning seasons. Kahler managed the baseball team to a remarkable record of 119-13 and led the boy’s basketball team to several league titles at DelVilbiss High School after enjoying success at Arnegard. Looking to take his coaching career to the next level, Kahler made his collegiate coaching debut at Aquinas Institute in Michigan, where he compiled a 60-41 record during his stay as the men’s basketball coach. After a few seasons in Michigan, Kahler came to Fisher, where he has been ever since. St. John Fisher College Presents Excellence in Management Award
The Excellence in Management Award recognizes alumni who demonstrate: outstanding leadership and managerial accomplishments in business, academia, or community-based settings; a proven track record of drive and insight, which has led to significant accomplishments in the field of management; a record of community involvement; high moral character; and a commitment to St. John Fisher College. “We are proud of Bill for his contributions to the field of management, and his proven track record in business,” said Dr. Selim Ilter, Dean of the Ronald L. Bittner School of Business at St. John Fisher College. “I hope our students are motivated by Bill’s example and strive toward the same level of success upon completion of their studies at Fisher.” In his 30-year career in the retail industry, Bill Colombo is best known for his leadership role in the development and growth of the nation’s number one specialty sports and fitness retailer—Dick’s Sporting Goods. After graduating from Fisher in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Colombo joined the J.C. Penney Company in 1978, where he spent more than 10 years gaining experience in all aspects of retail management, including merchandising, operations, human resources, systems, and management. In 1988, Colombo was offered a job by his college roommate, Ed Stack, then President of Dick’s Sporting Goods. He wanted Colombo to help grow his small, Binghamton, N.Y.-based retail business. At that time, there were only four Dick’s Sporting Goods stores. Colombo was on the management team of Dick’s that helped relocate the company’s headquarters to Pittsburgh, Pa., where the company would be more centrally located to its growing number of stores throughout the Northeast. He served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer and an Executive Vice President from 1995 to 1998. In 1998, Bill was named President of dsports.com and was charged with establishing and operating the first e-commerce venture for Dick’s Sporting Goods. In 2002, Colombo was appointed to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer, and, earlier this year, he became Vice Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. For 20 years, Colombo has worked with Stack, now Chairman and CEO, and other executives to lead the company through a very rapid period of growth and expansion. Dick’s Sporting Goods now has approximately 480 stores in 39 states with revenues in excess of $3.8 billion in 2007. Once again, renowned local artist Nancy Gong was commissioned to create the award, a striking glass sculpture. Colombo received the piece at the banquet on Saturday.
The second recipient of the Dean’s Medal is Victor Salerno ’66, CEO of O’Connell Electric Company. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees at St. John Fisher College. Salerno is also a member and past president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Accounting Awards Banquet Committee, and the Fisher Scholarship Golf Tournament Committee. He was also involved in the formation of the DuPlessis/Wolfe Accounting Alumni Society. The St. John Fisher College Excellence in Management Awards Dinner was established by the Bittner School of Business and the Management Programs Advisory Board. For more information about the awards, please contact Chris Sullivan, Director of Alumni Relations, at (585) 385-8001 or csullivan@sjfc.edu. OctoberSt. John Fisher College Presents Four Service Awards at “Road Less Traveled” Event Each year, the Jennifer Koon Courage Award is given to a Fisher student and a member of the Rochester community. This year, however, the student award was given to two deserving Fisher students. Recipients of the award are committed to peacemaking and strive to make the world a better and more peaceful place. The 2008 Jennifer Koon Courage Award student recipients are Despina Isihos, a senior with a double major in biology and psychology, and Amanda Nasso, a junior communication/journalism major. As Resident Assistants, Isihos and Nasso have worked tirelessly to help Fisher students make the transition from home to college life, and have developed creative and challenging programming for the betterment of the campus community. Their dedication to peace and justice was also evident in their work on a campus-wide program called The Tunnel of Oppression, which depicts acts of oppression (e.g. date rape, eating disorders, abusive boyfriends, etc.) that are seen on many college campuses every year. The scenes are intense, and are intended to inform people, get them involved, and challenge them to do something to change the oppression. The 2008 Jennifer Koon Courage Award community recipient is Eileen Hurley, LCSW, RN, the Director and Founder of the Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center. The Center provides mental health services for the uninsured and underinsured. The program is 100 percent voluntary, relying on the recruitment and coordination of a range of professionals, including physicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, paralegals, and other professionals. Hurley has also served as Project Coordinator for the Women of Conviction Project, which involved qualitative research to explore options for reducing the incarceration and recidivism rate among women. Between 2000 and 2006, she worked with others to help initiate several additional, related community outreach efforts, including Wesleys’ Mothers Meeting, a weekly meeting for mothers of incarcerated children and The Living Room, a mental health peer support program. The Peace and Social Justice Studies (PSJS) Spirit Award honors St. John Fisher College graduates who, throughout the years, have lived in the spirit of Fisher’s mission and creed, embracing the values of goodness, discipline, and knowledge, and have dedicated themselves to lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity. The 2008 recipient of the PSJS Spirit Award is Michael Fitzgerald ’79. Currently, Fitzgerald works in the field of executive search and placement in the Boston area. He is a devoted family man and, throughout the years, has been an active participant in a range of community, church, and service activities. Despite his busy schedule with work