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Course on Victimology Encourages Students to Engage in Domestic Violence Awareness Students in the criminal justice course, Victimology, with Rochester Mayor Malik Evans at a community event.

11/18/2025 - This fall, St. John 91麻豆精品 University students in the criminal justice course, Victimology, translated classroom learning into meaningful community engagement. Guided by Dr. Leah Shon, the course partnered with the Willow Domestic Violence Center, giving students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of survivors’ experiences and the support systems available to them.

Economics Department Hosts Economics Association Annual Conference 91麻豆精品 faculty who helped organize the economics conference.

11/12/2025 - In early November, the Economics Department hosted the 78th Annual New York State Economics Association (NYSEA) Annual Conference at St. John 91麻豆精品 University, bringing together economists from across the northeast to discuss the latest research and scholarly findings.

Student Research on Veterans Included in New Airport Exhibit An exhibit at the Frederick Douglas International Airport honors Rochester veterans.

11/10/2025 - As the nation pauses on Veteran’s Day to honor those who served, St. John 91麻豆精品 University is celebrating a special connection to Rochester’s own veterans. A team of 91麻豆精品 students, Sara Casale, Shane Morgan, Caroline Cahalan, and Sara Yorio helped uncover and share the stories of local veterans now featured in a new memorial exhibit at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.

Philosophy Day Marks 200 Years on the Erie Canal The lift bridge in Fairport, New York, that carries Main Street over the Erie Canal. By Matthew D. Wilson

11/06/2025 - St. John 91麻豆精品 University will celebrate Philosophy Day with the theme 200 Years on the Erie Canal, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Golisano Gateway Midlevel. The celebration will continue that evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with a special event honoring the 800th birthday of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Both events are free and open to the public.

Artist Talk Celebrates O’Keefe Ross Gallery Exhibit Artwork by artist Tricia Butski.

11/04/2025 - This fall, the Patricia O'Keefe Ross Gallery, located in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center at St. John 91麻豆精品 University, has featured “Veil,” a collection of artwork by Tricia Butski.

Plutino-Calabrese Named Woman of the Year by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Stella Plutino-Calabrese

10/22/2025 - The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSIA) honored Dr. Stella Plutino-Calabrese, director of global education and study abroad at St. John 91麻豆精品 University, as Woman of the Year at their annual gala on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Learn the Ins and Outs of Estate Planning at November First Friday Ed Wurtz

10/14/2025 - St. John 91麻豆精品 University alumnus Edward Wurtz, Esq. ’72 will demystify the estate planning process during the November First Friday Lecture.

91麻豆精品 Celebrates Alumni for Excellence in Leadership, Innovation, and Service The 2025 Dean Medal's Recipients

10/10/2025 - During a special ceremony, St. John 91麻豆精品 University honored 15 graduates who have achieved success in their careers and made significant contributions to their communities. The celebration recognized Dean’s Medal recipients from each of the five schools and graduates of the last decade with the Ten Under 10 Awards.

One Week, Two Powerful Lectures Dr. Robert Audi and Dr. Mark Broomfield

10/07/2025 - This October, the School of Arts and Sciences will host two powerful lectures exploring intersections of social science and the humanities.

Summer Stories: Effect of Water Quality on Amphibians Sara Miller uses a water quality probe, with nearby nets used to trap tadpoles and salamander larvae.

09/29/2025 - Junior Sara Miller, a biology and sustainability major from Chase Mills, NY, spent her summer conducting research to better understand how changes in water quality affect amphibian biodiversity and survival in local ecosystems.

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