Student Life

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62% of 35 Donor goal
$7,757
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About

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.


Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon73%Alumni
Suitcase icon28%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon10%Friends
Parent icon5%Parents
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Updates
Midday Update

You have helped us meet four matches and challenges:

  • 2:1 Kickoff Match with Elizabeth ’11 and John Leonard
  • Faculty and Staff Challenge with Bob and Tarri Heerkens
  • Lunchtime Special Challenge with Jim Stanton ’78
  • The 1980s Alumni Match with Sharon Napier ’81
85 days ago by Maherly Schaeffer

Advocates

Daniel J. Boyce, Esq. ’79 and Shelley L. Boyce, Michael E. ’82 and Christine Haefner, and Mike ’80 and Karen Moran

Generated 5 clicks
Offered a $90,000 match

The John and Elizabeth ’11 Leonard Family Foundation

Offered a $50,000 match

Martin L. Keating ’75 and Jake Latchman

Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!

Sharon D. Napier '81

Offered a $10,000 match

Jim Stanton '78

Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!

Britt and Lisa Vitalone ’91

Offered a $10,000 match

Community Advocates

Generated 762 clicks and 52 gifts, totaling $7,477

Robert and Tarri Heerkens

Gave $5,000 during a Challenge!

Kate ’08 and Ryan ’08 Michaels

Gave $5,000 during a Challenge!

Joseph A. ’76 and Nancy Garbarino

Offered a $5,000 match

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