and his family, Fitzgerald has made time for service opportunities. At various times, he has taught religious education programs, co-led the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program in his parish, and facilitated the “Living with Christ” program that is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. He also started a Social Justice and Service Commission in his parish, which included working with the school to host a “sock drive” for Boston Healthcare for the Homeless that collected 2,000 pairs of new, clean socks for homeless individuals and families. The Jennifer Koon Peacemaking Foundation supports peace and peacemaking as distinctive and active processes. Peacemakers foster and maintain positive and supportive relationships that model respect for persons and groups and the environment that everyone shares. Jennifer’s parents established the foundation in Jennifer’s honor and memory after she was murdered during her sophomore year at St. John Fisher College in 1993. The great peace activist, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, once wrote, “There is no way to peace along the way of safety. For peace must be dared. It is the great venture. It can never be safe.” During her brief life, Jennifer dared to be a peacemaker and exemplified the characteristics that the College wishes to honor with the Jennifer Koon Courage Awards. Fisher Professors Present “Rock the Vote: Election ’08 Results” for First Friday Lecture SeriesPITTSFORD, N.Y., October 29, 2008—A panel of three Fisher professors will present “Rock the Vote: Election ’08 Results” on Friday, November 7, as part of the College’s First Friday Faculty Lecture Series. The panelists are: Dr. Mark Rice, Associate Professor and Chair of American Studies; Dr. Jack Rosenberry, Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism; and Dr. Frederick Dotolo, Associate Professor of History. Dr. Lisa Jadwin, Professor of English, will serve as moderator. Drs. Rice, Rosenberry, and Dotolo will analyze and discuss the results of the current national, state, and local elections. The event begins at 10 a.m. in Basil 135 on the Fisher campus, and is free and open to the public. Dr. Rice is a Fulbright Scholar who spent part of 2007 in Vietnam, where he helped develop a new curriculum in American Studies at Can Tho University. While living in Asia, he was invited by the American Institute in Taiwan to deliver a series of lectures throughout Taiwan on the state of American Studies in international higher education. Dr. Rosenberry, who teaches journalism at Fisher, is Chairman of the Newspaper Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. He recently co-authored a textbook on mass communication theory. Dr. Dotolo is a 1989 graduate of St. John Fisher College, with a bachelor’s degree in history and anthropology. He taught as a civilian instructor with the U.S. Navy in the PACE program before joining Fisher in 2002. Dr. Jadwin received her master’s and Ph.D. from Princeton University. She has been a member of Fisher’s English Department since 1991. The First Friday Faculty Lecture Series takes place on the first Fridays of October through December during the fall semester and February through April in the spring semester. The lectures are designed for individuals who are interested in hearing learned perspectives on a variety of current topics from members of the St. John Fisher College faculty. Prior to the presentation, lecture attendees are welcome to attend Mass and enjoy breakfast at 9 a.m. in the Midlevel of the Golisano Academic Gateway. Parking is available in Lots A and B off of the main entrance to the College at East Ave./Fairport Road. Follow the signs through Skalny Science Center into the Golisano Academic Gateway. For more information about the lecture series or to register for the November 7 event, please contact Tiffany Carnevale at (585) 385-8354 or tcarnevale@sjfc.edu. St. John Fisher College Marks “Four Freedoms Week” with Presentations, Panels, Readings, and Service ProjectsPITTSFORD, N.Y., October 27, 2008—Students and faculty at St. John Fisher College will spend next week exploring the meaning of Franklin Roosevelt’s historic pronouncement of four universal freedoms inhered to every global citizen—freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom of want, and freedom from fear. “Four Freedoms Week,” which takes place November 3-7, is marked by both academic and service events, all of which focus on increasing understanding of Roosevelt’s powerful words and their relevance in today’s world. The College has scheduled an array of speakers, panels, training sessions, readings, and debriefings that are free and open to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. The full schedule of events is as follows:
For more information regarding Four Freedoms Week, please contact Dr. Carolyn Vacca, Assistant Professor of History, at (585) 385-8244 or cvacca@sjfc.edu. St. John Fisher College Presents Kim Ridley, Noted Journalist and Editor, on October 30PITTSFORD, N.Y., October 23, 2008—At its annual “The Road Less Traveled” event, St. John Fisher College will welcome Kim Ridley, a noted journalist and editor who writes about everyday people creating positive social change. Ridley will give the Reverend Joseph A. Trovato lecture, “The World Wide WE: Discovering Our Power to Create Social Change,” on Thursday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. in Basil 135 on the Fisher campus. The event is free and open to the public. Hosted by the Religious Studies Department, the Peace and Social Justice Studies Program, the Alumni Office, and the Office of Community Service, the evening will honor Father Joseph A. Trovato, C.S.B., for his many years of service to the College. Father Trovato was the founder and long-time Director of Campus Ministry at Fisher. The event will also feature the presentation of the Jennifer Patterson Koon Courage Awards, as well as the Peace and Social Justice Spirit Award, which will honor a Fisher graduate. Ridley is the former editor of Hope, a national magazine that for nine years reported stories of people making a positive difference, and co-editor of the book Signs of Hope: In Praise of Ordinary Heroes. She is a contributing editor to Ode, an international magazine about people and ideas that are changing the world, and former editor-at-large for Bioneers, a national nonprofit that focuses on practical solutions to urgent environmental and social problems. Her freelance articles have appeared in publications including The Boston Globe, The Harvard Public Health Review, Down East Magazine, and MIT’s Technology Review, as well as online at AlterNet.org and Beliefnet.com. For more information about “The Road Less Traveled,” contact Dr. Linda MacCammon