Fisher Fund for Student Life
Creating Community. Fostering Growth. Inspiring Leaders.
At St. John Fisher University, student life is at the heart of the Fisher experience—where friendships are formed, leadership is developed, and lifelong memories are made. Gifts to the Fisher Fund for Student Life bring campus to life, providing students with opportunities to grow, serve, and lead both inside and outside the classroom.
Your Support Fuels Student Success
With your generosity, we create a vibrant, supportive community where students can explore their passions, develop essential skills, and make a difference on campus and beyond. Your gift helps:
- Bring cherished Fisher traditions to life that build school spirit and lifelong connections.
- Enhance residential life, creating welcoming, inclusive residence halls that support both academic and personal growth.
- Strengthen community engagement, partnering with more than 60 local nonprofits to give students hands-on experiences addressing issues like food insecurity and education gaps.
- Empower the Student Government Association (SGA) to amplify student voices and enrich campus life.
- Expand Campus Ministry offerings, welcoming students of all faiths and offering opportunities for worship, prayer, and service that foster belonging and personal reflection.
- Prepare tomorrow’s leaders through programs like the Leadership Lab Initiative, equipping students with skills in collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution.
Your Impact
Every gift to the Fisher Fund for Student Life helps students build meaningful connections, discover their leadership potential, and contribute to a campus culture rooted in collaboration, service, and inclusion.
Together, we create a Fisher experience that goes far beyond the classroom—one that prepares students to thrive at Fisher and throughout their lives.
Thank you for helping make these opportunities possible.
The 2:1 giving match from Elizabeth ’11 and John Leonard has been met! Thank you to the Leonards for offering this generous match and the donors who were inspired to leverage their gifts for more impact.
119 days ago by Maherly SchaefferFisher employees answered the call with 100 donors to unlock a $2,500 gift from former employee Bob Heerkens and his wife, Tarri.
Every day, faculty and staff give their all for Fisher and its students with the goal of providing a transformational experience. Thank you to Fisher employees and Bob and Tarri Heerkens for your generosity.
119 days ago by Maherly Schaeffer
The Spire Society is the backbone of the Fisher Fund. We are challenging 20 new members to joined the esteemed ranks of the Spire Society before the end of I Heart Fisher Giving Day. These Fisher Fund leaders invest in and enhance the Fisher experience, making it available to all who wish to learn and grow here.
Thank you to the following individuals who have joined or renewed their Spire Society membership in honor of I Heart Fisher Giving Day:
Richard '73 & Janice Agin
David '06 and Paula Bocciolatt
James A. ’70 and Maureen Bowers
Robert W. Burgdorf, Esq. ’84 and Rosellen J. Burgdorf ’84
Daniel ‘69 and Ann Colby
Ed Donnelly ’83 and Tom Schnorr
Bernie Fischette '79
Tricia Gatlin and Kim Vroman
Rev. Joseph A. Hart ’68
Mark ’86 and Leslie Johnson
Jill R. Knittel ’94, ’03 (MBA)
Joellen Maples
Kenneth McAlpin ’77, ’87 (MBA) and MaryAnn McAlpin
E. Robert ’68 and Susan W. Moline
Marcie ’94 and John Nicastro
Nixon Peabody LLP
Linda Paulmeno Sewell '81
Michael J. ’79 and Ann Plunkett
Leon T. Sawyko, Esq. ’66 and Anne O. Sawyko
Skip ’72 and Patty Streber
Dr. Daniel D. Tessoni ’69 and Martha L. Tessoni
James ’83 and Mary Jo ’89 Valenti
Thomas R. Wahl '78
Donna '76 & Christopher Young
120 days ago by Amanda GlannDonors
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