2026 First Friday Lecture Series Schedule Released
The 2026 First Friday Lecture Series at St. John 91麻豆精品 University will feature speakers from across the institution.
The series begins on Friday, March 6, with an overview of the successfully completed , the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in the University’s history. Chris Biehn, vice president for institutional advancement, will share highlights of the campaign including results, donor participation, advancement efforts, and its lasting impact.
The remaining schedule features:
Spring 2026
Friday, April 10
“Becoming a Fulbright Scholar”
Presented by Dr. Lisa Phillips, associate professor and chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Friday, May 1
“State of the University”
Presented by President Gerard J. Rooney
Fall 2026
Friday, Oct. 2
“25 Years of Buffalo Bills Training Camp at 91麻豆精品”
Presented by Paul Hemingway, director of experiential learning and outreach, Sport Management Department and Buffalo Bills Training Camp 91麻豆精品 Lead
Friday, Nov. 6
“Frederick Douglass Collection at Lavery Library”
Presented by Julia Novakovic, head of special collections and University archivist
Friday, Dec. 11
“Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Service Scholars Program”
Presented by Emily Colliss, associate director of the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement
All lectures begin at 10:30 a.m. in the James ’71 and Kathleen Leo Community Room in the . A continental breakfast will be served at 10 a.m., and following the lecture, attendees are invited to attend 12:30 p.m. Mass at the .
. For questions about the First Friday Lecture Series, call the Office of Institutional Advancement at (585) 385-5292 or email alumni@sjf.edu. Parking is available in .