at (585) 385-8363 or lmaccammon@sjfc.edu. “Jekyll and Hyde: Together Again” at St. John Fisher CollegePITTSFORD, N.Y., October 22, 2008—In conjunction with Halloween, St. John Fisher College will host “Jekyll and Hyde: Together Again—The Continuing Relevance of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Novella, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” on Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31. Sponsored by the Health Humanities Committee of St. John Fisher College, the event is a multidisciplinary examination of Stevenson’s classic tale as it relates to contemporary issues in philosophy, medicine, psychology, sociology, education, counseling, and literary criticism. The two-day event takes place in the Midlevel of the Golisano Academic Gateway on the Fisher campus, and is free and open to the public. Originally published in 1885, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a story of a man who attempts to separate his good and evil natures, and thereby create two different people in one body. In this brief work, Stevenson—whose own life was cut short due to chronic health problems—dealt with such themes as the duality of human nature, the role of physicians in society, the need for openness in medical research, and the desire to use pharmaceuticals to improve the human condition. These topics remain current and controversial today. Stevenson’s story has been made into countless films, television shows, and even a Broadway musical. It has achieved literary “immortality.” The “Jekyll and Hyde: Together Again” event will present differing interpretations of the issues raised by the short novel. There will also be panel discussions with medical doctors, philosophers, psychologists, counselors, sociologists, literary critics, and film scholars, as well as student presentations and screenings of films based upon the novel. The full schedule is as follows:
The College’s Lavery Library will have a special display of Jekyll and Hyde editions and memorabilia throughout the week of the event. Funding for this event has been provided by the School of Arts and Sciences at St. John Fisher College, and from a $3,200 grant awarded to the College from the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, please contact Dr. Tim Madigan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, at (585) 415-5925 or tmadigan@sjfc.edu. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the New York Council for the Humanities or National Endowment for the Humanities. Junior Katie Stefanik Receives $5,000 Scholarship from Rochester Business Ethics Foundation
Stefanik is from Verona, N.Y. She is a management major with a concentration in marketing and is highly involved in activities at Fisher. As a Service Scholar, she is affiliated with Project Community Convergence, the Teddi Dance for Love, Relay for Life, and Foodlink. Stefanik is also a member of the Management Club. The Rochester Business Ethics Awards are sponsored and organized by the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. Organizational partners are the Rochester Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, the Rochester Business Alliance, and St. John Fisher College. For more information about the Bittner School of Business at St. John Fisher College, visit www.sjfc.edu/bittner. St. John Fisher College to Offer Degree-Completion ProgramPITTSFORD, N.Y., October 13, 2008—St. John Fisher College has announced that it will offer a new undergraduate Organizational Leadership Degree-Completion Program. The College will enroll its first cohort of students in the program in January 2009. The Organizational Leadership Degree-Completion Program provides motivated and self-directed adult learners an opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies as they acquire the skills, knowledge, and capabilities needed for career advancement and enrichment. Students will develop competencies in the critical use of information, communications, systems thinking, and global awareness, while exploring and applying content integrated from business, the humanities, information technology, mathematics, and the social sciences. “There are a growing number of adult students looking to return to college to earn a bachelor’s degree,” said Dr. Gerard Rooney, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Planning. “This new program will provide these students an opportunity to earn a St. John Fisher College degree in a format that accommodates their busy schedules and competing priorities." Courses will be offered in a hybrid (online and in-class) format. Additional course activities allow the student some flexibility in scheduling the use of his or her time. These activities vary with each course, but include asynchronous discussions using discussion boards, blogs, wikis, and chat rooms; podcasts of course modules; on-line tutorials; and student work groups. Applicants must be at least 23 years of age and have earned 60 credits of transferable undergraduate coursework. Students proceed through the 20-course program as a cohort and complete two seven-week blocks each semester. Each seven-week block is comprised of two courses, both of which meet on the same evening once per week. Those entering the program with 60 hours of appropriate and transferable credit are able to complete this 60-credit program in 18 months. Students in the Organizational Leadership Program will pay a discounted tuition rate. Books are included in the tuition. In addition, students may qualify for federal and state grants and loans. The Organizational Leadership Program is the second degree-completion program to be introduced at Fisher. The first, an RN/BSN Program, is offered by the Wegmans School of Nursing and allows nurses who hold associate’s degrees or nursing diplomas to return to college to earn a bachelor’s degree. Applications for admission into the Organizational Leadership Degree-Completion Program are currently being accepted. An information session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Formal Lounge on the Fisher campus. For more information, please contact Jose Perales, Director of Transfer and Graduate Admissions, at (585) 385-8172 or jperales@sjfc.edu. St. John Fisher College Dedicates the Keating Terrace in Honor of Martin Keating ’75 PITTSFORD, N.Y., October 6, 2008—On Saturday, October 4, prior to the Cardinals’ homecoming football game against Hartwick College, Dr. Donald Bain and members of the College’s administration joined with alumnus Martin Keating ’75 for the dedication of the Keating Terrace, located at the south end zone of Growney Stadium. Keating received a B.A. degree from St. John Fisher College in 1975 and has been a loyal member of the Board of Trustees since 1997. He recently retired from Credit Suisse First Boston, based in New York, where he served as Managing Director. Keating’s generosity to Fisher is legendary. In 2003, he donated the funds to create the Thomas Keating Alcove in Lavery Library, named after his father. This area is outfitted with state-of-the-art computers and has become a favorite place for students to study and do research. In 2005, he donated additional funds to name a study room in the library after his mother. Last year, he made a $100,000 donation to create the Mildred Boylan and Laura Cramer Scholarship Fund, designed to promote racial and geographic diversity within the student body. And now, Keating has made another commitment of $250,000, which will also be used to provide scholarships for deserving Fisher students. “Marty Keating is one of Fisher’s proudest achievements and a real success story. He truly exemplifies our values of honor, excellence, and service,” said Dr. Donald Bain, President of the College. “I am so pleased that he continues to be a part of the life of St. John Fisher College.” For more information about St. John Fisher College, please visit our website at www.sjfc.edu. St. John Fisher College Presents Three President’s Medals at 60th Anniversary CelebrationPITTSFORD, N.Y., October 6, 2008—At St. John Fisher College’s 60th anniversary gala on Saturday evening, President Donald Bain presented President’s Medals to three very deserving individuals, all of whom have, in some way, made major contributions to St. John Fisher College. The first award was given in recognition of philanthropy to the Rochester community; the second was given for philanthropy to St. John Fisher College; and the third was given for service to St. John Fisher College. The President’s Medal for Philanthropy to the Rochester Community was presented to John Mendick. Mendick, whose professional career was in real estate development, is now President of the Theodore and Cashmere M. Mendick Foundation, a trust named after his late sister, Cashmere, and brother, Ted, who established the Foundation. Drawn to Fisher because of its Catholic heritage, the Mendick family established the Theodore and Cashmere M. Mendick Foundation Scholarship in 1989, designed to assist academically qualified, Rochester-area students with demonstrated financial need. Since that time, over 50 awards have been made to Fisher students as a result of the Mendick family’s generosity. In addition, the Mendick Foundation has been the presenting sponsor of the annual Fisher Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year alone, the tournament, which grows more successful each year, raised $103,000 to support deserving Fisher students. The President’s Medal for Philanthropy to St. John Fisher College was presented to Patricia Coleman Cleary. Mrs. Cleary’s father, Harold Coleman, was one of the founding Regents of the College. In recognition of his dedicated service and support to Fisher, Coleman Chapel in Murphy Hall bears his name. Patricia’s marriage to E. Garrett Cleary in 1956 continued her involvement with the College, since Mr. Cleary served on Fisher’s Board of Trustees from 1975 until his death in 1996. The entire extended Cleary family—Harold Coleman, Patricia and Garrett Cleary, and all seven Cleary children—have been generous benefactors of the College for many years. To that end, in 2005, Kearney Auditorium was rededicated and renamed Cleary Family Auditorium. The final President’s Medal—for service to St. John Fisher College—was presented to Father Joseph A. Trovato, C.S.B. Father Trovato came to St. John Fisher College in 1959, just three years after his ordination. He was the founder of what is now called Campus Ministry and served as the Campus Chaplain until 1989. “Father Joe” lived in the residence halls and was always accessible to the students. He presided for thirty years at weddings, baptisms, funerals, and special events for members of the Fisher family, until he was recruited by Christ the King Parish. Currently, he is the Parochial Vicar for Christ the King, St. Thomas the Apostle, and St. Salome. Father Trovato has further served the College as a member of the Board of Trustees since 1984. Most recently, he participated on both the Student Affairs and the Conflicts Committees of the Board. In 1989, Father Trovato established the Rev. Joseph A. Trovato Scholarship for St. John Fisher College students. His career has been dedicated to the principles of Catholic social teaching, which has inspired many Fisher students to commit their own lives to the pursuit of peace in the world. To that end, in 2006, his scholarship fund was renamed the Reverend Joseph A. Trovato Peace and Social Justice Studies Fund. In addition to providing scholarships for full-time undergraduate students, this fund now supports educational activities and programs that promote peace and justice at Fisher and in the greater Rochester community. For more information about St. John Fisher College, visit our website at www.sjfc.edu. St. John Fisher College Names First Recipient of the William and Helen Cavanaugh Chair of Catholic StudiesPITTSFORD, N.Y., October 3, 2008—In June of 2003, at the dedication of what was then Fisher’s newest residence hall for upperclassmen, Founders Hall, the College announced the establishment of its first endowed chair, the William and Helen Cavanaugh Chair of Catholic Studies. This chair was made possible, thanks to a leadership gift to the College from Fr. John Cavanaugh, C.S.B., in memory of his parents. Fr. Cavanaugh was a familiar face at Fisher for over 50 years, starting in 1956 when he joined the faculty as an instructor in the Department of English. He moved through the academic ranks from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor to Professor, until his appointment as Professor Emeritus in 1994. Fr. Cavanaugh was elected a Trustee of the College in 1986 and continued to be active in campus life until his death in 2007. Dr. Donald E. Bain, President of the College, today announced the appointment of the Reverend William Graf, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Religious Studies Department, as the first recipient of the William and Helen Cavanaugh Chair of Catholic Studies. Fr. Graf has been a member of the Fisher faculty since 1983. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in philosophy and English from Saint Bernard’s College, Fr. Graf pursued graduate degrees at Saint Bernard’s Seminary, the University of Rochester, Colgate Divinity Seminary, St. Paul’s University, and Columbia Pacific University. He holds advanced degrees in pastoral counseling, theology, and education, and his specialties include social ethics and the theology of marriage and sexuality. His latest research interests have focused on the use of power in leadership positions in schools. In addition, during the last academic year, Fr. Graf served on the Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Trustees that studied the Catholic tradition of the College. One of the fruits of this last activity was the addition of the Catholic Heritage minor to the College’s curriculum this fall. In his new role as Chair of Catholic Studies, Fr. Graf will work with the Religious Studies Department to develop programs to foster and further promote Catholic studies in a cross-disciplinary way throughout the College. These activities may include the following: hosting conferences or public lectures, engaging in research projects within and across departments, and developing new courses in Catholic Studies, among others. For more information about the College, please visit our website at www.sjfc.edu. St. John Fisher College Marks 60th Anniversary
Founded in 1948 by the priests of the Congregation of St. Basil, St. John Fisher College’s 60-year history has been intimately entwined with that of the City of Rochester. From Fisher’s beginnings as a College to teach the young men of Rochester, it has become a well-respected institution which has graduated nearly 20,000 men and women. To this day, the College has maintained the Basilian philosophy of a commitment to liberal learning, high academic standards, and personal attention to each student. The year 1948 marked the beginning of the public segment of the capital campaign, designed to raise the funds to build the College, which officially put Fisher on the map. Prior to that date, a site for the College had been selected and much behind-the-scenes work had taken place. But public acknowledgment came on February 24, 1948, at the conclusion of the fundraising campaign, when it was announced that the fund drive had exceeded its goal by 18%. And, the astonishing news was that the 23 parishes in the Rochester Diocese had exceeded their portion of the campaign goal by 43%. And so, St. John Fisher College was created, thanks to the support of the Rochester community—support that continues today. “As a member of the Fisher community for 33 years, I am impressed to see how much the College has grown and prospered,” said Dr. Donald E. Bain, President of the College. “It is important to note, however, that we still retain the philosophy of our founding fathers, the Congregation of St. Basil, whose motto, ‘Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge,’ so aptly expresses the College’s traditions and values.” On Wednesday evening, October 1, the Rochester Philharmonic Pops Orchestra, led by conductor Scott Terrell, will kick off the anniversary celebration with a performance in the Student Life Center on the Fisher campus. The concert—for faculty, staff, students, and invited guests—is intended to thank the Rochester community for its support of the College throughout the past 60 years, particularly the neighbors in the adjacent areas of East Rochester, Brighton, and Pittsford. The celebration will continue through the weekend, which is Fisher’s annual Homecoming/Reunion Weekend. On the evening of Thursday, October 2, five outstanding athletes will be inducted into the St. John Fisher College Athletic Hall of Fame. On Friday morning, October 3, Fr. William Graf, Chair of the Religious Studies Department, will present a talk entitled “St. John Fisher, St. John Fisher College: What’s the Connection?” for the First Friday Faculty Lecture Series. Later in the day on Friday, many members of the Fisher community will participate in the annual Fisher Fall Classic, a golf tournament that raises funds to support the College’s athletic programs. The schedule for Saturday, October 4 includes the homecoming football game, where Fisher’s football team will face off versus Hartwick College at 1 p.m. in Growney Stadium. The highlight of the weekend will be the 60th Anniversary Gala on Saturday evening for alumni, students and their families, faculty and staff, and friends of the College. Hosted by President and Mrs. Bain, the event will honor three individuals whose service to the College and the community reflects the values and mission of St. John Fisher College. In addition, guests will be treated to the music of the Gap Mangione Band. For more information about St. John Fisher College or this weekend’s events, please visit www.sjfc.edu/alumdev/reunion/index.asp. SeptemberFr. William Graf Presents “St. John Fisher, St. John Fisher College: What’s the Connection” for First Friday Lecture Series
Fr. Graf will discuss the history of St. John Fisher College in light of its connection to the Diocese of Rochester in England. Cardinal John Fisher was the bishop of the Diocese of Rochester in England when he was beheaded by Henry VIII for his stand against the King’s divorce and his claim to be head of the Church of England. As Chancellor of Cambridge University, John Fisher established new colleges, revitalized the core curriculum, and modeled a scholarly approach to transform society. Fr. Graf, who is also Chair of the Religious Studies Department, holds advanced degrees in pastoral counseling, theology, and education. His specialties include social ethics and the theology of marriage and sexuality. His latest research interests have focused on the use of power in leadership positions in schools. The First Friday Faculty Lecture Series takes place on the first Fridays of October through December during the fall semester and February through April in the spring semester. The lectures are designed for individuals who are interested in hearing learned perspectives on a variety of current topics from members of the St. John Fisher College faculty. Prior to the presentation, lecture attendees are welcome to attend mass and enjoy breakfast at 9 a.m. in the Midlevel of the Golisano Academic Gateway. Parking is available in Lots A and B off of the main entrance to the College at East Ave./Fairport Road. Follow the signs through Skalny Science Center into the Golisano Academic Gateway. For more information about the lecture series or to register for the October 3 event, please contact Tiffany Carnevale at (585) 385-8354 or tcarnevale@sjfc.edu. St. John Fisher College Seeks Nominations for Jennifer Koon Courage AwardsPITTSFORD, N.Y., September 24, 2008—The Jennifer Koon Peacemaking Foundation at St. John Fisher College has issued a call for nominations for the 2008 Jennifer Koon Courage Awards. Two awards are given annually: one to a Fisher student, and the other to a member of the Rochester community. Nominations are due no later than Friday, October 10. Award recipients are those who are committed to peacemaking and strive to make the world a better and more peaceful place in some or all of the following ways:
Nominations for the Courage Awards should include: a nominating letter that addresses the award criteria; a brief biography of the candidate; a résumé (if available); and any other specific information that highlights the candidate’s eligibility. In addition, submissions should include the candidate’s name, phone number, e-mail address, and mailing address, as well as the name and contact information of the person who submits the nomination. Please mail all nominations to Dr. Linda MacCammon, Director, Peace & Social Justice Studies Program, St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, N.Y. 14618, or e-mail to lmaccammon@sjfc.edu. The Jennifer Koon Courage Awards will be presented at “The Road Less Traveled: Celebrating Lives of Peace, Service, and Social Activism” on Thursday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. at St. John Fisher College. For additional information and the complete list of criteria for the Courage Awards, please visit http://home.sjfc.edu/peacestudies/activities.asp. Jennifer’s parents established the foundation in Jennifer’s honor and memory after she was murdered during her sophomore year at St. John Fisher College in 1993. The great peace activist, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, once wrote, “There is no way to peace along the way of safety. For peace must be dared. It is the great venture. It can never be safe.” During her brief life, Jennifer dared to be a peacemaker and exemplified the characteristics that the College wishes to honor with the Jennifer Koon Courage Awards. Dr. W. Michael Hoffman to Deliver Business Ethics Lecture at St. John Fisher CollegePITTSFORD, N.Y., September 22, 2008—Dr. W. Michael Hoffman, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Business Ethics at Bentley College in Boston, will present a lecture on business ethics at St. John Fisher College on Tuesday, September 23. The event begins at 4 p.m. in the Midlevel of the Golisano Gateway, and is free and open to the public. Dr. Hoffman will be in Rochester to deliver the keynote address at the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation’s Annual Award Luncheon, which takes place that same day. Along with the Rochester Business Alliance and The Society of Financial Service Professionals, St. John Fisher College is a pioneer founding sponsor of those awards. Dr. Hoffman received his Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He was Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Bentley for 17 years and is currently the Hieken Professor of Business and Professional Ethics. He has authored or edited many books, including Business Ethics: Readings and Cases in Corporate Morality, The Ethical Edge: Tales of Organizations that Have Faced Moral Crises (1995), and Ethics Matters: How to Implement Values-Driven Management (2000). He has also published more than 60 articles. In 2007, the Ethical Society of Boston named Dr. Hoffman “Humanist of the Year.” The Center for Business Ethics at Bentley College is a 32-year-old research and consulting institute and an educational forum for the exchange of ideas and information in business ethics. Parking for the event is available in Lots A and B off of the main entrance to the College at East Ave./Fairport Road. Follow the signs through Skalny Science Building into the Golisano Gateway. For more information, please contact the Bittner School of Business at St. John Fisher College at (585) 385-8079. St. John Fisher College Hires Tonkovich as Assistant Director of Career Services
Tonkovich was previously employed as a Human Resources Manager/Consultant at HR Works, Inc. With more than 15 years of human resources and career counseling experience, she has also held positions at organizations including GE Microwave Data Systems and Corning Community College. Tonkovich earned her master’s degree in education with a concentration in school counseling from the State University of New York at Brockport. She currently resides in Victor. St. John Fisher College Welcomes Students Back to Campus
New resident students spent much of the day moving into the dormitories and enjoying a picnic with their families. Among other orientation activities, all new students and their parents attended the Matriculation Ceremony, which marks the beginning of the students' academic endeavors at Fisher. During the ceremony, each student signed the Fisher Creed, which speaks to the basic values and aspirations of the students at Fisher. Returning students moved back to campus on Labor Day, and fall classes began on Tuesday, September 2. AugustFisher Recognized on Two Lists of America’s Best Colleges
In addition to the acknowledgment by U.S. News & World Report, Fisher has also been cited on the first annual list of America’s Best Colleges published on Forbes.com. This report ranks 569 undergraduate institutions based on the quality of the education they provide and how much their students achieve. 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 continuing development of new programs and academic initiatives, special events that have increased Fisher’s public profile and generated new interest in the College, and an increase in philanthropic support that has allowed Fisher to continue to expand its physical plant and develop state-of-the-art facilities. “The recognition from both U.S. News & World Report and Forbes.com is encouraging in that it affirms the value of a Fisher education,” said Dr. Donald E. Bain, President of the College. “Without exception, the Fisher community is focused on improving the learning environment for our students. This focus has led to increased enrollment, improved retention and graduation rates, and the unprecedented success of our graduates, metrics that are considered in their rankings. Students truly are our most precious responsibility, and all members of the Fisher community are fully committed to their academic, social, and professional success.” Over the last several years, the College has established five schools that collectively house its thirty-one undergraduate, eleven graduate, and three doctoral programs. The School of Arts and Sciences is the largest of the five schools and contains the core liberal arts programs, which are central to the Fisher experience. The Ronald L. Bittner School of Business has received the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, an honor afforded to less than 600 institutions worldwide. The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education has earned accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NCATE accreditation is the process by which a professional education unit is recognized as meeting national standards. Most recently, the College established the Wegmans School of Pharmacy and the Wegmans School of Nursing. The School of Pharmacy, which is housed in a state-of-the-art facility, enrolled its first class of students in the fall 2006 semester. The School has been granted candidate status by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Fisher’s nursing programs, which include both bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level offerings, are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). A new building to house the School of Nursing opened in September 2007. Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher College Welcomes Third Class to Campus for OrientationPITTSFORD, N.Y., August 21, 2008—The Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher College has welcomed its third cohort of students, starting with a week-long orientation. The 73 students in this new class were drawn from an applicant pool of nearly 1,300 people. The third class is the most geographically diverse yet, with students coming from not only New York, but California, Mississippi, New Jersey, and even Canada and Saudi Arabia. “We are excited to welcome the Class of 2012 to the Wegmans School of Pharmacy,” said Dr. Scott Swigart, Dean. “This week has been all about getting to know them, and introducing them to both the School and the College. The presentations given during Orientation have helped the students understand what to expect from their pharmacy education, and ultimately from their pharmacy career.” Throughout this week, departments such as the Registrar’s Office and Bursar’s Office have visited with the new students. Members of the pharmacy faculty have given a complete overview of the program in order to prepare students for the next four years. In addition, local pharmacies have sent representatives to speak to the cohort about their companies and personal experiences. All of the pharmacy students, including the Classes of 2010 and 2011, will return to campus for the first day of pharmacy classes on Monday, August 25. This year, the third-year students will start their long-term care course at Monroe Community Hospital. In the spring, they will work at clinical sites with Wegmans School of Pharmacy faculty members. For more information about the Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher College, visit www.sjfc.edu/pharmacy. St. John Fisher College to Receive $750,000 Grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust for Wegmans School of NursingPITTSFORD, N.Y., August 20, 2008—The Helene Fuld Health Trust recently awarded a $750,000 grant to St. John Fisher College in support of the Wegmans School of Nursing. The grant will be paid over a three-year period in $250,000 installments. The funds will be used to provide financial aid to students enrolled in the nursing baccalaureate degree programs. “The grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust represents the largest foundation grant the College has received in the field of nursing,” said Dr. Donald Bain, President, St. John Fisher College. “By making nursing education more affordable, we hope to attract more students to the program to help meet the soaring demand for highly qualified nurses.” In 2000, the College received a $100,000 grant from the Helene Fuld Trust to develop and implement a Spanish as a Second Language Program that prepares bilingual, culturally competent registered professional nurses. Also, in 1993, the Trust awarded a grant of $15,000 to the College in support of computer-assisted learning and interactive video equipment for the Department of Nursing. St. John Fisher College has supported a Department of Nursing for more than 16 years. Interest in Fisher’s nursing program has grown in recent years. From 2005-2008, applications for admission to the undergraduate nursing program more than doubled. The Wegmans School of Nursing was established to allow the College to expand its nursing program to accommodate this growth and to help address the critical nursing shortages facing the profession. The Helene Fuld Health Trust’s mission is to support and promote the health, welfare, and education of student nurses. It is the nation’s largest private funder devoted exclusively to nursing students and nursing education. In 1935, Dr. Leonhard Felix Fuld and his sister, Florentine, created the foundation in honor of their mother, Helene. In 1965, the foundation was converted to the Helene Fuld Health Trust, and in 1969, HSBC Bank USA, N.A. (formerly Marine Midland Bank) became its corporate trustee. HSBC Bank USA, N.A. is currently responsible for overseeing and administering the Fuld Trust. Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy to Proclaim August 18 as "Literacy Day"St. John Fisher College and Buffalo Bills to host inaugural event at training camp. Rochester, N.Y., August 14, 2008—At a press conference at the Buffalo Bills Verizon Wireless Training Camp at St. John Fisher College, Mayo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PITTSFORD, N.Y., December 17, 2008—On a recent trip to Ireland, Dr. Donald Bain, President of St. John Fisher College, met with several Waterford-area business leaders. The purpose of the trip was to explore and assess opportunities for educational partnerships for St. John Fisher College in its Sister City of Waterford, Ireland.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., December 10, 2008—Sarah Freligh, Adjunct Professor of English at St. John Fisher College, has been awarded a prestigious Creative Writing Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for fiscal year 2009.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., December 3, 2008—On Saturday, December 6, St. John Fisher College will host its annual “Day of Celebration,” an all-day, campus-wide festival that showcases holiday celebrations from various races, cultures, ethnicities, and traditions. These observations include Kwanzaa, Three Kings, Hanukkah, Christmas, Asian New Year, Winter Fest, and Ramadan. This year, the focus of the Day of Celebration is the Ethiopian culture. The event is free and open to the public.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., December 2, 2008—Dr. Mary Collins, RN, FAAN, Glover-Crask Professor of Nursing at the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher College, will present “The Evolving World of Professional Nursing: From Nightingale to Today” on Friday, December 5, as part of the College’s First Friday Faculty Lecture Series. The event begins at 10 a.m. in Basil 135 on the Fisher campus, and is free and open to the public.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 24, 2008—Dr. Richard DeJesús-Rueff, Vice President for Student Affairs and Diversity Initiatives at St. John Fisher College, has been appointed as the President of the Board of Trustees for the Center for Youth of Monroe County. 
PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 21, 2008— Eddie Sundquist, a sophomore with a double major in political science and history at St. John Fisher College, was recently selected to serve on the New York State Youth Service Committee. The Committee reports to Governor David A. Patterson’s Office of Volunteerism and Civic Engagement, and the New York State Commission on National and Community Service.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 19, 2008—On November 18, St. John Fisher College awarded its seventh annual Justinian Medal to Frank B. Iacovangelo, Esq. ‘62 at an early evening reception. 
PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 17, 2008—Dr. Gerhard Weinberg, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, will give a presentation about Adolf Hitler at St. John Fisher College on Wednesday, November 19. The event begins at 2:30 p.m. in Basil 135, and is free and open to the public. 
PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 14, 2008—Author Richard Rosenbaum will visit St. John Fisher College to present “No Room for Democracy: The Triumph of Ego Over Common Sense” on Tuesday, November 18. Rosenbaum, who is the former chair of the New York State Republican Party, has been an influential figure in Republican politics for more than 40 years. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Midlevel of the Golisano Gateway, and is free and open to the public. 
PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 12, 2008—Michelle Miller, a senior childhood education/special education major at St. John Fisher College, is the recipient of a 2008 Greater Rochester Award. Miller was one of three area college students to receive the Student Standout Award, which is given to students who exhibit a strong commitment to the local community through volunteer service activities. 
PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 11, 2008—After 34 years at St. John Fisher College, Phil Kahler will officially retire on Friday, November 14th. The Ohio native has served in several different capacities during his tenure at the College, but is more widely known as one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history. 
PITTSFORD, N.Y., November 10, 2008—On Saturday, the Bittner School of Business at St. John Fisher College hosted a banquet to honor the alumni winners of the Excellence in Management Award and the Dean’s Medal for Outstanding Service. This year’s recipient of the Excellence in Management Award is William J. Colombo ’77, Vice Chairman of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.
A second award was also presented at the banquet. The Dean’s Medal for Outstanding Service was created in 2007 by Dr. Ilter to honor the exemplary and sustained contributions of individuals in the service of the Bittner School of Business. Outstanding service includes involvement in advisory boards, mentoring, fundraising, community relations, accreditation, and more. 
PITTSFORD, N.Y., October 31, 2008—Last night, at “The Road Less Traveled” event, the Peace and Social Justice Studies Program at St. John Fisher College presented four awards to individuals who demonstrate a commitment to the community and St. John Fisher College.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., October 16, 2008—At the Rochester Business Ethics Awards Luncheon on September 23, St. John Fisher College junior Katie Stefanik was named the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship. The scholarship, given each year to a Bittner School of Business student, is sponsored by the Rochester Business Ethics Foundation.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., October 1, 2008—With a performance by the Rochester Philharmonic Pops Orchestra, St. John Fisher College will mark the beginning of its 60th anniversary celebration this week, which coincides with its annual Homecoming/Reunion Weekend.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., September 26, 2008—Fr. William Graf, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at St. John Fisher College, will present “St. John Fisher, St. John Fisher College: What’s the Connection” on Friday, October 3, as part of the College’s First Friday Faculty Lecture Series. The event begins at 10 a.m. in Basil 135 on the Fisher campus, and is free and open to the public.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., September 11, 2008—Kathy Tonkovich has been named as the new Assistant Director of Career Services at St. John Fisher College. 
PITTSFORD, N.Y., September 4, 2008—Over the weekend, St. John Fisher College welcomed students back to campus for the 2008-2009 academic year. On Saturday, a new student class of 820 (570 freshmen and 250 transfer/readmit students) were on the Fisher campus for the beginning of New Student Orientation. The new freshman class is drawn from the largest applicant pool in the College's history.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., August 22, 2008—St. John Fisher College has been named to the list of America’s Best Colleges 2009 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.